Zyren DM |
With the well-trained eye of the professional Berry scans the secret corridor and nods once she is sure that there are only two tripwires which she disarms within seconds.
As you begin to follow the corridor you suddenly hear a shuffling sound from ahead and the next moment a skelettal warrior turns around the corner. Most of his body is covered by a once golden platemail and he carries a long spear in his hands.
Behold! his dark voice echoes I'm the guardian of the Crypt of Wrath. How have you been able to enter the House of Wrath?
He's standing in the 9b corridor
Alcheringa |
"You can talk to that thing for a minute, then I am returning its bones to their rightful place in the ground. The corporeal undead cannot be tolerated"
Alcheringa begins drawing his sword. Blaze stops staring at the Tengu as though it was a walking dinner, and now watches the Skeleton.
Kyren Tosscobble |
I've never tried to charm a skeleton, but maybe he knows some information. :D
"You can talk to that thing for a minute, then I am returning its bones to their rightful place in the ground. The corporeal undead cannot be tolerated"
"I agree. Besides, he makes the rest of us look really fat!"
"I'm the guardian of the Crypt of Wrath. How have you been able to enter the House of Wrath?"
"We used the doorway, Bonemaster. You don't need to get angry with us. We are looking for a creature who steals dead bodies. Do you know anyone who fits that description?"
Diplomacy 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (14) + 16 = 30
Zyren DM |
The skeleton ignores Alcheringa and Blaze. Dark fire blazes in its eyes as it turns to Kyren
That cannot be true, the door was magically sealed, no mere mortal...especially none of the slave races like you, could have opened it. Someone must have helped you. And what are you talking about the stealing of bodies? What bodies? I have never left this corridor, it is all I know of this place!
Berry Peelyblossom |
Berry looks upon him with a bit of pity. "Really? You should get out more. There's lots of people like you shambling about upstairs though most are rather brainless. I think the church of pharasma has claimed most of this place now. We're just doing a priestess a favor and making sure no one is trying to walk away from their tomb. Wait how are you able to talk? You don't even have vocal cords."
Zyren DM |
Hah! the undead warrior bows back in triumphant laughter This is the power of the Runelords. I'm the champion of Alaznist, the great lady of Wrath and even though I know only battle and bloodshed I can feel that you are trying to deceive me. I will end this now and end your unworthy existence!
the monster takes a battle stance, ready to thrust its spear.
ready for a fight?
Vaughn Elliot |
Why, Al--you're too kind!! I shall take you up on this offer, and do us proud. Let's just hope I don't have to eat crow and retreat . . .
Good, I prefer a stand-up fight to all this sneakin' around!
I pull out my daggers, and lunge forward to get my first blows in!
Let's see what you've got, Slim!
Kyren Tosscobble |
"That cannot be true, the door was magically sealed, no mere mortal...especially none of the slave races like you, could have opened it. "
"Well that may be so, but I am not any mere mortal. I am Kyren Shadowsun Tosscobble and I am destined for greatness. A mere door is not about to stand in my way! Besides, I am very good at knock knocks!"
" This is the power of the Runelords. I'm the champion of Alaznist, the great lady of Wrath and even though I know only battle and bloodshed I can feel that you are trying to deceive me. I will end this now and end your unworthy existence!"
"My, you sure think highly of yourself! Do you not realize that the great Vaughn Eliot is in our party? He's got daggers and he knows how to use them!"
"Go get-em Daggers!"
Zyren DM |
The ancient skeleton fully concentrates on the fight now and ignores Kyren's provocations.
Alcheringa and Blaze's Initiative1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20
Kyren's Initiative1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19
Vaughn's Initiative1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10
Salfon's Initiative1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12
Berry's Initiative1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13
Skelton's Initiative1d20 ⇒ 19
Kyren Tosscobble |
Round 1
Upon seeing the great skeleton approach, Kyren moves his hands in quick precise somatic gestures and casts Haste on the party with the following words, "Fizz bean mast, let us all go fast!"
1 additional attack per round with full round attack, +1 Atk, +1 on AC, +30 movement up to double your speed. Duration: 7 rounds.
Vaughn Elliot |
ROUND 1
Effects: Haste, bull's Str (net +2 str) +2 hit, +1 dam, +1 AC/Ref
I wink at at Al in thanks for his spell, grin and thumb up to Kyren for *his* spell, and get ready for action.
5' step to close (which I'm guessing will trigger the skele's readied action to stab me), and open up with daggers.
Al, get ready, I'll give you room in a second!
Attack (Frost Burst): 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (13) + 16 = 29
Damage: 1d4 + 11 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + 11 + (3) = 15 <--3 is cold damage
Attack: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (19) + 16 = 35 <--threatens crit (figures it wasn't frost burst), resolve below
Damage: 1d4 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15
Attack (Frost Burst): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 19
Damage: 1d4 + 11 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + 11 + (3) = 18 <--3 is cold damage
Attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 28
Damage: 1d4 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 12
Haste Attack (Frost Burst): 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (7) + 16 = 23
Damage: 1d4 + 11 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 11 + (3) = 17 <--3 is cold damage
Crit confirm: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (19) + 16 = 35
Damage: 1d4 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13
Kyren Tosscobble |
Round 2
Kyren waves his hands in quick somatic gestures and releases four consecutive bolts of magic missile at the skeleton as he utters the magical phrase, 'Hizzy haz bombalee, mighty bolts be free!"
Magic Missile 4d4 + 4 ⇒ (3, 1, 3, 3) + 4 = 14
Zyren DM |
As Vaughn approaches the monster with his daggers, the skeleton thrusts its spear forward
Rune skeleton attacking Vaughn /Runespear 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (18) + 19 = 37
Damage1d12 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17
If hit: A runespear's attack deals 1d8 points of Strength damage to a living creature. This is a negative energy effect. A creature dies if this Strength damage equals or exceeds its actual Strength score.
Rd1
Al (resolved)
Kyren (resolved)
Skeleton (resolved)
Berry
Salfon
Vaughn
Kyren booked for rd 2
Some of Vaughns attacks hit the horrible crature, but it still seems powerful enough to fight on like this for some more rounds.
Berry Peelyblossom |
Sighing in mild annoyance Berry simply tosses a vial of the potent dissolution substance into the skeletons face. "I honestly didn't want to hurt you or deceive you. But if you wish to act violently we will simply have to remove you."
Tight is most certainly right. Welp, sadly even hitting touch ac that's a lot of cover it has right now so Berry will hold this round.
Vaughn Elliot |
i've already posted my round 1 action (4 days ago!!). Skele goes beore me in round 2
Vaughn Elliot |
Ah, OK. now I get it.
ROUND 2
Effects: Haste, bull's Str, Prot from Evil: (net +2 str) +2 hit, +1 dam, +3 AC, +1Ref
I'll shift 5' into the alcove to the skele's left, hopefully giving a melee fighter room to close in, then take another stab (or 6)
Attack (Frost Burst): 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (17) + 17 = 34
Damage: 1d4 + 11 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 11 + (4) = 17
Attack: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (13) + 17 = 30
Damage: 1d4 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14
Attack (Frost Burst): 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17
Damage: 1d4 + 11 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + 11 + (3) = 18
Attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (12) + 12 = 24
Damage: 1d4 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 12
Haste Attack (Frost Burst): 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (4) + 17 = 21
Damage: 1d4 + 10 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 10 + (5) = 18
Zyren DM |
I forgot the strength damage! Damage1d8 ⇒ 2
The skeletal monster takes the blows stoically and thrusts its spear again
Rune skeleton attacking Vaughn /Runespear 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (4) + 19 = 23
Damage1d12 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22
Rune skeleton attacking Vaughn /Runespear 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (5) + 14 = 19
Damage1d12 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12
Both attacks of the monster miss and the fire in its eyes burns ever brighter...
Vaughn Elliot |
ROUND 3
Effects: 2 str dam, Bull's Str, net +/-0 str; Haste; Prot from Evil: +1 hit, +3 AC, +1 Ref
I take another 5' shift north.
You know, I really wouldn't mind help here--nice flank set up and everything!
Attack (Frost Burst): 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (13) + 16 = 29
Damage: 1d4 + 10 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 10 + (3) = 15
Attack: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (10) + 16 = 26
Damage: 1d4 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14
Attack (Frost Burst): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18
Damage: 1d4 + 10 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + 10 + (6) = 17
Attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (9) + 11 = 20
Damage: 1d4 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11
Haste Attack (Frost Burst): 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (5) + 16 = 21
Damage: 1d4 + 10 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + 10 + (5) = 19
Alcheringa |
Alcheringa simply nods, and with that, Blaze comes ripping through and into the melee...
Blaze
Bite - 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 7 + 2 = 25
(Trip) - 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 7 + 2 = 16=CMD
Damage - 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12
Claw - 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 7 + 2 = 25
Damage - 1d3 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
Claw - 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 7 + 2 = 11
Damage - 1d3 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
Zyren DM |
The skeleton grins as another foe appears
I have once been Alaznist's champion, general of her infantry and best melee fighter. You puny mortals won't stand a chance against me!
Rune skeleton attacking Vaughn /Runespear 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (4) + 19 = 23
Damage1d12 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19
Rune skeleton attacking Vaughn /Runespear 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (9) + 14 = 23
Damage1d12 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22
Str damage1d8 ⇒ 2
Str damage1d8 ⇒ 8
The skeleton is a horrible foe and fear begins to brew in you...still, cracks in its armour and bones make you think that it can't fight much longer.
Rd4 is now up
Vaughn Elliot |
ROUND 4
Thank goodness for Haste and Prot from Evil!! Only 1 hit so far . . .
Effects: Haste, Prot from Evil, flank: +3 hit, +1 dam, +3 AC, +1 ref
I give Blaze a wink, and this time, the skele is gonna go DOWN!!
Attack (Frost Burst): 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (10) + 18 = 28
Damage: 1d4 + 11 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + 11 + (4) = 16
Attack: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (3) + 18 = 21
Damage: 1d4 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15
Attack (Frost Burst): 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (8) + 13 = 21
Damage: 1d4 + 11 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 11 + (4) = 18
Attack: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (19) + 13 = 32 <---w00t!!
Damage: 1d4 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 12
Haste Attack (Frost Burst): 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (20) + 18 = 38 <--W0000000000000T!!
Damage: 1d4 + 11 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + 11 + (2) = 17
Crit confirm dagger +2:1d20 + 13 ⇒ (4) + 13 = 17
Damage: 1d4 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 12
Crit confirm Frost Burst: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (3) + 18 = 21
Damage: 1d4 + 11 + 1d10 ⇒ (3) + 11 + (10) = 24 <--wow. If that hits, that's 41 damage WITH A DAGGER.
Kyren Tosscobble |
Round 3
As the battle becomes more desperate, Kyren sends magic bolt after magic bolt flying into the skeleton!
Waving his hands frantically in somatic gestures, a bead of sweat trickles down his cheek as he casts the spell with the following words, "Shazam Alagabab, Magic Bolts give em a stab!!"
Magic Missile
Damage 4d4 + 4 ⇒ (4, 3, 3, 4) + 4 = 18
Round 4
Becoming desperate as the battle rages on, more sweat trickles down his other cheek as the halfling is clearly not use to battling such a foe!
In a fury, Kyren casts another magic missile with the words, "Presta Alakagnu, Magic Bolts, you know what to do!"
Magic Missile
Damage 4d4 + 4 ⇒ (1, 1, 2, 2) + 4 = 10
Can Kyren determine if magic missile is having any effect against the skeleton?
Spellcraft 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (3) + 13 = 16
Alcheringa |
Alchy 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
Damage 2d6 ⇒ (2, 6) = 8
Blaze 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20
Blaze jumps out of the way, unfortunately exposing Alcheringa to the explosion.
CLW 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
"That was unwelcome"
Alceringa then detects magic on the remains, and the spear.
Kyren Tosscobble |
"Do you guys notice how fast Vaughn's daggers move? I wonder if this could explain why everything he kills seems to explode when it dies. Don't get me wrong, I am not complaining, but there does seem to be a phenomenon I am going to call the Eliot Aftershock, where we all need to jump, hide, flee, or take cover when a nasty monster explodes due to Vaughn Eliot's not so subtle dagger thrusts!"
Vaughn Elliot |
Fort: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17 <--wow
I grit my teeth and just barely muscle through the fire.
Elliot Aftershocks, eh? I like that. Wait, wait--wdadayaMEEEEAAAN "not so subtle???"
Kyren Tosscobble |
"Elliot Aftershocks, eh? I like that. Wait, wait--wdadayaMEEEEAAAN "not so subtle???"
"I am just saying, Daggers, that while most of us use a dagger to open a waxed parchment containing the most recent edition of Filibert's Magazine to read the latest in gourmet cooking reviews, you seem to take the use of such little short blades to a different dimension. You know, one that pulverizes a near immortal crazed skeleton fiend that explodes in a giant ball of fire when stabbed by your little blades! Crazzleboks! I'm just not seeing the subtlety!"
Vaughn Elliot |
OK, I see what you're saying. My *moves* are MADE out of subtle, though. It's the RESULTS that are "IN YER FACE!!" Booyah.
OK, there's a guard here, which means there's somethign to guard. let's take a look!!
I try to shake off the malaise that the spear hit caused. Hey--can one of you check this wound out? I'm really feeling tired . . .will this go away on its own, or do I need some healing mojo?
and how does that spear look???
Kyren Tosscobble |
"Presta Alakazimbop! Let the magic be knownbop!"
With a wonderful flourish with his hands, Kyren casts Detect Magic and checks the area for any magica auras.
Spellcraft 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (12) + 13 = 25
Zyren DM |
Not the slightest hint of magic has remained - even though the spear was a terrible weapon it now looks just like an old and rotten weapon - nothing is speacial about it. It must have been the magical power pulsing through the bones of the skeleton that made it so terrifying.
Follow the corridor where you met the skeleton?
While you are disappointed by the absence of magic on the spear, Vaughn feels much better after a minute or two of waiting, the life-draining effect has vanished like the enchantment did.
Kyren Tosscobble |
"I do not sense any arcane auras left in this area. I think the Elliot Aftershock destroyed any magic that existed here!" Kyren says with a sly grin. "Let's keep going and see if we can make any further sense of the riddles we are facing. Maybe we can even find some treasure in the process . . . uhm, and some new botanical plant life for Alchy to document." Kyren adds as a slight afterthought.
Yes, follow the corridor after some healing.