DM Davy Jones' Skulls & Shackles (Inactive)

Game Master Elmdorprime

Doesn't it take a full round to summon a creature? If so, the creature isn't summoned until her next action especially since she took a move action to dump water on herself.

Reflex: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

Reflex with Luck: 1d20 + 7 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 7 + 3 = 24

Favoured by the gods, Trevor ducks under a swirl and uses the vortex left to slip out of the water. Quickly, he rushes forth towards Locke, but stops at the building, happy for the cover it provides against her incantations. Once "safe," he intones a short ballad, its bawdy heroics lifting his spirits further.

FrA: Luck with Lingering Song; MvA: move to I5; StA: Cast Heroism.

In this instance Isabelle can summon the monster as a move action - there's crunch behind it and she can't do it to spam summon monster but she can do it in this instance. Keep in mind if you've run this encounter I'm juggling some things with around her character to make her a bit more challenging.

Reflex Save: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20

Yuki moved to L1 last round, although the map wasn't changed to reflect that. I'm pointing it out so her next move makes sense.

Yuki ignores the flying creature with ice breath and moves into firing range with Locke. Once there, she shoots an arrow at her.

Moving to G2, not attempting to avoid an AoO's from the summoned creature.

Composite Longbow +1 + Point-Blank Shot - Deadly Aim: 1d20 + 11 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 11 + 1 - 2 = 25
Damage: 1d8 + 2 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 2 + 1 + 4 = 15

Sorry 'bout that. Updated, I believe Bahrin still has to go

Yuki, your chain shirt has started to get extremely cold.

Bahrin pauses behind cover and casts another spell to improve his position.

Casting fly on self.

Then he makes a prodigious leap and alights atop the roof of the building (G7).

See discussion for why no map update yet!

Concentration: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (14) + 13 = 27

Staggered by the arrow and the acid, Isabella vanishes from view.

Meanwhile the winged creature flies back to I2 and flings stinging cold at Bahrin on top of the hut.

Damage (Magic Missile): 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (2, 3, 1) + 3 = 9

My shield should negate the magic missile.

Damned ice mephit should have rolled spellcraft! Anywho, map updated - while lettering has changed your position should have stayed the same.

Yuki steps back 5 feet from the summoned creature and casts Resist Energy on herself. "Where did you master go? Huh, little guy?" Yuki asks the winged creature with a slight mocking giggle.

Yuki now has Resist Cold 10 for 50 minutes.

Reflex: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20

"Where'd she go?" Nymph growls upon getting out of the magical water.

Don't know if I can take nay other actions this round.

You can if you only take five feet of movement. As a nice guy I will tell you it can move.

Thankies, Nymph will do just that.

Is Trevor still traveling?

I guess so.

"Damn!" curses Trevor and snaps his fingers, disappearing instantly from view.

Once invisible, he moves between Yuki and Bahrin (F5), hoping to locate Locke.

Perception with Luck r2 and Heroism: 1d20 + 15 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 15 + 3 + 2 = 24

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

"A spell of invisibility," says Bahrin from atop the roof. "She could be going anywhere."

He rounds on the mephit and says, "Let me give you some of that back."

Cast magic missile on the mephit.

Magic missile damage: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (3, 3, 2) + 3 = 11

Just to be clear, Trevor cast Vanish.

Gotcha. That almost worked Trevor.

The ice mephit screams in unnatural pain - a sound like ice being cracked against glass - and twists under Bahrin's assault.

It chases Yuki and slashes out at her.

Attack (Claws): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23

Meanwhile the orb ominously swirls as it leaves Nymph behind and comes after Trevor.

Apologies, Dropbox is keeping me from copying a link with a "try again later" message - I will be trying later.

Bahrin wastes no time and hurles another set of magic missiles at the departing mephit.

Magic missile damage: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (4, 3, 3) + 3 = 13

GM, I believe the Mephit's attack hit Yuki from last round.

"Fine, I guess I need to waste my time with you little guy." Yuki says with frustration as she steps 5 feet away from the summoned creature and fires two arrows at it.

+1 Comp. Longbow 1 + PBS - RS - DA: 1d20 + 11 + 1 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 11 + 1 - 2 - 2 = 23
Damage: 1d8 + 2 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 2 + 1 + 4 = 15

+1 Comp. Longbow 2 + PBS - RS - DA: 1d20 + 11 + 1 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 11 + 1 - 2 - 2 = 17
Damage: 1d8 + 2 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 2 + 1 + 4 = 12

Oh shoot. Covering myself in glory here - well, at least I'm half soused so there's a reason.

Damage (Claws): 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4 Clutch.

The ice mephit screams as more magic and the arrows pierce him and he vanishes in a burst of snow - it'd almost look festive if the mephit wasn't summoned by an evil cannibal.

Anyone going to try and detect Isabelle this round or just circling the wagons?

Perception: 1d20 + 15 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 15 + 4 = 33

Nymph eyes go to the ground as she tries to see if she can spot any disturbances caused by weight or movement.

Nymph does successfully see Isabelle moving through the tall grass, having run behind everyone trying to flank all of you - or escape to the landing boats.

Maps updated.

Assuming Nymph points out Locke's location...

Yuki uses the magic water under her feet to guide her to a proper spot to fire another arrow at Locke.

Moving 40' to N1, thanks to the +10' speed from Slipstream.

+1 Comp. Longbow 1 + PBS - DA: 1d20 + 11 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 11 + 1 - 2 = 16
Damage: 1d8 + 2 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 1 + 4 = 11

Still invisible (round 2/5), Trevor rushes towards where Nymph is heading or pointing.

Double move to O8, keeping away from the sphere of water by circling the house from the other side.

Yep, Nymph would point her out. I was sleeping.

A fine thing to do at night if you ask me.

A fine thing to do at night if you ask me.

Yuki's arrow misses the spot Nymph was calling out.

Bahrin focuses in the direction that Nymph fired her arrow and waits, hunched down on the rooftop.

Ready action to counterspell if I hear spellcasting. Seems unlikely that it will pay off but you never know...

Well Isabelle does cast spells...

Isabelle reappears in P8 and starts casting.

Spellcraft DC 19 to identify.

Meanwhile Nymph looks down and to her horror/annoyance sees a massive spout of water start to bubble up that then explodes upwards.

In addition that aqueous orb lumbers over to engulf Yuki at N1 Please make a DC 18 Reflex save to avoid taking 2d6 ⇒ (3, 2) = 5 nonlethal damage and avoid being entangled. If you fail the save and can't breathe water you must hold your breath (or drown) - also you take an additional 2d6 nonlethal damage per round until the orb dissipates (I'll say when) or you drown.

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16

Nope.

Um, I'm guessing spell is for Nymph?

Yep.

She might need a concentration check...

Invisible, Trevor catches sight of Locke as she reappears to cast her spell. He grabs his cutlass firmly with both hands and swings at her, reappearing as well.

AoO with PA, Luck, and Heroism: 1d20 + 10 - 2 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 10 - 2 + 3 + 2 = 211d6 + 5 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 6 + 3 = 18
Can I wield the cutlass with two hands? If not, remove 2 from the damage.

He follows this strike with another, but this time, he uses a hand and stabs at her eyes!

Underhanded Trick TalentCMB with Luck and Heroism: 1d20 + 15 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 15 + 3 + 2 = 27
Dirty Trick to blind. The rogue talent makes it last for a minimum of one round.

Finally, Trevor slides to a new spot, remaining within striking distance.

SwA to reactivate Luck, StA for Dirty Trick, MvA to circle to Q8, drawing AoO unless she's blind.

Reflex: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20

Oh, err

Reflex Save: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19

Yuki jumps out of the way of the orb, steps over five feet, and fires another arrow at Locke. "Really, we kind of just wanted to talk to you. But then we found out you were a cannibal, so..."

Five foot step to O1

+1 Comp. Longbow - DA: 1d20 + 11 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 11 - 2 = 20
Damage: 1d8 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 4 = 10

"... and that's bad... yeah..."

Bahrin?

Doesn't Nymph have an action as well?

I was readied but failed my Spellcraft to identify & counter spell; does that use up my action?

Oh yeah, I was waiting to see if that went out or not.

Nymph lets out a shriek as the water scalds her, the shriek turning into a growl she charges at Locke.

Falcata (charge): 1d20 + 6 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 6 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 = 31
Damage (slashing, magical): 1d8 + 4 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 4 + 4 + 1 = 16

Perhaps my attack of opportunity interrupted her spell?

I thought that was you action last round Bahrin?

You may want to consider using an initiative roster, GM. It'll be easier to keep track on the player end, anyway.

Well, if we're now on the round after when she cast her spell, then I guess I'll go again!

Bahrin squints slightly and makes a swirling gesture with his arms, almost as if plucking a wave from the air and firing it from a bow at Isabella.

Acid arrow ranged touch attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12
Acid arrow damage: 2d4 ⇒ (3, 3) = 6

+1 to attack & damage if she's within 30'.

I can switch from total initiative back to normal and just update it from now on (I mean, after this fight). Hope everyone who celebrated it had a good Mother's Day.

Ok, bookkeeping I forgot about out of the way first: geyser inflicts a wide area attack that does 1d6 damage in half the radius of the height of the geyser - in this case 25 from the "epicenter" at L& - I think that hits everyone but Yuki, including Isabelle unless you make a successful Reflex save DC 19. Also Trevor, when blinding like that I know you won't know the CMD of the enemy but please roll the round count anyway!

Reflex (Isabelle): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9
Damage (Geyser): 1d6 ⇒ 2

Blinded: 1d4 ⇒ 4 Well that went poorly.

As you vigorously assault the horrid woman she screams in pain - Yuki's arrow, Bahrin' acid bolt, Nymph's falcata and Trevor's blinding attack all strick home - although Trevor's attack of opportunity does not.

Curse you damned bushwackers!

Perception: 1d20 - 3 ⇒ (4) - 3 = 1 And she has no idea where any of you are...

She five foot steps back into Q8 and...

Concentration: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (9) + 13 = 22

...vanishes again.

Her voice rings out across the village.

Whatever you want I'm sure we can work something out! I have powerful friends, they'll avenge my death - you don't want that do you?

I'm in Q8... Do I get an AoO before she disappears?