Talking with “Q”. Co-DM SteveK Tuesday October 25th, 2022 4:38:27 AM
Desdichado is agitated, sighs, and resigns himself that ‘Zebra’ worked.
Danko heals himself, and rationalizes that if they can’t have surprise, they should have intel.
Gaffer wants the ‘intel’. He looks around and sees only two features: the black wall with the ‘rip’ where the heroes came from the Titzimitl room, and a featureless black plain that has floating red sparks everywhere and occasional red threads. (Know Planes DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: { the red threads are Woldsblood; dangerous to get near and worse to touch. })
Nira waits until the Ogre Mage complies and then dismisses her Pain Strike spell, which removes the Sickened condition. The elf plays ‘good cop’ and listens to what the ogre has to say.
Hmerrin rounds on the ogre magi, questions and implied retribution coming fast, and expecting fast answers.
Ramirez checks for truthfulness, and can tell “Q” isn’t trying to bluff; he’s telling the truth as he sees it.
………………..
“Q”’s eyes look shifty for a moment, but it passes in a blink. ”Yes, we know about you and I know that I have already delayed you twice as long by talking to you as 17 Ogre Magi and 3 Rakasha did by fighting. Maybe that’s enough to not get dead.”
“They told us your names, what you look like, how you attack, how you defend. We know that Hmerrin and Danko were most likely to get Charmed, that Danko and Nira are easiest to hit, that Gaffer needs to get Sneak Attacked first, then keep Desdichado and Hmerrin engaged while swarming Nira, Danko, and Ramirez because we need to eliminate your support before the Paladin and Axe Fighter are vulnerable enough to combat directly.” It is clear “Q” has a lot more specifics he can tell The Tide, if they are willing to listen. In the short, the heroes realize the Rakshasa have been taking careful notes of The Tide’s battle tactics and spreading that information around!
“There are about a dozen Rakshasa in the Den and a number of Ogre Magi slaves, but most of the Ogre Magi were here to pick up the treasure. The Den belongs to Golden Eyes, and her Chief henchman, Okaprl. Neither leader has Green Eyes.”
“The Doorway to the Den looks to be a black rip in the fabric of the Shadowlands. It allows beings to pass with the word “Rakshasa Umr Bhar” (Linguistics DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { ‘rakshasa forever’ }) for one round.”
“The Den is made of an opaque black substance, but not stone, and is immune to spells that affect dirt, stone, or wood. The lair had 30’ high ceilings and consists of a large open space with several alcoves for sleeping areas, left and right, a special value storage, and a barred prisoner area. The place is very crowded, with “Piles O Stuff” 15’ high and everywhere there are bits of discarded bric-a-brac.”
“This is the Shadowlands, the plane that connects all other planes. I don’t know how to get to your home plane, I have never been there. I came here from the Rakshasa’s Plane as a slave. The entrance to that Plane is in Golden Eyes and Okaprl’s sleeping chamber.”
"As soon as the runners get to speak with Okaprl, the bug-out plan will start: everything through the portal and then destroy the portal."
Desdichado heals up the team at Hmerrin's request (including, presumably, the Ogre Mage). "Oh, they're leaving? Then let's get over there and follow after them. We might be able to strike a huge blow if not too many have gone."
To the Tide he sends, "Who would have thought they know so much about us? Maybe we should talk tactics after we go after this group."
"I can top anyone off with more healing if you need it," he adds.
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 132/192 AC:31 T:19 FF:26 CMD:39) Tuesday October 25th, 2022 7:28:38 PM
Hmerrin rolls his eyes heavenward. "Great. We're in a hurry again."
To the group {Can anyone speed us up? Wind walk or something?}
If no one has the ability to move faster, Hmerrin will lead the group at a trot in the direction the others went. "You too," he tells the ogre magi. "Show us this tear."
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 73/149 AC: 33(T:18/FF:28) CMD:35) d20+27=41 ; Tuesday October 25th, 2022 7:41:19 PM
"Well they might not have many more chances to know us better."
To the group Gaffer sends the thoughts, "I don't have any good options for travel here, I planned more around a day in the city."
He falls into a quick step beside Hmerrin and hurries after the escapees. Keeping an eye out for anything showing up ahead of them.
----- Perception: 41
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 24 -- CMD 36 -- HP 119/119 Tuesday October 25th, 2022 8:31:08 PM
Sending to the group
{ I can cast some fly spells. And once there I have some improved invisibility spells. I am however very limited in how many of my higher level spells I can cast. So, hopefully this won't be some long drawn out fight. I do need to figure out how to hide my thoughts from the Raks }
and he follows the others
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC32/20/25 HP 122/122 CMD32 Wednesday October 26th, 2022 7:47:35 AM
Ramirez will cast haste to move the group along if they want the boost. It looks like they need to get to Okaprl quickly.
Active Effects: displacement inspire courage - inactive
The Den: Entrance. Co-DM SteveK Wednesday October 26th, 2022 8:10:57 AM
Desdichado heals the team, and is eager to strike before the Rakshasa can disappear once again. “Q” declines any healing. ”If I am not hurt, and the rakshasa find me, they will know you think I helped. And that won’t end well for me.”
Hmerrin rolls his eyes: "Great. We're in a hurry again." Urging a fast means of travel, he brings the Ogre Magi to point out the ‘Tear’.
Gaffer philosophically hopes the Rakshasa won’t have many more chances to know The Tide better.
Danko gives a spell inventory, and follows the others.
With Nira and Ramirez silent, jogging it is.
It is a short jog. The slowest of The Tide is Desdichado. With a move of 20’, a double move is 40’ and he covers 2000’ in 2 minutes [i.e. 20 rounds]. And there, there is a place where two Woldsblood threads pass close to each other and creates a shadowy area between the lights. That is where “Q” the Ogre Magi leads the heroes and points out the “Rip”. ”That’s where it is. After you go through the rip, I should go back to the battle area and pretend I just got over the pain and blindness.”
There doesn’t appear to be any activity.
The heroes have the initiative.
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 29/15/25 -- CMD 23 -- HP 101+29/122 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis Wednesday October 26th, 2022 7:18:54 PM
Nira snaps out of her daze and looks over the party. She takes out her newly acquired healing staff and gives Gaffer and Hmerrin a tap with it, and then puts it away.
"Do you think any of your brethren would also help us? Would they be willing to turn against the rakshasa if given the chance?"
---------------- Cast Heal on Gaffer and Hmerrin. They are healed for 150pts
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 192/192 AC:31 T:19 FF:26 CMD:39) Wednesday October 26th, 2022 7:47:05 PM
Hmerrin nods his thanks to Nira.
He's not excited about letting the ogre magi go, but is less excited about the prospect of dragging him along. "Whatever," he replies.
The fighter activates one of his tattoos.
{Last chance to buff, cause I'm going in} he sends.
Hmerrin waits a beat for his team to do whatever it is they want to do, then steps through the tear.
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In Effect Delay Poison. Duration 3 hours.
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 149/149 AC: 33(T:18/FF:28) CMD:35) Wednesday October 26th, 2022 8:03:18 PM "Ahh, much better, thank you both. If we can spare a few seconds, I'll send something first incase they have set up traps?" Gaffer offers his thanks as all injuries are magically repaired.
Without particularly waiting for a reply, Gaffer begins casting, and once his summon appears, he instructs it to move through the rip and to attack their enemies beyond.
Once the elemental has ran through, Gaffer braces himself and will move in just behind Hmerrin, and he suspects Des who will likely both take the lead.
----- Cast: Summon Nature's Ally 5, Summon a Fire Elemental, Large
----- Active Spells Barkskin: +5 AC, 5 hours
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC32/20/25 HP 122/122 CMD32 Wednesday October 26th, 2022 8:24:22 PM
when the Tide are ready to move in, Ramirez casts good hope on the group while they are all huddled together
Active Effects: good hope- duration 16min, Each affected creature gains a +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. inspire courage - inactive
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 24 -- CMD 36 -- HP 119/119 d4+4=6 ; d4+4=6 ; Wednesday October 26th, 2022 8:42:07 PM
Danko readies to go in and takes position in the rear of the pack. " Let's go spank some big magical tiger heads. "
Before they go in, he casts on himself in order: Stoneskin (130 mins 130 pts total) Mirror image (13 mins 6 images) Spell resistance (13 mins s/r 25 )
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:183/198; AC:32/15/30 - CMD 34] Wednesday October 26th, 2022 10:28:35 PM
Desdichado follows right after Hmerrin.
The Den: Entrance. Co-DM SteveK d20+10=15 ; d20+10=13 ; d3=3 ; d20+10=15 ; d20+10=26 ; d20+10=16 ; d20+10=20 ; d20+10=24 ; d20+10=21 ; d20+10=24 ; d20+10=20 ; d20+10=30 ; d20+10=26 ; d20+10=19 ; d20+10=11 ; d20+10=27 ; d20+10=25 ; d20+10=22 ; d20+10=19 ; d20+10=19 ; 4d6=9 ; 4d6=12 ; 4d6=11 ; 4d6=13 ; 4d6=16 ; 4d6=8 ; 4d6=15 ; 4d6=14 ; 4d6=17 ; 4d6=17 ; 4d6=18 ; 4d6=12 ; 4d6=17 ; 4d6=14 ; 4d6=13 ; 4d6=10 ; 4d6=13 ; Thursday October 27th, 2022 5:28:51 AM
Nira does some healing and then speaks with “Q”. The Ogre Magi replies, ”Maybe, but not at the Den; there are too many of them and we are far from home. There have always been rumors of a resistance against the Maharaja, but no one wants to even think about it with the Rakshasa able to read minds.”
Hmerrin resigns himself to letting the ogre magi go, activates one of his tattoos, and waits for the team to prepare.
Gaffer conjures and sends in a Large Fire Elemental to spring any traps. (ooc: full round + 1 round for a hero to say the password and allow the elemental to go into the Rip)
Ramirez casts good hope on the group.
Danko takes three rounds to cast three spells. Now he is ready to spank some big magical tiger heads! (ooc: Three rounds and move into the Rip on the third round.)
Desdichado follows right after Hmerrin.
……………
Round 1. Six seconds. Gaffer, Danko, and Hmerrin cast spells. “Q” turns invisible and Nira sees him go back towards the Titzimitl rip.
Round 2. Twelve seconds. Danko casts a spell, Gaffer says “Rakshasa Umr Bhar”, and a Large Fire Elemental moves through the Rip.
Round 3. Eighteen seconds. Danko casts a spell and nods. Ramirez casts a spell. Hmerrin says “Rakshasa Umr Bhar” and goes through the Rip followed closely by Desdichado. Then Gaffer and Ramirez. Then Nira and Danko.
…………….
The Tide pushes through the Rip to see “Q” was accurate in his description of the Den: a black surfaced ‘cave’ that looks to be piled with treasures and many alcoves to the left and right. Directly in front of the heroes, 3 Ogre Magi have just demolished a Large Fire Elemental: the tingle of icicles from their Cones of Cold are still in the air.
Behind the Ogre Magi are 6 Rakshasa who look like they have just gotten into defensive positions. One growls sarcastically, ”See? We TOLD you The Tide was here! And the fire elemental proved it! All together now, strike the great axe wielding paladin before he uses his powers!”
And six Rakshasa cast six Scorching Ray spells that cause 18 beams of fire to lick out at Desdichado! Sixteen hit, and Desdichado takes 186 points of fire damage! (9,12,10,13,16,8,15,14,17,18,12,17,14,13,10. In case of any damage reduction) …………………..
Ogre Magi AC 25 SR 19 1 2 3
Rakshasa AC 25 SR 25 1 2 3 4 5 6
Map Emailed
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 29/15/25 -- CMD 23 -- HP 101+29/122 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis Thursday October 27th, 2022 6:46:56 AM
There's no way Gargul or Gimp would be happy to see the party again so soon. Nira is determined to make sure it doesn't come to that.
"Need you to take a step aside there, Gaffer. I need to get to Des" she calls and steps up behind the paladin. She'd stashed her heal staff away so resorts to the old fashioned way of just casting it herself.
Since they seem to have it in for Des, Nira quickly gives him some added spell protection.
--------------- Free: Assuming Gaffer moves, Nira will 5ft step to G14. Otherwise, she'll 5ft step to any other square in reach of Des Standard: Defensively Cast Heal on Des. Concentration check autopass. Des is healed for 150pts Swift: Use Quicken Rod to defensively cast Spell Immunity on Des. Concentration check autopass. Immunity to: Magic Missile, Scorching Ray, Touch of Idiocy, and Enervation. Duration: 160mins
Spells in effect: Arcane Sight ... Darkvision ... Mage Armor ... Magic Vestment ... Overland Flight ... Roses Temperature Control ... See Invisibility ... Resist Fire (5) ... Contingency ... Barkskin ... Telepathic Bond ... Spell Immunity (Magic Missile, Scorching Ray, Touch of Idiocy, Enervation) ... Bless (from Gimp)
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:183/198; AC:32/15/30 - CMD 34] 8d6=32 ; 8d6=34 ; Thursday October 27th, 2022 6:31:14 PM
As Desdichado is struck by multiple gouts of fire he feels consciousness slipping away. And then, suddenly, Nira is behind him and he feels a renewed vigor. "Thank you, Nira" he says as he swiftly heals himself (LoH:32) and takes a step forward (I:15). "Now everyone - pick your targets and By Domi let's light these demon-wannabe's up!"
Free Action: Aura of Justice Swift Action: Lay on Hands Move Action: 5' step to I:15 Standard Action: Alignment channel vs evil outsider: 34, Will DC 26 for 1/2 damage.
(OOC: I cannot find anywhere if Alignment Channel and smite would stack.)
---------- Active Effects Aura of Justice: Each ally within 10 feet choose a single target: +6 attack, +15 damage vs that target for 10 rounds. First successful attack vs. evil outsider, dragon, undead +30 damage. (He chooses R5.) Immunity to: Magic Missile, Scorching Ray, Touch of Idiocy, and Enervation. Duration: 160mins Smite: 2/6 remaining LoH: 15/20 remaining
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 149/149 AC: 33(T:18/FF:28) CMD:35) d20+20=28 ; 3d6=14 ; Thursday October 27th, 2022 7:24:58 PM
Adrenaline kicks in violently as they are greated by enemies and Des nearly dropping. He steps aside instinctively as Nira pushes past him.
Gaffer regrets, as he often does, not preparing more fire spells, and decides to see if he can round up a few Rakshasa. Winds swirl and rapidly gather in the space before them.
[i]----- Cast: Whirlwind, SR Check: 28, Reflex Save DC26 or take 14 damage; If failed the first, a medium or smaller creature must succeed on a second or be picked up by the whirlwind.
[OOC: I am unclear if I can move it on the turn I summon it but if so:] Conjure on R4 and zigzag it between all Rakshasa to reach R6, then move back to N/O/16/17 [i/]
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 192/192 AC:31 T:19 FF:26 CMD:39) d20+26=44 ; d10+50=60 ; 2d6=6 ; Thursday October 27th, 2022 8:04:17 PM
Nira helps Dez recover, and the paladin extends his aura.
"See?" he comments to the raks while removing his halberd. "Now you've just made us mad."
The fighter moves forward, his halberd etching an arc of death at the lead rakshasa.
------- Move to 14K, while quick draw halberd. Designate R3 as subject of aura. Power Attack on R3 hit ac 44 for 66 hp damage (6 holy)
In Effect Delay Poison. Duration 3 hours. Aura of Justice (on R3): 1/10 rds. +6 attack, +15 damage First successful attack vs. evil outsider, dragon, undead +30 damage.
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 24 -- CMD 36 -- HP 119/119 13d6+13=51 ; 13d6+13=60 ; 13d6+13=64 ; 13d6+13=57 ; 13d6+13=50 ; 13d6+13=56 ; 13d6+13=64 ; 13d6+13=58 ; d20+17=34 ; d20+17=27 ; d20+17=31 ; d20+17=35 ; d20+17=33 ; d20+17=29 ; d20+17=32 ; d20+17=21 ; Thursday October 27th, 2022 8:11:44 PM
The six forms that are Dankos say:
" Did anyone say 'light' ???? "
And with that lightning cracks and shoots forward from the six Dankos towards one of the Raks (Raks 3) and arcs to all the baddies in the room.
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good hope- duration 16min, Each affected creature gains a +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls.
Stoneskin (130 mins 130 pts total) Mirror image (13 mins 6 images) Spell resistance (13 mins s/r 25 )
Ogre Magi AC 25 SR 19 1 56 dam s/r 27 2 60 dam s/r 31 3 64 dam s/r 35
Rakshasa AC 25 SR 25 1 57 dam s/r 33 2 50 dam s/r 29 3 51 dam s/r 34 4 64 dam s/r 32 6 58 dam s/r 21
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC32/20/25 HP 122/122 CMD32 Thursday October 27th, 2022 8:38:49 PM
Ramirez casts haste on the group before they start moving out to engage with the enemy, and starts a song of inspiration. As he preps his bow he can't help but think they aren't happy to see the Tide.
Active Effects: good hope- duration 16min, Each affected creature gains a +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. haste- (16/16 rounds remaining)+1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves, +30feet speed, extra attack on full attack action inspire courage - +3 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +3 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls
OOC_ team- please make note of the buffs Ramirez is providing to you
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 149/149 AC: 33(T:18/FF:28) CMD:35) d20+20=26 ; d20+20=32 ; d20+20=33 ; d20+20=30 ; d20+20=26 ; d20+20=38 ; Thursday October 27th, 2022 9:40:42 PM
[OOC: Forgot to roll SR for each target separately.]
SR Checks for Rakshasas all pass: 26,32,33,30,26
The Den: Entrance. Rd 5. Co-DM SteveK d20+12=20 ; d20+12=23 ; d20+12=13 ; d20+12=13 ; d20+12=22 ; d20+12=20 ; d20+12=17 ; d20+12=25 ; d20+12=18 ; d20+12=18 ; d20+12=26 ; d20+12=14 ; d20+7=15 ; d20+7=15 ; d20+7=18 ; d20+12=23 ; d3=2 ; d20+12=15 ; d20+12=28 ; d20+12=18 ; d20+12=15 ; d20+12=30 ; d20=9 ; d20=5 ; d20=16 ; d20=7 ; d20=5 ; d20=4 ; d20=6 ; d20=18 ; d20=4 ; d20=10 ; Friday October 28th, 2022 4:44:45 AM
The combined rakshasa assault drops Desdichado. The paladin’s axe falls from unresponsive fingers and he drops to the ground in a clatter of armor. (ooc: Des at -3)
…………………
Nira steps up behind the prone paladin, heals him, and quickly gives him some added spell protection. (ooc: Des at 147 hit points)
Desdichado did have his consciousness slip away. He wakes only a second later, prone on the ground, with Nira standing over him. It takes a moment to stand up, and another to retrieve his axe. (ooc: Move action and standard action) And then, he is able to swiftly heal himself (ooc: Des at 176) and to extend his Aura of Justice!
Gaffer decides to see if he can round up a few Rakshasa. A Whirlwind spell should do nicely! (ooc: yes, Gaffer takes a standard action to cast the spell, and a move action to direct the Whirlwind). The magical tornado rolls over the six Rakshasa and all but #5 are sucked up into the vortex!
Hmerrin offers a combat quip and moves forward. His intended target is caught in a whirlwind, so he engages R5, striking once.
Multi-Danko casts his shenanigan-beginning Chain Lightning, which also does better than expected against Rakshasa and Ogre Mage. (ooc: only taking the first roll for all attacks) One Rakshasa ignores the blast, and two others dodge, but all the others take strong electrical damage! Rakshasa 5 dies.
Ramirez casts haste on the group and starts a song of inspiration while preparing his bow.
……………………… One Rakshasa dead and five sucked up into a Whirlwind, the defenses around the door are significantly weakened. The Tide can see the Rakshasa struggling, but are buffeted about so much to get a spell off, although Rakshasa #4 is able to get out of the whirlwind.
All three Ogre Magi cast Invisibility spells and disappear. (Perception DC 30 to know location)
…………………..
Ogre Magi AC 25 SR 19 1 56 2 56 3 56
Rakshasa AC 25 SR 25 1 42 whirlwind 2 70 whirlwind 3 42 whirlwind 4 70 free 5 DEAD 6 14 whirlwind
Aura of Justice: Each ally within 10 feet choose a single target: +6 attack, +15 damage vs that target for 10 rounds. First successful attack vs. evil outsider, dragon, undead +30 damage.
Map Emailed
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 29/15/25 -- CMD 23 -- HP 101+29/122 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis Friday October 28th, 2022 5:38:30 AM
Nira gives Des a slap on the back and then breathes a sigh of relief.
The invisible ogres can't hide from her though. Nira casts a Glitterdust spell in the direction of two of them and then calls out the others location. "The other ogre is north-east of us by the wall". She pokes Ramirez on the shoulder and then backs away. Being bunched up so tightly just makes the group an easy target.
-------------- Standard: Cast Glitterdust at K19. Ogres 2 and 3 are sparkly. Will Save vs DC22 or be blinded Swift: Cast Quickened Resist Energy (Fire) on Ram. Resist 30 for 140mins. Move: Move back to E12
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 24(25 haste) -- CMD 36 -- HP 119/119 10d6=34 ; 10d6=51 ; 10d6=29 ; 10d6=43 ; 10d6=38 ; 10d6=31 ; d20+17=35 ; d20+17=27 ; d20+17=30 ; d20+17=26 ; d20+17=29 ; d20+17=37 ; Friday October 28th, 2022 11:31:35 AM
The six that are Danko gesture before casting 6 fireballs at the whirlwinded group of Raks, and one Ogre mage.
" EXCELSIOR! "
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good hope- duration 16min, Each affected creature gains a +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls.
haste- (15/16 rounds remaining)+1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves, +30feet speed, extra attack on full attack action
Aura of Justice: Each ally within 10 feet choose a single target: +6 attack, +15 damage vs that target for 10 rounds. First successful attack vs. evil outsider, dragon, undead +30 damage.
Stoneskin (130 mins 130 pts total) Mirror image (13 mins 6 images) Spell resistance (13 mins s/r 25 )
Casts fireball centered at R1
Ogre Magi AC 25 SR 19 3 34 dam s/r 35
Rakshasa AC 25 SR 25 1 51 dam s/r 27 2 29 dam s/r 30 3 43 dam s/r 26 4 38 dam s/r 29 6 31 dam s/r 37 (natural 20)
Seeing most of the rakshasa tied up in a whirlwind, and not seeing the Ogre Mages, he hastily runs toward P:17 and gives a solid thwack to rakshasa R4.
51 vs AC; 23 damage
---------- Active Effects Immunity to: Magic Missile, Scorching Ray, Touch of Idiocy, and Enervation. Duration: 160mins good hope- duration 16min, Each affected creature gains a +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. haste- (15/16 rounds remaining)+1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves, +30feet speed, extra attack on full attack action inspire courage - +3 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +3 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls Smite: 2/6 remaining LoH: 15/20 remaining
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 149/149 AC: 33(T:18/FF:28) CMD:35) d8=1 ; d20+20=36 ; d20+20=30 ; d20+20=30 ; d20+20=35 ; 3d6=10 ; d20+20=40 ; Saturday October 29th, 2022 7:38:05 AM
Gaffer keeps the whirlwind in place, keeping most the Rakshasa busy while the Ogres and remaning Rakshasa can be dealt with. Those inside the whirlwind are buffeted ever so slightly.
He takes a small step forward a small ball of flames appears in his hand and rolls across the ground to ram the Whirlwinded Rakshasa.
----- Whirlwind: 1 Damage Move: H13 Cast: Empowered Flaming Sphere; N19 15 Fire Damage; Reflex DC 20 to avoid damage. SR Checks: 36,30,30,35 All Pass (40 if Ogre 3 is caught as well)
----- Active Effects Barkskin: +5 AC; 5 hours Whirlwind: 1d8 each round; 15/16 Rounds
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 192/192 AC:32 T:20 FF:26 CMD:40) d20+25=31 ; d10+10=16 ; Saturday October 29th, 2022 12:21:30 PM
With all the fire concentrated on the raks, Hmerrin decides to drop back and deal with ogre mages.
---- Move to L18 and attack O3. If dead, move to K17 and attack O2. Hit ac 31 for 16 hp damage.
In Effect Delay Poison. Duration 3 hours. Aura of Justice (on R3): 2/10 rds. +6 attack, +15 damage First successful attack vs. evil outsider, dragon, undead +30 damage[u]. Haste: +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves. +30' move, extra atk on full attacks.
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC32/20/25 HP 122/122 CMD32 d20+24=36 ; d20+24=35 ; d20+19=20 ; d20+14=25 ; d8+17=20 ; d8+17=18 ; d8+17=20 ; d8+17=18 ; 2d6=5 ; 2d6=7 ; 2d6=9 ; 2d6=5 ; Saturday October 29th, 2022 2:41:59 PM
Ramirez thank Nira for the added defense against fire, then picks a target and starts shooting.
Attack rak4: hit AC 48, 47(haste), 32(nat 1), 37 damage: 25, 25, 29, 23(damage includes good)
Active Effects: good hope- duration 16min, Each affected creature gains a +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. haste- (15/16 rounds remaining)+1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves, +30feet speed, extra attack on full attack action inspire courage - +3 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +3 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls resist energy- fire(140min) aura of justice vs rak4- +6 attack, +15 damage vs that target for 10 rounds. First successful attack vs. evil outsider, dragon, undead +30 damage
combat reminders- 24/24(haste)/19/14, (+1 haste, +2 good hope, +3 inspire, +6 vs rak4) damage- 1d8+8, +2d6 holy, (+2 good hope, +3 inspire, +4 arcane strike)
The Den: Entrance. Rd 6 Co-DM SteveK d20+12=30 ; d20+12=23 ; d20+12=22 ; d20+12=30 ; d20+12=26 ; d20+12=21 ; d20+12=24 ; d20+12=29 ; d20+12=13 ; d20+12=25 ; d20+12=16 ; d20+12=27 ; Monday October 31st, 2022 9:00:33 AM
Nira can see invisible creatures, casts a Glitterdust spell to get two of them, and casts a quickened defensive spell on Ramierez before spreading out.
Multi-Danko casts another spell, and one Fireball flies to the whirlwind, penetrating everyone’s spell resistance! (OOC: Only roll once. DM only took first roll for fireball damage.)
Desdichado charges (ooc: the only way to double move and attack the same round), and slays Rakshasa 4.
Gaffer keeps the whirlwind in place, those inside are slightly buffeted. Another spell brings a Flaming Sphere to roll into the flaming Whirlwind!
Hmerrin decides to drop back and deal with glittery ogre mage O2.
Ramirez, no Rakshasa to shoot at (the whirlwind impervious to arrows), targets Ogre Mage O2 and drops the guard.
……………….. Three Rakshasa left and they are having a bad time in a whirlwind surrounded by fire.
The last Ogre Mage, still invisible but seen by Nira, flies further into the den and is lost among the Piles o Loot.
Only Desdichado (Perception DC 20) and Hmerrin (Perception DC 22) Highlight to display spoiler: { can see at least two medium-sized humanoids were moving towards the heroes among the Piles O Stuff around AE 16 and AH 14. }
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Ogre Magi AC 25 SR 19 1 56
Rakshasa AC 25 SR 25 1 101 Free 3 102 whirlwind 6 63 whirlwind
Aura of Justice: Each ally within 10 feet choose a single target: +6 attack, +15 damage vs that target for 10 rounds. First successful attack vs. evil outsider, dragon, undead +30 damage.
"There's someone else down this way," calls out Desdichado as he moves to X:17.
---------- Active Effects Immunity to: Magic Missile, Scorching Ray, Touch of Idiocy, and Enervation. Duration: 160mins good hope- duration 16min, Each affected creature gains a +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. haste- (15/16 rounds remaining)+1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves, +30feet speed, extra attack on full attack action inspire courage - +3 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +3 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls Smite: 2/6 remaining LoH: 15/20 remaining
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 24(25 haste) -- CMD 36 -- HP 119/119 107d6=385 ; 10d6=34 ; d20+17=37 ; d20+17=37 ; d20+17=24 ; Monday October 31st, 2022 6:43:51 PM
The Dankos shrug and send 6 more fireballs at the tornado and the raks so included
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good hope- duration 16min, Each affected creature gains a +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls.
haste- (15/16 rounds remaining)+1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves, +30feet speed, extra attack on full attack action
Aura of Justice: Each ally within 10 feet choose a single target: +6 attack, +15 damage vs that target for 10 rounds. First successful attack vs. evil outsider, dragon, undead +30 damage.
Stoneskin (130 mins 130 pts total) Mirror image (13 mins 6 images) Spell resistance (13 mins s/r 25 )
Casts fireball centered at R15
Rakshasa AC 25 SR 25 1 34 to beat S/r 37 (nat 20) 3 34 to beat s/r 37 (nat 20) 6 34 to beat s/r 24 (fail)
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC32/20/25 HP 122/122 CMD32 Monday October 31st, 2022 7:06:42 PM
Ramirez moves up to support Des(move to L16), keeping his bow at the ready and his song loud for all to hear.
Active Effects: good hope- duration 16min, Each affected creature gains a +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. haste- (14/16 rounds remaining)+1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves, +30feet speed, extra attack on full attack action inspire courage - +3 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +3 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls resist energy- fire(140min)
{Two more raks or something. About 40' ahead of Dez.} Hmerrin sends to the Tide.
With Dez already moving, Hmerrin pauses for the fireball, and then moves ahead to join him.
-------- Wait. Move to U16.
In Effect Delay Poison. Duration 3 hours. Aura of Justice (on R3): 3/10 rds. +6 attack, +15 damage First successful attack vs. evil outsider, dragon, undead +30 damage[u]. Haste: +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves. +30' move, extra atk on full attacks.
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 29/15/25 -- CMD 23 -- HP 101+29/122 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis Monday October 31st, 2022 8:37:12 PM "I can't see anything" Nira sends in response to Hmerrin.
She doesn't have a clear shot at any targets and her spells are starting to get low. Nira prepares to defend herself from an attack and waits to see what comes.
----------------- Full: Total Defense. +6 to AC
Gaffer, Fire Elemental - Courtney - HP: 165/165 AC: 36(T:20/FF:32) CMD:37) d6=3 ; 3d6=10 ; Monday October 31st, 2022 9:44:32 PM
Gaffer can't see beyond the many boxes, but the warning makes him realise they are in a much larger place.
"If the leaders are escaping, we need to hurry." He sends to the others.
He moves forward as per his own comment, keeping an eye on the whirlwind which seems to be holding the Rakshasa ok, and with the barrage of fireballs, he doubts they'll be alive much longer.
As he moves forward, his body shifts and begins to blaze, arriving in step as a flaming elemental, his improved armor stretching and shifting to fit his new form.
----- Whirlwind: 3 Damage Flaming Sphere: 15 Damage Move: L15 Action: Wildshape; Large Fire Elemental
----- Active Effects Good Hope: 16 min Barkskin: +5 AC; 5 hours Whirlwind: 1d8 each round; DC 26; 14/16 Rounds Flaming Sphere: Reflex DC 20 Wildshape: Large Fire Elemental; +4 Dexterity, +2 Constitution, +4 Natural Armour
The Den: Entrance. Rd 7 Co-DM SteveK d20+12=26 ; d20+12=31 ; d20+12=14 ; d20+12=14 ; d20+12=20 ; d20+7=20 ; d20+16=33 ; d20+16=34 ; d20+16=29 ; d20+16=27 ; d20+16=29 ; d20+16=26 ; d20+16=33 ; d20+16=31 ; d20+16=21 ; d20+16=36 ; d20+16=31 ; d20+16=32 ; d20+16=28 ; d20+16=22 ; d20+16=22 ; 4d6=17 ; 4d6=11 ; 4d6=11 ; 4d6=10 ; 4d6=15 ; 4d6=16 ; 4d6=14 ; 4d6=16 ; 4d6=16 ; 4d6=15 ; 4d6=10 ; 4d6=15 ; Tuesday November 1st, 2022 6:15:58 AM
Desdichado calls out "There's someone else down this way," as he moves further into the Den. He spots four more Rakshasa, one with a Tiger head, and three with Boar heads!
Multi-Danko continues to focus on the Rakshasa in the Whirlwind. Another fireball and Rakshasa 1 and 3 perish, but Rak 6’s spell resistance makes him immune!
Ramirez moves up to support Desdichado, keeping his bow at the ready and his song loud for all to hear.
Nira doesn’t have a clear shot, so she prepares to defend herself from an attack and waits to see what comes.
Gaffer also can't see, but realizes they are in a larger than anticipated place. He moves forward, worried that the leaders might escape. His body shifts and blazes into a Large Fire Elemental, and he has to be careful with Ramirez right beside him, so he overflows onto one Pile O Stuff, setting boxes and bales ablaze! …………………..
Rakshasa 6 is not hurt too bad, he just can’t get out of the Whirlwind!!
The Fireballs and Flaming Sphere in one location, and the Large Fire Elemental in another have set ablaze two piles of treasure: wooden boxes and chests and barrels: rugs and tapestries and cloth bolts: all begin to go up in flames!
Desdichado, Hmerrin, Gaffer, and Ramirez can see there is a corridor leading to a room at I,21
All six heroes can see another alcove around Q,8 but have not had the angle to see if anything is there.
The wounded Ogre Mage makes an appearance, shooting two arrows at Desdichado from a hiding place among Piles O Stuff, missing.
A Tiger-Rakshasa (7) climbs a Pile O Stuff at AC,13 and casts a Scorching Ray against Desdichado that fizzles! ”Desdichado has spell immunity from Scorching Ray!”, it shouts.
A Boar-Rakshasa ducks from around a corner at AD, 17 and fires three Scorching Rays into Hmerrin. “Hmerrin doesn’t!” he snorts joyfully. Two more Boar-Rakshasa run up (AJ,15 and AH,16) and send more Scorching Rays at Hmerrin!! Hmerrin takes 126 fire damage. (17,11,11,10,15,16,14,16,16 in case of any resistance)
A fourth Boar-Rakshasa runs up at AH,12, but can’t get line-of-sight on Hmerrin, and instead sends four Magic Missles towards Desdichado. This also fizzles, which prompts another shout: ”The paladin is immune to Magic Missles, too!’ ……………….
Ogre Magi AC 25 SR 19 1 56
Rakshasa AC 25 SR 25 R6 81 whirlwind, flaming sphere R7 B1 B2 B3 B4
Map Emailed
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC32/20/25 HP 122/122 CMD32 d20+30=39 ; d20+30=33 ; d20+25=28 ; d20+20=21 ; d8+17=23 ; d8+17=22 ; d8+17=20 ; 2d6=8 ; 2d6=8 ; 2d6=6 ; Tuesday November 1st, 2022 5:36:05 PM
Ramirez steps forward(5 foot step) and returns fire at the Raks. These guys sure do like to play with fire. Ramirez looks around. But I guess we do, too. Ramirez has a random thought told to children about playing with fire, then he shoots at one of the rakshasa(B4) with his bow.
attack: B4(should just be in range) hit AC 39, 33, 28, 21(nat1) damage: 23 + 8 holy, 22 + 8 holy, 20 + 6 holy
Active Effects: good hope- duration 16min, Each affected creature gains a +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. haste- (13/16 rounds remaining)+1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves, +30feet speed, extra attack on full attack action inspire courage - +3 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +3 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls resist energy- fire(140min)
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:176/198; AC:32/15/30 - CMD 34] 8d6=27 ; Tuesday November 1st, 2022 6:10:30 PM
"You might find us full of surprises," he says to the rakshasa and moves to AD:15. He uses alignment channel against all the rakshasa in view.
Alignment channel vs evil outsider: 27 damage, Will DC 26 for 1/2 damage.
---------- Active Effects Immunity to: Magic Missile, Scorching Ray, Touch of Idiocy, and Enervation. Duration: 160mins good hope- duration 16min, Each affected creature gains a +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. haste- (13/16 rounds remaining)+1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves, +30feet speed, extra attack on full attack action inspire courage - +3 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +3 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls Smite: 2/6 remaining LoH: 15/20 remaining
He's hurt, but Hmerrin isn't willing to let Dez charge five raks alone.
The fighter moves alongside, stabbing at B2.
--------- Move to AC16 Atk B2. Power Attack. Hit ac 36 for 27 hp damage.
In Effect Delay Poison. Duration 3 hours. Haste: +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves. +30' move, extra atk on full attacks. inspire courage - +3 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +3 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 24(25 haste) -- CMD 36 -- HP 119/119 10d6+10=54 ; d20+17=32 ; Tuesday November 1st, 2022 7:41:02 PM
The 6 Dankos look surprised. The others have left one fight to take on another group. Oh well, the six shrug, the Dankos will take care of this last one here.
" SHAZAM ! "
Lightning flies from their fingers in direction the remaining Rak
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good hope- duration 16min, Each affected creature gains a +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls.
haste- (15/16 rounds remaining)+1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves, +30feet speed, extra attack on full attack action
Aura of Justice: Each ally within 10 feet choose a single target: +6 attack, +15 damage vs that target for 10 rounds. First successful attack vs. evil outsider, dragon, undead +30 damage.
Stoneskin (130 mins 130 pts total) Mirror image (13 mins 6 images) Spell resistance (13 mins s/r 25 )
Casts lightning bolt at R6
Rakshasa AC 25 SR 25 R6 54 dam to beat s/r 32 pass
Gaffer, Fire Elemental - Courtney - HP: 165/165 AC: 36(T:20/FF:32) CMD:37) Tuesday November 1st, 2022 9:05:54 PM
Danko seems to have the remainder of the first group in hand, prompting Gaffer to make a mental note not to get on the mans bad side. With enemies approaching Gaffer focuses his efforts on directing the Whirlwind to move as far as it can while avoiding his allies.
----- Action: Direct Whirlwinds movement: Move 45 feet to U14, 15 feet to X14. Move: to S16
----- Active Effects Good Hope: 16 min Barkskin: +5 AC; 5 hours Whirlwind: 1d8 each round; DC 26; 13/16 Rounds Flaming Sphere: Reflex DC 20; 14/16 Rounds Wildshape: Large Fire Elemental; +4 Dexterity, +2 Constitution, +4 Natural Armour
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 29/15/25 -- CMD 23 -- HP 101+29/122 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis Wednesday November 2nd, 2022 12:38:39 AM
Nira rushes to get close to Hmerrin. He's still out of reach but she focuses on getting to him as soon as she can. It's gonna be close.
Double move with Haste to R16
The Den: Entrance. Rd 8 Co-DM SteveK d20+8=12 ; d20+8=11 ; d20+8=19 ; d20+8=27 ; d20+8=9 ; d20+12=19 ; d20+16=18 ; d20+16=36 ; d20+16=30 ; d20+16=28 ; 4d6=13 ; 4d6=14 ; 4d6=6 ; d20+30=48 ; d20+30=49 ; d20+25=26 ; d20+20=27 ; d10+16=17 ; d10+16=20 ; d20+30=38 ; d20+30=48 ; d10+16=25 ; d10+16=24 ; d10+13=16 ; Wednesday November 2nd, 2022 5:52:16 AM
Ramirez steps forward and returns fire at the Raks. Even with a distance penalty and shooting over Hmerrin, it is not a problem for the Bard. And holy piercing damage bypasses the Rakshasa’s damage resistance like a hot knife through butter!
Desdichado continues his assault, and sends a burst of positive energy to hurt the five evil outsiders in range! Only one manages to partially resist.
Hmerrin is hurt, but he moves to support Desdichado, stabling a Boar-headed Rakshasa.
Multi-Danko, with a shrug, continues to slam poor Rakshasa #4 stuck in the Whirlwind. It is now dead.
Gaffer directs the Whirlwind, moving it towards combat without affecting his allies, and then the Large Fire elemental moves himself.
Nira rushes to get close to Hmerrin.
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Two piles of treasure continue to burn. Smoke as well as flames start to impair the battlefield…
The wounded Ogre Mage moves and fires another arrow at Desdichado, missing.
A Tiger-Rakshasa (7) moves away a little and casts another three Scorching Rays at Hmerrin, who takes 33 damage.
The boars seem to be of sterner stuff, and all four continue battling. Boar-Rakshasa #1 moves forward and casts a Haste spell on the four Boar-headed Rakshasa! ”Now, my brothers, we have a challenge!”
Boar-Rakshasa #2 pulls out a great club and slams away at Hmerrin! A strong hit, followed by two misses, and a hasted hit! Hmerrin is rocked for 37 damage!
Boar-Rakshasa #3 advances on Desdichado with a great flail and attacks Desdichado. ”You are not fighting the weak spirits anymore, paladin, but Rakshasa who have been bred to guard and serve! And I will serve your head on a silver platter with fava beans and a nice chianti!” Desdichado takes 25 damage!
Boar-Rakshasa #4 moves out of Ramirez’ line of sight, pulls a halbard of his own, and slices Desdichado for another 24 damage!
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Ogre Magi AC 25 SR 19 1 56
Rakshasa AC 25 SR 25 R7 27
Boar Rakshasa AC 29 SR 27 B1 54 B2 27 B3 13 B4 114
Map Emailed
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:162/198; AC:32/15/30 - CMD 34] 8d6=34 ; d6=3 ; d6=5 ; d6=6 ; d6=3 ; d6=6 ; d6=5 ; d6=5 ; d6=1 ; d6=2 ; Wednesday November 2nd, 2022 2:51:06 PM
"Serve? I thought you serve only yourself. Isn't that your whole motive?" says Desdichado as he Alignment Channels another round of positive energy, hoping the casters can get here soon. He drops his greataxe and draws his morningstar as he swiftly heals himself (LoH: 35).
Alignment channel vs evil outsider: 34 damage, Will DC 26 for 1/2 damage.
Free action: Drop axe Swift action: LoH 35 Move action: Draw morningstar Standard action: alignment channel
---------- Active Effects Immunity to: Magic Missile, Scorching Ray, Touch of Idiocy, and Enervation. Duration: 160mins good hope- duration 16min, Each affected creature gains a +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. haste- (13/16 rounds remaining)+1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves, +30feet speed, extra attack on full attack action inspire courage - +3 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +3 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls Smite: 2/6 remaining LoH: 10/20 remaining
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP -5/192 AC:32 T:20 FF:26 CMD:40) d20+24=30 ; d10+20=23 ; 2d6=2 ; Wednesday November 2nd, 2022 5:55:45 PM
The second halberd attack strikes home, and Hmerrin sways. But doesn't fall. Spitting blood onto the floor, he grins malevolently at the rak, and swings again.
-------- Die Hard Feat. Not unconscious. Atk B2 power attack hit ac 30 for 25 hp damage. Lose 1 hp.
In Effect Delay Poison. Duration 3 hours. Haste: +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves. +30' move, extra atk on full attacks. inspire courage - +3 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +3 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls
Gaffer, Fire Elemental - Courtney - HP: 165/165 AC: 36(T:20/FF:32) CMD:37) d8=2 ; Wednesday November 2nd, 2022 7:23:59 PM
The fight is happening in front and Gaffer feels panic rising as Hmerrin takes a series rain of attacks. He runs forward while directing the Whirlwind to move around his allies and hopefully pick up a few enemies to keep them busy.
----- Whirlwind Damage: 2 Action: Direct Whirlwinds movement: Move 15 feet to AA12, 30 feet to AG12, 5 feet AF13, 5 feet to AF14; Passing over R7,B1,B4 and B3 Move: to Z16
----- Active Effects Good Hope: 16 min Barkskin: +5 AC; 5 hours Whirlwind: 1d8 each round; DC 26; 12/16 Rounds Flaming Sphere: Reflex DC 20; 13/16 Rounds Wildshape: Large Fire Elemental; +4 Dexterity, +2 Constitution, +4 Natural Armour
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 29/15/25 -- CMD 23 -- HP 101+29/122 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis Wednesday November 2nd, 2022 7:52:24 PM
Nira doesn't like to get so close to the action. She's a lot squishier than the rest of the group and she knows it will make her a target - the ogre said as much. Still, she needs to get Hmerrin patched up and the fighter is standing his ground.
She makes for him and it's only thanks to the haste spell that she's able to cover the required ground.
Nira patches up Hmerrin's wounds and then casts a spell to protect him a bit more from those scorching rays. She then braces herself to take a hit.
---------------- Move: Move to AB16 Standard: Cast Heal on Hmerrin. Hmerrin is healed for 150pts Swift: Cast Resist Energy (Fire) on Hmerrin. Hmerrin has Resist Fire (30).
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 24(25 haste) -- CMD 36 -- HP 119/119 d20+20=36 ; d100=17 ; Wednesday November 2nd, 2022 7:56:14 PM
The Dankos try to see where Hemerin is ( perception check 36) before 'sighing deeply and teleporting using up his last previous spell of that level.
He attempts to draw fire from Hemerin.
" HERE! Your death is HERE!"
----------------------- Danko teleports to AB 16 ( success roll 17 and should be on target)
good hope- duration 16min, Each affected creature gains a +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls.
haste- (12/16 rounds remaining)+1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves, +30feet speed, extra attack on full attack action
Aura of Justice: Each ally within 10 feet choose a single target: +6 attack, +15 damage vs that target for 10 rounds. First successful attack vs. evil outsider, dragon, undead +30 damage.
Stoneskin (130 mins 130 pts total) Mirror image (13 mins 6 images) Spell resistance (13 mins s/r 25 )
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC32/20/25 HP 122/122 CMD32 d20+30=39 ; d8+17=22 ; 2d6=8 ; Wednesday November 2nd, 2022 8:40:06 PM
Ramirez is losing sight of some of the targets, he moves up(Y16) and fires a single shot at B1
hit AC 39, damage: 22 plus 8 holy
Active Effects: good hope- duration 16min, Each affected creature gains a +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. haste- (13/16 rounds remaining)+1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves, +30feet speed, extra attack on full attack action inspire courage - +3 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +3 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls resist energy- fire(140min)
The Den: Entrance. Rd 9. Co-DM SteveK d20+12=26 ; d20+17=37 ; d20+17=19 ; d20+17=31 ; d20+8=19 ; d20+13=32 ; d20+13=30 ; d20+13=15 ; d20+13=32 ; d6=2 ; d6=5 ; d4=3 ; d4=4 ; d20+15=33 ; d20+12=31 ; d4=4 ; 3d4=5 ; d20+30=38 ; d20+30=38 ; d20+25=36 ; d20+20=39 ; d10+16=19 ; d10+16=25 ; d10+16=21 ; d10+16=24 ; d10+17=22 ; d20+17=22 ; d20+30=42 ; d20+30=50 ; d20+30=50 ; d20+25=27 ; d20+20=26 ; d10+16=24 ; d10+16=26 ; d10+16=23 ; Thursday November 3rd, 2022 4:40:22 AM
Desdichado scoffs at the Rakshasa definition of ‘serve’. Switching weapons, the paladin channels more positive energy and swiftly heals himself. Only Boar 3 is fully affected!
Hmerrin sways but doesn't fall. He grins malevolently and swings again!
Gaffer runs forward and directs the Whirlwind, but only Boar 3 is unlucky enough to not elude the wind.
Nira, apprehensively, makes for Hmerrin and patches up his wounds.
Multi-Danko doesn’t have line of sight because of the smoke from the fires, but teleports accurately if a little off (ooc: Nira arrived at AB,16 first, so Danko is at AB15). The bold hero shouts to get the attention on himself.
Ramirez moves up and fires a single shot at Boar 1, but Gaffer’s whirlwind blows the missile off course.
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Two piles of treasure continue to burn, and smoke is filling the entrance area of the Den.
The wounded Ogre Mage turns invisible once more, and is out of sight of Nira.
A Tiger-Rakshasa (7) grins. ”No, friend Danko, here is my plaything.”, and four Magic Missles strike at Danko, passing his spell resistance. There are now only 2 Dankos in the battle.
Boar-Rakshasa #1 moves for a better view and also casts Magic Missles at Danko that penetrate his resistance. The last image pops away and three missles hit Danko. Danko takes 8 damage.
Boar-Rakshasa #2 snorts. ”That’s it, Hmerrin, keep standing, keep healing. It will make your death so much sweeter. You will taste well with sweet-and-sour…” The great club spins and slams, getting through the fighter’s guard four times. Hmerrin takes 89 damage! (19,25,21,24)
Boar-Rakshasa #3 is unable to get out of the Whirlwind! ”Weak, simpering definitions, paladin. Rules are made for lesser beings that obey the greater. You will learn soon enough!”
Boar-Rakshasa #4 and his halberd begins to work against Desdichado. He only hist twice, but one critically! Desdichado takes 73 damage! (24, 49)
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Ogre Magi AC 25 SR 19 1 56
Rakshasa AC 25 SR 25 R7 53
Boar Rakshasa AC 29 SR 27 B1 67 B2 65 B3 39 B4 127
Map Emailed
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 55/192 AC:32 T:20 FF:26 CMD:40) d20+29=46 ; d20+24=40 ; d20+19=22 ; d20+14=27 ; d20+29=39 ; d10+10=13 ; d10+10=18 ; d10+10=20 ; 2d6=2 ; 2d6=7 ; 2d6=7 ; Thursday November 3rd, 2022 11:55:55 AM
Geez, this guy hits hard.
"More of a ketchup man, myself," he grates, swinging again.
------- Full attack on B2 atk 1 hits ac 46 for 18 hp atk 2 hits ac 40 for 28 hp atk 3 misses (22) atk 4 misses (27) haste atk hits ac 39 for 30 hp (forgot +3 comp bonus on damage in rolls)
In Effect Delay Poison. Duration 3 hours. Haste: +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves. +30' move, extra atk on full attacks. inspire courage - +3 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +3 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls Swift: Resist Energy (Fire) (30).
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:123/198; AC:32/15/30 - CMD 34] d6=1 ; d6=5 ; d6=5 ; d6=5 ; d6=5 ; d6=1 ; d6=2 ; d6=2 ; d6=6 ; d6=5 ; d20+28=40 ; d20+28=32 ; d20+23=34 ; d20+18=31 ; d8+13=19 ; d8+13=20 ; d8+13=21 ; d8+13=17 ; Thursday November 3rd, 2022 4:26:58 PM
Desdichado gives himself some swift healing (LoH:34). "You talk big for someone whose trapped in a whirlwind and not even in the fight," says the paladin to B3. But mostly he concentrates on B4.
40 vs AC; 19 damage 32 vs AC; 20 damage 34 vs AC; 21 damage 31 vs AC; 17 damage
---------- Active Effects Immunity to: Magic Missile, Scorching Ray, Touch of Idiocy, and Enervation. Duration: 160mins good hope- duration 16min, Each affected creature gains a +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. haste- (12/16 rounds remaining)+1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves, +30feet speed, extra attack on full attack action inspire courage - +3 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +3 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls Aura of Faith:Weapons are good-aligned, as are all allied attacks within 10 feet Smite: 2/6 remaining LoH: 9/20 remaining
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC32/20/25 HP 122/122 CMD32 d20+30=42 ; d20+30=40 ; d20+25=41 ; d20+20=26 ; d8+17=21 ; d8+17=20 ; d8+17=22 ; d8+17=19 ; 2d6=2 ; 2d6=9 ; 2d6=7 ; 2d6=7 ; Thursday November 3rd, 2022 8:30:52 PM
Ramirez continues singing support, and adds some archery to the mix.
Active Effects: good hope- duration 16min, Each affected creature gains a +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. haste- (12/16 rounds remaining)+1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves, +30feet speed, extra attack on full attack action inspire courage - +3 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +3 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls resist energy- fire(140min)
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 24(25 haste) -- CMD 36 -- HP 111/119 13d6+13=65 ; d20+17=27 ; d20+17=27 ; d20+17=34 ; d20+17=21 ; d20+17=18 ; Thursday November 3rd, 2022 8:31:03 PM
Sends { Hope these are the last of them. Here goes my last high level spell}
Lightning cracks from his fingers before arcing to multiple targets
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Rakshasa AC 25 SR 25 R7 65 dam SR 27
Boar Rakshasa AC 29 SR 27 B1 65 sr 27 B2 65 sr 34 B3 65 sr 21 B4 65 sr 18
Gaffer, Fire Elemental - Courtney - HP: 165/165 AC: 36(T:20/FF:32) CMD:37) d20+20=26 ; d8+8=16 ; d8=6 ; Thursday November 3rd, 2022 9:01:42 PM
Gaffer is quickly reassured by the devestation of damage that his fellows put out on their enemies. If R7 is still standing, Gaffer moves over, clambering his firey form over boxes, to attack the creature.
----- Attack R7: 26 Hit; 16 Damage; DC 19 Reflex Save or Burn for 6 Fire Damage.
----- Active Effects Good Hope: 16 min Barkskin: +5 AC; 5 hours Whirlwind: 1d8 each round; DC 26; 11/16 Rounds Wildshape: Large Fire Elemental; +4 Dexterity, +2 Constitution, +4 Natural Armour
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 29/15/25 -- CMD 23 -- HP 101+29/122 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis Thursday November 3rd, 2022 11:51:42 PM
Nira watches as Ram hits B1, Hmerrin hits B2, Des hits B4, and Gaffers hits R7.
"Perhaps focusing on dropping these guys one by one would be good? I can't heal the damage that's being caused by them all." she sends over the link.
Nira casts her last Heal spell on Hmerrin and then draws her staff.
---------------- Standard: Cast Heal on Hmerrin. Hmerrin is healed for 150pts Move: Draw healing staff
The Den: Okaprl! Rd 10. Co-DM SteveK d100=13 ; d100=65 ; d100=14 ; d20+12=29 ; d20+17=24 ; d20+17=21 ; d20+17=30 ; d20+17=19 ; d20+17=21 ; d20+17=29 ; d20+30=49 ; d10+16=23 ; d10+24= 33 ; 3d6+10=20 ; d20+30=38 ; d20+30=44 ; d20+25=32 ; d4=3 ; d20+20=23 ; d10+16=25 ; d10+16=19 ; d10+16=22 ; d20+30=49 ; d20+30=48 ; d20+25=30 ; d20+20=28 ; d10+16=24 ; d10+16=17 ; 13d6=42 ; Friday November 4th, 2022 4:16:01 AM
Hmerrin prefers ketchup, and splashes blood across Boar #2 three times, his halberd bypassing damage resistance, which makes the Rakshasa grit its own teeth and grip its great club tighter.
Desdichado swiftly heals again. The battle-banter continues against Boar #3, but the paladin concentrates on the Rakshasa in front of him. It looks really battered, but refuses to drop!
Ramirez continues singing support, and adds some archery to the mix. He targets Boar #1 who is partially hidden from Ramirez by a Pile O Stuff, and the Bard strikes a barrel, then the Rakshasa, and then a chest!
Danko hopes these are the last of them, he’s running out of high level spells! Chain lightning crackles, it fizzles against Boar #3 and Boar #4, Boar #1 dodges, but it devastates the others! The Tiger-headed Rakshasa falls with a crackling burn across its chest.
Gaffer is reassured by the Tide’s ability to bring devastation. Rak 7 is down, but the druid’s fiery form clambers over boxes to make sure it is actually dead. It is now!
Nira casts her last Heal spell on Hmerrin and then draws her staff.
……………………….. Two piles of treasure continue to burn and smoke. Two more piles (at Q,13 and AB,12) have flickering flames where more treasures are about to be lost.
Boar-Rakshasa #1 moves to engage Gaffer with a Bastard Sword made of pure energy. He steps in (ooc: Gaffer get an AOO) then slices hard! ”Now, slave!”Gaffer takes 20 damage
The words are strange until Nira sees the invisible, wounded Ogre Mage spring up behind Gaffer. It appears as its greatsword slides into Gaffer’s fiery form, flatfooted and flanked! Gaffer takes 23 damage
Boar-Rakshasa #2 snorts and spits blood himself. “No, I want your head pickled. Let us see if my great club can turn your buns into a special sauce. You can’t cut the mustard!” Toe to toe, the two titans battle on. Three hits and Hmerrin takes 66 damage! (25, 19,22)
Boar-Rakshasa #3 is unable to get out of the Whirlwind! It stops speaking and is looking frustrated.
Boar-Rakshasa #4 sways but has an enraged glint in its eyes. The halberd continues to chop, and his halberd begins to work against Desdichado, hitting twice more. Desdichado takes 41 damage! (24, 17)
And then… a Circular Blade Barrier, 20 feet high appears, blades of force spinning and slicing into Hmerrin, Desdichado, Gaffer, and Nira!! Danko in the center, and Ramirez on the outside are not hurt, but most of the enemy are cut off with line-of-sight! Hmerrin, Desdichado, Gaffer, and Nira take 42 damage, Reflex DC 23 for half.
Striding forward after casting the Blade Barrier is a large Rakshasa, her (obviously a her!) head an elegant deer-like head with two curved black horns like scimitars arching backwards. ”Welcome to the Den, heroes of the Tide. This day will see your power ebb, the Maharaja will see that Okaprl succeeded where Golda has failed, and I will become the Wold’s Mistress!” She smiles, and her teeth are as pointed as any wolf, and she raises her voice. ”Ambassador! To seal our agreement, have you and your henchmen take these mortals from behind!”
(Sense Motive DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: { Okaprl isn’t bluffing. }
……………….
Ogre Magi AC 25 SR 19 1 56
Boar Rakshasa AC 29 SR 27 B1 128 (AOO from Gaffer) Haste B2 205 Haste B3 39 Haste B4 204 Haste
Okaprl AC ?? SR ??
Map Emailed
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 29/15/25 -- CMD 23 -- HP 101+29/122 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis d20+15=22 ; d20+16=26 ; d20+24=34 ; d20+22=32 ; Friday November 4th, 2022 6:27:43 AM
Nira dodges between the blades, and lands safely against the wall. "I'm not sure what agreement they're talking about, but she isn't bluffing" she relays over the link. "Anyone who needs healing should back up to me. We're too spread out for me to get to everyone."
A blade barrier spell is another new attack by the rakshasa. That would mean this one knows more than a few spells and probably powerful ones too. Nira's first step is to remove these whirring blades and stop the party from taking any further damage.
She isn't in a position to heal anyone though, so opts to go on the offensive this time and casts two spells at the one called Okaprl.
--------------- Ref Save vs DC23: 22. Wait. +1 from Haste makes 23! Pass. Evasion=No damage. Nira ends up at AA17 Sense Motive vs DC20: Autopass
Free: Drop staff. Free: Retrieve Lesser Quicken Rod from Glove of Storing
Swift: Dispel Magic on the blade barrier. Dispel check: 26
Standard: Use Mystic Theurge ability to cast a spell from each class at the same time. - Spell #1: Wiz spell: Dismissal. Okaprl to make a Will Save vs DC27. If the spell is successful, the creature is instantly whisked away, but there is a 20% chance of actually sending the subject to a plane other than its own. SR check: 32 - Spell #2: BW Spell: Suffocation. Okaprl to make a Fort Save vs DC29 or start to suffocate. SR check: 34.
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC32/20/25 HP 122/122 CMD32 d20+24=32 ; Friday November 4th, 2022 7:01:09 PM Hmm it's starting to sound like a party.
Ramirez also casts dispel magic, greater at the blade barrier. (If Nira took it down, the dispel will target Okaprl instead) -used hero point for the roll
Heroic song continues. His voice may have squeeked for a moment when the reinforcements were mentioned, or maybe that was just a hiccup.
Active Effects: good hope- duration 16min, Each affected creature gains a +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. haste- (11/16 rounds remaining)+1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves, +30feet speed, extra attack on full attack action inspire courage - +3 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +3 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls resist energy- fire(140min)
Desidchado is unsure where to go with the blade barrier around him. Just as he decides he may move, it's suddenly gone thanks to Nira's dispelling. He tries to glance behind him, seeing who Okaprl might be talking about, but doesn't see anything. Watch your backs, he sends, she's got something planned with an ally.
He swiftly heals himself and continues his attack on R4.
39 vs AC; 19 damage 40 vs AC; 20 damage 27 vs AC; miss 30 vs AC; 21 damage
---------- Active Effects Immunity to: Magic Missile, Scorching Ray, Touch of Idiocy, and Enervation. Duration: 160mins good hope- duration 16min, Each affected creature gains a +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. haste- (11/16 rounds remaining)+1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves, +30feet speed, extra attack on full attack action inspire courage - +3 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +3 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls Aura of Faith:Weapons are good-aligned, as are all allied attacks within 10 feet Smite: 2/6 remaining LoH: 8/20 remaining
Hmerrin stops talking, as things are looking bad. Blades cut into him, then disappear. Unwilling to leave Dez out here, he stands fast and continues his attacks on B2.
{'Dez, we might wanna drop back to Nira.} he sends out.
--------- Full attack on B2 atk 1 hits ac 39 for 26 hp damage atk 2 misses (26) atk 3 hits ac 29 for 20 hp damage atk 4 misses (16) haste atk hits ac 38 for 19 hp damage
In Effect Delay Poison. Duration 3 hours. Haste: +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves. +30' move, extra atk on full attacks. inspire courage - +3 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +3 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls Swift: Resist Energy (Fire) (30).
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 24(25 haste) -- CMD 36 -- HP 111/119 10d6=43 ; d20+17=20 ; d20+17=24 ; d20+17=37 ; Sunday November 6th, 2022 5:04:50 PM
With no high level spells left a fired up Danko fires off a fireball...
good hope- duration 16min, Each affected creature gains a +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls.
haste- (12/16 rounds remaining)+1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves, +30feet speed, extra attack on full attack action
Aura of Justice: Each ally within 10 feet choose a single target: +6 attack, +15 damage vs that target for 10 rounds. First successful attack vs. evil outsider, dragon, undead +30 damage.
Stoneskin (130 mins 130 pts total) Mirror image (13 mins 6 images) Spell resistance (13 mins s/r 25 )
Centered at AH16 Boar Rakshasa AC 29 SR 27 B2 D 43 sr 20 B3 D 43 sr 24 B4 D 43 sr 37
Gaffer, Fire Elemental - Courtney - HP: 116/165 AC: 36(T:20/FF:32) CMD:37) d20+22=28 ; d20+11=26 ; d20+20=33 ; 3d6+16=31 ; Sunday November 6th, 2022 6:23:23 PM
Gaffer planned to take his share of the blows and ease the pressure on the others, he did not expect the whirl of blades to appear and shred through him, but he manages to throw himself aside and avoid the worst of the damage and his elemental form reduces it further.
With enemies on either side, but a Rakshasa in charge in the distance, Gaffer does his best to protect himself while casting another spell and just manages to focus. A pointed finger and a flash of green light aimed at Okaprl.
----- [OOC: Elemental Body IV gives DR 5/-, do I still get this if I am a large elemental and not huge?] Reflex vs DC 23 = 26, Success Cast Finger of Death: Target Okaprl; SR Check 28; Cast Defensively Check 33, sucess; Fortitude Save DC 26; Damage 160 on a fail or 31 on a success.
----- Active Effects Good Hope Barkskin: +5 AC; 5 hours Whirlwind: 1d8 each round; DC 26; 10/16 Rounds Wildshape: Large Fire Elemental; +4 Dexterity, +2 Constitution, +4 Natural Armour
The Den: Okaprl! Rd 11. Co-DM SteveK d20+16=27 ; d20+17=36 ; d20+17=20 ; d20+17=24 ; d20+17=18 ; d20+30=33 ; d20+30=32 ; d20+25=34 ; d20+20=30 ; d10+16=18 ; d10+16=18 ; d10+16=22 ; d10+16=26 ; 13d6=49 ; d4=2 Monday November 7th, 2022 9:09:47 AM
Nira dodges between the blades and dispels the barrier, and attacks Okaprl at the same, Mystic Therugie, time! Okaprl flickers but remains where she is!
Ramirez also casts greater dispel magic, but against Okaprl, and three defensive spells go down under his assault (Detect Scrying, Mage Armor, Protection from Good)! His heroic song continues. (OOC: Good Hope (+2) and Inspire Courage (+3) are BOTH morale bonus’… They DO NOT STACK. Heroes are getting a +3 morale bonus for weapons and damage, and a +2 for saves and skill checks)
Desidchado swiftly heals himself and continues his attacks on Boar #4, finally laying it low!
Hmerrin, worried, stands fast and kills Boar #2!
Danko fires off a fireball, engulfing Boar #3, who emerges unscathed!
Gaffer does his best to protect himself (thank goodness that his Elemental Body has DR 5/-!!). He casts another spell, just manages to focus, and a flash of green light strikes at Okaprl, but fizzles!
……………………
Four piles of treasure burn merrily; the entire entrance is covered in choking smoke. Gaffer is immune, but the Ogre Magi and Rakshasa are scorched.
Boar-Rakshasa #1 spins and slides his Brilliant Energy Bastard Sword against Gaffer, bypassing the druid’s armor and shield bounses! Gaffer takes 84 damage [before DR] (18, 18, 22, 26)
The Ogre Mage turns invisible, and Nira sees it slip out of her sight among Piles o Stuff.
Boar-Rakshasa #3 escapes the Whirlwind and pulls a Flail whose head crackles with black energy. A quick spell and suddenly there are multiples of the Boar! (Mirror Image – 4 images)
Okaprl casts a Chain Lightning spell that strikes each of the heroes, all taking 49 electrical damage. Well, except for Danko: his Spell Resistance makes the spell fizzle against him! (Reflex DC 23 for 24 damage)
A cold, calculating bass croak comes from the obscuring smoke and fires. ”That is a new and fascinating offer, Okaprl of the Rakshasa. We came to speak of possibilities, and the first you provide is the possibility of risk without reward. What is our reward for this risk you offer?”
Okaprl seems angry. ”Ambassador! The ones named Desdichado, Gaffer, and Nira all have pacts with immortals; our agreement includes your collection of their souls as your slaves. They are vulnerable. Take them!”
……………….
Ogre Magi AC 25 SR 19 1 60
Boar Rakshasa AC 29 SR 27 B1 132 Haste B3 39 Haste, Mirror Image
Okaprl AC ?? SR 29
Map Emailed
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:95/198; AC:32/15/30 - CMD 34] d20+15=28 ; d20+28=34 ; d8+11=18 ; d6=4 ; d6=2 ; d6=1 ; d6=3 ; d6=6 ; d6=2 ; d6=4 ; d6=2 ; d6=4 ; Monday November 7th, 2022 4:55:58 PM
Desdichado laughs out loud at Okaprl's offer to the unknown would-be ally. "Ha! Yes, whoever you are, Okaprl wants you to ally with her as she's now on the losing side; the side that's now in retreat, whose General has been recalled because they couldn't stop a few mere mortals from causing them trouble and disrupting their plans."
(Reflex save: 28)
93-25=68+27
He once again swiftly heals himself (LoH: 27) and then sends to the group, I'm going to share Domi's power again. Hmerrin and Danko - select a target. I'm picking Okaprl.Aura of Justice Hmerrin and Danko. However, with B3 as an obstacle, he carefully moves around the whirlwind to AH:16 to attack him first.
R4: 34 vs AC; 18 damage
"Wait a minute," he thinks to himself, "Nira has a pact with someone? I thought she was just a wizard or something."
---------- Active Effects Immunity to: Magic Missile, Scorching Ray, Touch of Idiocy, and Enervation. Duration: 160mins good hope- duration 16min, Each affected creature gains a +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. haste- (11/16 rounds remaining)+1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves, +30feet speed, extra attack on full attack action inspire courage - +3 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +3 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls Aura of Faith:Weapons are good-aligned, as are all allied attacks within 10 feet Aura of Justice: Each ally within 10 feet choose a single target: +6 attack, +6 AC, +15 damage vs that target for 10 rounds. First successful attack vs. evil outsider, dragon, undead +30 damage. Dez chooses Okaprl. Smite: 0/6 remaining LoH: 7/20 remaining
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 94/192 AC:32/38vB1 T:20 FF:26 CMD:40) d20+34=37 ; d10+50=56 ; 2d6=8 ; d20+18=25 ; Monday November 7th, 2022 6:05:12 PM
"You could even help us take them," Hmerrin points out. "Less risk, it looks like."
The fighter takes Dez' holy aura, and then crosses to help Gaffer.
---- Declare B1 target of holy aura. Move to AD 13 Power attack on B1 Hit ac 37 for 67 hp damage
In Effect Delay Poison. Duration 3 hours. Haste: +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves. +30' move, extra atk on full attacks. inspire courage - +3 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +3 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls Swift: Resist Energy (Fire) (30). good hope- duration 16min, Each affected creature gains a +2 morale bonus on saving throws, ability, skill checks Aura of Justice vs B1: +6 attack, +6 AC, +15 damage vs that target for 10 rounds. First successful attack vs. evil outsider, dragon, undead +30 damage.
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 29/15/25 -- CMD 23 -- HP 101+29/122 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis d20+15=25 ; Monday November 7th, 2022 7:08:59 PM "From what we hear the rakshasa treat the ogres as slaves, and that the way they torture them is beyond compare. Now would appear a good time to rise against them"
Nira stows her quicken rod away and picks up the healing staff she'd dropped. She takes a step towards Gaffer, however that's all she can manage. If he wants to be healed he'll need to travel the remaining distance towards her.
---------------- Ref Save vs DC23: 25=Pass! Evasion=No damage
Free: Stow Lesser Quicken Rod in Glove of Storing Move: Pick up Healing staff Free: 5ft step to AA16 Standard: Ready action to cast Heal on Gaffer if he moves in range. If so, Gaffer will be healed for 150pts
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 24(25 haste) -- CMD 36 -- HP 111/119 10d6+10=50 ; d20+17=37 ; Monday November 7th, 2022 7:17:13 PM
Danko rolls the dice (figuratively) and hopes for the best. He moves north/east 5 feet and shoots a lightning bolt through the whirl wind towards Okapi.
----------------------------------------------- good hope- duration 16min, Each affected creature gains a +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls.
haste- (12/16 rounds remaining)+1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves, +30feet speed, extra attack on full attack action
Aura of Justice: Each ally within 10 feet choose a single target: +6 attack, +15 damage vs that target for 10 rounds. First successful attack vs. evil outsider, dragon, undead +30 damage. Declares Okapi as target
Stoneskin (130 mins 130 pts total) Mirror image (13 mins 6 images) Spell resistance (13 mins s/r 25 )
Okaprl AC ?? SR 29 Dam 50 (+15, +30 ??) vs SR 37 natural 20 ! Success !
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC32/20/25 HP 122/122 CMD32 d20+30=46 ; d8+17=24 ; 2d6=8 ; d20+25=44 ; Monday November 7th, 2022 7:59:18 PM
reflex save = 44, no damage taken(ring of evasion)
Ramirez isn't sure if the new opponents are going to attack them or not, so for now he focuses on the Rakshasa. moves up to get a better view of their opponents(AB14) He fires a single shot at B1
hit AC: 46, damage 8
Active Effects: good hope- duration 16min, Each affected creature gains a +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. haste- (10/16 rounds remaining)+1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves, +30feet speed, extra attack on full attack action inspire courage - +3 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +3 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls resist energy- fire(140min)
Gaffer, Fire Elemental - Courtney - HP: 33/165 AC: 36(T:20/FF:32) CMD:37) d20+22=34 ; d20+14=33 ; d20+22=40 ; 3d20+16=51 ; 3d6+16=29 ; Monday November 7th, 2022 8:23:38 PM
Gaffer's mind is beginning to fog in pain, he's glad Des has a retort for Okaprl and Hmerrin's aid is timely. He's not sure if he can move away from the Boar Rakshasa without getting hurt worse, and so takes a second attempt at hurting Okaprl. He saved a spell just for this, the runes of his staff dimming, as another ray of light shoots at the Rakshasa.
----- Reflex vs DC 23 = 32, Success (Added +3 instead of +2 from morale. 32 is correct.) Cast Finger of Death: Target Okaprl; SR Check 34; Cast Defensively Check 40, sucess; Fortitude Save DC 26; Damage 160 on a fail or 29 on a success.
----- Active Effects Good Hope Barkskin: +5 AC; 5 hours Whirlwind: 1d8 each round; DC 26; 9/16 Rounds Wildshape: Large Fire Elemental; +4 Dexterity, +2 Constitution, +4 Natural Armour
The Den: Okaprl! Rd 12 Co-DM SteveK d20+17=26 ; d20+30=45 ; d20+30=50 ; d20+30=34 ; d20+25=40 ; d20+20=29 ; d10+16=19 ; d10+16=19 ; d10+16=24 ; d10+16=21 ; Tuesday November 8th, 2022 5:18:31 AM
OOC: Whoops! Good Hope and Inspire Courage do stack in certain areas. Under both effects, a PC will have: +2 to all saves, additional +1 on saves vs charm or fear, +5 to all attack rolls, +5 to damage rolls, +2 on ability and skill checks. Only part of inspire is a morale bonus, the rest is competence bonus. Thanks Brian for clearing this up.) ……………
Desdichado piles into the conversation between Okaprl and the unknown ‘Ambassador’, swiftly heals himself, and shares Domi’s power with Hmerrin and Danko. He moves and attacks Boar #3 and hits the correct image. waitaminite…
Hmerrin also chimes in, pointing out his view on the balance of risk, and crosses to help Gaffer while avoiding climbing on the burning loot. A massive cut with his holy halberd, and Boar #1 isn’t looking good.
Nira takes the angle of the ogre slaves, which only creates a croaking laugh. She switches weapons to her staff, and steps towards Gaffer.
Danko counts on his luck and casts a lightning bolt at Okapi. (reflex+17 vs 19) 50 dam
Ramirez is unsure of the new opponents, but elects to focus on the Rakshasa. A move and an arrow wounds Boar #1 still further.
Gaffer's is in pain, and is glad for Hmerrin’s aid. He wants to use his staff against Okaprl, but he is a Large Fire Elemental and all his equipment merged with his body. He has no staff to hold even though the druid does have the Natural Spell ability. ……………………
Four Piles O Stuff continue to burn and smoke. Boar #1 is scorched and falls into the flames to be consumed.
The Ogre Mage is still invisible and out of Nira’s sight.
Boar-Rakshasa #3 attacks Desdichado with a will, whirling the flail to hit three times and one crit! Desdichado takes 83 damage ( 19 43 21)
Okaprl takes a step back to keep room and casts another Blade Barrier across the Den, cutting off Desdichado from the rest of the Tide. ”I’ am sure that will come down soon, Desdichado, but it should delay your friends until you are dead.”
The cold, calculating bass croak replies from the smoke. “Tempting indeed, but you offer something you do not have, Okaprl of the Rakshasa. I propose a counter offer to you and to you too, mortal Tide Heroes of the Wold. Whichever of you survives, come and meet me at the Entrance of the Den and we will talk. Maybe it will be just talk. Maybe you will be too weak and I take you for my purposes. And the best part of the offer: none of you have any choice.” The croaking laugh echoes again, accompanied by higher-pitched gibbon-like howls of maliciousness.
Okaprl doesn’t respond to the Ambassador.
……………….
Ogre Magi AC 25 SR 19 1 60
Boar Rakshasa AC 29 SR 27 B3 57 Haste, 4ea Mirror Images
Desdichado stands near the edge of collapse. He knows he may not make it out of this fight alive, but he's also trying to buy time for his friends. In a moment of stillness he swiftly heals himself and speaks directly to Okaprl. "I may very well die here today," he says, "but if I do, at least I know I've died fighting evil in the service of Domi. Even if I fall, you know my friends here still have the strength to destroy you." He looks squarely into Okaprl's eyes. "But I'm sure your Maharaja will be very proud of your work in your first fight - your rakshasa guards dead and you fleeing away. What tortures have been prepared for Golda? How long until it's your turn?"
He still has strength to attack the boar rakshasa before him, for now.
49 vs AC; 20 damage 47 vs AC; 21 damage 44 vs AC; 20 damage 27 vs AC; miss
---------- Active Effects Immunity to: Magic Missile, Scorching Ray, Touch of Idiocy, and Enervation. Duration: 160mins good hope- duration 16min, Each affected creature gains a +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. haste- (19/16 rounds remaining)+1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves, +30feet speed, extra attack on full attack action inspire courage - +3 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +3 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls Aura of Faith:Weapons are good-aligned, as are all allied attacks within 10 feet Aura of Justice: Each ally within 10 feet choose a single target: +6 attack, +6 AC, +15 damage vs that target for 10 rounds. First successful attack vs. evil outsider, dragon, undead +30 damage. Dez chooses Okaprl. Smite: 0/6 remaining LoH: 6/20 remaining
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC32/20/25 HP 122/122 CMD32 Tuesday November 8th, 2022 6:50:53 PM
Ramirez could try to dispel the barrier, but it isn't a sure thing. Instead he moves up to his friends(AC14), and casts dimension door to get around the barrier. While casting the spell, he reaches out to touch Hmerrin and Danko, to bring them along. (Either or both may refuse the spell with no save if desired) Dimension door to location (AJ12)
Active Effects: good hope- duration 16min, Each affected creature gains a +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. haste- (9/16 rounds remaining)+1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves, +30feet speed, extra attack on full attack action inspire courage - +3 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +3 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls resist energy- fire(140min)
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 94/192 AC:32/38vB1 T:20 FF:26 CMD:40) d20+28=39 ; d20+23=30 ; d20+18=28 ; d20+13=21 ; d20+28=34 ; d10+25=33 ; d10+25=30 ; d10+25=34 ; 2d6=5 ; d3=1 ; 2d6=8 ; 2d6=6 ; Tuesday November 8th, 2022 7:27:30 PM
Whatever the crazy voice is, its not attacking. Hmerrin calls that a win.
Then Ramirez blinks him across the blade barrier.
The young fighter chuckles. "Bet you didn't see THAT coming," he announces to the raks. "Don't feel bad about it. Truthfully, I didn't know he could do that either."
He takes a step and starts swinging away at various B3s.
--- Dimension door to AJ 13 5' step to AJ14 Full attack, power attack, flanking on B3
atk1 hits ac 39 for 38 hp damage atk2 hits ac 30 for 38 hp damage atk3 misses (ac28) atk4 misses (ac21) haste atk hits ac34 for 40 hp damage
In Effect Delay Poison. Duration 3 hours. Haste: +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves. +30' move, extra atk on full attacks. inspire courage and good hope - +2 to all saves, additional +1 on saves vs charm or fear, +5 to all attack rolls, +5 to damage rolls, +2 on ability and skill checks. Swift: Resist Energy (Fire) (30).
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 17/149 AC: 32(T:18/FF:27) CMD:35) Tuesday November 8th, 2022 8:33:39 PM
Flames spew as Gaffer curses his own foolishness. Watching Hmerrin, Des and Ramirez teleport to Des' aid he is gratified to have such a reliable party.
He moves down from the burning pile on he had been fighting upon, and once safely out of the flames, turns back to a regular, if badly injured, human, joints cracking as he stretches and keeps an eye on the smoke behind them while watching the fight infront.
----- Move: AA15 Action: Dismiss Wild Shape
----- Active Effects Good Hope Barkskin: +5 AC; 5 hours Whirlwind: 1d8 each round; DC 26; 7/16 Rounds
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 24(25 haste) -- CMD 36 -- HP 111/119 d20+15=34 ; d20+15=31 ; d20+15=19 ; 4d6=17 ; 4d6=14 ; 4d6=15 ; d20+17=29 ; d20+17=29 ; d20+17=27 ; Tuesday November 8th, 2022 9:02:21 PM
Danko dimension doors with Ramirez and Hemerin.
" SURRRRRPRISE!!!! "
Danko tries something new and three scorching rays shoot forward to strike at the boar rake
=============================== good hope- duration 16min, Each affected creature gains a +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls.
haste- (12/16 rounds remaining)+1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves, +30feet speed, extra attack on full attack action
Aura of Justice: Each ally within 10 feet choose a single target: +6 attack, +15 damage vs that target for 10 rounds. First successful attack vs. evil outsider, dragon, undead +30 damage. Declares Okapi as target
Stoneskin (130 mins 130 pts total) Spell resistance (13 mins s/r 25 )
Scorching ray Boar Rakshasa AC 29 SR 27 B3 ranged touch attack roll 1 34, roll 2 31, roll 3 19 Dam ray 1 17 ray 2 14 ray 3 15 vs s/r ray 1 29 ray 2 29 ray 3 27
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 29/15/25 -- CMD 23 -- HP 101+29/122 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis Tuesday November 8th, 2022 11:41:29 PM
With Gaffer now in reach Nira can finally get him patched up and a little further from Gargul's grasp.
------------ Standard: Cast Heal on Gaffer. Gaffer will be healed for 150pts
The Den: Okaprl! Rd 13 Co-DM SteveK d6=3 ; d6=3 ; d6=2 ; d6=3 ; d6=5 ; d6=4 ; d4=1 ; d20+30=35 ; d20+30=35 ; d4=4 ; d20+25=36 ; d20+20=23 ; d10+16=17 ; d10+16=26 ; d10+16=20 ; 13d6=48 ; Wednesday November 9th, 2022 3:32:01 AM
Desdichado stands near the edge of collapse and gives his own eulogy before continuing to battle the Boar Rakshasa in front of him. His three strikes affect three of the Boar’s images that wink out.
Ramirez moves up to Danko and Hmerrin and casts a DimDoor! The Bard arrives at AJ12, which puts Danko at AI13 and Hmerrin at AK11 (ooc: same relative location to Ramirez).
Hmerrin calls crazy voice not attacking a win, and accepts the Bard’s blink. Huh. He is a little out of position, and can’t full attack on the Boar-Rakshasa, but he can flank and strike once, hitting flesh and not the last Mirror Image!
Gaffer moves off the burning pile and morphs to a badly injured human.
Danko dimension doors with Ramirez and Hmerrin. Surprise! And tries his own version of ‘new tactics’, piling on the Boar-Rakshasa. The second ray *pops* the last Mirror Image.
Nira can reach Gaffer and patches up the no longer badly injured human.
………………………………
Four Piles O Stuff continue to burn and smoke.
The Ogre Mage (Nira Perception DC 35, Gaffer Perception DC 55 Highlight to display spoiler: { working its way stealthily among the Piles O Stuff and through the concealing smoke at X11/Y12) }.
Boar-Rakshasa #3 howls in glee. ”Desperately wounded and not backing down, you would almost make a companion if you were Rakshasa! I’ll take you both on!’ It takes three hits and a miss, but the Boar leaves Desdichado on the floor and turns to Hmerrin with a grin. Desdichado takes 62 damage ( 17, 22, 20) (ooc: reminder that a PC is in a state of dying until their negative hit points equals their Constitution score.)
Okaprl grins at the DimDoor. ”I will report the new spell to the Maharaja. But separate, you are not as much of a threat. And you are running out of spells, while I am just getting started! I think the Maharaja will appreciate the tactics of letting you exhaust yourselves before the kill. Sometimes, Danko, it is better for a Sorcerer to NOT cast a spell. Too bad you will never be able to make use of my advice.” She takes another step back and casts another Blade Barrier, a circle tight enough to strike at Hmerrin, Ramirez, and Danko! Hmerrin, Ramirez, and Danko take 48 damage, Reflex DC 23 for half.
There is no sound of voices or movement from the smoke.
……………….
Ogre Magi AC 25 SR 19 1 60
Boar Rakshasa AC 29 SR 27 B3 127 Haste
Okaprl AC ?? SR 29 Dam. 25
Map Emailed
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:-14/198; AC:32/15/30 - CMD 34] Wednesday November 9th, 2022 4:35:49 PM
Desdichado falls to the ground, unconscious but stable.
(Diehard, WLA feat).
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 29/15/25 -- CMD 23 -- HP 101+29/122 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis d20+15=17 ; Wednesday November 9th, 2022 6:27:10 PM
Oooh this could hurt. Nira takes a deep breath and then moves for the blade barrier wall at top speed. She tries to time her lunge and dives through the blades as best she can, but feels one tear badly at her leg as she passes through.
Standing next to Des she prods his body with the Heal staff. He'll owe her a drink after this.
-------------- Move: Hastened Move to AG16, through the blade barrier. Ref Save vs the blades: 17. Standard: Use Heal Staff. Des is healed for 150pts
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 94/192 AC:32/38vB1 T:20 FF:26 CMD:40) d20+18=33 ; d20+28=36 ; d20+23=42 ; d20+18=29 ; d20+13=19 ; d20+28=37 ; d10+25=26 ; d10+25=32 ; d10+25=28 ; d10+25=34 ; 2d6=6 ; 2d6=8 ; 2d6=4 ; 2d6=7 ; Wednesday November 9th, 2022 6:39:47 PM Blade Barrier - An immobile, vertical curtain of whirling blades shaped of pure force springs into existence. Any creature passing through the wall takes 1d6 points of damage per caster level (maximum 15d6), with a Reflex save for half damage.
If you evoke the barrier so that it appears where creatures are, each creature takes damage as if passing through the wall. Each such creature can avoid the wall (ending up on the side of its choice) and thus take no damage by making a successful Reflex save.
Hmerrin dodges away from the Blade Barrier, keeping in contact with B3. The fighter proceeds to demonstrate how dangerous he really is.
---- Reflex 33, no damage. Stepping to AJ15 Full attack, power attack on B3 atk1 hits ac36 for 32 hp damage atk2 hits ac42 for 40 hp damage atk3 hits ac29 for 32 hp damage atk4 misses (ac19) haste atk hits ac37 for 41 hp damage
In Effect Delay Poison. Duration 3 hours. Haste: +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves. +30' move, extra atk on full attacks. inspire courage and good hope - +2 to all saves, additional +1 on saves vs charm or fear, +5 to all attack rolls, +5 to damage rolls, +2 on ability and skill checks. Swift: Resist Energy (Fire) (30).
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 24(25 haste) -- CMD 36 -- HP 111/119 d20+15=34 ; 2d4=7 ; 2d6+13=18 ; d20+17=35 ; Wednesday November 9th, 2022 7:47:57 PM
Following Hemmie's lead, Danko dodges away from the Blade Barrier (AH 14) He then materializes a staff in his hand from his efficient quiver and casts a wall of Flame right on Okaprl
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Reflex - 34
good hope- duration 16min, Each affected creature gains a +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls.
haste- (12/16 rounds remaining)+1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves, +30feet speed, extra attack on full attack action
Aura of Justice: Each ally within 10 feet choose a single target: +6 attack, +15 damage vs that target for 10 rounds. First successful attack vs. evil outsider, dragon, undead +30 damage. Declares Okaprl as target
Stoneskin (130 mins 130 pts total) Spell resistance (13 mins s/r 25 )
Wall of Flame AM-AO 11-13 Heat wave pointing east Damage to Okprl
wave of heat 7 Fire damage 18 save vs r/s 35 pass
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 149/149 AC: 32(T:18/FF:27) CMD:35) d20+16=20 ; d20+16=31 ; d20+16=31 ; d20+16=20 ; Wednesday November 9th, 2022 8:37:18 PM
"Thanks Nira.. oh wait!" Gaffer calls out, quickly trying to cast a spell before Nira walks through the barrier.
Ramirez rolls forward out of the whirling mass of blades.(AK11) He considers trading boastful jests with Okaprl, but decides to let his bow do the talking for him.
Active Effects: good hope- duration 16min, Each affected creature gains a +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. haste- (8/16 rounds remaining)+1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves, +30feet speed, extra attack on full attack action inspire courage - +3 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +3 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls resist energy- fire(140min)
The Den: Okaprl! Rd 14 Co-DM SteveK d100=76 ; Thursday November 10th, 2022 11:19:14 AM
Desdichado falls again, stable.
Nira heroically jumps through the Blade Barrier, and heals the fallen paladin.
Hmerrin demonstrates why he is dangerous. Boar #3 falls from many deep wounds.
Danko dodges, moves to get line-of-sight around the circular BB, and casts a Wall of Fire across Okapl. She isn’t burning as much as she should…
Gaffer dispels the one Blade Barrier (targeted GDM gets a +4) but he had no line-of-sight on the other spells.
Ramirez shoots four times, but only one hits, and that doesn’t do as much damage as expected! (Ramirez Know Arcana DC 24 (Highlight to display spoiler: { Okaprl has Displacement and Stineskin!} …….
Pile o Stuff burn and Gaffer is now in a smoke cloud. He can’t see more than 15’ and has concealment.
Ogre Mage isn’t noticeable.
Okaprl snarls at being attacked directly and moves back to be hidden by the Wall of Fire.
Ambassador isn’t noticeable.
…….
Okaprl AC 36 SR 29. Mage armor, Displacement, Stineskin. DR Fire/5 Dam. 56
Map Emailed
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:-14/198; AC:32/15/30 - CMD 34] Thursday November 10th, 2022 3:11:04 PM
"Thanks, Nira," says Desdichado as he stands up. "Where'd Okaprl go?" he asks looking around. "Ah, hiding behind the fire wall, I bet."
"How's everyone feeling health-wise? I can give you all a top-up in a moment," he says. He hugs the wall and moves to AL:16.
---------- Active Effects Immunity to: Magic Missile, Scorching Ray, Touch of Idiocy, and Enervation. Duration: 160mins good hope- duration 16min, Each affected creature gains a +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. haste- (7/16 rounds remaining)+1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves, +30feet speed, extra attack on full attack action inspire courage - +3 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +3 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls Aura of Faith:Weapons are good-aligned, as are all allied attacks within 10 feet Aura of Justice: Each ally within 10 feet choose a single target: +6 attack, +6 AC, +15 damage vs that target for 10 rounds. First successful attack vs. evil outsider, dragon, undead +30 damage. Dez chooses Okaprl. 7/10 rounds remaining Smite: 0/6 remaining LoH: 6/20 remaining
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 29/15/25 -- CMD 23 -- HP 101+29/122 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis d20+16=32 ; Thursday November 10th, 2022 6:06:29 PM
Nira gives a nod to Des, glad that he's up on his feet again. If he plans to heal everyone then she'll take care of that wall of fire.
She moves further into the room to try and get line of sight on the invisible ogre.
-------------- Standard: Cast Dispel Magic at Wall of Fire. Dispel check: 32 Move: Move to AH13
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 94/192 AC:32/38vB1 T:20 FF:26 CMD:40) Thursday November 10th, 2022 7:53:42 PM
"Healing would be good," Hmerrin pants. "We still have this Ambassador lady and then whatever the Ambassoder is."
Hmerrin holds position, waiting for Dez.
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC32/20/25 HP 98/122 CMD32 d20+20=33 ; d20+24=43 ; d8+17=25 ; 2d6=6 ; Thursday November 10th, 2022 8:31:20 PM
kn aracana = 33 Careful, Okaprl still has some defenses up. Also, this fight isn't over I don't think we should be breaking out the healing wands just yet.
Ramirez stands guard, watchful for the Rakshasa's movements. (ready action to shoot an arrow upon seeing Okaprl; hit AC 43, 25+6 holy damage)
Active Effects: good hope- duration 16min, Each affected creature gains a +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. haste- (7/16 rounds remaining)+1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves, +30feet speed, extra attack on full attack action inspire courage - +3 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +3 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls resist energy- fire(140min)
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 24(25 haste) -- CMD 36 -- HP 111/119 d4=2 ; Thursday November 10th, 2022 9:26:00 PM
Danko put his hands in his hips. He didn’t expect having someone else dispel his wall of flame. With a few words and others quickly forget, the one that was Danko become four.
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 149/149 AC: 32(T:18/FF:27) CMD:35) Thursday November 10th, 2022 9:40:24 PM
Having fallen behind the party, Gaffer moves follows behind Nira. The whirlwind has little time left and he directs it to move into the smoke and keep moving toward the crack they entered through. It might do nothing, it might clear the smoke or harass the other side of the entrance.
"Sorry about all the smoke. It's a bad habit. I'm feeling pretty good after Nira patched me up, just low on the magic front. Still, plenty for taking down Okaprl."
----- Move: AG16 Action: Set Program for Whirlwind, Move 60 feet left/west each round. ----- Active Effects Good Hope Barkskin: +5 AC; 5 hours Whirlwind: 1d8 each round; DC 26; 5/16 Rounds
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 29/15/25 -- CMD 23 -- HP 101+29/122 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis Thursday November 10th, 2022 11:30:40 PM "Crumbs. Sorry Danko! In all my rush to get to Des I wasn't paying attention to who created the wall of fire" Nira relays over the link. She feels genuinely bad for dispelling her friend's spell and would perhaps have done things differently had she been more focused.
The Den: Okaprl! Rd 15. Co-DM SteveK Friday November 11th, 2022 1:59:10 AM
The heroes gather, but as Ramirez notes, the fight isn’t over!
Smoke is slowly filling the cavern, but the whirlwind is ensuring it doesn’t spread further.
The ogre mage isn’t seen, maybe it is hiding or fleeing or somewhere waiting for instructions on the best time to pounce…
Nira dispels Danko’s Wall of Fire, irking the Dragon Disciple, but the team still can’t see Okaprl. The wiley Rakshasa had cast a Blade Barrier right behind the fire wall: anyone going through would have struck TWO walls!
No telling what other traps Okaprl is laying for every second the heroes delay.
……..
Okaprl AC 36 SR 29. Mage armor, Displacement, Stineskin. DR Fire/5 Dam. 56
Same map as rd 14
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:-169/198; AC:32/15/30 - CMD 34] d6=6 ; d6=4 ; d6=4 ; d6=1 ; d6=4 ; d6=3 ; d6=3 ; d6=4 ; d6=5 ; Friday November 11th, 2022 1:20:36 PM
Desdichado takes a 5-ft step up to AL:15. He raises an eyebrow at Ramirez. "Wands? Where we're going, we don't need wands," he says as he channels.
(Channel energy 30 ft - everyone should be in range: 33) Everyone heals 33 damage.
---------- Active Effects Immunity to: Magic Missile, Scorching Ray, Touch of Idiocy, and Enervation. Duration: 160mins good hope- duration 16min, Each affected creature gains a +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. haste- (6/16 rounds remaining)+1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves, +30feet speed, extra attack on full attack action inspire courage - +3 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +3 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls Aura of Faith:Weapons are good-aligned, as are all allied attacks within 10 feet Aura of Justice: Each ally within 10 feet choose a single target: +6 attack, +6 AC, +15 damage vs that target for 10 rounds. First successful attack vs. evil outsider, dragon, undead +30 damage. Dez chooses Okaprl. 6/10 rounds remaining Smite: 0/6 remaining LoH: 4/20 remaining
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 149/149 AC: 32(T:18/FF:27) CMD:35) d20+16=22 ; Friday November 11th, 2022 9:27:37 PM
Gaffer makes an attempt at removing the Blade Barrier blocking their path forward, but isn't sure it's his best effort.
"Tired but healthy and ready to move?" He asks to the group.
----- Move up inline with the others. Dispel Magic: 22 against Blade Barrier
----- Active Effects Good Hope Barkskin: +5 AC; 5 hours Whirlwind: 1d8 each round; DC 26; 5/16 Rounds
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 127/192 AC:32/38vB1 T:20 FF:26 CMD:40) Saturday November 12th, 2022 11:37:03 AM
Hmerrin wounds close a bit more
He assesses the blade barrier, looking for a way around. Is it floor to ceiling?
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC32/20/25 HP 122/122 CMD32 Saturday November 12th, 2022 5:43:30 PM I can take us past it if everyone is ready, but no telling what is on the other side.
Active Effects: good hope- duration 16min, Each affected creature gains a +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. haste- (6/16 rounds remaining)+1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves, +30feet speed, extra attack on full attack action inspire courage - +3 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +3 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls resist energy- fire(140min)
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 29/15/25 -- CMD 23 -- HP 101+29/122 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis d20+16=28 ; Saturday November 12th, 2022 7:48:33 PM
Nira's spell slots are dwindling, but that barrier needs to be removed. She burns a higher level spell slot to cast blades-be-gone and then moves a little closer to distance herself from the smoke.
--------------- Standard: Use 4th level slot to cast Dispel Magic. Dispel check: 28 Move: Move to AI15
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 24(25 haste, 29 shield) -- CMD 36 -- HP 119/119 Sunday November 13th, 2022 8:18:26 PM
The Dankos again speak in unison. " Ready to go. "
The Dankos cast Shield.
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good hope- duration 16min, Each affected creature gains a +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls.
haste- (6/16 rounds remaining)+1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves, +30feet speed, extra attack on full attack action
Aura of Justice: Each ally within 10 feet choose a single target: +6 attack, +15 damage vs that target for 10 rounds. First successful attack vs. evil outsider, dragon, undead +30 damage. Declares Okaprl as target
Stoneskin (130 mins 130 pts total) Spell resistance (13 mins s/r 25 )
Mirror image - 4 Shield 13 minutes It negates magic missile attacks directed at you. The disk also provides a +4 shield bonus to AC.
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:-169/198; AC:32/15/30 - CMD 34] Monday November 14th, 2022 3:19:06 PM
"Any bets on another blade wall behind that one?" asks Desdichado
The Den: Okaprl! Rd 16 Co-DM SteveK Monday November 14th, 2022 4:05:48 PM
How many Lands-of-Rest Blade Barriers can Okaprl make?
Nira takes it down and the Tide can see Okaprl about 40’ away in a large room. She immediately throws up another Blade Barrier where the map says Wall of Fire.
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 149/149 AC: 32(T:18/FF:27) CMD:35) Monday November 14th, 2022 7:52:08 PM
Gaffer looks to the walls of the room to see if they are either wood or stone that he may be able to shape and create a space around the barrier, but otherwise is out of options beyond walking through it.
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 127/192 AC:32/38vB1 T:20 FF:26 CMD:40) Monday November 14th, 2022 8:41:05 PM
"Well we got a look anyway," Hmerrin comments.
Mentally though, he follows up. [Ramirez, if you can take us all, pop us right next to where we just saw her]
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 29/15/25 -- CMD 23 -- HP 101+29/122 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis Monday November 14th, 2022 10:28:52 PM "Take as many as you can, and if need be leave me behind. I'll catch up" Nira adds. How Nira acts next will depend on what Ram does.
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:-169/198; AC:32/15/30 - CMD 34] Monday November 14th, 2022 10:39:03 PM
The wall goes down, the wall goes up. "Told ya so," says Desdichado.
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC32/20/25 HP 122/122 CMD32 Monday November 14th, 2022 10:52:32 PM Gather close. Once Ramirez has everyone in contact, he casts another dimension door aiming for a spot in the room near Okaprl. (anyone may stay behind if you'd like) (Ramirez can take the whole group)
Active Effects: good hope- duration 16min, Each affected creature gains a +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. haste- (5/16 rounds remaining)+1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves, +30feet speed, extra attack on full attack action inspire courage - +3 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +3 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls resist energy- fire(140min)
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 29/15/25 -- CMD 23 -- HP 122+29/122 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis d20+16=34 ; Tuesday November 15th, 2022 2:45:03 AM
Now with a clear line of sight to Okaprl, Nira tries to prevent more of those pesky blades from getting summoned.
--------------- Move: Move to Ram so he can cast his spell Standard: Ready action to cast Dispel magic as a counterspell should Okaprl try and cast anything. Dispel check: 34
The Den: Okaprl! Rd 17 Co-DM SteveK Tuesday November 15th, 2022 2:54:38 AM
Ramirez Dim Doors himself and everyone right next to Okaprl.
Everyone is within a step to attack Okaprl.
Nira readies a counter spell to ensure the pesky Rakshasa can’t bring up another Blade Barrier.
Hmerrin, Desdichado, Gaffer, and Danko can all still take a full action this round.
…..
Okaprl AC 36 SR 29. Mage armor, Displacement, Stineskin. DR Fire/5 Dam. 56
Still Round 16
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 24(25 haste, 29 shield) -- CMD 36 -- HP 119/119 10d20+10=119 ; 10d6+10=50 ; d20+17=37 ; Tuesday November 15th, 2022 6:53:18 AM
The four Dankos cast lightning and hits Okaprl squate in the chest
" Riddikulus! "
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good hope- duration 16min, Each affected creature gains a +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls.
haste- (6/16 rounds remaining)+1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves, +30feet speed, extra attack on full attack action
Aura of Justice: Each ally within 10 feet choose a single target: +6 attack, +15 damage vs that target for 10 rounds. First successful attack vs. evil outsider, dragon, undead +30 damage. Declares Okaprl as target
Stoneskin (130 mins 130 pts total) Spell resistance (13 mins s/r 25 )
Mirror image - 4 Shield 13 minutes It negates magic missile attacks directed at you. The disk also provides a +4 shield bonus to AC.
Lightning bolt at Okaprl Dam 50 Vs s/r 37 - nat 20 !
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 149/149 AC: 32(T:18/FF:27) CMD:35) d20+20=27 ; Tuesday November 15th, 2022 1:49:45 PM
With such a good opportunity, and his staff actually in hand, Gaffer doesn't hold back. The runes of his staff fade as as bright light shoots out toward Okaprl... and fizzles with no effect.
----- Cast Finger of Death: Target Okaprl; SR Check 27,fail
----- Active Effects Good Hope Barkskin: +5 AC; 5 hours Whirlwind: 1d8 each round; DC 26; 3/16 Rounds
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:-169/198; AC:32/15/30 - CMD 34] d20+36=50 ; d20+36=45 ; d20+31=45 ; d20+26=36 ; d8+43=45 ; d8+27=30 ; d8+27=31 ; d8+27=32 ; Tuesday November 15th, 2022 7:16:25 PM
Desdichado nods his thanks to Ramirez, takes a step toward Okaprl and unleashes the fury of Domi.
50 vs AC; 45 damage (smite) 45 vs AC; 30 damage (smite) 45 vs AC; 31 damage (smite) 36 vs AC; 32 damage (smite)
---------- Active Effects Immunity to: Magic Missile, Scorching Ray, Touch of Idiocy, and Enervation. Duration: 160mins good hope- duration 16min, Each affected creature gains a +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. haste- (5/16 rounds remaining)+1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves, +30feet speed, extra attack on full attack action inspire courage - +3 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +3 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls Aura of Faith:Weapons are good-aligned, as are all allied attacks within 10 feet Aura of Justice: Each ally within 10 feet choose a single target: +6 attack, +6 AC, +15 damage vs that target for 10 rounds. First successful attack vs. evil outsider, dragon, undead +30 damage. Dez chooses Okaprl. 5/10 rounds remaining Smite: 0/6 remaining LoH: 6/20 remaining
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 127/192 AC:32/38vB1 T:20 FF:26 CMD:40) d20+31=46 ; d20+26=40 ; d20+21=29 ; d20+16=20 ; d20+31=36 ; d10+15=21 ; d10+15=20 ; d10+15=25 ; 2d6=4 ; 2d6=5 ; 2d6=5 ; Tuesday November 15th, 2022 8:17:26 PM
"Bralin's Beard! Is that a great trick or what?" Hmerrin exclaims. The fighter follows Dez' lead, launching a series of attacks.
---------- Full attack. Atk 1 hits ac 46 for 25 hp damage Atk 2 hits ac 40 for 25 hp damage Atk 3 misses (ac 29) Atk 4 misses (ac 20) Haste atk hits ac 36 for 30 hp damage
In Effect Delay Poison. Duration 3 hours. Haste: +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves. +30' move, extra atk on full attacks. inspire courage and good hope - +2 to all saves, additional +1 on saves vs charm or fear, +5 to all attack rolls, +5 to damage rolls, +2 on ability and skill checks. Resist Energy (Fire) (30).
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC32/20/25 HP 122/122 CMD32 Tuesday November 15th, 2022 8:25:41 PM
Ramirez takes a step back and readies his bow for further use.
Heroic song continues.
Active Effects: good hope- duration 16min, Each affected creature gains a +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. haste- (4/16 rounds remaining)+1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves, +30feet speed, extra attack on full attack action inspire courage - +3 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +3 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls resist energy- fire(140min)
The Den: Okaprl! Rd 17 Co-DM SteveK d20+17=20 ; d100=74 ; d100=28 ; d100=85 ; d100=91 ; d100=3 ; d100=67 ; d100=39 ; d100=18 ; Wednesday November 16th, 2022 5:19:57 AM
Ramirez did his Dim Door thing.
Nira readied a counter spell.
Danko casts Lightning that affects Okaprl who can’t dodge in time, but misses due to the Displacement spell!
Gaffer casts Finger of Death that fizzles before it hits the Rakshasa. He notes the walls, floor, and ceiling of the room is as the Ogre Mage described outside of the Titzimitl’s Lair: it is a substance not of any Woldly materiel. The druid is certain spells specific to stone, earth, metal, or wood will have no effect…
Desdichado strikes four times, but only hits twice due to the Discplacement, and the Stoneskin spell deflected even more!
Hmerrin exclaims, and follows Dez' lead, launching a series of attacks. Of his five attacks, only two actually hit Okaprl, and for less than expected damage too.
Ramirez takes a step back and readies his bow for further use, his heroic song continues. …..
Okaprl tries to cast a spell defensively, and it fizzles which brings a glare towards NIra. The Rakshasa then… bolts! She runs through the heroes and towards the Blade Barrier: back towards the opening of the Den!! ”Fine, you still have enough, but only barely, our next fight will not go your way!’
(Desdichado and Hmerrin get an AOO)
The heroes can see they are in a large space, but more private despite the room. A huge pile of pillows, walls in tapestries, and eating or drinking containers are about the room: all obviously of the rarest and most expensive items throughout the Wold. The back of the room has a large, magical picture of a large tawny lion-headed Rakshasa with green eyes, resplendent robes, and dripping in jewelry.
…..
Okaprl AC 36 SR 29. Mage armor, Displacement 50% miss, Stoneskin DR 15/-. DR Fire/5 Dam. 128
Map Emailed
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:-169/198; AC:32/15/30 - CMD 34] d20+30=45 ; Wednesday November 16th, 2022 1:34:09 PM
"You have to escape before there can be a next time," Desichado says firmly. Then, he bull rushes Okaprl into the blades.
Bull rush CMB + bonuses = 45 (51 if attack bonus from Smite is included)
---------- Active Effects Immunity to: Magic Missile, Scorching Ray, Touch of Idiocy, and Enervation. Duration: 160mins good hope- duration 16min, Each affected creature gains a +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. haste- (5/16 rounds remaining)+1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves, +30feet speed, extra attack on full attack action inspire courage - +3 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +3 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls Aura of Faith:Weapons are good-aligned, as are all allied attacks within 10 feet Aura of Justice: Each ally within 10 feet choose a single target: +6 attack, +6 AC, +15 damage vs that target for 10 rounds. First successful attack vs. evil outsider, dragon, undead +30 damage. Dez chooses Okaprl. 5/10 rounds remaining Smite: 0/6 remaining LoH: 6/20 remaining
The fighter pursues in step with Dez, but pulls up short as the paladin tries shoving her into the blades. Should the opportunity be there, he swings again.
----------- AoO hit ac 47 for 29 hp damage.
Pursue and attack again. Hit ac 37 for 25 hp damage
In Effect Delay Poison. Duration 3 hours. Haste: +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves. +30' move, extra atk on full attacks. Inspire Courage and Good Hope - +2 to all saves, additional +1 on saves vs charm or fear, +5 to all attack rolls, +5 to damage rolls, +2 on ability and skill checks. Resist Energy (Fire) (30).
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:-169/198; AC:32/15/30 - CMD 34] d20+36=38 ; d8+27=34 ; Wednesday November 16th, 2022 3:20:41 PM
(OOC: Forgot about the AoO as she ran past.)
38 vs AC; 34 damage (Smite)
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC32/20/25 HP 122/122 CMD32 d20+30=36 ; d20+30=33 ; d20+25=38 ; d20+20=27 ; d8+17=21 ; d8+17=25 ; 2d6=2 ; 2d6=6 ; Wednesday November 16th, 2022 5:10:02 PM
Ramirez was about to mention that Okaprl might dive through the wall to escape, but then she is pushed into it anyway. He fires a few arrows into her disappearing form. He continues singing inspiration, just in case she has some nasty magic as a parting gift.
hit AC 36, 33, 38, 27 damage: 21+2 holy, 25+6 holy
Active Effects: good hope- duration 16min, Each affected creature gains a +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. haste- (3/16 rounds remaining)+1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves, +30feet speed, extra attack on full attack action inspire courage - +3 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +3 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls resist energy- fire(140min)
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 24(25 haste, 29 shield) -- CMD 36 -- HP 119/119 Wednesday November 16th, 2022 8:07:35 PM
" Well, what a revolting development this is ! "
Danko casts wall of flame from his staff
ooc> Al 13-15
-------- good hope- duration 16min, Each affected creature gains a +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls.
haste- (6/16 rounds remaining)+1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves, +30feet speed, extra attack on full attack action
Aura of Justice: Each ally within 10 feet choose a single target: +6 attack, +15 damage vs that target for 10 rounds. First successful attack vs. evil outsider, dragon, undead +30 damage. Declares Okaprl as target
Stoneskin (130 mins 130 pts total) Spell resistance (13 mins s/r 25 )
Mirror image - 4 Shield 13 minutes It negates magic missile attacks directed at you. The disk also provides a +4 shield bonus to AC.
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 149/149 AC: 32(T:18/FF:27) CMD:35) d20+20=30 ; Wednesday November 16th, 2022 8:09:32 PM
Gaffer is mentally running through his remaining spells when Okaprl is pushed into the blades. If he still has sight, Gaffer defaults to an old spell.
[i]----- Cast: Baleful Polymorph; SR 30; Transform Okaprl into a Pig; Fort Save DC 23 Negates; Will Save DC 23 Maintain Abilities; ----- Active Effects Good Hope Barkskin: +5 AC; 5 hours Whirlwind: 1d8 each round; DC 26; 2/16 Rounds [/i[
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 29/15/25 -- CMD 23 -- HP 122+29/122 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis d20+22=42 ; Wednesday November 16th, 2022 9:07:32 PM
Nira also fires a parting shot at Okaprl. She doesn't want the rak to get out of here that easily!
------------ Move: If necessary to get line of sight Standard: Cast Suffocation. SR check: 42. Okaprl to make a Fort Save vs DC27 or start to suffocate
The Den: Okaprl! Rd 17 Co-DM SteveK d100=6 ; d100=99 ; d100=82 ; d100=74 ; d100=32 ; d100=36 ; d20+14=18 ; d20+14=23 ; d20+17=22; Thursday November 17th, 2022 10:41:44 AM
As Okaprl runs past, Hmerrin and Desdichado take a stab and draw some blood beyond the Stoneshape spell. Dispite the Displacement, both Hmerrin and Dez get solid hits.
Desdichado reminds escape is necessary for there to be a ‘next time’ and bull rushes at Okaprl, knocking her 10’ into the Blade Barrier!
Hmerrin pursues in step with Dez and since Okaprl is large, still sticks out of the Blade Barrier. He swings again, and strikes again!
Ramirez is certain Okaprl wants to dive through the wall to escape. She is still visible, and he fires arrows while singing, but both are Displaced away.
Danko casts wall of flame from his staff on top of Okaprl, and just before the Blade Barrier. It sizzles for more damage.
But it is Gaffer and Nira who really put the sorcerous Okaprl down. A look of horror comes over Okaprl’s face then slides to insensibility as she polymorphs into a pig! (failed Fort and Will saves!) And then, failing again, this little piggy begins to suffocate. And the Blade Barrier and Wall of Fire do the rest.
The smell of frying bacon wafts about the room.
…………………..
END OF COMBAT
…………………..
The heroes are in a decadent pleasure palace type of room, the usual-by-now Rakshasa perversions and blasphemies on every tapestry and wall. All that is left is to loot…
Or is there…
From beyond the Wall of Fire, and Blade Barrier, and smoke-filled entrance rooms, a cold and calculating voice croaks. ”I sense the spirit of Okaprl has fled and so assume the mortal heroes called The Tide are victorious. You have no time to clean up. Come, I have a message to you from the Maharaja. If you want a chance at Golden Eyes, you should not tarry.”
It is the Ambassador speaking once more.
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 127/192 AC:32/38vB1 T:20 FF:26 CMD:40) Thursday November 17th, 2022 4:27:05 PM
Hmerrin doesn't even get a chance to breathe before this ambassador guy is demanding their presence.
"If you're in such an all fired hurry, you can jolly well come over here," he responds. "Otherwise, you're just gonna have to bide your time as we mortals wait on blade barriers and things on fire to die down."
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:169/198; AC:32/15/30 - CMD 34] d20+22=41 ; Thursday November 17th, 2022 4:43:10 PM
The smell of sizzling bacon makes Desdichado's stomach rumble.
"Oh, right, this guy," he sighs. "Maybe you can breathe all this smoke, but we can't. Like the man says, either come over here or cool your heels."
In the meantime, he looks around the room (Perception: 41).
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 29/15/25 -- CMD 23 -- HP 122+29/122 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis Thursday November 17th, 2022 6:11:32 PM
Nira moves to the opening of the room and faces the direction of the smoke. She then casts a Gust of Wind spell to blow all of the smoke the other way, and to put out some of the spotfires.
"There is no smoke on this side. It will be safer for you here. Approach unarmed and let's discuss"
-------------- LOL! Bacon! :D
Standard: Cast Gust of Wind. "The force of the gust automatically extinguishes candles, torches, and similar unprotected flames."
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 24( 28 shield) -- CMD 36 -- HP 119/119 Thursday November 17th, 2022 7:38:08 PM
" And again, what a revolting development this is.... "
The Dankos wave their staffs and dispell the wall of fire.
good hope- duration 16min, Each affected creature gains a +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls.
Stoneskin (130 mins 130 pts total) Spell resistance (13 mins s/r 25 )
Mirror image - 4 Shield 13 minutes It negates magic missile attacks directed at you. The disk also provides a +4 shield bonus to AC.
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC32/20/25 HP 122/122 CMD32 Thursday November 17th, 2022 7:49:04 PM
Ramirez takes a break on the song. That's more tiring than one might expect! So, if there giving us a 'chance' at Golden Eyes, does that mean some other Rakshasa is trying to take his place?
OOC- inspiration dropped. and LOL bacon, I had to share on LnB
Active Effects: good hope- duration 16min, Each affected creature gains a +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. haste- (2/16 rounds remaining)+1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves, +30feet speed, extra attack on full attack action inspire courage - currently inactive
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 149/149 AC: 32(T:18/FF:27) CMD:35) Thursday November 17th, 2022 9:57:06 PM
Gaffer chuckles at the twists of fate that force powerful spells to fail and weaker spells to succeed. The remaining spell does remind him that it should be about time for lunch, breakfast feels like a long time ago.
"What in the Wold's a Maharaja anyway?" He snorts, more than a little grumpy at this Ambassador trying to play both sides like it is nothing.
The Den: Negotiations. Co-DM SteveK Friday November 18th, 2022 2:46:14 AM
The words from the unknown Ambassador brings mixed feelings. Oh yeah, this guy / go bide your time / what a revolting development / what is a Maharaja anyway.
NIra wants to clear smoke, but there is no smoke on this side of the Blade Barrier and she has no line-of-sight for the other side. Her spell remains uncast.
Desdichado (and others) look about. The heroes are in a decadent pleasure palace type of room, the usual-by-now Rakshasa perversions and blasphemies on every tapestry and wall.
………….
The Ambassador’s croaking voice chuckles. ”It is your time to waste, mortals, not mine. I have an agreement to bide and provide an opportunity to the winner in the form of a message. This message must be given at the end of any attack on this pocket plane, and quickly, for it is time sensitive.”
“If you want the smoke and fires and spells to be removed, you and I can make such an agreement, but I do nothing for nothing. And you will reject any offer if my opening price is too high. Hmmm… How about one of you give me an object of magical worth, something personal like a gift given to you, with personal meaning? Name this item and agree to the exchange, and I will remove the smoke, fires, and Blade Barrier.’
Other, bubbly voices, begin wetly giggling and chanting; Tick, tick, tick. Time keeps on ticking, ticking, ticking, into the future…” (Perception DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: { There are 2 bubbly voices } )
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 29/15/25 -- CMD 23 -- HP 122+29/122 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis d20+14=27 ; Friday November 18th, 2022 8:20:42 PM "Oh for Sorrow's sake" Nira casts a Greater Dispel Magic, targeting a space far back and above the Blade Barrier. She hopes to dispel the barrier and whatever spells she can beyond it.
That will at least clear the way for whatever the others do next.
"Did anyone else hear that? There's 2 extra voices I think" she relays over the link.
------------- Cast Gtr Dispel Magic as far above/behind the Blade Barrier as she can see. Dispel check: 27. 20ft radius
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 149/149 AC: 32(T:18/FF:27) CMD:35) Friday November 18th, 2022 9:27:56 PM "That voice outright said their plan was to attack the weakened winner of our fight. I vote we take the time to search the other rooms first and see how they react." Gaffer puts his thoughts over the link, feeling the group have walked into enough ambushes already today.
Yes, I hear the others too, Desdichado relays to the group.
"I think we'll pass on that deal", he says to the ambassador. "It sounds very much like a 'with a demon' variety. No thanks."
"We can hear you from here, and you can hear us. There's no one else around. Why not just talk from where we both are?"
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 24( 28 shield) -- CMD 36 -- HP 119/119 Saturday November 19th, 2022 1:47:23 PM
The Dankos shrug “ I’ll go. The rest of you can stay back if you want. Might as well this over and done with. “
[Sounds like a great way to get killed] Hmerrin agrees with Dez.
But, if Nira and Danko get the blade barrier down and seem bent on meeting this Ambassador (and his flunkies), Hmerrin goes with.
The Den: Negotiations. Co-DM SteveK Monday November 21st, 2022 6:10:32 AM
Nira casts a Greater Dispel Magic, and the Blade Barrier and Whirlwind behind it comes to an end. Some smoke starts wafting, but not as much as expected, and mostly towards the ceiling.
Gaffer has had enough of ambushes. A thought hits the druid that the ‘Ambassador’ didn’t actually say what their plan was, only that attacking the weakened winner was a possible course of action…
Desdichado hears the others too. He passes on the deal, too much like a demon, to which he receives laughter. Why not just talk from where we both are?
The Dankos shrug, they’ll go see the Ambassador on their own, they say. They hate waiting, but they only talk about doing something…
Hmerrin agrees with Dez, but if Nira and Danko are full set, Hmerrin goes with. Neither NIra nor Danko have actually moved forward yet. (ooc: DM can’t make a PC take an action)
……………………
The heroes are standing in Okaprl’s boudoir, and among everything that they have come to associate with that term. Smoke is wafting in, but only in the top 15’ of the room. While the heroes can smell the burned piles o stuff, the smoke is not impeding sight from floor to 15’ up.
Beyond where the Blade Barrier used to be, is the large Piles O Stuff room and the several alcoves. There is no light or sound from any of the fires that you left here a minute ago, and the strange, black floor is very wet. The Tide can’t see any movement: the croaking ‘Ambassador’ and his two wet-sounding flunkies must be behind a Pile or in an alcove where the heroes can’t see yet.
”Clever boy,” comes the deep voice, ”but not all-knowing or remembering. I had to remove the fires to support an earlier agreement, otherwise you would not have the opportunity the Maharaja wants you to have. And I want what the Maharaja offered to me, so I choose to keep this bargain.”
“I can also tell you things about the Maharaja, things you have asked, and other things you want to know. I and my kin never forget, ever. But I do nothing for nothing, and it amuses me to watch you stumble about, not knowing.”
It seems obvious to The Tide that the ‘Ambassador’ is not going to seek them out, nor give away information for free: well, other than what he has agreed to in his bargain with the Maharaja. What happens next is to the initiative of the heroes.
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:169/198; AC:32/15/30 - CMD 34] Monday November 21st, 2022 2:18:54 PM
Desdichado sighs. "Alright then, forward?" He casts Magic Circle Against Evil on the group, "just in case".
He moves cautiously forward (presumably with the others) and picks up his axe where he'd dropped it.
"So, what's this 'opportunity' the Maharaja wants us to have?" he asks the Ambassador.
The fighter stows his halberd, and moves ahead until something interesting happens. [Perception 38]
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 29/15/25 -- CMD 23 -- HP 122+29/122 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis d20+24=40 ; Monday November 21st, 2022 6:30:33 PM
Nira had been waiting to see what the rest of the group would do, and had no intention of facing the ambassador (and potentially two other hidden foes). Well, unless that's what the group decides.
She follows Des, Hmerrin and Danko into the next room but stays alert for trouble.
Perception: 40
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC32/20/25 HP 122/122 CMD32 Monday November 21st, 2022 7:35:19 PM Hmm, well if you want a trade, we need to know what it is that you are offering.
Ramirez moves forward to meet the Ambassador. If he meant to attack he would have likely done it already.
OOC- dropped the haste, it was the last round
Active Effects: good hope- duration 16min, Each affected creature gains a +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. inspire courage - currently inactive
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 24( 28 shield) -- CMD 36 -- HP 119/119 Monday November 21st, 2022 9:12:55 PM
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Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 149/149 AC: 32(T:18/FF:27) CMD:35) Monday November 21st, 2022 9:58:24 PM
Gaffer shapes himself into a Large Earth Elemental and follows along with the others. He doesn't plan on talking much with this ambassador himself.
The Den: Negotiations. Co-DM SteveK Tuesday November 22nd, 2022 3:59:27 AM
Desdichado casts MCvE on the group, picks up his axe. Hmerrin stows his halberd, and Gaffer becomes a Large Earth Elemental. All six heroes leave Okaprl’s boudoir, and retrace their steps into the first-room-with-alcoves.
Ramirez begins a standard bargaining tactic; make the other side draw the first line. And the Paladin goes for the direct question. ………………….
In the first room, sitting on the first burned and wet pile o stuff, is a Medium, toad-headed humanoid. Its body is bloated and swollen, with folds of obsidian skin hanging down beneath two immensebat wings. Two muscular,frog-headed humanoids attend the bloated creature. They have tattered, slimy flesh hanging from their own bat-like wings. Drops of the slime are hitting the burned pile with a hiss and a bit of acrid smoke.
Roll Once Know Planes DC 28 Highlight to display spoiler: { The creatures are Demodands: Neutral Evil denizens of the Lands of Unrest that torture those souls neither law-abiding or individualists! } Know Planes DC 32 Highlight to display spoiler: { These are 2 Slimy Demodands and 1 Shaggy Demodand. Their preferred captives are mortals with some connection to the gods, such asclerics, paladins, or otherbelievers. Demodands take great pleasure in torturing such captives before subjecting them to lives of abjectservitude. } Know Planes DC 37 Highlight to display spoiler: { Demodands have Damage Resistance/Good, Spell Resistance, Immune to acid and poison, and resistant to cold and fire!}
The bloated creature pinches his nose in distaste as the heroes emerge to the room. The frog-headed attendants hiss in obvious hatred before a wave of the obsidian wings make them desist. ”I am not here to fight, the bloated one croaks in the voice of the ‘Ambassador’, ”but seeing not one but three god-touched mortals and not shredding your flesh in eternal torment is hard… very hard. If next we meet under other circumstances, my hatred… But no, the message.”
The Ambassador tosses a human femur onto the floor. The heroes can see it is carved and hollowed like a scroll case. [b]”My bargain is done, and you have shown you do not want to bargain. We will leave.” The creatures begin moving off the back side of the Pile O Stuff.
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 24( 28 shield) -- CMD 36 -- HP 119/119 Tuesday November 22nd, 2022 5:46:04 AM
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Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 127/192 AC:32/38vB1 T:20 FF:26 CMD:40) Tuesday November 22nd, 2022 5:10:32 PM
Hmerrin thinks of a flippant response - several of them actually.
But, the frogmen are leaving. And he for one will really like them to keep on their way.
He waits until they are gone, then bends down to pick up the "case" and opens it up.
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:169/198; AC:32/15/30 - CMD 34] Tuesday November 22nd, 2022 7:01:21 PM
Desdichado is glad Hmerrin is picking up the bone, because he didn't want to touch that thing.
"I suppose it wouldn't make much difference if I tried to detect how evil that thing is."
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC32/20/25 HP 122/122 CMD32 d20+17=21 ; Tuesday November 22nd, 2022 8:56:24 PM
kn planes = 21
I guess they didn't want to trade after all. That's ok with me, not sure I could stomach a deal with such creatures.
Active Effects: good hope- duration 16min, Each affected creature gains a +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. inspire courage - currently inactive
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 149/149 AC: 32(T:18/FF:27) CMD:35) Tuesday November 22nd, 2022 9:28:10 PM
Gaffer moves to the side, peering into the northern room while Hmerrin opens the bone.
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 24( 28 shield) -- CMD 36 -- HP 119/119 Tuesday November 22nd, 2022 9:37:47 PM
Danko waits .
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 29/15/25 -- CMD 23 -- HP 122+29/122 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis d20+24=42 ; Wednesday November 23rd, 2022 4:08:52 AM
Nira recognises these creatures almost immediately. She relays what she knows telepathically to the group but says nothing to these monsters.
"2 Slimy Demodands and 1 Shaggy Demodand. Evil denizens of the Lands of Unrest. Their preferred captives are people with some connection to the gods. Oh, and they take great pleasure in torturing captives before subjecting them to lives of abject servitude"
"Do we want to deal with them, or are we going to 'deal' with them?"
--------------- Knowl Planes: 42
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 24( 28 shield) -- CMD 36 -- HP 119/119 Wednesday November 23rd, 2022 5:49:55 AM
Danko waits .
A Chance to End It All. Co-DM SteveK Wednesday November 23rd, 2022 8:47:51 AM
Hmerrin wants to be flippant, but even more to keep the froggies going in the right direction… away. Nira gives them a name: Demodands! The other heroes have similar responses and varying degrees of ickiness when thinking about the Demodands.
Not hindered, the three keep Piles o Stuff between them and The Tide as much as possible, and the heroes can see they depart through the ‘rip’ that is the entrance of the Den.
Once they are gone, Hmerrin bends down and picks up the “case”. It opens easily. Inside, a roll of Vellum with ink the color of dried blood. (best not to think what type of ‘prepared animal skin’ was used..)
Dewan Okaprl or The Tide; If you are reading this, one of you has destroyed the other.
Know that We are displeased with the efforts of Our Vizier, Golden Eyes, and her continued failures in the Plane of the Wold.
We therefore propose a bargain. Slay Us the fallen Golden Eyes within one hour of opening this scroll. If Golden Eyes slays you, she is redeemed. If Okaprl slays Golden Eyes, she is the new Vizier of Wold. If The Tide slays Golden Eyes, We will remove all current Rakshasa operations in the Wold.
Golden Eyes is currently at the Great Library in the extra-dimensional room owned by “Guild Company Limited”! In one hour of opening this scroll, We will open a Gate to allow Golden Eyes to escape. If anyone other than Okaprl or The Tide enter the room, We will open a Gate.
The Rip entrance to the Den will transport you to Plateau City. You have one hour.
The Maharaja of Rakshasa
……………..
What is a Maharaja, Vizier, and Dewan? Know Nobility DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { The terms Dewan (high-level judiciary and military leader), Vizier (chief advisor), and Maharaja (great king) are titles of government. The titles are not common naming conventions in the Wold, but hint the Rakshasa are part of a stringently organized and lawful society. }
The heroes have the initiative.
OOC: Here it is! The heroes know where Golden Eyes (the thorn in their side for 5+ Modules) is, and where in the Great Library she is hiding, a reading room pocket dimension hired by the of Guild Company Limited!
The heroes will have to do a mad dash or Golden Eyes escapes!
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 149/149 AC: 32(T:18/FF:27) CMD:35) Wednesday November 23rd, 2022 12:24:13 PM
"I hate this." Gaffer sends his vote over the telepathic link. "We should do it." He has nothing he can do to prepare, short of searching the remaining space around them, and is ready to move out whenever.
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 127/192 AC:32/38vB1 T:20 FF:26 CMD:40) d20+14=18 ; Wednesday November 23rd, 2022 1:35:47 PM OOC - "The heroes have the initiative." LOL
"Can we even get there in an hour?" Hmerrin responds.
[Survival Check 18 to understand if we know where we're going and estimate travel time]
Desdichado puts his 2 cents in about the likelihood of whether they can make it as well. And, he recalls something from his schooldays
{The terms Dewan (high-level judiciary and military leader), Vizier (chief advisor), and Maharaja (great king) are titles of government. The titles are not common naming conventions in the Wold, but hint the Rakshasa are part of a stringently organized and lawful society. }
Mainly he's concerned whether they have the firepower to take on Goldeneyes, especially how many spells are left.
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 29/15/25 -- CMD 23 -- HP 122+29/122 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis Wednesday November 23rd, 2022 6:11:30 PM
Nira replays what she understands needs to happen
"We return to that rip that we saw earlier and it will teleport us to somewhere in Plateau City. From there we need to make it to the Great Library and find an extra-dimensional room owner by 'Guild Company Limited', and we've only got one hour to get there before we lose the chance."
She isn't pleased at all. "Just so we're clear, we're going to trust the word of someone associated with all the rakshasa in the Wold and who puts notes inside human bones"
She's very concerned as well about the group's firepower. They've had a lot of battles today and resources are growing scarce. If Golden Eyes has more protection than Okaprl, things likely won't end well.
"How about we quickly grab some handfuls of loot, get to that rip, get back to Plateau City, teleport to the Catacombs entrance in Plateau City, run in and grab some potions and scrolls, and then make for the library?" She isn't sure if they'll have time for all that, but getting a few scrolls might make the difference in what sounds like the final battle.
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 24( 28 shield) -- CMD 36 -- HP 119/119 Wednesday November 23rd, 2022 7:54:37 PM
Danko dismisses the mirror images.
" I vote we pass. All my higher level spells are gone. If this thing can resist my lightning bolts, I'll have nothing else to throw at it. We'll get other chances. Doing this now is suicide. "
he throws his hands up in the air.
" BUT, if the rest of you insist on going... I'll go too. "
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC32/20/25 HP 122/122 CMD32 Wednesday November 23rd, 2022 8:57:12 PM If we pass, then we also lose the part of the deal where they remove all Rakshasa activity from the Wold. I think we have to try.
We know where Guild Company Limited is located, the adventuring group we met in Plateau City told us about it.
And the note doesn't mention letting Golden Eyes know we're coming. We may have some chance to surprise (her?).
I vote we scrounge here for anything useful looking and then go.
Active Effects: good hope- duration 16min, Each affected creature gains a +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. inspire courage - currently inactive
A Chance to End It All. Co-DM SteveK Thursday November 24th, 2022 4:12:17 AM
Danko wants to ‘pass’ on the opportunity.
Nira makes sure everyone is clear that they are going to trust this information is good.
Ramirez and Gaffer think they have to take the chance.
Hmerrin and Desdichado wonder if they can even get to Golden Eyes in an hour. They put their heads together and figure if the Den Entrance is keyed in on Plateau City, they would be able to get to the Great Library from anywhere in the city if they hustle. After all, the Great Library was just across the Square from Bill Factor’s Warehouse which was near center of the city.
Know Local DC15 Highlight to display spoiler: {Contacting a Librarian at the entrance, the heroes can hire a Guide for 50gp to take them to any location in the Library and will help research too!}
Know Geography DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { The WLA and Catacombs are about 15 minutes hustle from the Library. There is no telling how long the wait would be for a clerk and transaction…}
Nira’s Arcane Sight can see all the Boar-headed rakshasa’s weapons are magical, and a ring worn by Okaprl. There is a pile of very rare gems the party can quickly stuff in pockets, too.
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 29/15/25 -- CMD 23 -- HP 122+29/122 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis Thursday November 24th, 2022 5:55:56 PM "Once we're at the library I think we can hire a guide for 50gp to take us to the room. That will be quicker than searching for it ourselves." Nira lets the group know "And the Catacombs is only about 15mins away fromt he library."
"How about this.. We spend the next minute grabbing everything we can. We then hustle for the rip and make a quick stop via the Catacombs. Getting some scrolls will help those of us running low on spells. We then make for the library, pay 50gp to the guide and get them to take us to the room"
She waits to hear feedback on the idea while grabbing Okaprl's ring. Nira also points out the magic weapons.
------------ Knowl Local vs DC15: Autopass Knowl Geography vs DC15: Autopass
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC32/20/25 HP 122/122 CMD32 Thursday November 24th, 2022 7:13:28 PM
Ramirez nods in agreement at Nira's plan. With the team on the clock, he gathers up some valuables and waits for everyone to get ready to go.
Active Effects: good hope- duration 16min, Each affected creature gains a +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. inspire courage - currently inactive
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:169/198; AC:32/15/30 - CMD 34] Thursday November 24th, 2022 7:13:35 PM
"My head tells me to agree with Danko and not fall into a potential trap."
"But my conscience says we should take this opportuity. I remember some of the paladins from Red Hills used to say 'Who Dares Wins'. So, yeah, let's take a quick look around and then see what we can do."
"For what it's worth, I think the Maharaja will honor the agreement set out in the document and cease all current activities in the Wold. Doesn't mean they won't start up new ones, though."
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 24( 28 shield) -- CMD 36 -- HP 119/119 Thursday November 24th, 2022 9:01:38 PM
" I still think this is a bad idea. Facing something of this level of power without being at full strength is suicide. Not that anyone lives forever. "
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 181/181 AC: 35(T:17/FF:32) CMD:40) d20+27=47 ; Thursday November 24th, 2022 10:17:51 PM
Nira lays out a solid plan, all that's left is to follow it. Gaffer picks a direction they haven't explored yet and runs off to look for a minute.
"We've seen how much suffering they cause, I don't think we can pass up an opportunity to stop them, even if it is suicide. Besides, why do we have all this gold if not to spend it." Gaffer plans what he will buy for the fight as he looks around.
A Chance to End It All. Co-DM SteveK Friday November 25th, 2022 6:53:36 AM
Four of six heroes agree to Nira’s plan and make a dash around the very large Den as Nira takes Okaprl’s ring.
In a minute, that all gather at the ‘Rip’ with loot: what loot highly depends on what each hero looks for and how they are going to carry it while still being able to move…
There are chests of coins, and gems, and scrolls, and spices. There are barrels filled with Gnomish, and china, and cutlery. There are bars of ebony, ivory, rare wood, mithril, and adamantite. There are bolts of silk, rolls of carpeting, and folded tapestries. There are piles of statues, candelabra, and Knick-knacks of all shapes…
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 155/192 AC:32 T:20 FF:26 CMD:40) d20+2=14 ; 2d8+3=13 ; d8=2 ; d8=1 ; d8=4 ; d8=1 ; d8=4 ; Friday November 25th, 2022 12:11:53 PM
"I love this plan!" Hmerrin responds enthusiastically. "I'm excited to be part of it. Let's do it."
The fighter steps up to the most expensive looking gems he can find and scoops them into his haversack. [Appraise 14]
As they trot along, he grabs and downs two healing potions. CMW and CSW - total 28 hp healed
He also offers up Oil of Bless Weapon to anyone who wants one. "I got three. Might help with arrows if that all you got."
"And I got a Water Elemental gem if someone wants to throw it."
"Dez, I don't suppose you got one more of them auras in you....."
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:169/198; AC:32/15/30 - CMD 34] d20+6=23 ; Friday November 25th, 2022 5:55:12 PM
"Not the one you're thinking, of, unfortunately," replies Desdichado. "And minimal healing as well. If anyone with a pericing weapon sticks close to me though, I can help you overcome the rakshasa natural defenses against weapons."
"Do we have a strategy here other than out typical 'hit or fry them hntil dead'? Seems like they've all been vriefed on our past fights."
(Appraise: 23) He helps the group quickky pick iut what seems to be the most valuable small objects they can fit in their packs . " Unless you've got extra storage I recommend sticking to the coins, gems, and scrolls."
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC32/20/25 HP 122/122 CMD32 d20+15=23 ; Friday November 25th, 2022 6:28:29 PM I have a haversack. If anyone has a bag of holding, we can scoop up whatever we can grab quickly. Ramirez is mostly looking for quick use items like wands for Danko to use. (perception 23)
Active Effects: good hope- duration 16min, Each affected creature gains a +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. inspire courage - currently inactive
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 29/15/25 -- CMD 23 -- HP 122+29/122 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis d20+14=16 ; Friday November 25th, 2022 6:32:50 PM
Nira is in too much of a rush to really identify the good stuff but does use her arcane sight to prioritise anything magical. She hastily stuffs whatever she can into her Handy Haversack,.
------------ OOC: Hehe. Ghostbusters reference by Mike
Appraise check: 16
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 181/181 AC: 35(T:17/FF:32) CMD:40) Friday November 25th, 2022 11:27:38 PM
Gaffer focuses on scrolls and gems, pushing as many as he can to fill his own bags before joining the filling of any open Haversacks.
"I've got one large area spell that's best against undead, a polymorph and a mix of summoning spells. Don't think I'll add much on the tactics front." Gaffer talks while he works. "Though if we can hit the catacombs, I can get scrolls for a few higher level spells again."
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 24( 28 shield) -- CMD 36 -- HP 119/119 Saturday November 26th, 2022 5:01:06 PM
" No bag of holding... but I do have an efficient quiver.... "
Danko starts loading up his pockets and whatever else he can fill with loot.
" We're really going to do this are we.... well, I didn't want to live forever anyway... "
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