DM Devon's RotRL aka "The Heroes of Sandpoint"
Game Master PirateDevon

Wisdom Check: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Kerrec looks at his wounds and lays his hand over them asking for Abadar's aid.

Lay on Hands (Swift action): 1d6 ⇒ 6

He moves out of range of the Barghest's claws (he will take an AOO if necessary).

Unable to call on Abadar's aid again in such a small period of time, Kerrec just takes aim at the creature, preparing to smite it on his next attack.

Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12
Damage: 1d8 + 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (8) + (6) + 3 = 17

No SR just DR

The group mobs up on the Barghest as Kerrec withdraws to shooting distance, Rullis closes to offer aid to Kithian and Vidar casts his spells from outside the melee.

The lot of you see no progress from your weapon, the Barghest's thick fur leading to a false representation of the creatures defenses. Blades are turned and bolts miss their mark, save for Camillo's blade and Vidar's magic.

The bard's blade eeks past the defense of the creature and offers a telling blow, the magical energy infused in the blade obviously aiding the attempt to do damage. The Barghest barks at the bite of the wound and offers a roar as the glass like missiles whirl unerringly into the melee and find their mark.

Not content to contain its rage against a single foe, the fiend lashes out at all three men who have closed to melee with it, striking each with rending claw or in Camillo's case, the deep piercing bite from its wicked teeth. Cam takes 7, Toshio takes 8, Kithian takes 8 The creature offers a guttural chuckle, this agressive bloodletting seeming to please the creature to no end.

Team Sandpoint

That worked, but not well enough, we need more...

Vidar, happy that the group expected trouble casts his second magic missile, this time with much more confidence and calmness.
As the missiles streaks forward he is already considering where to cast his next spell.

Magic missile: 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (3, 2) + 2 = 7

HP:21/41

Power Attack! 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 8 + 2 + 2 = 22
Damage: 1d8 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 13 + 1 = 19
Vicious Damage: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 2) = 6

Damage to Kithian 1d6 ⇒ 5

With the beast taking it's focus off Kithian and seeing only magic having effect, Rullis steps back and unleashes his own magic.

"I think the goblins were worshiping this thing." he shouts as arcs form in his free-hand. He thrusts a bolt of electrical energy at the creature.

Lightning Arc (Ranged Touch, Precise/Point-Blank shot, Bless, Inspire Courage): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11
Possible Electrical Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Toshio landed a good hit, yet his blade was turned aside.
My blade will not penetrate!
He changes tactic, though he would likely pay for the Action.

He attempts to AID ANOTHER to Kithian, to improve his attack, knowing the Barbarian to possess the most powerful weapon and he hit the hardest.

Aid Another, Bless, Inspired1d20 + 7 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 7 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 13
KITHIAN ADD +2 from aid another and +2 from flank to your next attack

Camillo maintains the melody as he tries to strike again, once more putting his magic into the blade.

Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21
Damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

Conditions:
HP 21/31
Inspired Courage +1 Attack & Damage
Smite Evil: +3 to attack, +3 to damage (+6 on first attack if an evil outsider), +3 to AC vs. creature (AC now 20)

Seeing mortal means have been less than effective, Kerrec calls on the divine power of Abadar to strike down this evil creature. He feels his God's strength wash over him. He loads his crossbow.

"Abadar has judged you!," Kerrec shouts before unleashing his attack.

Attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15
Damage: 1d8 + 1d6 + 9 ⇒ (4) + (2) + 9 = 15

Conditions:

HP 21/31
Inspired Courage +1 Attack & Damage
Smite Evil: +3 to attack, +3 to damage (+6 on first attack if an evil outsider), +3 to AC vs. creature (AC now 20)

And Bless +1 Attack

Kerrec Valorian wrote:

Conditions:

HP 21/31
Inspired Courage +1 Attack & Damage
Smite Evil: +3 to attack, +3 to damage (+6 on first attack if an evil outsider), +3 to AC vs. creature (AC now 20)

And Bless +1 Attack

Ooops. Thanks missed that one, not that it matters with my roll. That's the third straight 6 the dice roller has given me on the D20.

Kithian's blade strikes hard into the creature's torso. It gasps in surprise as green/black blood wells onto its fur. Magic missiles strike, causing more damage. Camillo finds an opening once more and does his part to wear the creature down.

Rullis finds the creature just nimble enough to dodge his arc and the roiling combat is too chaotic for Kerrec to land a solid shot despite the declaration of his lord's providence. Toshio dodges, bobs, tests and weaves about the Barghest offering as many opportunities as he can to get the barbarian another solid hit.

Despite the taxing wounds and the continued push on all fronts the Barghest continues its frenetic assault as it seems to gain an ever increasing joy from the perverse blood lust. An almost elated shriek emanates from the creature as it lands blows and bites on each of its opponents seemingly damaged but still vital and ready for more.
Kithian take 13, adjust for DR. Toshio takes 8. Cam takes 9

The blow he sustained nearly mortal, Camillo steps back 5' from the creature. Action pending.

As the bard steps away from the fray, he continues to sing and moves his sword to his left hand and gets a potion from his belt. If he has a standard action left, he will drink said potion.

"Toshio! Let me aid you!"
Vidar will step up behind Toshio, trusting in his body to prevent the Barghest from reaching him as he recites a quick spell to lend Toshios blade a soft glow of magical energy.

Magic weapon on Toshios blade

"You should be able to strike true now."

Rd2.

Toshio grunts a thanks while bobbing about and renews his attack.

2 hand Power Attack, Inspire, Bless, Flank1d20 + 7 - 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 7 - 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 = 12
Damage1d8 + 5 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 5 + 3 + 1 = 17

The samurai curses in Tian as the swing is not a good one....
Kithian goes before Toshio so the aid another still applies.

Hp: 9/41

Blood and spit sprays as Kithian roars, throwing himself at the beast,

Power Attack: 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 8 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 28
Damage: 1d8 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 13 + 1 = 21

Vicious Damage: 2d6 ⇒ (5, 5) = 10

Damage to Kithian 1d6 ⇒ 6

Conditions:
HP 21/31
Inspired Courage +1 Attack & Damage
Bless +1 to Attack
Smite Evil: +3 to attack, +3 to damage (+6 on first attack if an evil outsider), +3 to AC vs. creature (AC now 20)

Kerrec calms himself as he loads another bolt. Using a breathing technique he learned in training at The First Bank in Kaer Maga, he calmly raises his crossbow, looking for the killing blow.

Attack: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12
Damage: 1d8 + 1d6 + 9 ⇒ (2) + (2) + 9 = 13

The dice gods are harsh gods apparently. You guys cannot catch a break to hit this thing. Cam you can drink your potion and good thing too because you might have a problem... Let's see what Rullis has up his sleeve. (To be fair Kithian has closed the gap very nicely but this BBG is a robust one to be sure.)

CLW for Camillo: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

Whew!

I really wish I had taken selective channeling...

Seeing Kithian's blood splatter, Rullis steps back up and tries to help the raging barbarian again. He seems to be the best chance to hurt this thing with his own attack not being effective.

Convert Doom to Cure Light Wounds
Cure Light Wounds on Kithian: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

The dice gods have have cursed us.

Roaring the cleric of Gorum brings his axe down onto the shoulder of the Barghest and the creature roars in pain from the blow.Despite the aid of magic Toshio is easily turned aside and Cam extricates himself with a step to take a potion and keep his feet. Rullis opts to heal as Kerrec focuses hi breath and moves to fire once more but both men are dismayed as they see little reward for their effort.

Now truly looking wounded and bleeding from deep and shallow gashes alike the barghest brings its clawed hands up and rakes Kithian across the face and torso with both set of menacing claws. The wound bite deep and the half-orc is wounded mortally though he keeps his feet through pure willpower. Kithian takes 12 and 8, adjust for DR

Confident that the blows will drive the orc to the ground the barghest turns to the annoying samurai who has continued to harry and peck at it. Biting at Toshio the teeth find flesh as the creature continues its rampage. Toshio take 10

Allright Team Sandpoint time to rally for the win...

Rd 3.

This fight was becoming dire. The samurai needed to kill this beast. He calls upon his honor to improve his focus

2 hand Power Attack, Inspire, Bless, Flank, By my Honour1d20 + 7 - 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 7 - 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 4 = 23
Damage1d8 + 5 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 5 + 3 + 1 = 15

Finally the Samurai scores a good hit. Would it be enough?

Camillo maintains the melody as he steps up to strike again, once more putting his magic into the blade.

Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25
Damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

Confirm: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15
Damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

HP: -11/41 Orc Ferocity
Will die at -18 while in rage.

Edited

Kithians woulds are pretty obvious at this point I would think?

I've got to try and keep him alive a little longer...Someone should be able to heal him.

Vidar moves behind Kithian and temporarily increases his vitality.

+2 Con for one round

Kerrec sees Kithian fall even after drinking a potion, his wounds grievous. He puts his hand on the barbarian's shoulder. (Will take AoO if necessary).

Lay on Hands: 1d6 ⇒ 1

That should at least stabilize you.

Kerrec and Vidar: Kithian will successfully step to the side and drink a potion. He still drops unconscious but is stable from the potion's magical healing. Kerrec won't need to move in to stabilize and Vidar won't need to use the spell. Go ahead and repost your actions in light of this.

Well, then Vidar will give Kerrec +2 cha for next round instead.

Camillo will be working to set up the flank with Toshio at first opportunity - I'm not sure Kithian's move would be before Camillo's or not.

Well then:
Conditions:
HP 21/31
Inspired Courage +1 Attack & Damage
Bless +1 to Attack
Smite Evil: +4 to attack, +3 to damage (+6 on first attack if an evil outsider), +4 to AC vs. creature (AC now 21)

Frustration marks Kerrec's face as his aim has been less than steller. He truly becomes worried when he sees Kithin fall. He nods a thnks to Vidar, feeling an inner strength grow to help his aim and his defense.

Time to end this he thinks to himself.

Attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15
Damage: 1d8 + 1d6 + 9 ⇒ (4) + (4) + 9 = 17

HP: -10/35 Stable

While the others continue to fight the battle, Rullis knells down before Kithian, having watched him down one of the healing potions just before he went down. He should okay if we can just kill this beast...

Rullis draws upon the wind and waves and lets his anger course through him, extended his free arm and firing another bolt of electrical energy at this time.

Lightning Arc (Ranged Touch, Precise/Point-Blank, Bless, Inspire Courage): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16
Electrical Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Ready to post but don't wanna get too far ahead.

Kitihan extracts himself from combat, swaying on his feet and using every once of his blood's natural resilience to lift his feet, pull his potion and dink. The potion wet on his lips the half-orc meets unconsciousness and falls to the floor. Alive, but certainly abused.

Seeing events turn poorly Toshio centers his thoughts, pulls in his breath and sets his mind on the training of his house. His steps lighten, he adjusts his grip and brings the blade down and across. Enhanced with Vidar's aid, the blade now humming an iridescent blue, the steel slices deep into the Barghest and the creature howls in rage swinging and slashing at the samurai with every intent to punish its assailant but each strike fall short as the wounds drive it to further madness.

Kerrec lines his shot but the turmoil of the combat, the desperation of the fight prove to overwhelm his normally steady hand and though the bolt makes its way to the creature, it fails to puncture flesh.

Rullis kneels to check the oracle and sees steady breathing and fair palor. The potion has done its work and so the cleric turns to do his. Calling on Gozreh once again Rullis' hand arcs out and lightning flashes from his hands. The bolt knocks the struggling Barghest to its knees, the creature utters curses in goblin and struggles ever still to find its footing and fight the sudden turn in fortunes.

Camillo finds his opening. The song of confidence on his lips the world seems to slow and the bard calls forth from himself that tiny spark of magic that is always but a thought away. The blade in his hand quickens just a fraction, the air around the blade hums ever so slightly and as Cam brings the blade up to strike the Barghest the world accelerates and he brings the blade down. It is not the strongest blow but it is deadly in its accuracy. Fighting for its feet the creature can summon no defense as the blades shrieks through the air and Cam pushes the steel through the demons neck.

The tip erupts through the Barghest's throat, Toshio and Cam alike are sprayed with life blood of the beast as the bard pulls his blade in one swift stroke. The demon dies before its head strikes the marbled floor and the sudden end to the fray leaves the two men eye to eye, covered in the blood of their mutual enemy, bearing the wounds from their mutual foe.

Rullis reacts quickly as the demon's head rolls. He turns to Kithian, setting his spear down. With one hand on the large man, he closes his eyes and begins chanting to himself, drawing on his faith. As Kithian's wounds heal, waves of healing energy burst forth, filling the room.

Convert Magic Weapon to Cure Light Wounds.
Cure Light Wounds on Kithian: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
Channel Positive Energy: 2d6 ⇒ (6, 3) = 9
Channel Positive Energy: 2d6 ⇒ (6, 3) = 9

27 points to Kithian
18 to everyone else.

As soon as everyone is up, Rullis will reach in his pocket and extract his pearl, holding it as he chants to regain some of his power.

Activate Pearl of Power, re-prepare Bless.

"Is...is everyone alive? We certainly encountered a mighty foe this time.
I dread to think what could have happened if that creature had made it's way past us."

Kithian slowly sits up, turning his head and looking at everyone before his gaze locks on the demon. "That sum batch was somethin else."
The barbarian slowly gets to his feet, using his hand to remove the blood from his eyes. "Who killed it?"

Vidar chuckles at he sees Kithian regain his feet, but beings too proud to admit relief to see him survive.
"Ah, Mr all-that-is-man returns to us. I am glad to see you back on your feet, though being bitten, mauled and clawed has in no way improved on your looks. Not that you had all that much to work with from the start admittedly."

Kithian slowly sits up, turning his head and looking at everyone before his gaze locks on the demon. "That sum batch was somethin else."

The barbarian slowly gets to his feet, using his hand to remove the blood from his eyes. "Who killed it?"

It died from shock when you decided it wasn't worth the effort and took your nap. Camillo pushed the stunned beast over with his sword.

Toshio smiled. He was unused to telling jokes but it seemed funny to him.

Camillo stands there a moment, stunned by his good luck after such a terrible battle. As he's coming back into the moment, Toshio shows a spark of humor that catches him off-guard and he laughs long and hard. Still giggling, he says between gasps for breath, "I was starting to wish I had not heard the thing and blocked the door, that maybe it would have just snuck off. By the stars, what sort of creature lives for a thousand years in a locked room and has enough fight left to do what this thing just did?"

Kithian nods his head at Camillo as he moves to take a good look at the demon.
"Well, in my defense it fought me after three days of no drink. I'm not at my best with these shakes."
The half orc prods the beast with the toe of his boot before giving it a hard kick to the head, then turns to look at Toshio before glancing at Kerric.
"Can this thing possess someone? Cuase I swear that aint our up tight friend here, crackin jokes and such, even one as unfunny as that one. Vidar, maybe you can help us out for once and tell us something useful about it, gods know your not much good for anything combat wise. Though I got to say those were some pretty lights you kept making"

Vidar kneels down and turns the head of the fiend over to look into its eyes, marvelling at the lingering evil spark still present even after death.
"It is most assuredly an outsider of some form. And while the possession you talked about most likely was your OWN poor attempt at humour friend Darlock, I do not believe we have anything to fear on that account.
This beast possessed physical prowess, but whatever magical might it MAY have possessed was either burned out of it from its long incarceration, or its rage was too much for it to properly focus on such intricate details."

Stroking his beard slowly, Vidar considers.
"Outsiders are not alive as you and I understand it, they need not breathe, eat or sleep. As you noticed, their hides resist mundane attacks and most minor tricks of the mind.
What is most interesting is that its body remains, outsiders are not native to our world, and when slain here they will be hurled back whence they came, defeated but not dead.
This one remains, so the bindings must have been powerful indeed to keep it here.
Congratulations, we truly ARE demon slayers, unlike most who claim such titles."

Kithian shrugs. "What can I say? I almost got sent to Gorum by a fiend from the hells and I really need a drink. I will be funny when I have a belly full with ale and my hands full with a wench."

Vidar tuts and shakes his head sadly.
"It is as I always suspected then, your problem friend Darlock is that you just cannot count.
You are by nature gifted with two legs, that should provide more than enough room to bounce one wench on each limb.
Of course, if Mr "All-That-Is-Man" doesn't think he is up to the challenge..."

Camillo, recovered from his moment of hilarity, shakes his head at the good-natured sparring of his friends while he examines the room.

Taking 20 for a 26 or a 27 against traps

It's with serious chagrin that I realize now that I was overlooking both my inspire courage and Rullis' blass for most of the fight. Good thing the dice were kind for once.

"Rullis, thank you and your patron for the aid. I feel much better after that healing."

"Ahem, yes, enough about that for now. Let us see if there is anything of worth here. If it was a prison meant to hold this creature alone, the odds are not in our favour. But mayhap..."

Detect magic, scaning the room slowly.

Wasn't there a door to the side?

While the others poke fun of each other, Rullis gets up, a little shaken from the ordeal, and begins to grab ahold of hit wits. Moving a little to walk it off, he ends at the open door and looks through, scanning for new threats.

Detect Magic on other room, but just from the doorway.

Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13

You are correct, sir. The original description said there were secret doors - standing open - on either side of the display directly across from the door we entered through. I had forgotten all about them in the melee. Camillo will investigate this room before checking each of those portals - first the left, then the right.

Toshio refuses to relax a follows Camillo to backup their sneak. The Bard was growing on himand Toshio had promised to bring him back alive.
Let's be sure to ensure the area is safe, then we might search.