DM Harpwizard’s Heroes of Elsir Vale (Inactive)

Game Master GM Harpwizard

DMHW - how many Green Dragongems do we have? I want to cast Resist Energy on Mantooth, Thordak, myself and Edvard. (Bofus, you should have the green gems I think and also have evasion).

Edvard shakes his head at Tirion's inquiry of flight "I can but go aloft myself, and cannot force another on high."

Edvard will hang onto the horn of fog for now.
He'll hide himself in C,13

Bofus, you creep out onto the roof of the building and look to the north. You are not sure what to think when you do not see any trace of the dragon.

How long do you wish to wait and watch?

I'll wait for maybe 2 minutes. If I don't hear or see anything in that time, I'll go back to the group, hide, and wait.

If that happens . . .
he must have seen or heard us, and is sneaking up. I can't find him.

Oi've got tha green eyes. Thordak says but Oi know a coupla tricks too. I'll give up the eyes, but I also have resist energy (DR10, 20min)and protection from energy(DR24, 20 min or when has absorbed all 24 damage). I can offer these spells and eyes to anybody, but I would like one of them too as I think I'll be up front.

Thordak casts resist energy on Mantooth (DR10 Acid). Anybody want a potion of bull's strength?

Thordak keeps his ears and eyes peeled for signs of the dragon.

Perception:1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18

Thordak, maybe you could hit me with one of those spells . . .

I'd take Protection if you've a mind

Thordak, why don't you use the potion of bull's strength. Mantooth already has a belt that should do the same thing. Bull's Strength would give him an extra +2 to Str, but will not stack with his +2 Belt.

Between my 3 Resist Energy and Thordak's we should be able to get everyone except Trellara - who I hope will stay away from the fight and support us with her songs.

Thordak, you should not be able to memorize Protection from Energy unless DMHW gave it to you special. At level 6 you only know 1+Wis first level spells. Resist Energy is a 1st level ranger spell.

Aye, here ya go Bofus. Thordak says, touching Bofus on the head.
Resist Energy (acid) for Bofus and Mantooth DR20 (not DR10 like I said last time). I have DR10 from the eyes. Tirion, you're right about protection--I thought I had one 2nd level spell too but I guess not.

Thordak takes out his wand of gravity bow and taps his crossbow.

Edvard has no additional preparation.

Resist Energy is Energy Resist: 10 until you get to 7th caster level, which a 6th level ranger is not. See here:

Resist Energy

Thanks, shorty! *wink*

I'll go hide again, still ready to quaff my potion.

Stealth: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (12) + 23 = 35

The moments pass agonizingly slow and the tension grows thick as you wait in anticipation for the arrival of a Black Dragon back to his lair. Trying to push thoughts of fear from your head, you do not feel particularly well hidden. In fact the anxiety around be eaten by a dragon feels very real at this moment. The thought of acid burning your skin also lingers.

Dragon's Lair

Edvard blunts his tension by closing his eyes and concentrating on his focus. Time passes as he repeatedly gathers and releases it's clarity.

That DC is above my pay grade ;)

Perception:1d20 + 12 ⇒ (14) + 12 = 26

Thordak quickly takes out his axe and taps it with his wand of lead blades.

He silently points at the water in the middle of the room repeatedly and braces himself.

Perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17

Not noticing what Thordak is 'talking' about, but trusting the ranger's perception, I down the potion of Expeditious Retreat, and nock an arrow, trying to keep a steady hand.

Seeing Thordak point at the water, Mantooth and Tirion make their final preparations.

Mantooth
As soon as the bubbles appear, Mantooth raises Magnimara.
Bless us Light of the Sword that our blows may strike true.
Use Magnimara to cast Bless - 3 minute duration.

Then Mantooth again raises Marnimara up.
Inheritor, may you make this weapon keener that its blows may slice deeper and rend the scales from this unholy beast.

Using Divine Bond to make Magnimara Keen for 6 minutes.

Tirion
As soon as I see any of the dragon's snout appear above the water, I will cast Haste on the party.
Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13

Surprise Round

The Black Dragon suddenly burst out of the dark pool and releases a shower of burning acid at Thordak.

Acid Breath Weapon 10d6 ⇒ (3, 5, 1, 1, 5, 1, 1, 5, 4, 1) = 27 (Reflex DC 21 for half)

His deep sinister voice utters. "You filthy thieves will now all die!"

Surprise Round

• Regiarix flies out of the pool and shoots a deadly spray of acid breath weapon.
• Thordak (unresolved)

Round 1

• Trellara (unresolved)
• Bofus (unresolved)
• Thordak (unresolved)
• Tirion (unresolved)
• Edvard (unresolved)
• Mantooth (unresolved)
• Regiarix (unresolved)

Battlemat

Bofus' potion was downed. Mantooth cast bless, but Tirion did not cast haste yet. He did not see the snout until it was too late.

Round 1:

Rounding the wall Edvard sets eyes upon the dragon. Many thoughts rising in his mind tactically, he lodges upon the one that might give his companions best advantage. Staring at the dragon, Edvard traces a line from his right pupil to the beast while intoning words arcane "Admirez à votre décès échelle un ..."

Move to F,12 - then cast Lock Gaze

Round 1

Trellara immediately begins try to find her voice and sing something inspirational in the corner as the dragon appears.

Bardic performance 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11

However, her voice shakes and sounds frightened and lacks much of that beauty that you know she is capable of.

Is Mantooth's weapon keened?

Tirion, yes Mantooth was able to cast bless and keen Magnimarana with his divine bond.

Are you rolling Performance rolls on the Bardic Performance for any reason? I do not think there is any DC to Inspire Courage. If it is just for flavor, that is fine. Just let us know what the bonus is so that our fighters can add it.

@ Bofus, don't forget you have Butterfly Sting. Either Mantooth or Thordak can make good use of that.

Round 1

Tirion
Defensively Cast Haste - everyone is now hasted. +1 AC, +1 attack, +1 reflex saves, 1 extra attack when full attacking, extra 20/30' movement depending on how slow you were before.
Cast Defensively: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (13) + 11 = 24 vs DC21

Mantooth
Delay until after Tirion.

Seeing the dark dragon rise from the water, Mantooth again raises his mighty blade with two hands as he shifts his position to G7.
The Inheritor shall smite you vile lizard and return you to the abyss from which you arose.

Swift Action: Smite Evil

Full Attack:
Attack 1: 1d20 + 13 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 13 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 40 --> +6 BAB, +5 Str, +2 Magnamara, +3 Cha(smite), +1 Haste, +2 Inspire Courage, +2 Flanking, +1 Bless--> Crit 17-20x2
Damage(2-handed): 1d8 + 9 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 9 + 12 + 2 = 31 <-- +7 Str, +2 Magnamara, +6x2 Smite, +2 Inspire Courage

Attack 2: 1d20 + 8 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 8 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 23
Damage(2-handed): 1d8 + 9 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 9 + 6 + 2 = 25

Attack(haste): 1d20 + 13 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 13 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 28
Damage(2-handed): 1d8 + 9 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 9 + 6 + 2 = 18

Crit Confirm: 1d20 + 13 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 13 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 27
Damage: 1d8 + 9 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 9 + 12 + 2 = 24

Mantooth AC28 <-- -3 for no shield, +3 Smite, +1 Haste

Hope I got everything. If anyone sees any bonuses I missed, please let me know.

ROUND 1

DMHW, with respect, Tirion is right. NO perform check is required for Bardic singing--unless you're house-ruling otherwise, of course!

Seeing Thordak with his axe, I call out THORDAK!! SHIFT OVER!! I point directly across from me to E9 That'll let all three of us flank this bugger!!

I'll then wait delay hoping against hope Thordak does, in fact, move. once he does, I'll go in and stab the dragon!!

It is just role playing flavor, but it does tempt me to give it some effect. Maybe a critical success or a critical flavor or something between. I'll have to think about it. For now, despite its poor performance, it will still inspire courage effect. +2 on Attack and Damage Bonuses.

Reflex Saving Throw against Breath Weapon 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16

"Help mae beard! Oi think it's burnin mae beard!"

Surprise Round

Thordak strikes the Black Dragon repeatedly with his axe.

Glimdraath 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 19
Damage 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

Glimdraath 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22
Damage 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12

Round 1

Thordak takes a 5 foot step to E9 and continues attacking the dragon with a full round attack. He is now inspired by Trellara's brave attempt to give the others courage.

Glimdraath 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 11 + 2 = 32
Damage 1d10 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 5 + 2 = 9

Glimdraath 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 6 + 2 = 18
Damage 1d10 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 5 + 2 = 13

Round 1

The young adult dragon climbs up onto the floor and begins his onslaught of deadly attacks against the hated thieves.

Melee bite @Bofus 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (1) + 18 = 19
Damage 2d6 + 9 ⇒ (3, 6) + 9 = 18

Left Claw @Bofus 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (12) + 17 = 29 HIT!
Damage 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

Right Claw @Mantooth 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (8) + 17 = 25
Damage 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

Left Wing @Bofus 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (14) + 12 = 26
Damage 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Right Wing @Mantooth 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (4) + 12 = 16
Damage 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Tail Slap @Thordak 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (9) + 12 = 21
Damage 1d8 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10

Surprise Round

• The black dragon emerges from the dark water and immediately engulfs Thordak in a burning spray of acid breath weapon. Thordak tries desperately to avoid the attack but cannot help himself and is badly burned.

• Thordak, who was prepared to attack as soon as he saw the bubbles in the dark water, strikes at the dragon, but misses.

Round 1

• Trellara begins singing in the hopes of inspiring the others.
• Thordak lands a solid blow against the black dragon.
• Bofus (unresolved)
• Tirion casts Haste upon the rest of the party.
• Edvard moves to F12 and casts Lock Gaze.

Regiarix's Will Save 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25

However, the dragon appears to resist your magic with ease.

• Mantooth smites the evil black dragon and begins a series of perilous attacks against it wounding him badly.
• Regiarix climbs up onto the floor and begins his onslaught of deadly attacks against the hated thieves. One left claw strikes Bofus sending him reeling in pain.

Battlemat

Round 2

• Trellara (unresolved)
• Bofus (unresolved)
• Thordak (unresolved)
• Tirion (unresolved)
• Edvard (unresolved)
• Mantooth (unresolved)
• Regiarix (unresolved)

Round 2

Trellara continues singing her bardic performance for you to Inspire Courage.

Perform Sing 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11

Her voice still does not sound very confident, but you are still inspired by her effort! +2 attack and +2 damage

Round 2

Tirion
Realizing that he is in a bit of a precarious position, Tirion attempts to cast a shocking grasp, but fails miserably.

Cast Defensively: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15 vs DC17
Attack-touch: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 3 + 1 = 17
Damage: 5d6 ⇒ (2, 6, 5, 1, 6) = 20

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Mantooth

Mantooth continues to smite the vile dragon with the power of Iomedae.

You kind does not belong in this world. The Inheritor shall banish you back to the pit from which you were spawned.

Attack-2 handed:1d20 + 13 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 13 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 32
Damage: 1d8 + 9 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 9 + 6 + 2 = 20

Attack-2 handed:1d20 + 8 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 8 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 25
Damage: 1d8 + 9 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 9 + 6 + 2 = 18

Attack-2 handed (haste bonus):1d20 + 13 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 13 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 42
Damage: 1d8 + 9 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 9 + 6 + 2 = 24

Crit Confirm:1d20 + 13 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 13 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 36
Damage: 1d8 + 9 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 9 + 6 + 2 = 22

ROUND 1

Current effects: Haste, bardsong, bless. Total: +3 hit, +2 dam, +1 AC (AC=28)

Tirion, did you include the +2 to hit for flanking with Thordak?

OUCH, ya big galute!! My turn!! My weapon is smaller, BUT I KNOW HOW TO USE IT!!!

Bofus takes a step up so he's flanking with Thordak, and with his blazing speed, stabs the beastie in the armpit, looking for its black, black heart.

Sneak attack: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (16) + 15 = 31
Damage: 1d4 + 4 + 3d6 ⇒ (2) + 4 + (4, 5, 3) = 18

Haste Sneak Attack: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (7) + 15 = 22
Damage: 1d4 + 4 + 3d6 ⇒ (1) + 4 + (2, 2, 5) = 14

ROUND 2

The onslought continues!!

Sneak attack: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (10) + 15 = 25
Damage: 1d4 + 4 + 3d6 ⇒ (3) + 4 + (4, 3, 1) = 15

Haste Sneak Attack: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (18) + 15 = 33
Damage: 1d4 + 4 + 3d6 ⇒ (3) + 4 + (5, 6, 4) = 22

Crit confirm: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (10) + 15 = 25 <--if this is a hit, the next melee attack that hits next round is an automatic crit. Thordak is in the init order after Bofus, so if he hits with his axe . .. booyah

Round 2:

A slight sign of annoyance at the ease at which his spell was ignored crosses Edvard's face before he regains his composure. Glancing around at his companions he notes that none yet are injured enough for his attention, so instead ponders how he might impair the dragon. Slamming his staff into the floorboards, Edvard extends his left hand towards the black before twisting and clenching it into a fist. With a wry smirk he expends his focus to cloud the dragon's luck into murk.

Stand and cast Ill Omen on the Dragon.
Next two d20s he rolls must be rolled twice and use the less favorable. No save.

Round 2

Thordak continues slicing at the great black reptile with no mercy!

"And Glimdraath doesn't like you either!"

Glimdraath 1d20 + 11 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 11 + 2 + 2 = 26
Critical Damage 3d10 + 21 ⇒ (6, 4, 1) + 21 = 32

Glimdraath 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 6 + 2 + 2 = 22
Damage 1d10 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 2 = 10

Glimdraath (Haste Attack) 1d20 + 11 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 11 + 2 + 2 = 32
Damage 1d10 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 5 + 2 = 13

Thordak - Roll an extra 2d10+10 for damage, Bofus has Butterfly Sting which allows him to transfer his crit to the next attack that hits - in this case your x3 axe. Also, I think that you are forgetting to add the +2 to damage from the Bardic Inspire Courage, this +2 is also multiplied on crits.

Round 1

• Bofus delivers a deadly attack stabbing the dragon on its neck. The fierce creature's eyes glare in hatred of the wretched halfling.

Round 2

• Trellara continues to inspire courage with her heavenly voice.
• Bofus delivers another quick attack under the arm reaching desperately for the heart. The blade pierces the thick skin and a black oozing blood flows from the wound.
• Thordak unrelentlessly continues his attack against the young black dragon and delivers more perilous wounds.
• Tirion casts shocking grasp and electrical sparks fly as the beast endures the electrical charge.
• Edvard casts ill omen on the dragon.
• Mantooth sends Magnimarana crashing down upon the great foe repeatedly.

The young adult black dragon, beaten and badly wounded, crashes down onto the stone floor of his lair with a great thud. In the next moment, the edge of the opening to the pool crumbles apart as the great corpse slides off into the dark water into the depths below to be eaten by other inhabitants of the lake.

Tirion watches as the presumptions dragon is sliced open by Magnimara as easily as he might cut a piece of bread.

Wow, that went better than expected. Bofus, does this beast have any of those gems hidden in its scales like the last one?

I will cast Detect Magic and once again scan down into the water from every angle as I circle around the hole in the floor.

"Thank Desna that it is done! I was so scared trying to sing that I almost choked up! At last it is now over!" Trellara confesses with tears in her eyes. "You really are heroes! I knew you could do it! Just wait until the Tiri Kitor hear the news! Songs will be sung and stories told of your feats for generations to come!"

Edvard scoffs at the departing beast "A success made possible by it's stupidity... but a success nonetheless. We should gather what remains of wealth and end the greenspawn before we depart." pausing a few moments before adding "A pity it goes to the depths... A good purpose could have been made of it's head"

Well, Mantooth, looks like a nice new set of armor for you. We can divide up the other goods and we should probably see if all those coins will fit into our Haversacks.

Next, I believe there is a pen full of dragonspawn and whatever other stragglers are still lying hereabouts. Lets take out what we can, then Trellara and the elves can clean up anything that is left.

The sight of the gleaming dragon horde is impressive even for those of you who do not like treasure. As you take some time to fill haversacks, bags and purses with coins, you find the following items in addition to the plate mail, the periapt, the mace and the horn.

8,800 silver pieces
2,300 gold pieces
130 platinum pieces
a gold necklace worth 800 gold pieces
11 small gems (spinels, tourmalines, and peridots) worth 30 gold pieces each.
A small iron coffer

As the dragon starts to sink to the depths, while Tirion is suggesting it, Bofus quickly pulls out his Eye of the Dragon, and looks at the dead black through its crystilline surface.

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DMHW, bite your tongue!!! Who doesn't like treasure?!?!?!

Hmmmm . . . this went well!! And now, please stand back everyone, I'd like to have a look at this little box.

Check it for traps, using EoD
Perception: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (6) + 20 = 26

If it's trapped, go for the Disable.

and if it's locked, unlock it!

DD: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (18) + 19 = 37

I'll also pull out our Wand of CLW and hit myself (since there's no penalty for failure and no time constraint, I"ll forego the UMD check if that's OK)

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Thordak, would you like some tending to that nasty acid burn?

The Undivided Loot has been updated to include evything thus far--except whatever is in that iron chest!!

Bofus - don't forget that you have a bonafide healer now - raises hand.
Just needs to be asked :P

The small iron coffer is unlocked and contains perhaps the most valuable item of all - a Phylactery on a delicate adamantine chain on which are threaded a lion's claw and teeth.

whoa, guys--there are TWO Dragon's Eyes down there!! Can't tell if they're on the dragon itself, or just down in the water . . .

DM, any way to tell how deep they are?

Um, Edvard--I seem to recall you can heal, right? YOu mind seeing to Thordak's injuries?

I look around. Anyone good at swimming?

I look at the Phylactery and then cast Detect Magic and try to discern whether it is of any real value.

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (15) + 11 = 26

As Tirion casts detect magic and looks into the magical spectrum around the phylactery, he suddenly collapses to the ground stunned.