Children of the Void (Inactive)

Game Master therealthom

Fort save 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24

Lecian, Tyrrol are up for round 2.

Lothan may retcon casting Aspect since combat has begun in earnest. Let me know.

Lothan 17 +2 = 19. So we're in agreement. The gravity bow was cast in Round 1.

Lecian, OK. I thought you had. No lingering spell effects to track then.

Lothan 17 +2 = 19. So we're in agreement. The gravity bow was cast in Round 1.

Yep. My bad. I completely missed the +2.

And I think I will take you up on that retcon and hold off on the Aspect for now. Will move to attack when it's my turn.

Lecian draws a scroll of glitterdust and casts the spell, targeting the point at H-6 (10' radius area of effect, DC 19 or be blinded).

Tyrrol starts working his way around to try and get to the soon-to-be-dead Elves.

Map

Tyrrol moves into the large cave and begins moving south along the beach. His goal is the ladder up to the elves bridge. End in N6. Five feet from the ladder. 15' ladder climb to the bridge deck next turn.

Lecian delivers his scrolled spell. Four figures standing on the main deck are outlined in golden light. Two crouch low behind chests. One man kneels behind them and the fourth stands behind them all.

Lothan is up. Then some of my guys.

Lothan moves into the room, takes careful aim at one of the glowing elves behind the chests, and fires.

+4 is Fav. enemy bonus

Mwk. Longbow, Comp (Str +1) w/DA: 1d20 + 8 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 8 + 4 = 26
Damage: 2d6 + 5 + 4 ⇒ (2, 1) + 5 + 4 = 12

add +1 to each if within 30'

I have no idea what miss chance I'm looking at due to darkness. I'm not sure if glitterdust nullify's it or not. If not, and if I hit, please go ahead and roll the percentage for me and I'll follow suit from here on out. Thanks, bud.

AC 19; Gravity Bow active

Miss chance won't be an issue on this shot because of the glitterdust. All of you, don't forget the ridiculous ghost bonus.

Bah! You know, I have it RIGHT on my character sheet out in the open, saw it, and STILL forgot the dang +2. Man oh man. Pathetic. :P
So, with that, my attack should read 28. :)

1d4 ⇒ 4 4d20 ⇒ (3, 19, 12, 14) = 48

Lothan's arrow skims the shoulder of the third drow crouching behind the chests. The standing woman fires her hand crossbow at Tyrrol, then falls prone.

Crossbow 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13....1d4 ⇒ 1

Round 3:

Mordecai, 24 is up

Gs 22

Lecian 20
Tyrrol 19
Lothan 16

SM 12
DA 9

Set?

Mordecai continues to move forward as best he can, trusting to his skills at navigating in the lightless hallways of his former mistress to help him keep his footing.

When he feels that he is within ten paces of as many of these blighted elves as possible, he unleashes the dark sacrament of his goddess upon them. "Death be upon you, dogs!"

channeled negative energy, excluding Tyrrol, Lothan and Lecian via Selective Channeling, Will DC 16 for half 3d6 ⇒ (2, 3, 5) = 10

Somewhere in the confusion, the spectral scythe he has conjured continues it's attack.

spiritual scythe attack 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23
force damage 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9
miss chance, if applicable, low roll is bad 1d100 ⇒ 58

So is Mordecai moving directly toward the 4 glowing dark elves on the central platform and wading into the water between him and them or is he following Tyrrol south along the narrow sand strand on the east side of the cave? If following big T, (I can't count squares right now) he may not have enough movement to reach and fully climb the ladder. If he can't fully climb the ladder does he want to stay on the ground, or stop halfway up? There may be targets to the south but none are visible from Mordecai's starting point. From Mordecai's starting point (I can't count squares right now) he might be able to stand still and channel against the front rank of 2 elves on the main platform.

Round 3: Now with locations. Please see the map

Mordecai, 24 starts his turn in M10.

Gs 22

Lecian 20 still in cave G8
Tyrrol 19 starts his turn in M5
Lothan 16 still in cave G8

SM 12
DA 9

Drow locations I7, I8, H7, G7 two moved out of view to the south, presumably near H4.

Round 3: Now with locations. Please see the map

Mordecai, 24 starts his turn in M10.

Gs 22

Lecian 20 still in cave G8
Tyrrol 19 starts his turn in M5
Lothan 16 still in cave G8

SM 12
DA 9

Drow locations I7, I8, H7, G7 two moved out of view to the south, presumably near H4.

***************** Description from previous posts******

The dark elves are scattered along the walkways over the water. The woman who spotted you is at G9D. She barks commandingly and the elves start to converge on her location. Two of them start loading their crossbows. A few seconds later the light dims in the cavern when darkness blots out the light coming in through the opening.

In the seconds before darkness falls you make out the following features in the cave:

Several thick, rocky natural pillars rise up in this high sea cave. The water filling the lower portion of the enormous cavern sloshes and surges with the tide, and a five-foot-wide rocky beach lines the northeastern face of the pool. The cave ceiling soars to a height of eighty feet. To the south, several wooden platforms attached to the rock pillars are further supported by wooden pilings—the structure looks somewhat treacherous. The sound of rushing, falling water echoes through the chamber.

One entrance (south wall) to this sea cave opens directly to the ocean.
A gap of nearly 2 feet exists between the top of the entrance and the ocean’s surface. The dotted lines on the map show the extent of the southern entrance.

The wooden platforms and rope-and-plank bridges built up throughout the chamber are cobbled together from a varied selection of driftwood, heavy timbers and smooth planking.

****

Range to G9D is 35-50 feet, but the pool of water may prevent direct travel. The alternate route would be along the beach to the south, then across the low bridge from G9A to G9B. In any event the elves seem in no hurry to charge.

I think we can assume both sides are ready. The situation is fluid. While we are not in rounds yet, that could change at any moment. Don't post a minute's worth of actions. Post approximately a round's worth and when one side or another is ready to go or trips a response we'll begin combat in earnest.

You have had only the quickest glance into the elves' cave through a narrow line of sight. (Draw lines along the walls of the narrow doorway that determines your field of view. The pillars also block a considerable portion of your line of sight. You saw maybe 7 dark elves.

******

Mordecai's torch illuminates the the walls around him and allows the shadowy figures of black elves to be seen crouching behind the chests and running along the bridge toward area B.

Mordecai will follow Tyrrol, to the limits of his movement, and then channel, if any seem within line of effect and 30 ft. range. If not, he'll use a double move to try and get up the ladder.

He's seen the kind of crap that lives in the water around here. Swamp barracudas. Reefclaws. Bunyips. Wading is *not* an option. :)

KILLJOY!!

Mordecai dashes south to the foot of the ladder. Looking west he sees two dark elves on the platform across the bridge and reckons his channel will reach them and one of the elves on the platform.

Set, I'm also going to need a SR roll for the spiritual scythe. I forgot to ask for it last round.

Mordecai's dark energy rolls over its victims and they quail under its malevolence, but the gloom and distance makes it hard truly estimate its effectiveness.

Another command and darkness drops on the center platform obscuring the glowing elves.

At least one elf on the main platform wasn't blinded because a crossbow bolt wings toward Mordecai as he dashes forward...

Crossbow 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9....1d4 ⇒ 4

and crashes into the wall behind him.

When he reaches the foot of the ladder, two more bolts fly across the bridge at him ...

Crossbow 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9....1d4 ⇒ 2
Crossbow 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21....1d4 ⇒ 3

One skims off the bridge and over his head. The other finds flesh and grazes his neck.

Oh and Lecian, Tyrrol, and Lothan are up in that order.

Lecian casts Arcane Sight. He looks at everything.

Lecian, if you want to see everything, you're going to have to step into the big cavern. Sight lines are limited from cavern G8.

Tyrrol, undeterred by the shadows, moves forward, shimmying up the ladder so that he can get closer to the Elves...

Lothan moves quickly into the room, sets and fires at one of the dark dwellers.

I can't find the map link. So, I just want to move as far as 30' will take me into the next room. But not in the water. :)

Will fire at one of the glitterdust elves, or if there's another elf that I can get a better shot at then I'll go for that one. Sounds like a pop band or something. "And now, what you've all been waiting for... THE GLITTERDUST ELVES!" Yeah, I don't know why this crap pops into my head. I'm not normal by any means.

Mwk. Longbow, Comp (Str +1) w/DA: 1d20 + 8 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 8 + 4 + 2 = 20
Damage: 2d6 + 5 + 4 ⇒ (6, 3) + 5 + 4 = 18

Add Point blank Shot if within 30'

Lecian moves in behind the others.

Spell Resistance check for scythe 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14
Fort save 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

And Mordecai decides that this is a great moment for a nap...

Tyrrol climbs the ladder and gains the deck of the bridge.

You'll have a few squares of movement after climbing, enough to get about halfway across the bridge, but not enough to reach the dark elves. Press forward or stay at the top of the ladder?

Lecian casts his spell while Lothan steps into the main cavern and looses an arrow. The half-elf' shaft drives into the right breast of the crouching elf, but doesn't drop him. Lecian follows Lothan into the cave and peers about with his enhanced vision.

Glitterdust elves. Pretty funny.

The elves on the main platform shout and move uncertainly, but take no action against you.

That will bring us to round 4. Map

Mordecai, 24 starts his turn asleep in M6.

Gs 22

Tyrrol 19 starts his turn between J4 and M4 let me know where ASAP. Then I'll post what the drow will do.
Lothan 16 M9
Lecian 15 N10

SM 12
DA 9

Put Tyrrol in M4. He is unwilling to take the risk of ending his turn on a rickety wooden bridge...

While two of their fellows provide covering fire, two of the drow charge Tyrrol. They dash across the bridge with their rapiers extended.

Crossbow 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12....1d4 ⇒ 3
Crossbow 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18....1d4 ⇒ 3

Rapier1d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14 ... damage 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Unfortunately only one of them can actually strike due to the limitations of squares.

One drow sharpshooter on the main platform zeroes in on Lothan.

The glowing glitterdust fades away.

Crossbow 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10....1d4 ⇒ 4

Pathetic. Just Pathetic.

OK, heart of the order. Tyrrol, Lothan and Lecian

Given that a single hit theoretically has the ability to remove a PC from combat, I am okay with that ;-)

Barely acknowledging the Elves that charged him as more than insentient obstacles, Tyrrol brings his flail around in a powerful blow, designed to 'clear' the first Elf out of the way!

+1 Consecrated Ancestral Heavy Flail: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 12 + 2 = 24, for 1d10 + 19 ⇒ (5) + 19 = 24 Magical Bludgeoning damage.

Tyrrol's blow crashes into his foe's head, crumpling cheekbone, eviscerating eye. The elf falters and takes an unsteady step backwards. His sword tip scrapes the wood planks at his feet, but he doesn't fall.

Lothan takes aim and just keeps firing.

Gravity bow
Attack #1:
Mwk. Longbow, Comp (Str +1) w/DA/MS: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (20) + 14 = 34
Damage: 4d6 + 10 + 8 ⇒ (4, 4, 1, 6) + 10 + 8 = 33

Attack #2:
Mwk. Longbow, Comp (Str +1) w/DA: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21
Damage: 2d6 + 5 + 4 ⇒ (1, 5) + 5 + 4 = 15

Crit confirm
Mwk. Longbow, Comp (Str +1) w/DA/MS: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (14) + 14 = 28
Damage: 4d6 + 10 + 8 ⇒ (2, 5, 5, 4) + 10 + 8 = 34

Okay, I have no idea how to roll crit damage with Manyshot. I've never critted with Manyshot. What I did was, I just acted as if I shot only 1 arrow. So a x3 multiplier with 2d6 would be an additional 4d6. The +10 is from the Str bonus and Deadly Aim combined. The +8 is the FE bonus which I am also unsure about whether or not you are suppose to multiply it.

If I hit and kill an elf with my first attack, would it be cool to fire my 2nd attack at another one?

If you *don't* kill an Elf with 67 points of damage, I am more than a little worried ;-)

There's another one hiding behind the waterfall!" Lecian points out, before hustling over to Mordecai and shaking him awake.

Lothan's first shot rips into the kneeling elf and he falls to the deck. His second shot pierces an elf's bicep.

Lecian moves to Mordecai and shakes him awake. Not a glamorous turn, but no doubt a well-chosen action.

Still owe Lecian a little more data. I'll post the Drow's end of turn in a couple hours.

So my wife had other plans for last night. Anna Kareninna is an interestingly staged movie.

Lecian's "other one" is on the ledge high above the water E13. She moves her arms and hands in a purposeful weaving pattern. Seeing Lecian's notice she steps to her right so that the pillar by the waterfall shields her from Lothan's view.

The commanding woman drops behind the chest and draws a careful bead on Lothan who begins to glow faintly.

Hand Crossbow 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (11) + 11 = 22 ... damage 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

And a DC 13 Fort Save or fall asleep.

That will bring us to Round 5. As a reminder the glitterdust is done.

Three reloading drow on the main platform.

Two Drow face Tyrrol on the bridge. in K4 and L4 The one nearest the Oracle staggers and drops. Forgot he'd been channelled by Mordecai before Tyrrol hit him. He's done. So really there's just K4 facing Tyrrol.

More drow, perhaps a half dozen, strung out from I4 to D4.

Mordecai, 24 awake in M6.

Gs 22

Tyrrol 19 M4
Lothan 16 M9
Lecian 15 M7

SM 12
DA 9

Tyrrol frowns in annoyance, and attempts to finish the job.

+1 Consecrated Ancestral Heavy Flail: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 12 + 2 = 23, for 1d10 + 19 ⇒ (8) + 19 = 27 Magical Bludgeoning damage.

You ninja'd my edit. You killed your first foe 'cause Mordy had channelled him. Mordy is up before you. Depending on what happens you might have to cross the bridge to cross swords as it were.

"What the..." Lothan mutters as he notices a glow about him. Next thing he knows a crossbow bolt buries itself in his leg. "Freaking ouch!" he yells as he pulls it out, grimacing.

Fortitude: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22

Is it my turn?

If no enemy is within sword's length of him, Mordecai will rise to his feet, offering Lecian a curt nod of thanks, and attempt to get his bearings. If foes remain within ten paces of his position, he will call upon the Pallid Princess once again to strike the life from their blighted bodies.

move action to stand, standard action to channel 3d6 negative energy, Will DC 16 for half. 3d6 ⇒ (1, 4, 2) = 7

If none are within range, he will step forward until some are, but has no time for further action.

Is the spiritual weapon poofed because of the SR 14 roll? If not, it will continue attacking its target.

spiritual scythe attack 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27
force damage 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9
miss chance, if applicable, low roll is bad 1d100 ⇒ 87

confirming possible crit 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27
extra damage if crit is confirmed! 3d8 + 3 ⇒ (5, 6, 1) + 3 = 15

Mordecai, isn't the damage bonus on spiritual weapon +1 per three levels, so shouldn't that be +2, not +1?

The scythe is still up and slicing.

Mordecai's spiritual scythe draws more blood. The cleric calls upon Urgathoa again, but this time her power is weak and barely phases the elf attacking Tyrrol.

Who Tyrrol flattens a heartbeat later.

The elves across the bridge pause. Two of them fire their crossbows at Tyrrol.

Hand Crossbow 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13 ... damage 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
Hand Crossbow 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18 ... damage 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
Lothan and Lecian are up.

Lothan fires at the elves left remaining on the bridge.

Will fire at two differnt ones if possible.

Attack #1:
Mwk. Longbow, Comp (Str +1) w/DA/MS: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (14) + 14 = 28
Damage: 4d6 + 10 + 8 ⇒ (2, 4, 6, 4) + 10 + 8 = 34

Attack #2:
Mwk. Longbow, Comp (Str +1) w/DA: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (20) + 9 = 29
Damage: 2d6 + 5 + 4 ⇒ (6, 4) + 5 + 4 = 19

Attack #2(Crit Confirm)
Mwk. Longbow, Comp (Str +1) w/DA: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20
Damage: 4d6 + 10 + 8 ⇒ (1, 6, 3, 6) + 10 + 8 = 34

Point blank shot not included.

Map

The pillars obscure Lothan's line of sight to most of the elves on the bridge. You can see G4 deep on the bridge and of course one on the platform.

Lothan's arrows pierce armor and sinew and two more dark elves fall.

Lecian. Two elves with cover on the platform. And the one back past the waterfall are visible from your location.

Lecian becomes impatient with the one by the waterfall and shoots his magic missiles at her.

Damage: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (2, 3, 3) + 3 = 11

Mordecai, isn't the damage bonus on spiritual weapon +1 per three levels, so shouldn't that be +2, not +1?

Indeed it is, thanks for pointing that out. I forgot to adjust it after leveling up to six! The dark elf struck would have taken four more points from last rounds' critical hit, and another point or two from previous rounds hit(s).

I still can't believe I got a scythe crit! Woot! x4 multiplier! :)

Crit? What crit? I don't see a crit. Actually retconning the extra damage will drop your target. When does the Spiritual scythe end anyway? Please count it down.

To save time, I'll roll SR on Lecian's magic missile 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14

Any extra bonuses there, Ludomancer? I'll write this assuming "no" and we can retcon it if I missed something that affects the outcome.

Lecian's missiles zip toward their target and disappear but Lecian's arcane sight enhanced vision detects their harmless breakup into metaphysical dust on impact. Mystical illusion energy surges from his target and strikes the wall to Lecian's right. Suddenly all sound disappears. It is as silent as the grave.

You are all sitting in a zone of silence. Spells with verbal components are forbidden.

The drow caster launches herself from her high ledge and coasts down to hover above the main platform. She appears briefly Lothan's sight and then is lost again behind the big central pillar.

The elves remaining on the platform crouch low behind the chests. One fires at Tyrrol.

1d20 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14 .... damage 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Plus DC 13 Fort save or go to sleep if it hits

Tyrrol barely acknowledges the crossbow bolt which skims across the floor in front of him, focusing instead on the soon-to-be-dead Elves on the platform.

How many of them are left? Also, who is up now? I *think* it might be Tyrrol, but I just wanted to check :-)

[ Down boy. Down. :-)

Map

Round 6: Order and starting position

Mordecai M6

Drow I4 H4 F4 G4

Tyrrol M4
Lothan M9
Lecian M7

Drow Caster G8
Drow Commander I7

Mordecai sees Tyrrol before him, and suspects that his immediate impulse will be to charge the blighted elves before him, and so he waits for that to happen, before moving up behind him and unleashing his dark lady's 'blessing.'

Delay action until Tyrrol goes. If Tyrrol moves foreward, Mordecai follows, moving to right behind him, before unleashing negative energy. If Tyrrols action is *not* to advance, Mordecai brushes past him and advances to K4, which should place all of the drow within 30 ft. for channeling purposes. Will DC 16 for half. Excluding Tyrrol, Lecian and Lothan, as usual.

3d6 ⇒ (6, 5, 3) = 14