GM Bold Strider's Mummy's Mask (Inactive)

Game Master rpblue

Dwizzle breathes a sigh of relief as he finally gets to explain the finer details of Ra-Tor, something he's been waiting impatiently to do. Well, at least for several seconds.

Begin inspire courage (sermonize) at last!

Effects Active: +2/+2 from sermon; +1/+1 from flag-bearer

Hogan continues to smash his hammer, this time into the remaining mummy.

Dwizzle, Power Attack: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (14) + 13 = 27
2d6 + 19 ⇒ (1, 1) + 19 = 21

concentration DC 29: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (16) + 12 = 28

So close!

Ankhef spits out blood, and perhaps a tooth, not liking to be toyed with Ankhef points his finger at the figure in back and grunts at his skeleton to go attack.

claw: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11
damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Skeleton:AC 18, 13/22 HP

Ankhef takes advantage of any confusion granted by his skeleton as he moves forward.

will vs fear: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 6 + 2 = 25

This time ignoring the mummy before hitting himself with CLW since he can't quite reach Hogan.

CLW: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

You want me to join so soon?" asks the man haughtily with a laugh as the skeleton stumbles forward and tries to strike him, but the claw misses wide.

Seherab's strike with his short sword can't find purchase into the thick, dried skin of the mummy as Ankhef heals himself. Hogan, the last hope, waits for Dwizzle's inspiration and then strikes, hitting the mummy hard, but it is still full of un-vitality as it strikes back at Hogan, hoping to return the favor, but the undead here seem to be lacking.

Slam @ Hogan-24 AC: 1d20 + 14 - 1 ⇒ (3) + 14 - 1 = 16

"Perhaps, I should join in..." the man muses as he deftly rises from his chair, supported by magical means, moving into the open air of the tall room. This draws the ire of the skeleton as he moves.

AoO @ Nebta: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14

But the skeleton appears to be inept. Once he reaches the apex, Nebta-Khufre smiles wryly before weaving his hands. The floor beneath the entire group superheats from Nebta's magicks as the stone seems to disintegrate into sand, before letting their feet sink into the mush. Once enough sand has been created, the sand instantly transforms into hardened glass.

Obsidian Flow; DC 19 Reflex Save or Entangled. Fire Damage-Save Halves: 4d6 ⇒ (2, 1, 4, 6) = 13
Reflex: 1d20 ⇒ 12

The mummy tries to avoid the glass, but is caught in the flaming mass and the group finds that the flames are quite effective.

Initiative:
1st: Hogan; Dwizzle
2nd: Mummy-Entangled (Red @ 43); Nebta-Khufre (20' in the air)
3rd: Seherab; Ankhef

Status
Hogan @ 31/59 HP (3 damage from Graven Guardian)
Ankhef @ 33/43 HP

Pending
Seherab/Ankhef/Skeleton/Hogan/Dwizzle - Reflex Saves (13/6 fire damage; Entangled)

Reflex: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21

Hogan is able to avoid getting his feet stuck into the sand. He tries to finish off the mummy. "Feel free to deal with him, brothers."

Dwizzle, Power Attack: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (2) + 13 = 15
2d6 + 19 ⇒ (1, 4) + 19 = 24

reflex save: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Ankhef gets entangled and burned by the sand as his skeleton disappears back to where it came. its time is done.

Ankhef steps out of the sand and begins a new summoning spell.

@Ankhef: You are entangled, so 1) you can't move and 2) you need to make a concentration check to cast.

-Posted with Wayfinder

Entangled doesn't normally prevent movement, just slow it, am I missing something?

Reflex DC19: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12

"Hoo boy! Yeeee-ow!"

Dwizzle swallows hard as Nebta-Khufre continues to toy with the dwarves.

"Do not be concerned friends! Ra-Tor faced many challenges leading our great grandfathers from the Everdark!"

Continue sermon. Channel

Channel (heal the party): 2d6 ⇒ (3, 6) = 9

Effects Active: +2/+2 from sermon; +1/+1 from flag-bearer

HP: 53-13+9=49.

"Being entangled impedes movement, but does not entirely prevent it unless the bonds are anchored to an immobile object or tethered by an opposing force." All of the glass restraining you is connected, thus you are anchored to your spot. At least that is how I interpret the spell.

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Sounds good. Moved myself back into the glass.

concentration DC 17: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18

Ankhef will also cast liberating command to help free an ally.
concentrationDC16: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (19) + 12 = 31

Somebody can make an escape artist check with an extra +10 to escape.

Ref: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25

Seherab leaps back in time to avoid the flow of molten glass, although the heat leaves the hairs on his legs curling. Deciding that the mummy is better left to Hogan, he drops his sword, pulls out his crossbow, and levels it at Nebta. Swift action to study. Loading a screaming bolt.

Seherab readies a strike from his crossbow as he leaps away from the fiery, molten glass, but Ankhef becomes trapped, casting Liberating Command on someone.

Hogan takes a swipe at the mummy, but his aim is far off from normal as Dwizzle sends out a blast of healing to the party. Nebta-Khufre scowls and pulls out a scepter that begins to glow as he casts a spell, invoking the wrath of Seherab as he fires off a bolt that slams into the wannabe Pharaoh, however he is dismayed when he sees that some of the man's skin cracks off as the bolt falls to the ground, shattering into pebbles when it hits the hardened glass.

Concentration-DC 18: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (7) + 13 = 20

Two balls of lightning appear next to Ankhef and Hogan, trying to shock the pair of dwarves.

Electricity Damage @ Ankhef: 3d6 ⇒ (3, 6, 2) = 11 Reflex DC 19 to negate damage. -4 to save from wearing metal armor; -2 to save from being entangled.

Electricity Damage @ Hogan: 3d6 ⇒ (6, 4, 4) = 14 Reflex DC 19 to negate damage. -4 to save from wearing metal armor.

The intelligent mummy sees the lesser-armored Dwizzle emit his holy power and it draws around to lash out at him.

Slam @ Dwizzle-14 AC | Entangled: 1d20 + 14 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 14 - 2 = 23
Damage: 1d8 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14

Initiative:
1st: Hogan; Dwizzle
2nd: Mummy-Entangled (Red @ 43); Nebta-Khufre @ 4 (20' in the air)
3rd: Seherab; Ankhef

Status
Hogan @ 34/59 HP (3 damage from Graven Guardian)
Ankhef-Entangled @ 29/43 HP
Seherab @ 34/34 HP
Dwizzle-Entangled @ 35/53 HP

Pending
Hogan/Ankehf - Reflex Save
Ankhef - Concentration check if you fail the save
Dwizzle - Liberating Command from Ankhef

Reflex: 1d20 + 3 + 5 - 4 ⇒ (13) + 3 + 5 - 4 = 17

20/59

Hogan's metal armor seems to attract the ball of lightning. Nevertheless he grits his teeth and swings at the remaining mummy.

Dwizzle, Power Attack, Stance: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (13) + 13 = 26
2d6 + 19 ⇒ (1, 3) + 19 = 23

Dwizzle, why don't you take the escape artist from lib command.

reflex: 1d20 + 1 - 6 ⇒ (19) + 1 - 6 = 14

Unsurprisingly Ankhef gets shocked by the lightning,

concentration DC 22: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (4) + 12 = 16

unfortunatly causing him to lose his spell.

Ankhef then tries to escape the glass
strength check: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11

but his feet remain stuck.

Finally he casts CMW on himself.

concentration: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (14) + 12 = 26

Getting the spell off,
CMW: 2d8 + 5 ⇒ (1, 1) + 5 = 7
but barely having any effect.

Escape: 1d20 + 2 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 2 + 10 = 30

With a loud *pop*, Dwizzle appears on the right side of the hardened glass.

"Hmmm, uhh, that was... interesting."

Not one to complain about being freed, Dwizzle yelps at the mummy smacks him.

"Hogan! Smack it back! Harder!"

Dwizzle sighs as the electric balls appear and begin shocking his friends.

Are those orbs sticking around? If so, Dwizzle will apply a resist energy to Ankhef. If not, he'll cast Prayer. I assume they are sticking around so that's my posted action.

Despite everything going on, Dwizzle continues to deliver a rousing sermon about the finer aspects of dwarvism.

Resist energy 10 (electricity) on Ankhef (assuming we have orbs about to kill him).

Effects Active: +2/+2 from sermon; +1/+1 from flag-bearer

Appreciate it.

"Damn," Seherab mutters as he notes the stony skin of Nebta. Nonetheless, Seherab decides to continue with his current strategy of harassment.

Seherab readies another bolt as Ankhef is disrupted by the Ball Lightning that sends a jolt of electricity through him. Summoning his holy power, he tries to heal his wounds, but the obsidian seems to be draining away his power.

Hogan puts down the last mummy with a mighty swing as the electricity blasts him as well, while Dwizzle leaps to aid Ankhef, protecting him from electrical attacks.

"You have lasted one round. That is admirable. How about round two?" he says with a grin as Seherab lets loose his bolt as the Mask of the Forgotten Pharaoh shines with a golden light. The bolt hits the Stoneskin and chips off more rock, but causes a slight hiccup for the man as four skeletons erupt from the mask, falling to the ground and landing with a giant thud onto the obsidian, shattering the hardened glass under their feet. They stand up proudly as they hold their weapons menacingly.

"Good luck." he says, his mask hiding a wry grin. With a flick of the wrist, the man sends the orbs to harass Seherab and Dwizzle.

Lightning Orb @ Seherab: 3d6 ⇒ (2, 5, 2) = 9 DC 19 Reflex to negate; -4 to save for metal armor.
Lightning Orb @ Dwizzle: 3d6 ⇒ (5, 2, 5) = 12 DC 19 Reflex to negate; -4 to save for metal armor.

Initiative:
1st: Hogan; Dwizzle
2nd: Nebta-Khufre @ 6 (20' in the air); Skeletal Champion (Red; Blue; Green; Yellow)
3rd: Seherab; Ankhef

Status
Hogan @ 20/59 HP (3 damage from Graven Guardian)
Ankhef-Entangled @ 25/43 HP
Seherab @ 34/34 HP
Dwizzle @ 35/53 HP

Pending
Seherab/Dwizzle - Lightning Orb Saves; DC 19 Reflex

Ankhef continues to try and escape escape: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18, but comes just short of breaking free.

With himself protected from electricity Ankhef once again tries to get a longer spell off.

concentration: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18

Casting SM 2 again

Ref: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19

Seherab leaps away from the lightning ball and takes position in the doorway again. Confident that Hogan can handle the skeletons, he continues aiming his crossbow at Nebta, hopeful that the small amount he is able to do will help in the long run...

Not much else I can really do for the moment so I guess I'll just keep chipping that stoneskin away....

Hogan swings his hammer at one of the new foes, his fury bringing power into the strike.

Dwizzle, Power Attack, Stance vs Red: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (2) + 13 = 15
2d6 + 19 ⇒ (5, 3) + 19 = 27

Just before Dwizzle's turn comes around, he'll use an immediate action to cast his own liberating command on Ankhef as he observes the dwarf continuing to struggle...

Reflex DC19: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19

Dwizzle just narrowly ducks out of the way of the lightning orb as he wipes sweat from his brow. He continues to prattle on about Ra-Tor, but his voice is clearly hoarse (1 rd left after this one on the sermon).

Somehow between his sermon and dodging lightning, Dwizzle utters a prayer to Ra-Tor.

Cast Prayer, so +1 luck bonus to many things for us, and -1 to many things for them.

Effects Active: +2 morale bonus on atk/dmg/fear from sermon; +1 morale bonus on atk/dmg/fear/charm from flag-bearer; +1 atk/dmg/saves/skills for allies, -1 to foes from Prayer

escape artist: 1d20 + 10 - 1 ⇒ (5) + 10 - 1 = 14

Ankhef struggles but can't quite get free.

Thanks.

Choosing to see how the group reacts to the undead, Nebta-Khufre seems to relax as he seems to recline in mid-air as the skeletal champions erupt from the mask.

Seherab readies a bolt at Nebta in case he casts a spell as Ankhef begins to cast another summoning spell in the face of the skeletal warrior.

Green AoO @ Ankhef-16 AC: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

The blade cuts into Ankhef as he tries to cast, possibly interrupting him.

Hogan takes a wild swing at the nearest skeletal champion, but it clangs off the metallic breastplate of the undead, while Dwizzle tries to bless the group of adventurers wth the power of Torag which would also hinder the enemies.

Red AoO @ Dwizzle-16 AC: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Yellow AoO @ Dwizzle-16 AC: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Yellow AoO Confirmation @ Dwizzle-16 AC: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Nebta appears to merely wait as his skeletons start to work on the dwarves with the yellowed skeleton cutting deeply into Dwizzle as he tries to cast. His longsword has drawn blood.

Red @ Hogan-22 AC: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 7 + 2 = 26
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Blue @ Hogan-22 AC: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Yellow @ Hogan-22 AC: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 7 + 2 = 23
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

Green @ Ankhef-16 AC: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Initiative:
1st: Hogan; Dwizzle
2nd: Nebta-Khufre @ 6 (20' in the air); Skeletal Champion (Red; Blue; Green; Yellow)
3rd: Seherab; Ankhef

Status
Hogan @ 1/59 HP (3 damage from Graven Guardian)
Ankhef-Entangled @ 12/43 HP
Seherab @ 34/34 HP
Dwizzle @ 22/53 HP

Pending
Dwizzle/Ankhef (x2) - Concentration Check against Damage

Seherab stops holding back and tries to put another bolt into Nebta. "Are you going to be alright, Hogan? Hang in there!"

+1 light crossbow: 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 8 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 33
damage: 1d8 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 9
studied strike (precision damage): 1d6 ⇒ 1

Confirm!
+1 light crossbow: 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 8 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 30
damage: 1d8 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 9

Did the skeletons step up on Dwizzle? I could've sworn I stepped him back to cast, as I'd clearly not want to provoke AoOs by casting next to two enemies. If a 5ft wasn't available (can we not 5ft at the moment?) - Dwizzle would've cast defensively from the get-go. I'll let GMBold decide how to officiate here...

Concentration: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24

Will wait to know more about confirming possibility of 5ft steps before I post the upcoming turn's action...

You are in difficult terrain from Obsidian Flow, so you'd have taken AoOs from movement. The skeletons haven't moved from where they were summoned. I haven't touched the map since when I placed the skeletons on it.

Hogan lays a hand on himself before resuming his onslaught.

LoH: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 5) = 7

Dwizzle, Stance, Power Attack vs Red: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (12) + 13 = 25
2d6 + 19 ⇒ (2, 3) + 19 = 24

concentration DC 17: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (9) + 12 = 21
concentration DC 20: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (4) + 12 = 16

Ankhef swears as his spell is disrupted again and he's left quite wounded.

strength check: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16

Ankhef continues to struggle against the slag, to no avail.

Ankhef will then attempt to take controll of the undead.

Command undead, will gain a max of 5HD DC 16

Ankhef then points at any undead not controlled and shouts "Grapple them!"

Figured it was difficult terrain.

Seeing his allies in fairly rough shape, Dwizzle does something quick and easy - he channels his holy might to mend their wounds.

Channel (to heal): 2d6 ⇒ (5, 4) = 9

22+9hp=31.

As Dwizzle finishes, his voice is clearly hoarse from his sermon.

"*cough* I can't... *cough* keep talking.. about.. Ra-Tor.."

This clearly seems to be the most panicked Dwizzle has ever been, given his love of talking.