DM Voice's Envoy of Geb - An Undead Campaign (Inactive)

Game Master Mark Sweetman

Reflex: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (10) + 12 = 22

The figure concentrating on the portal is quick to react and slough to the side to avoid the deep drop, however the movement makes his attention waver for a few moments and the portal starts to flicker. The figure redoubles it's efforts and it's hood falls backwards revealing a horned skull whose eye sockets are ablaze with fire.

The two Venedaemons that had been waiting now spring into action, rising into the air and sending waves of arcane missiles at Vesta...
2 x Magic Missile: 5d4 + 5 ⇒ (1, 3, 3, 1, 1) + 5 = 14 and 5d4 + 5 ⇒ (2, 3, 4, 1, 1) + 5 = 16
They also now rise 30ft into the air.

Action Tracker (Round 2): Gathroc, Ignac, Venedaemon, Grigore, Clawed, Gabriel, Daemon, Vesta, 2 x Back-Row Venedaemons

Grigore - yeah, now that I think of it your Round 1 action can be an attempt to save, giving you a chance to act in Round 2.

Vesta floats into the nearest solid object (wall or ceiling) and Cast's Shield on herself.

Okay, will save part two: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12
Yeah, failure...
Same action as last, then.

Round 3 action

Current AC = 31
Immune to magic missile due to shield (which no one saw her cast.)

Vesta emerges partially from the ceiling (partial cover) and attempts to telekinetically bull rush the one holding open the portal into the spiked pit she made earlier.

(no save, but SR applies as normal)

CMB 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (2) + 21 = 23
To overcome Spell Resistance 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (10) + 12 = 22 (+4 more if spell penetration feat applies to Spell like abilities)

Can use Telikinesis again in 1d4 ⇒ 1 rounds

Gathroc's innate defenses ward off the attempt to curtail his assault Halt Undead failed to penetrate SR

Took 30 points of damage, down to 160, fast healing brings me up to 165

Will post saves later, need to look some stuff up and can't at work right now

Reflex: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (5) + 17 = 22.

With a mighty wrench, Gabriel bursts from the enclosing goop of the Daemon, before it is able to set around him...

Gabriel also has an Aura of Desecration :-P

He may have an Aura of Desecration, but I count as an altar. I give double your bonuses.

Attacking the guy in F101d20 + 25 ⇒ (15) + 25 = 40
Damage1d10 + 2d6 + 24 ⇒ (2) + (4, 6) + 24 = 36

Second attack, VS D11 if F10 is taken out:1d20 + 18 ⇒ (12) + 18 = 30
Damage1d10 + 2d6 + 24 ⇒ (10) + (3, 4) + 24 = 41

The 2d6s are Electrical.

@Ignac: True, but when it comes to animating undead, both have the same effect. Otherwise, I agree, being near Ignac is more beneficial in terms of bonuses :-)

No, if you read Desecrate, when they're animated without an altar, they get +1 hp/hd, when animated with an altar/graveknight, they give +2hp/hd.

Ah, I was not thinking of that; I was only thinking of the 'get double the HD worth of undead with each casting' that any desecrate provides :-)

Gathroc - the effect is not so much disarming as it is snaring the weapon... but I can see how it would be somewhat helpful.
Let's split the difference, add half of the bonus on your Reflex check - so that would be an effective +3.
If anyone's weapon does become snared it's a move action DC 15 Strength check to free it.

Not to nit pick, but how isn't this an "effect that would cause me to loose my grip on my weapon"??. I mean, I get that technically I could still hold on to the blade, but it seems the spirit of the bonuses is more about being able to keep using the weapon, hence the bonus applying to sunder as well as disarm, not just hold it.

1. It is a nit-pick.
2. As I stated, I've split the difference and given you half the bonuses. Wording is twistable both ways, so I've gone down the centre.

1d20 + 16 ⇒ (7) + 16 = 23 Reflex save to keep weapon

1d20 + 13 ⇒ (11) + 13 = 24 Reflex save to avoid falling into pit

Gathroc jumps forward slightly getting out of the way of the pit.Now in H11, on the corpse I just killed He then strikes down the fiend next to him attacking I11 1d20 + 28 ⇒ (17) + 28 = 45 roll to confirm 1d20 + 32 ⇒ (19) + 32 = 51 Power attack 2d10 + 60 + 1d10 + 2d6 ⇒ (6, 6) + 60 + (8) + (6, 4) = 90

Critical hit!

Gathroc wrenches his blade free of the expiring lacridaemon and manages to leap to the side of the pit and then proceeds to bury his blade deep in the chest of another of the daemons. Zennuelge pulses with dark energy as the life-force of the daemon struck is sucked into the weapon, it's keening wail of terror fills the room...
1. Another DC 20 Reflex to avoid getting weapon stuck.
2. Gain 1 soul point for Zennuelge
3. Might want to take another step forward - ending round adjacent to an existing pit forces another reflex save to avoid falling in.

Ignac lashes out with his new bardiche and two crimson cuts bloom on the lacridaemon unlucky enough to be in it's way. The second cut is fatal and Ignac feels the daemon's flesh harden and threaten to ensnare his weapon...
DC 20 Reflex or weapon gets stuck.
Also - as with above for Gathroc, may want to take a 5ft step away from the pit.

Daemons update incoming - need to play with map and make sure everything is updated and correct.

Action Tracker (Round 2): Gathroc, Ignac, Venedaemon, Grigore, Clawed, Gabriel, Daemon, Vesta, 2 x Back-Row Venedaemons

Damage Tracker:
Lacridaemon - F,10 and I,11 - dead

He's including Ignac's +2 profane bonus from Aura of Desecration, 30' range
For when it comes to my turn:
Will Save DC 18 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18 Success!
I believe that's my entire action, no?

Ok, fair enough - but also as a general comment, could you please format rolls as follows:
1d20 + X + Y1 + Y2....
Where X is your normal base bonus (which should be on character sheet and include your gear, but no buffs)
Y1 and Y2 ... are any bonuses or penalties added, such as for power attack / desecration / etc.
Would make my life much easier.

What Grigore said. So base 7+3 from cloak+1 Haste+2 from Aura of Desecration

In response to your above, I can, but there's a slight problem which make it just as difficult and confusing: There doesn't appear to be a way to denote what the bonus is that doesn't screw up the rolls. Ex, awhile ago, I tried to include "cold" in the dice roll so you'd know about my cold damage and all that did was royally screw things up. Not saying I can't do it, but it might not make things better and I wanted you to know it's a potential issue

Reflex:1d20 + 6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 6 + 2 + 1 = 23

+1 from haste, +2 from Desecration

Do you mind if I include my Desecration bonus all the time, as it's a constant thing for me?

Yeah the bonus typing can't go into the roll itself, but it's useful for me to have it broken out by numbers. Usually only need to do the written part once for a combat, and generally only when there are multiple effects in play.
An example from my Barbarian in another PbP:
CMB for Grapple (including Power Attack): [di]1d20 + 6 + 2 + 1 + 5 - 2 - 1[/di] - 6 base +2 rage +1 bless +5 to maintain grapple -2 shaken-1 power attack to inflict damage [di]1d3 + 4 + 2 + 2[/di]

Ignac - I'm fine with you considering the desecration as part of your base bonus.

Grigore - correct... though you could 5ft step or talk if you like?

How about both? :)
Taking a step forward, Grigore screams out in a language that none of the party understands.

The Venedaemons floating in the air continue their sorcerous assault.

Two of them continue the barrage of firey lances. One targets Gathroc and one Ignac, each gesturing to produce twin spears of liquid fire...

Another yawning pit opens at the palm of Gabriel DC 19 Reflex Save - success means 5ft step in any direction

The invisible venedaemon remains hidden to your eyes...

And the last attempts to slow time for the fighters in the midst of combat...
Slow Spell: Spell Penetration: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17 DC 18 Will save or Haste is dispelled - on Ignac, Gathroc and Gabriel

Grigore is able to throw off the effects of his mental imprisonment.

From left to right they cast:
Scorching Ray (C,7), Create Acid Pit (F,8), Scorching Ray (H,7), Slow (M,7)

Action Tracker (Round 2): Gathroc, Ignac, Venedaemon, Grigore, Clawed, Gabriel, Daemon, Vesta, 2 x Back-Row Venedaemons

The lacridaemons press on their attack despite seeing many of their number fall. They are aware that they are merely fodder for the more powerful daemons and play that part to a tee.

Ignac is assaulted by no less than four of them, claws and teeth scratching at him...
Claws: 8d20 ⇒ (13, 20, 11, 5, 1, 17, 2, 8) = 77 they only hit on a 20
Teeth: 4d20 ⇒ (5, 20, 17, 3) = 45
Confirmations: 2d20 ⇒ (19, 18) = 37 - for Claw: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5 and Bite: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

The unengaged lacridaemons on the right flank surge past the melee and attack the two undead lagging towards the back...
Gregori Claw: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 9 + 2 = 31 for 1d4 + 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + (2) + 2 = 8 second d4 is acid
Confirmation: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 9 + 2 = 16
Daemon Claw: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 9 + 2 = 14 for 1d4 + 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + (3) + 2 = 9 second d4 is acid
Daemon Claw: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 9 + 2 = 20 for 1d4 + 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + (3) + 2 = 9 second d4 is acid

Updated Map

The rays of fire both disappear just before reaching Ignac, and the slow doesn't seem to slow him down in the least. SR 22, not 21 as I previously thought, not that it matters for me.

I also forgot about haste. Do you mind if I make that Haste attack, or do you want me to just skip it for now?

Attack, if I can have it, on D11:1d20 + 26 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 26 - 2 = 33
Damage, if I can have it:1d10 + 2d6 + 24 ⇒ (8) + (4, 1) + 24 = 37

Doh! You posted a bit before me. My proposed attack is against my back-up target from my last full-attack.

Using the haste attack is ok - I've also nudged both you and Gathroc away from the pits to avoid the Reflex to fall in rolls.

Also, do their attacks count as magic? If so, I take 5 damage, if not, I take none.

Magic yes - but only vanilla +1

Alright. 5 damage it is. 189/194

Reflex save: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (13) + 17 = 30.

Gabriel lithely leaps to one side as a pit attempts to open-up beneath him...

Will: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (4) + 12 = 16.

...but then slows back down to his normal speed.

Perception: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (11) + 23 = 34.

His uncanny senses enable him to pin-point the creature flying directly above him, and with a running leap...

Acrobatics(Jump)1d20 + 23 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 23 + 4 = 29

...he attempts to claw at the creature hovering, invisibly, just above him!

+1 ghost-touch claw: 1d20 + 25 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 25 + 2 = 38, for 1d1 + 15 + 5d6 ⇒ (1) + 15 + (2, 4, 1, 4, 4) = 31 Magical, Silver, S/B damage.

Invisibility miss chance (high = hit): 1d10 ⇒ 10.

Free Grapple check: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (15) + 18 = 33.

The acid pierces DR, the rest is negated unless they pierce Silver and Magic

Gabriel scurries up the full length of of Gathroc and leaps into the air, swiping at where the venedaemon hovers above him - though his fingers brush upon it's robe only and he is unable to get a solid grip, instead falling back to the chamber's floor.

It was up high - but you only missed from the invisibility miss chance.
Correct on the fact you perceive invisible targets within 30ft without need for perception checks.

Action Tracker (Round 2): Gathroc, Ignac, Venedaemon, Grigore, Clawed, Gabriel, Daemon, Vesta, 2 x Back-Row Venedaemons

Bah humbug - I read the result as out of 100 and missed the missing digit.
I'll update it later tonight to reflect the hit.

No worries :-) I will make sure to 'standardize' my macros in future :-)

Ignac's magically fuelled haste allows him to strike at another foe, bardiche snaking ruin across it's trunk.

As Gabriel falls he is buoyed by an intangible force and his nails dig through the robe of the invisible venedaemon and deep into it's flesh. Those who watch are gifted the sight of a severed hand hanging in space about twenty five feet in the air, blood slowly dripping from it.

Damage Tracker:
Invisivenedaemon - 31
Lacridaemon - D11 - 32

The vampire grins at the strange sight, calling out in common Strike true, my companions! Tonight, we feast on these fools for attempting such an act of heresy!

Grigore turns his attention back to the Daemons in front of him, licking his lips at the thought of the carnage he will wreak today.

Gabriel scurries up the full length of of Gathroc and leaps into the air, swiping at where the venedaemon hovers above him - though his fingers brush upon it's robe only and he is unable to get a solid grip, instead falling back to the chamber's floor.

It was up high - but you only missed from the invisibility miss chance.
Correct on the fact you perceive invisible targets within 30ft without need for perception checks.

Action Tracker (Round 2): Gathroc, Ignac, Venedaemon, Grigore, Clawed, Gabriel, Daemon, Vesta, 2 x Back-Row Venedaemons

I think the bolded ones are the one who havent gone, but I did post my actions earlier.

Current AC = 31
Immune to magic missile due to shield (which no one saw her cast.)

Vesta emerges partially from the ceiling (partial cover) and attempts to telekinetically bull rush the one holding open the portal into the spiked pit she made earlier.

(no save, but SR applies as normal)

CMB 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (2) + 21 = 23
To overcome Spell Resistance 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (10) + 12 = 22 (+4 more if spell penetration feat applies to Spell like abilities)

Can use Telikinesis again in 1d4 ⇒ 1 rounds

Vesta - I'm currently pausing for Daemon, and yes the bolded ones are the players yet to act this turn.
Can I ask that you don't post actions so far in advance? - the action you've put up is for Round 3, which is a long long way away in game time. I'd prefer you post in order (especially with so many actions involved) or at most a single round only in advance.
As you stated before your Round 2 action is to float into a solid object and cast shield.

Vesta - I'm currently pausing for Daemon, and yes the bolded ones are the players yet to act this turn.

Can I ask that you don't post actions so far in advance? - the action you've put up is for Round 3, which is a long long way away in game time. I'd prefer you post in order (especially with so many actions involved) or at most a single round only in advance.
As you stated before your Round 2 action is to float into a solid object and cast shield.

No problem. I thought we had made it to round 3.

Once again the attempt to slow down the barrage of the Dullahan fails to breach his resistences, as does one the fiery rays. The second one hits but is partially mitgated by his accelerated healing. takes 11 damage down to 154, fast healing brings me up to 159

"Vesta, stop worrying up the portal and focus on killing the fiends floating in the air. Otherwise we're sitting ducks"

1d20 + 16 ⇒ (16) + 16 = 32 Reflex save to pull sword free

Both of the creatures', who has closed on me, claw attacks miss. I look at them with disdain and 5ft step to G-21 ignoring them and again trying to close the portal with a dispel attempt.
Targeted Dispel 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12

Cursing as I know that again my spell did nothing to the portal.

"If you two mages don't stop messing with that portal and focus on the current, present threats, I'm going to run you both through!!"

"Would you rather they have re-enforcements pour through the portal to assist them? Besides it seems that you are handling them well enough. This strikes me as a distraction anyway, they are probably focusing a covert attack elsewhere."

Gathroc, they know more of magic than us. If that seems to be a greater threat than what we have at hand, and it may be, let them go for it.

Speaking of knowing more about magic...
Spellcraft to ID the portal...? :D 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (4) + 19 = 23
Kn. Arcana is same mod, if that's more applicable. I do not have Kn. Planes.

Daemon unsuccessfully attempts to dispel the energies of the portal once more as Vesta moves out of the chamber and into the roof.

The forms of the two venedaemon towards the back begin to blur and haze, making it indistinct where they truly are. Cast blur

The horned skeletal figure focused on the portal continues his work and it appears as though it is almost complete.

Grigore is sure it is a portal to a place upon Abaddon, where these Daemon have come from. The horned skeletal figure appears to be attempting to stablize it so that it might stay open on it's own.

Action Tracker (Round 3): Gathroc, Ignac, Venedaemon, Grigore, Clawed, Gabriel, Daemon, Vesta, 2 x Back-Row Venedaemons

Damage Tracker:
Invisivenedaemon - 31
Lacridaemon - D11 - 32

Map for Top of Round 3

Ignac will 5-foot step to E13, and stab at D11 until it's down, and then E10.

Attack 11d20 + 25 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 25 + 1 = 37
Damage 11d10 + 2d6 + 24 ⇒ (6) + (6, 3) + 24 = 39

Attack 21d20 + 25 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 25 + 1 - 2 = 36
Damage 21d10 + 2d6 + 24 ⇒ (9) + (2, 3) + 24 = 38

Attack 31d20 + 20 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 20 + 1 - 2 = 34
Damage 31d10 + 2d6 + 24 ⇒ (2) + (3, 2) + 24 = 31
-2 attack for PA, +1 attack from haste, 2d6 electrical.

On my action:

Shout to the party in common: Seal the portal, NOW! It opens to their homeworld!
Swift action to spend one point of Arcane Pool to give my weapon another +3 enhancement bonus, making it a +4 Keen Rapier of Viciousness.

Concentration to defensively cast Intensified Shocking Grasp via Spell Combat...DC 18 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (4) + 18 = 22
+2 from Improved Spell Combat

Spellstrike the Lacridaemon at G18

All rolls are including +1 for haste, my new weapon bonus, and -2 to all attack rolls for Spell Combat.
Attacks include my extra attack from haste.
All 2d6's rolled are damage from Vicious Weapon property.

Fast Healing 5 at the end of my action.

I'll add appropriate edits for misses, etc etc.

And sorry for the early post, but I'm awake now, and don't want to make you all wait when I go sleep :/

Does the Horned Skeleton trying to keep the portal open appear to be using speech to work his spells or is he silent?