GM Bold Strider's #00-16 To Scale The Dragon (High Tier) (Inactive)

Game Master rpblue

Blaine expertly cuts down one of the Taer Warriors as the rest of the party focuses on a second. @Quiven, you would only get one sneak attack coming out of invisibility as you immediately lose the FF bonus from Invisibility on your first attack. Also, you forgot the Inspire Courage bonus to damage.

The Taer Warriors brutally attack the party once more. Taers #2 and #3 brutally drop Omrax. Taer #1 steps forward and lashes out at Fredrik. Taer #4 lands all of his attacks on Blaine.

Taer #1 @ Fredrik - 19 AC:
Slam: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 10 + 2 = 13
Slam: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 10 + 2 = 16
Bite: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 10 + 2 = 30

Taer #2 @ Omrax - 23 AC:
Slam: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 10 + 2 = 23
Slam: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 10 + 2 = 30
Bite: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 10 + 2 = 30

Taer #3 @ Omrax - 23 AC:
Slam: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 10 + 2 = 30
Slam: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 10 + 2 = 19
Bite: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 10 + 2 = 23

Taer #4 @ Blaine - 14 AC (18 - 2 Rage - 2 Lunge):
Slam: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22
Slam: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17
Bite: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23

Total Damage:
Fredrik: 1d4 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
Omrax: 5d4 + 25 ⇒ (3, 3, 3, 2, 2) + 25 = 38
Blaine: 3d4 + 15 ⇒ (4, 3, 3) + 15 = 25

As the group readies to repulse their attacks again, they are overwhelming by the stench coming from the mangy beasts. DC 14 Fortitude or sickened for 10 rounds.

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Lem will continue to Inspire Courage in the party by singing an impromptu song! Come on Blaine! (Don't fear the Taer) Quiven take my hand (Don't fear the Taer) We'll be able to fly (Don't fear the Taer) Fredrik, I'm your man!

He will then cast Hideous Laughter on Taer #1.

Will DC 15: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17

The Taer is unamused!

Initiative:
1st: Quiven and Blaine @ 122 HP
2nd: Taer Warriors (#2 - 14 damage; #3 - 45 damage)
3rd: Eli'thir @ ?? HP, Omrax @ -10 HP, Fredrik @ 38 HP and Lem

Omrax has AC 26 as he is fighting defensively. So one less hit but probably still drops. .

stabilize : 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17

Fort DC14 vs sickened: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (2) + 12 = 14

Eli twists his nose in disgust at the stench of the taer and his look of disdain changes little as he witnesses them drop one of his allies.

He strikes again with his curve blade while providing a suggestion to his allies.

"If we can spread them out better from the main group, I could see how they like the taste of fire..."

5ft to the NW. Using Combat Expertise and fighting defensively to boost AC to 32.

Curve Blade (defensively w/combat exp) vs #2: 1d20 + 13 - 4 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 13 - 4 - 2 + 2 = 22 for 1d10 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 6 + 2 = 9

Eli'thir does his best to goad the creatures into attacking him as he takes another step towards the cairn past the taer's defenses.

"Perhaps if I am the first to approach their lair where they may have young, they will prioritize me as the most dire threat..."

Oops, my bad. Should be at -2 HP then Omrax.

DM Bold, are any of the Taer uninjured.

@Elithir. Maybe drop a bomb over the nest...

Seeing the paladin stagger Fredrik quickly cast a heal on him.
Combat Casting: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (19) + 15 = 34

CCW: 4d8 + 7 ⇒ (1, 5, 2, 6) + 7 = 21

@DM Bold: What are lighting conditions? Are we outdoors in daylight?

I am unable to see the map so he may have already been next to me, but if Taer 4 had to move next to me to hit me I should get my unexpected strike.
unexpected strike: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (19) + 19 = 381d10 + 21 ⇒ (9) + 21 = 30
confirm crit: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (13) + 19 = 321d10 + 21 ⇒ (6) + 21 = 27

Blaine continues his rage and power attacks as he attacks 4.
nodachi: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (9) + 19 = 281d10 + 21 ⇒ (10) + 21 = 31
nodachi: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (7) + 14 = 211d10 + 21 ⇒ (6) + 21 = 27

Blaine also has DR so he should have only taken 22 damage. And Elithir, if you need to invlude me in the blast radius of a bomb go ahead.

@Fredrik: Taer #1 is uninjured.

@Eli'thir: The scene is a soft snow flurry, clouds dot the sky. A gentle wind whips a chill across your face. Your feet crunch into the fresh powder. The sun peaks out from horizon, looking as if it will almost begin to descend into night. I'd say it is probably late afternoon/early evening.

@Blaine: You moved into the square where #5 was in order to find a position to attack, so it didn't have to move. Also, Barbarian's are overpowered. :P

Blaine's Fort Save: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16
Fredrik's Fort Save: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9 Sickened for 10 rounds

Initiative:
1st: Quiven and Blaine @ 125 HP
2nd: Taer Warriors (#2 - 23 damage; #3 - 45 damage, #4 and #5 have been slain outright.)
3rd: Eli'thir @ ?? HP, Omrax @ 19 HP-Prone, Weapon on Ground, Fredrik @ 38 HP and Lem

fort : 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (4) + 15 = 19 vs stench

Ah! I forgot about Inspire Courage, add +2 to the attacks also if I need it for the second strike. I wasn't sure on the FF thing for the second attack since it was a full-round action, I thought both would be considered vs FF. No matter!

Fort: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9 So much for the Inspire Courage bonus!

Quiven nearly vomits but shifts north and tries to attack #3 again!

Lefty: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17 for Damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
Righty: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20 for Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Quiven fells one of the foul-smelling wretches with two quick swings of his Gladii.

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The Taer Warriors grow angry at Fredrik for healing their kill and at their kill for being healed. They brutally attack the pair.

Taer Warrior #1 @ Fredrik-AC 19:
Slam: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30
Slam Confirmation: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30
Slam: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 21
Bite: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25

Taer Warrior #2 @ Omrax-AC 20 (24-4 [Prone]):
Slam: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 10 + 2 = 21
Slam: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 10 + 2 = 20
Bite: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 10 + 2 = 32
Bite Confirmation: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 10 + 2 = 16

Total Damage:
Omrax's: 3d4 + 15 ⇒ (4, 4, 3) + 15 = 26
Fredrik's: 4d4 + 20 ⇒ (3, 1, 3, 4) + 20 = 31

Initiative:
1st: Quiven and Blaine @ 125 HP
2nd: Taer Warriors (#2 - 23 damage; #3, #4 and #5 have been slain outright.)
3rd: Eli'thir @ ?? HP, Omrax @ -7 HP - Unconscious; Fredrik @ 7 HP; and Lem

Are you going to start with that again DM Bold Ripper?
:P

Fredrik channels the power of his goddess to mend his allie's injuries.
Channel Heal: 6d6 ⇒ (6, 6, 2, 3, 5, 6) = 28
Selective Channel to exclude the 2 most injured enemies.

Brother Omrax, now its not the time to go for a nap!

You just had to make me go back and check if they actually died and didn't just fall unconscious... Lol. Also, I just roll the dice. I don't decide what they are. I do however decide how they kill you, haha. Also, if #1 attacked Omrax and #2 attacked you, he'd be dead.

Initiative:
1st: Quiven and Blaine
2nd: Taer Warriors (#3 and #4 are unconscious and #5 has been slain outright.)
3rd: Eli'thir @ ?? HP, Omrax @ 31 HP - Prone-Weapon on Ground; Fredrik @35 HP; and Lem

Blaine lashes out at Taer 2 for putting Omrax down again.
5 foot step and lunge if nescesary to get a full attack. If I need to move more than that ignore the second attack. I should be able to see the map for the next fight.
nodachi: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (14) + 17 = 311d10 + 22 ⇒ (4) + 22 = 26
nodachi: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (17) + 12 = 291d10 + 22 ⇒ (9) + 22 = 31
confirm crit: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (16) + 12 = 281d10 + 22 ⇒ (9) + 22 = 31
Come die on my blade!

Looks like I was doing damage wrong should have been +22 not +21, Str of 22 while raging for a +9 with a two handed weapon, Power attack of -3/+9, and +2 furious counts as +4 while raging. I dont think it would have made a difference. 9+9+4 = 22
Did Lem keep up his performance this round? If so I did not take it into account.

@Blaine: He is still inspiring, but holding his action because it looks as if you guys have it handled. Forgot to mention that. Stop critting. :P How am I supposed to kill you?

Blaine slashing a gaping wound into the freshly healed Taer Warrior before impaling him with a brutal critical strike. Blaine pushes the dead beast off of his blade with his foot before resuming his imposing war stance toward the last Taer.

Initiative:
1st: Quiven and Blaine
2nd: Taer Warriors (#3 and #4 are unconscious; #2 and #5 has been slain outright.)
3rd: Eli'thir @ ?? HP, Omrax @ 31 HP - Prone-Weapon on Ground; Fredrik @ 35 HP; and Lem

I don't want to stop critting ;p, I am glad luck has finally caught up to me; I was on struggle street in another PbP. As far as killing me, try something that targets will, plane shift to the abyss, something like that. Blaine's a barbarian, good at taking and dealing damage, not much else.

Eli, suddenly seeing little reason to fight defensively, swiftly advances towards the lone standing taer.

Curve Blade vs #1: 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 13 + 2 = 34 for 1d10 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 2 = 13
Curve Blade vs #1 (crit confirm): 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 13 + 2 = 24 for 1d10 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 6 + 2 = 17

The half-elf slashes a deep wound in the taer and gives the others an approving look.

"This is certainly turning out better than I had expected."

He gives a nod towards the slumped form of Omrax to indicate the earlier concerns he felt.

"What? Who? Oh these apes again. "

Omrax will swift heal his wounds.

3d6 + 1d6 ⇒ (5, 5, 1) + (1) = 12

And then attack one of the remaining from prone.

longsword, bard, prone: 1d20 + 12 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (17) + 12 + 2 - 4 = 27 damage : 1d8 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 5 + 2 = 13

longsword, bard, prone: 1d20 + 7 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (3) + 7 + 2 - 4 = 8 damage : 1d8 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 5 + 2 = 15

Omrax slices down the Taer Warrior from the ground after a successful assault from Eli'thir.

As the party approaches the cairn, they notice several giant blue eggs on the ice surrounding the cairn.

When the party enters the cairn they see that the Mystic’s bones lie beneath the cairn in a small sepulture sealed beneath a 3-foot-layer of blue ice (hardness 1; hp 100; Break DC 20). Beneath the ice seal rests a large flat stone engraved with a spiraling ring of primal looking pictographs.

Who is digging? Assume with the pick-axe unless you have adamantine weaponry and want to try and cut or smash through the ice, but you are smart enough to know that the bones are delicate and excess damage to the ice might translate to the bones.

I will take my time breaking away the ice. I will be especially careful around the bones.
STR check: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22

After the group have moved away from the apes Fredrik channels one more time.
Channel Heal: 6d6 ⇒ (5, 1, 1, 1, 6, 5) = 19

Hey, be careful with that thing, ok? Don't break them! Quiven says, stating what seems to be obvious to everyone.

Local: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10
Arcana: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22

Hey, these eggs Quiven says as he waves his hand out in front of him ... they're not the eggs we are looking for. They are not the eggs of Taer.

Can Eli narrow down what kind of creature these eggs might belong to?

"Fascinating. I must get a closer look at these eggs."

Knowledge (arcana): 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (17) + 14 = 31

"Thank you, Sir Fredrick. Those apes were very inhospitable. "

You welcome, they were indeed. But if those eggs are not Taer's I dont think I want to meet the mother. We may be better leaving them by themselfs. We are not here for them after all.

You hear rumbling from deep underground and begin to feel a slight earthquake as Blaine chips away at the ice with the pickaxe. It will take 1d3 ⇒ 3 more minutes to free the bones from the ice.

Eli'thir believes that the eggs belong to a insectoid-type creature. The eggs feel warm to the touch despite the frigid climate. From the size of the eggs and being the product of an insectoid creature, Eli'thir thinks that the adult version may be up to 20' to 30' long. Potentially, a Remorhaz nest.

These eggs may be valuable. If you wish give them to me so that I may be the target.

You want to stop digging to pack up eggs in your backpack? Also, I'm not sure if you would know that you would be a target by having the eggs of the beast.

You want to stop digging to pack up eggs in your backpack?

I figured I would pick them up when I was done.

Also, I'm not sure if you would know that you would be a target by having the eggs of the beast.

Just a guess...But now that you say that...

Roger that on the eggs after digging. Blaine would not know that he would be a target of the Remorhaz based on that Knowledge check.

Do we know anything about special attacks or defenses of this bug creature?

"What sort of beast belongs to these eggs if not a dragon? . "

Well it was just a guess... That said I would rather get poor dice rolls on a knowledge check then in a fight ;) I'll leave the thinking to the smarter guys in the group. Perhaps it would not target who ever carries the eggs for fear of damaging them.

Know Nature: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18Maybe Quiven knows something important!

"If this is a remorhaz nest, we may want to prepare for the inevitable, which is assuredly a visit from the parent or parents of these eggs..."

Knowledge (arcana) re: Remorhaz: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (8) + 14 = 22

Eli's hands begin to reach for flasks, while the half-elf hopes to recall any special details he can of the creature.

Particularly interested in special attacks...

"I thought remoras were a type of fish or something. What do these do? Are they similar to giant wasps or spiders? I have encountered both before, but normally in hot jungles or crypts...not snowy mountains ."

Omrax draws his sword.

...dragon was bad enough. Fredrik whispers. When Blaine finishes with the bones the cleric casts bull's strength on himself.

Blaine finishes chipping away at the ice and pulls the bones from the pit and stores them in his pack before moving to the eggs to purloin a couple for the Society.

While this is happening, Eli'thir pulls out a journal, reading a quick passage before relaying the information while grabbing flasks from his pack. Holy s@%@. Remorhazes give off enough heat to melt weapons that touch it. It also tends to eat other creatures using its internal flames to scorch the meat into crispy sausages...

As Eli'thir regales the group about the Remorhaz and Blaine stores some of the Remorhaz eggs, the mother bursts through the ice and roars at the group before biting at Blaine with its giant maw. Blaine's guess was correct. He would be a target,

Remorhaz Bite: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (12) + 13 = 25
Remorhaz Grab: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (18) + 21 = 39
Bite Damage: 2d8 + 13 ⇒ (6, 1) + 13 = 20
Fire Damage: 8d6 ⇒ (3, 5, 5, 5, 1, 3, 2, 6) = 30

Did I mention that it is a creature derivative of the centipede?

Blaine is raised up 15' into the air in the creatures maw and is burned by the creatures intense flames. As the remorhaz attacks it bellows furiously, slowly attracting the attention of a growing throng of taer. The beastmen gather in small groups upon the nearby fog-enshrouded cliffs to watch the fight, beating drums and chanting ominously.

Initiative:
Remorhaz: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 1 = 20
Quiven: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 27
Elithir: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11
Blaine: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11
Omrax: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15
Fredrik: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (6) + 0 = 6
Lem: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14

Initiative:
1st: Quiven
2nd: Remorhaz
3rd: Eli'thir; Blaine @ 80 HP; Omrax; Fredrik; Lem

Holy $#!@ is right! Quiven quickly fires an arrow at the large critter!

Bow: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16 for Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Quiven's arrow bursts into flames as it bounces off of the Remorhaz's armor plating. The arrowhead falls to the ice below and quickly melts through several feet of the frozen water.

The Remorhaz leans back and swallows Blaine.

Swallow Whole: 1d20 + 32 ⇒ (7) + 32 = 39 Missed the upgraded Remorhaz stats in the pdf

Blaine slides down into the stomach of the beast after being lacerated by several more rows of teeth. Blaine sees several bodies worth of charred bones in the belly of the beast and something glints at him from under them.

Bite Damage: 2d8 + 13 ⇒ (2, 4) + 13 = 19
Fire Damage: 8d6 ⇒ (6, 2, 5, 6, 1, 4, 3, 6) = 33

Lem will freak out and try to inspire his comrades. Don't worry Blaine! We will free you!. He turns to the party. We will free him, right?

+2 to attack rolls and damage rolls with weapons.

He also casts Haste on the party, save Blaine who is trapped inside the beast.

Extra attack at full BAB on a full attack action; +1 to attack rolls, Dodge AC and Reflex Saves; +30 to all forms of movement (+20 for Omrax, Lem and Fredrik)

Advanced Remorhaz with a lucky Initiative roll... Ouch. Sorry for the pain Blaine, but it wouldn't be a Bold Strider mission without the chance of death... >.>

Initiative:
1st: Quiven
2nd: Remorhaz
3rd: Eli'thir; Blaine @ 28 HP; Omrax; Fredrik; Lem

Would Omrax have had a chance to cast resist energy (fire) prior to the creature arrival or was it too short of time from the kn: roll to arrival? Also what about a chance for immediate immediate action of liberating command on Blaine before he was swallowed? Oh, and last question, does the fire damage occur on the bite or just the swallow whole part?

@Omrax: You would have had time to cast it, but would not have known it was going to focus on Blaine. Since you haven't acted, you can't take immediate actions. Relevant text: "You also cannot use an immediate action if you are flat-footed." I am ruling that the fire does not occur on the bite despite the beast touching you to bite you, but it does burn you on a successful grapple as you are exposed to the beast for a long enough period to get burned.

Sneaky remorhaz... any chance to roll Perception to avoid the surprise (or act in the surprise round) and know it was coming?

At this point, my action may heavily depend on getting a chance to act in the surprise round with it or do something prior to it appearing, so I'll wait for a reply on that.

FWIW, Eli's Perception is +14 so hopefully a decent chance at hearing/feeling it coming?

My original reasoning: It was using its Burrow speed so I'm not sure if you would notice anything. The original shaking of the ground was from its roar as the pickaxe digging awoke it. Burrow description: "Most burrowing creatures do not leave behind tunnels other creatures can use (either because the material they tunnel through fills in behind them or because they do not actually dislocate any material when burrowing)". If it is not dislocating material, then it wouldn't really give any signs of approach through Touch and Sight and Hearing aren't going to help.

After looking at the Perception skill: "To sense a burrowing creature beneath you = DC 25"

Perception:
Quiven: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15
Elithir: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (17) + 14 = 31
Blaine: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (4) + 12 = 16
Omrax: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
Fredrik: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18
Lem: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19

Eli'thir can have one surprise round action with the flask of his choice in his hands at the start of the surprise round.

Ah, gotcha. I just didn't want to post anything out of order, which is why I started with the knowledge check upon the rumbling - i.e. he wouldn't use resist energy (fire) immediately after the rumble unless he knew he would need it for some reason.

Surprise Round
Eli'thir, eyes wide with shock and surprise at the sudden appearance of the remorhaz along with the sudden lifting of Blaine from the ground, swallows hard.

"Spread out! Don't let it bite you!"

With practiced precision, he takes a step back and quickly swallows an extract (5ft step out of AoO range, standard action to drink extract of fly).

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Round 1 (after Blaine swallowed)

The half-elf, knowing it's just a matter of time before the creature picks its next meal, takes to the air with blinding speed thanks to Lem's assistance and tries his best to get the creature's attention.

"Hey, you big ugly worm. Over here!"

With a 90ft fly speed, Eli will use a move action to fly upwards 45ft and then over and past the creature for 45ft (ending up 10ft south of it) and try to get its attention with a thrown alchemical item - an iron pellet grenade. Sadly, Eli only has fire bombs and mundane alchemical items to hurl.

I'm going with the hypotenuse being 35ft as Eli is up 30ft over it (45ft total) and over 10ft from it, which is a -6 penalty for range increments.

Thrown item (ranged touch, -6 for range): 1d20 + 11 + 2 + 1 - 6 ⇒ (11) + 11 + 2 + 1 - 6 = 19 for 3d6 + 4 ⇒ (6, 5, 1) + 4 = 16

The beast roars as the pellet grenade explodes, but Eli'thir thought it would attract the attention of the beast a bit more.

Initiative:
1st: Quiven
2nd: Remorhaz
3rd: Eli'thir; Blaine @ 28 HP; Omrax; Fredrik; Lem

Omrax would have cast resist fire on himself since we had no idea who it would pick. I concur on the immediate action...not sure it would have made any difference for Blaine but the extra flame damage not counting on the bite helps.
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Omrax has Resist Fire 10 then!

Going to wait for Blaine before posting my actions, if he makes out I will heal him.

Blaine is extremely pissed at being swallowed Rage. Unable to use his nodachi he punches as hard as he can with his cestus. Power attack
Mwk Cestus (p): 1d20 + 16 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 16 - 2 - 2 = 311d4 + 12 ⇒ (1) + 12 = 13
Confirm Crit (p): 1d20 + 16 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 16 - 2 - 2 = 261d4 + 12 ⇒ (1) + 12 = 13
Mwk Cestus (p): 1d20 + 11 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 11 - 2 - 2 = 111d4 + 12 ⇒ (4) + 12 = 16
I assume a 26 confirms and that 26 is greater than 1/10th its hit points, if so Blaine should have punched his way out. If not ignore the next part.
Blaine covered in blood and looking more pissed off than normal punches his way out of the Remorhaz. Facing the Remorhaz he says You. Are. Going. To. Die.

102 damage taken , 2 less for DR = 100 Damage taken, w/ rage 47 left.