DM Dr Evil's Reign of Winter AP (with PFS Credit)

Game Master DM DoctorEvil

Doll Ambush - Round 3 - concluded

Feeling the effects of the cold bite her, Meditrina is staggered. With her only action of the round, she unleashes a sheet of flame up at the hovering doll. The doll tries to take evasive action but cannot move in time, and she is covered in magical flame. The creatures natural vulnerability to fire makes the spell all the more powerful, and the doll crashes down to the ground, lifeless once again.

Thora Doll DC 15 Reflex: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

End of Combat

Defeating the eerie doll earns you each 200xp. That moves your cumulative XP to 3522/5000 or about 56% to level 3.

"What a stupid little thing!"

Talon kicks the remains of the doll off into the woods after searching it.

"Now this is getting personal," he states flatly.

Without additional words, he continues along the trail they had been following.

Trawets casts detect magic and examines the remains of the doll to see if anything is still magical.

Once the doll falls to the ground, the magic seems to have fled it, but Trawets examination does still reveal the blue sapphire gemstone in the strange doll's left eye. (The right was a small mirror, you may remember.)

The magician carefully extracts the sapphire for later sale (or use).

As the party starts to recover itself from the doll's surprise attack, a maelstrom of snow starts to blow up all around the party.

Another Ambush - surprise Round

14 Meditrina
12 Squald
10 Trawets
10 Lucien
7 Talon
7 Izoze
3 Agatha

If she makes the surprise round check, Meditrina is up first. Remember only move or standard actions in Surprise Rounds.

Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27

Can I use Burning Hands on it from where I am?

[dice=Perception]1d20+9

Can I use Burning Hands on it from where I am?

See the map linked at top. Burning Hands is a 15' cone, and the enemies are approx 75' away at present, so no. Can't sure that spell just yet.

I'll cast Bless then as my standard.

Perc: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20
"Ambush!"
Drawing an arrow and drawing it to his ear, Lucian exhales half his breath and lets loose.
Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 71d8 ⇒ 7

Still agitated from the encounter with the doll, Talon easily spots the new ambush.

"This witch really wants us to turn around," he shouts. "But she's really starting to make me angry!"

The rogue draws his bow and prepares for combat.

perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25

Can I also take a 5' step? If so, I'll move to the east.

Appraise: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9
Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18

Trawets starts to examine the gem to determine it's value and then his head snaps up as he sees the bird and prepares to hit it with a force missile.

"Incoming!"

Laying her sling around her neck Agatha grabs her longsword, smiling wickedly

Another Ambush - Surprise Round - concluded

Seeing the oncoming rush of new foes, Meditrina blesses the party with the strength of Sarenrae, adding divine inspiration to their attacks.

Along with the blue-winged creature, which is definitely not a bird, an air elemental has joined in the attack, driving the snow before in a maelstrom which dims perception and ranged attacks. The elemental races forward through the air, making a slam attack via charge on the closest target, Talon. The shifty rogue is able to avoid the buffeting air, and remains unharmed as the elemental flys by.

Trawets fires a force missile at the blue-skinned flier, smashing into it with good effect.

Lucien fires his bow, but misses hitting either target.

Talon unslings his bow, readying for a shot, while stepping a bit more the east.

The blue flyer comes into range a bit more flying low behind the elemental. You get a better look at it now, and can see the leathery wings and small horns. "Teb Knotten says you will not pass this point, and I am here to make sure it does not happen!" cries the creature in the Common tongue.

Agatha is happy to accept that challenge as he lays by her sling, and draws her greatsword for close combat.

-4 on ranged attacks and perception check while the elemental survives. If Talon wasn't still flat-footed he could've had an AoO vs elemental attack.

Air elemental slam, charge: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 6 + 2 = 10
Trawets Force Missile: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

End of Surprise Round

Another Ambush - Round 1

14 Meditrina
12 Squald
10 Trawets
10 Lucien
7 Talon
7 Izoze
3 Agatha

Meditrina is up. Bless is in effect, and -4 on ranged attacks and Perception due to weather blown up by elemental.

Is the map correct?

Meditrina delays her action, unable to hit either opponent with her spells.

yes, I try to keep the map current.

Another Ambush - Round 1 - continued

Delaying her action until her targets get closer to range, Meditrina bides her time.

Wheeling around from his first fly-by attack, the air elemental races forward at great speed, trying to land a blow on Talon as he rushes by but again the speed of the attacker is too great to square up much of a shot.

Such a movement provokes an AoO if Talon would like to take one. The elemental will race off to end his turn at the arrow indicated square if the AoO doesn't stop him first. After that, Trawets, Lucien, and Talon are up in their normal actions.

Air elemental slam, flyby: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

The elemental is much too quick for Talon to strike in the billowing snow.

Not liking his positioning at the front of the group, Talon moves to the west and takes a potshot at the elemental with his bow.

Dagger Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 81d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
Shortbow Attack: 1d20 + 5 - 4 ⇒ (11) + 5 - 4 = 121d6 ⇒ 5

I'd like to take a move action to the west so I'm on the back line please.

"That thing is fast, whatever it is. Maybe this will stop it."

Trawets then makes a few gestures and a bolt of force hits the elemental.

Force Missile Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Moving a step forward Lucian takes careful aim
Attack: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (9) - 1 = 81d8 ⇒ 6
Attack: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (13) - 1 = 121d8 ⇒ 1 and fires twice on the elemental

Moving forward like a rocket the bear tries to hit the elemental
attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 51d4 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Another Ambush - Round 1 - continued

The series of attacks by the party, Talon, Lucien, Struggler, and Trawets all end with misses except the magically accurate force missiles from the wizard which relentlessly track down and smash into the elemental, wounding it slightly.

Flying to within 15' of the group, the ice mephit breathes a cone of ice shards from her mouth, causing Struggler, Meditrina, and Lucien to be hit be flying ice.

Dmg, ice breath weapon: 1d4 ⇒ 2

Not an insurmountable amount of damage, but also gives the sickened condition for 3 rounds. A DC 13 Reflex halves the damage and negates the sickened condition. Besides the saves, Agatha is up to end the round.

Actually unless I am mistaken, I can come out of delay and roast that Mephit with a burning hands spell.

Damage: 2d4 ⇒ (2, 2) = 4

RefLucian: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18
Refstrug: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13

Agatha?

A bit taxed with my RL sorry!
Moving forward to the blue creature Agatha rages and hits it.
Attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 231d8 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10

Mea culpa, mea maxima culpa. Should have been this avatar.

New alliesrush to our defense! :)

Actually unless I am mistaken, I can come out of delay and roast that Mephit with a burning hands spell.

[dice=Damage]2d4

Perhaps I miscounted, but do you have a Burning Hands spell left for the day? I show 2 have already been used. In fact, by my reckoning all your spells have been used on this IC day. I show you do have 5 firebolts left for the day, but those are ranged touch attacks requiring a d20 roll. Also, your action will be after the breath attack by the mephit, since it was a delay rather than a readied action.

I'll pass then, nothing I can do since this elemental's got flyby attack.

If Meditrina can't do anything, looks like the Squald is up.

Sorry, I had a post up and it must've gotten eaten. Didn't mean to leave it so long.

Another Ambush - Round 1

As Meditrina watches, Agatha rushes up to the blue flyer and smashes it with her weapon, drawing a little blood from it.

End of round 1

Another Ambush - Round 2

14 Meditrina
12 Squald
10 Trawets
10 Lucien
7 Talon
7 Izoze (5 hp dmg)
3 Agatha

The air elemental rushes forward again, flying by Lucien with a slap before circling back away from all the heroes. For the third time, the elementals fly-by slam misses.

Trawets, Lucien, Talon are up. Also, Meditrina can jump in anytime.

Air Elemental slam: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

Trawets steps 5' to the east to get a clearer view of Izoze. He then makes a few arcane gestures and a ball of acid flies toward Izoe.

Acid Splash: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8 Damage: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Another Ambush - Round 2 - continued

Launching a glob of acid at the ice mephit, Trawets aim is off enough that the magical missile flies wide and high.

Lucien and Talon up.

Seeing his opponent closer Lucian lets loose two arrows.
Attack: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 91d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
Attack: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 111d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

Talon, seeing an opportunity to surprise one of the creatures, draws the magical shortsword they had found. While he moves, he kicks snow into the creature's face, then follows with a thrust from the new blade.

shortsword: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 191d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Wanting to attack the creature next to Agatha

Another Ambush - Round 2 - continued

Lucien fires two arrows, but both missiles end up wide of the mark as the flying creature deftly avoids them.

Talon jumps forward, striking the mephit with his enchanted weapon. The blade cuts into the creature, which howls in anger and defiance, turning its attention to the rogue it rends the attacker with its claws for 6hp dmg total.

Mephit claw 1: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19
Mephit Claw 2: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23
Dmg Claw 1: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
Dmg Claw 2: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Leaves Agatha up to end the round.

Attacking with vigor Agatha strikes again after moving to flanking position.
Attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 101d8 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16
But she slips on the ice and her swing goes wild.

Another Ambush - Round 2 - concluded

Agatha's attack misses as she slips on the treacherous footing, causing her swing to be wild.

End of Round 2

Another Ambush - Round 3

14 Meditrina
12 Squald
10 Trawets
10 Lucien
7 Talon
7 Izoze (10 hp dmg)
3 Agatha

Meditrina is up, if she chooses to take an action.

I might step a bit back so I can channel to heal anyone of any damage taken, while not healing any enemies if thats perfectly ok. If thats not currently possible, I'll pass / delay

Channel: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Another Ambush - Round 3 - continued

Meditrina falls back along the road, then calls on Sarenrae to send positive energy, healing the team. A bit of warmth, as if the sun shone right on them, fills each of the heroes as the sun goddess' energy fills them, healing some minor wounds.

The air elemental blasts forward once again, slamming at Lucien as it wheels around him, and flies back out of reach. This time the attack is successful, the slam rattling the teeth in the hunter's head and leaving him sore for 4 hp dmg.

Air Elemental slam: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22
Dmg, Lucien: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Now it is Trawets, Lucien, Talon up for the good guys.

Attack: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 71d8 ⇒ 3
Attack: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 111d8 ⇒ 6

Talon glowers at the enemy and steps toward the one near Agatha, poking at it with the magic shortsword.

Shortsword Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 171d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Trawets steps so there is no one blocking his view of Izoze and throws a glob of acid at her.

Acid Splash: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13 Damage: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

"Take down the little one here and maybe the elemental will go away."

Another Ambush - Round 3 - continued

Trawets steps into a clear line of sight on the ice mephit, and tosses up another newly conjured acid ball. Unfortunately, his aim is just a hair of and the acid splash hits a tree behind the mephit instead of the main target.

Lucien unleashes another pair of arrows at the zooming air elemental, but comes nowhere near hitting it again.

Talon continues the melee assault on the mephit, stabbing with the magical shortsword, and once again scoring a hit that seems to hurt the magical outsider.

The mephit, Izoze, flies backwards, withdrawing from melee combat in which is getting the worst end of it. She circles around to face the party, and orders her elemental into attack again. "Teb Knotten will have our heads if we don't stop them here. Attack, Squald, attack and force them to turn tail."

Agatha is up next to close out the round. Meditrina starts the next round off.

Moving forward (charging if possible, if not standard moves) Attacks the mephit
Attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 191d8 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13

I'll pass unless anyone urgently needs healing.