GM Haladir's I6: Castle Ravenloft (Inactive)

Game Master Haladir

Countessa: I just noticed that your profile doesn't list what spells are in your spellbook. Would you mind adding that? I was looking to see if you knew dispel magic... which I'd kind of assumed that someone would have access to.

General Note: You can spend a Hero Point to automatically cast any spell you know, without using a spell slot. You can also spend a Hero Point to cast a spell you can't normally cast on a successful Spellcraft check... including a spell not on your spell list. You can also go up to one spell level higher than your highest spell level. The farther you go from what you can normally do, the tougher the Spellcraft check.

Moving things along... GMPC for Daimon and Verran...

One other thing... It's not really spelled out in the rules, but I usually say that it's a DC 20 Perception check to find the square of an invisible creature that's not otherwise trying to hide.

Petracleus Fort save (DC 15): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12 ...uh-oh.

Note: Just a reminder that we're using the Unchained Afflictions rules for disease and poison from Pathfinder Unchained.

Initiative order: Daimon, Petracleus, Countessa, Monsters, Celowyn, Ireena, Theodora, Verran

Round 4, continued

Celowyn continues to fight the summoned demon, slashing it savagely and cutting off one of its dimmunitive wings. It drips more foul-smelling black ichor from its wounds and utters an unearthly groan.

Ireena's keen eyes notice another flutter in the air behind her, and she moves to attack the still-invisible quasit. However, without being able to actually see it, her sword only cuts through air. Verran follows her lead, but his mace also doesn't strike anything. I maked the square where you think the invisible creature might be with a white "X" on the map.

The toad that is also Theodora contiues to hide in the shadows underneath a cabinet.

Round 5

Daimon Fort save (DC 14): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19

The hag has broken the spell she had over Daimon by attacking him and revealing her true form. Daimon fights back the urge to vomit after kissing the creature, and then pulls his sword from the wall. The body of the dead witch slumps to the floor, and he swings the sword down on the hag in a wide arc. The hag seems to anticipate the attack and dodges.

Without thinking at all, Petracleus takes the proffered bottle, uncorks it, and downs the extremely bitter liquid. He immediately coughs as the liquid burns his throat and sharp pains shoot from his belly. Petracleus: Take 2 hp poison damage. This is a Strength-affecting unchained poison: You are now weakened: -2 penalty on Strength-based attack rolls, damage rolls, skill checks, and ability checks.

Countessa take another pot-shot at the demon fighting Celowyn, but her shot is high and the quarrel sticks into the doorframe.

While terribly wounded, the summoned demon continues to fight Celowyn. It clutches at her arm, its claws raking her skin.

The witch fighting Petracleus fixes him with a malevolent glare. Petracleus: You are at -2 on saving throws for the next 6 rounds. A successful DC 16 Will save reduces that to 1 round.

The hag cackles evilly and steps back from Daimon's sword. She then casts a spell and opens her mouth wide. With a retching sound, thousands of spiders erupt from her mouth, covering the floor, furniture, and Daimon with a crawling carpet. Daimon then feels dozens of tiny pinpricks on his exposed skin, followed by a burning sensation. Daimon: A spider swarm covers the area marked. You take 1d6 ⇒ 1 swarm damage, plus 1 hp poison damage. Please also make a DC 11 Fortitude save. This is a poison effect.

Your actions!

Petracleus: On your action, please also make another DC 15 Fort save vs. the poison. On a failure, you'll progress down the track at the end of your turn.

I can honestly say that Countessa does not have dispel magic (for whatever reason). Spell book is now on the sheet.

Countessa reloads and suddenly spins on her heel, firing at the space that Ireena and Verran attacked.

Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12 Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 7

Miss? (low is good): 1d100 ⇒ 49

"Focus fire!" The once and hopefully future Theodora croaks out as she hops out of her hiding space and sticks her long tongue out against Celowyn's shin, healing her.

LoH healing on Celowyn, 7/8 uses left: 3d6 ⇒ (2, 3, 6) = 11

Waiting for Petracleus, Verran, and Daimon...

Choking on the vile liquid, Petracleus staggers forwards and swings his weapons once more...

Petracleus, Two-Handed Fighting, Rapier vs Witch (Weakened - note Attack Rolls are DEX based through Weapon Finesse): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21, for 1d6 ⇒ 1

Petracleus, Two-Handed Fighting, Shortsword vs Witch: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24, for 1d6 - 1 ⇒ (4) - 1 = 3

Petracleus, Fortitude Save vs Poison: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16, Saved... Just!!!

fort: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
"Gahh! What was I thinking? The wedding is definitely off!
He will acrobat to the square behind the witch.
acrobatics: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (18) + 14 = 32
greatsword: 1d20 + 10 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 10 - 2 = 24 (power attack)
damage: 2d6 + 13 ⇒ (2, 4) + 13 = 19

Gritting her teeth at the pain of the demon's attacks, Celowyn desperately slashes with her black-bladed sword.

Flanking w/ Petracleus, bless, inspire courage

cold iron longsword: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 10 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 31
slashing damage: 1d8 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 1 = 10

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

Ireena scans the room for where the quasit might be, but doesn't seem to be able to pinpoint it. She then moves to the doorway, trying to strike the demon that Celowyn is fighting.

In the same square as the diminutive Toadodora.

Bless, inspire courage, demon and Ireena have cover from each other

+1 longsword: 1d20 + 11 + 1 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (18) + 11 + 1 + 1 - 4 = 27
Slashing damage: 1d8 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 6 + 1 = 13

Sorry for the delays in posting, folks. RL has been kind of a sh*tshow the past few days. GMPC for Verran.

Initiative order: Daimon, Petracleus, Countessa, Monsters, Celowyn, Ireena, Theodora, Verran

Round 5, continued

Celowyn breaks through the summoned demon's defenses, slashing through the things' neck. As black ichor begins to bubble from the wound, the demon's form begins to break up, and it collapses into a pile of bubbling, foul-smelling goo which quickly evaporates.

Her intended target now gone, Ireena then presses into the room, focusing her ire on the hag. The hag seems surprised, and her evil grin turns to a sneer at the Barovian stabs her in the side. Moving the declared action to the hag, keeping the rolls.

Toadodora summons the holy power of the Inheritor, and channels it through her long, sticky tongue, whith which she licks Celowyn. Celowyn heals 11 hp.

Mace in hand, Verran looks around for where the invisible creature might be, but cannot locate it.

Round 6

Daimon feels the poison from the spiders course through him, and his limbs become heavy. Daimon: You are weakened: -2 on any d20 roll modified by Strength, and also on damage rolls modified by Strength. Please also make another Fortitude save (DC 11).

Despite the poison, he manages to acrobatically move into a flanking position against the hag with Ireena, and then cuts a savage gash across the hag's back.

Petracleus retches suddenly, expelling a good amount of the poison he'd just swallowed into the witch's face. He feels marginally better. Distracted by the poison vomit, the witch can't react to Petracleus stabbing her in the shoulder.

Countessa scans the room for the invisible quasit...
Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6 ...Ooh! a '1'!
...certain that she spies it, she lets her quarrel fly, but it clatters harmlessly off the ceiling.

The witch fighting Petracleus attempts to cast a spell, but it fizzles under the pressure of trying to cast it while under attack.

The hag directs the swarm of spiders she'd vomited up to swarm over Petracleus and Ireena. The arachnids manage to creep through the folds of their clothing, biting many times. Ireena and Petracleus, take 1d6 ⇒ 4 hp swarm damage plus 1 point of poison damage. Please also make DC 11 Fortitude saves.

The hag fixes Daimon with a malevolent gaze and makes an odd gesture. Daimon feels a dark wave wash over him. Daimon, please make a DC 18 Will save or be under the effect of a misfortune hex. She then backs herself into the corner of the room.

Everyone may go!

Fort save (DC 11): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11 ...success

Ireena steps out of the spider swarm and presses her attack on the hag

Inspire courage, bless.

Power attack: 1d20 + 11 + 1 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 11 + 1 + 1 - 2 = 20
Damage: 1d8 + 6 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 6 + 1 + 4 = 12

Celowyn drops her sword and picks up her bow from the floor. She then nocks an arrow and fires at the hag.

Point-blank range, inspire courage, bless.

Ranged attack: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 10 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 19
Damage: 1d8 + 3 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 1 + 1 = 9

Can I aid the others in trying to find the Quasit? If so, my Perception roll to aid is below. Otherwise, I'll wait to use more healing for the moment.

Perception aid the next person looking for the quasit: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15

Feeling mostly useless in her current state, Theodora's toad eyes stay peeled for telltale signs of the invisible enemy.

will: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23
fort: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13

greatsword: 1d20 + 10 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 10 + 2 - 2 = 12 (inspire courage, power attack)
damage: 2d6 + 13 - 2 ⇒ (5, 6) + 13 - 2 = 22 (poison)
greatsword: 1d20 + 10 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (10) + 10 + 2 - 2 = 20 (haste)
damage: 2d6 + 13 - 2 ⇒ (5, 2) + 13 - 2 = 18

Countessa squeezes past Celowyn and sets her sites at the remaining hag facing Ireena and Damion. With a word and a flourish, she brings into being an flaming sphere and directs it towards the hag.

3d6 ⇒ (3, 5, 1) = 9 fire damage, DC 16 Reflex for half

Petracleus, Fortitude Save vs Poison: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9, Save Failed

Struggling against the insidious effects of the poison and stamping around in the spiders, Petracleus tries to stop the witch from casting any further magicks...

Petracleus, Two-Handed Fighting, Rapier vs Witch (Weakened - note Attack Rolls are DEX based through Weapon Finesse): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19 for 1d6 ⇒ 1

Petracleus, Two-Handed Fighting, Shortsword vs Witch: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18, for 1d6 - 1 ⇒ (3) - 1 = 2

Botting Verran...

Initiative order: Daimon, Petracleus, Countessa, Monsters, Celowyn, Ireena, Theodora, Verran

Round 6, Continued

Celowyn's arrow seems that it should have hit the hag squarely in the chest, but it deflected at the last moment, as if against an invisible barrier.

Ireena gets a solid sword thrust at the hag, but her blade is likewise deflected by the same supernatural shielding.

Theodora looks around for the invisible quasit, but can't figure out where it might have gone.

Verran moves into the back room where the main fight is playing out, pulling out a flask of alchemist's fire as he does. Seeing the wriggling mass of spiders, he throws it at the mass.

Verran splash weapon vs. swarm: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 6 + 1 + 1 = 17 ...hit
Fire damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

The ceramic flask smashes open, sending out a splash of sticky liquid that immediately ignites upon contact with air. Some of the burning liquid splashes on Petracleus, Ireena, and the Varisian witch. Petracleus: take 1 hp fire damage.[/b]

Round 7

Daimon presses his attack on the hag, but can't get past her obviously magical defenses.

Petracleus gets through the Varisian witch's defenses, but only seems to scratch her.

Countessa casts a spell, and a sphere of fire erupts beneath the hag's feet. The hag hisses in pain.

The Varisian witch makes a gesture with her hand, pointing at Petracleus. The bard feel a wave of sopor wash over him, and he finds he can barely keep his eyes open. [ooc]Petracleus: The spider-poison is still coursing through you; please make another DC 11 Fortitude save vs. the poison. Also please make a DC 16 Will save or fall asleep from the witch's slumber hex.

The hag moves out of the flames. She then directs the swarm of spiders to crawl eastward, over Countessa and Celowyn. Countessa and Celowyn: Please take 1d6 ⇒ 4 swarm damage plus 1 hp poison damage, and also make DC 11 Fortitude saves. Failure indicates that you're moving down the Strength poison track.
Countessa: While in the swarm, you'll need to make a Concentration check to cast spells.

Drawing a dagger, the hag then stabs Ireena, expertly jabbing the blade between plates of her armor. The blade pulses evilly with a black energy at it strikes.

Everyone may go!

Fort save (DC 11): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11

Realizing that this room is too tight for her bow, Celowyn grabs her spider-covered sword from the floor and moves into a flanking position with Daimon against the hag.

Ireena yelps in pain as the dagger cuts deeply into her. She then realizes that Petracleus has been fighting the Varisian witch all by himself, and moves in, striking at her.

Bless, inspire courage, Power Attack

Longsword: 1d20 + 9 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 9 + 1 + 1 = 12
Damage: 1d8 + 6 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 6 + 1 + 4 = 12

Fort: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

"Ireena!" Countessa shouts, much louder than she had intended. She fights to stand, the venom of the spiders weakening her. Still, she did not need to stand to direct the ball of flame. She points at the hag, directing the ball to strike her again.

3d6 ⇒ (5, 1, 1) = 7 fire damage (Ref save negates, my apologies for not seeing that earlier)

With Celowyn's help, Damion trades power for precision trying to get past the hags defenses

greatsword: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 10 + 2 + 2 = 23 (inspire courage, flank)
damage: 2d6 + 8 + 3d6 ⇒ (4, 4) + 8 + (2, 4, 4) = 26 (sneak attack)
greatsword: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 10 + 2 + 2 = 25 (haste)
damage: 2d6 + 8 + 3d6 ⇒ (1, 5) + 8 + (3, 1, 1) = 19 (sneak attack)

(awesome... if they hit!)

GM - Petracleus failed his Fort Save in the previous round - does he move farther along the STR poison track?

To her horror, Theodora finds herself not only eating some of the spiders in the nearby swarm, but actually enjoying them. Not wanting to risk becoming a meal to them, however, she remains in the other room unless one of her compatriots seems severely injured.

Seeing wounds on several of his party members, Verran seeks Pharasma's aid in healing his friends to defeat these minion's of the spawn of Urgathoa. Using a power that he is hesitant to use,he steps up and reaches out a gloved hand for the hag.

bleeding touch: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15
bleed damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5

d6 bleed for 3 rounds if that touches. And again, sorry for not being around

Going to take my turn and assume that the Fort Save Failure hasn't outright killed Petracleus!!!

Attempting to continue the assault, Petracleus punches forwards with his rapier again...

Petracleus, Two-Handed Fighting, Rapier vs Witch (Weakened - note Attack Rolls are DEX based through Weapon Finesse): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14 for 1d6 ⇒ 4

Petracleus, Two-Handed Fighting, Shortsword vs Witch: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21 for 1d6 - 1 ⇒ (6) - 1 = 5

More apologies for the slow pace. My life has been kind of weird recently.

Initiative order: Daimon, Petracleus, Countessa, Monsters, Celowyn, Ireena, Theodora, Verran

Round 7, continued

Celowyn picks up her sword from the floor and shakes off the spiders. Crunching many under foot as they bite her, she moves into a flanking position with Daimon.

Ireena moves in to attack the Varisian witch fighting Petracleus, but catches her sword on the wall on the backswing, which throws off her form terribly.

Theodora finds she really enjoys the taste of venomous spiders... kind of spicy!

Verran summons Pharasma's powers of life and death, and his hand pulses with silvery light. He steps forward, slapping the hag in the shoulder with his open palm. Immediately, a deep gash appears in the hag's flesh, which bleeds profusely.

Round 8

Daimon presses the attack on the hag, using Celowyn's positioning for leverage. One of his blows is deflected by the hag's mysterious magical force shield, but his second powers through it, cutting into the monster.

Badly weakened by two poisons swimming through his system, Petracleus manages to find an opening in the witch's defenses, and he stabs her in the side. She hisses a curse in a language he doesn't understand.

The venom from dozens of spider bites is making Countessa feel sick and weak, but she concentrates on the sphere of flame, rolling it back toward the hag. Wary of the magical fire that already burned her, the hag manages to avoid it this time.

The hag locks eyes with Daimon, points a bony, green-skinned figher at him, and says, "I curse thee!" She then cackles loudly. Daimon: Please make a DC 18 Will save. If you fail, then for the next full round, any time you need to roll a d20, roll twice and take the lower number.

The hag then moves toward the door. As she does, she gestures at the swarm, which starts to crawl westward, through the pool of alchemist fire that's still burning it. The fire spreads over more of the spiders, and the remaining individual spiders start scurrying away from the flames. The spider swarm is dissipated.

Seeing the leader of her coven start to retreat, a look of fear crosses the Varisian witch's face. She makes a gesture and then suddenly rises into the air, shimmying and twisting to avoid your attacks. She makes her way toward the exit.

The witch made an Acrobatics check to try to avoid AOOs... but failed to do so. Petracleus, Celowyn, and Ireena can make AOOs on the retreating witch. Countessa: I believe you last had a crossbow in hand, so you do not. Theodora: As a Diminuitive creature, you cannot reach above you and also cannot make an AOO.

Everyone may go!

Countessa and Petracleus: You are still poisoned. Please make a DC 11 Fortitude save or progress further along the Strength poison track.

As the witch suddenly rises above her, Celowyn slashes at her.

Favored enemy (humans), haste, inspire courage

AOO v. witch: 1d20 + 8 + 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 8 + 1 + 1 + 2 = 29
Damage: 1d8 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 2 = 5

She then attacks the hag, striking with supernatural speed. Flanking with Countessa.

sword v. hag: 1d20 + 8 + 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 8 + 1 + 1 + 2 = 21
Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

sword v. hag: 1d20 + 8 + 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 8 + 1 + 1 + 2 = 24
Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

AOO v. witch: 1d20 + 11 - 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 11 - 2 + 1 + 1 = 17
Damage: 1d8 + 6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 6 + 4 = 12

Ireena moves past Petracleus, trying to avoid the hag's dagger, but she slips on the guts of the smashed spiders. She is subject to an AOO from the hag.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (1) + 2 - 4 = -1

Power Attack, inspire courage, haste

Melee v. hag: 1d20 + 11 - 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 11 - 2 + 1 + 1 = 15
Damage: 1d8 + 6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 6 + 4 = 11

...but her leather boots cannot gain decent footing on the slippery gunk of smashed spiders, and her attack is wild.

The hag plunges her dagger into Ireena's belly. As she does, the blade crackles with necrotic energy. The hag continues to cackle evilly.

"That's the best cursing you got? I'm going to have to teach you some more creative words!

will: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13

greatsword: 1d20 + 10 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 10 - 2 + 2 = 15 (power attack, insp courage)
greatsword: 1d20 + 10 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 10 - 2 + 2 = 26 (power attack, insp courage)

greatsword: 1d20 + 10 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 10 - 2 + 2 = 14 (haste, power attack, insp courage)
greatsword: 1d20 + 10 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 10 - 2 + 2 = 26 (haste, power attack, insp courage)

So 15 and 14...no hits

Fort save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15

Fighting off the effects of the poison, Countessa rises. Seeing the witch plunge her blade in Ireena causes her to snap! "Witch! Leave her alone! I'll see you dead for that!"

With an arcane syllabary, Countessa draws a glass rod from her pouch and begins rubbing it with a piece of wool. With a crackle, a bolt of lightning jumps from the rod to the witch!

Damage: 6d6 ⇒ (1, 2, 1, 5, 2, 3) = 14 electrical (DC 17 Ref save for half)

Wishing deeply she could be more help in the situation, Theodora continues to keep watch at the door.

Delay for now.

Petracleus grimaces as he stabs at the fleeing witch...

Petracleus, Two-Handed Fighting, Rapier vs Witch (AoO / Weakened - note Attack Rolls are DEX based through Weapon Finesse): 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (15) + 12 = 27 for 1d6 ⇒ 6

Petracleus, Fortitude Save vs Poison: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8, just great!!!

So, by my count Petracleus has failed his Save against Poison three times now - so he is either Impaired or Staggered (as per Pathfinder Unchained rules) - GM to clarify?

...staggering backwards as the witch flies away from him, Petracleus drops his swords and unslings his bow...

GMPC for Verran...

Initiative order: Daimon, Petracleus, Countessa, Monsters, Celowyn, Ireena, Theodora, Verran

Round 7, continued

As the witch tries to fly above their heads and flee the combat through the door, Ireena, Celowyn, and Petracleus all slash her with their swords, and she comes crashing to the ground, slamming into the floor face-first next to Toadadora. There is a sickening *crack* from her neck and she lies still, color draining from her face.

Celowyn presses the attack, but her sword can't seem to penetrate the odd invisible force shield that seems to protect the hag. Ireena's attack is clumsy, and the hag anticipates her move.

Theodora manages to hop out of the way of the witch that nearly falls on top of her.

Round 8

Daimon tries to attack the hag, but she manages to easily side-step the sword, still cackling. She grins evilly at the half-orc.

Countessa: I'm guessing that you haven't been looking at the combat map. You're standing in a threatened square, and there is no way to cast lightning bolt without also tagging an ally. To move things forward, I'm going to say for now that you cast magic missile defensively instead. Feel free to retcon your action for this round if you would rather have done something else.

Countessa's Concentration check (DC 17): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19
Countessa's caster level check (DC 16): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18
Damage: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (2, 4, 4) + 3 = 13

Dodging the hag's evil-looking dagger, Countessa casts a spell and three silvery bolts of magical energy slam into the hag's chest. The hag grunts in pain as her cackling ceases momentarily.

Verran mace v. hag #1: 1d20 + 8 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 8 + 1 + 2 = 30 ...hit
Verran mace v. hag #2: 1d20 + 8 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 8 + 1 + 2 = 29 ...hit
Damage: 2d8 + 6 ⇒ (4, 8) + 6 = 18
bleeding touch damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Distracted by Countessa's spell, the hag does not notice Verran as he cracks her on the back of the head with his mace. Hard. The wound that had opened where he touched her previously also bleeds.

The tide of battle seems to have turned against her, but the hag continues to cackle evilly. Daimon can feel fate turn against him while she does. Daimon: The hag is using the Cackle hex, extending your misfortune by another round. She moves closer to the door, and as she moves past Countessa, stabs her in the gut with her black-bladed dagger. Countessa: Take 16 hp damage.

Everyone may go!

Petracleus: I believe that you are currently staggered. Please make another saving throw or become Immobile. Regardless, that's the last saving throw you'll need to make against the poison.

Celowyn drops her sword, nocks an arrow and fires a volley at the hag.

Haste, point-blank range

arrow #1: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 10 + 1 + 1 = 22
Damage: 1d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 2 + 1 = 11

arrow #2: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 10 + 1 + 1 = 31
Damage: 1d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 2 + 1 = 8

Ireena continues to attack the hag

Power Attack, haste

Longsword #1: 1d20 + 11 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 11 + 1 - 2 = 17
Damage: 1d6 + 6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 4 = 15

Longsword #2: 1d20 + 11 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 11 + 1 - 2 = 26
Damage: 1d6 + 6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 4 = 15

A five foot step and two swings...
(Two attacks, roll twice for each taking the worst result)
greatsword: 1d20 + 10 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 10 + 2 - 2 = 24 ( insp courage, power attack) ( maybe a hit?)
damage: 2d6 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (6, 2) + 13 + 2 = 23
greatsword: 1d20 + 10 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 10 + 2 - 2 = 26 ( insp courage, power attack)

greatsword: 1d20 + 10 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (5) + 10 + 2 - 2 = 15 ( not likely a hit)
greatsword: 1d20 + 10 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 10 + 2 - 2 = 29 (haste)

Fighting against the poison that withers his muscles, Petracleus manages to just about keep moving... pulling an arrow from the quiver slung across his back and nocking it into his bow...

Petracleus, Fortitude Save vs Poison: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15, Saved

Petracleus, (staggered): Longbow vs Hag: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18 for1d8 ⇒ 6

With the hag currently in the way, Theodora waits to get a chance to heal Countessa.

Countessa clutches at the wicked wound left by the dagger. Holding the wound, she reaches into her belt pouch and uncorks the bottle of potion of cure moderate wounds therein. She quickly gulps the contents.

Potion of cure moderate wounds: 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (2, 5) + 3 = 10

Sorry for the continuing delay folks. I work at a college, it's been opening week, and I've been working 10-hour days, including Saturday... and I then worked another 6 hours on Sunday. Things are finally starting to calm down, and I'm looking forward to an actual weekend tomorrow!

GMPC for Verran.

Initiative order: Daimon, Petracleus, Countessa, Monsters, Celowyn, Ireena, Theodora, Verran

Round 8, continued

One of Celowyn's arrows bounces off the invisible shield surrounding the hag, buy another finds its mark.

Ireena also presses her attack, stabbing the hag in the thigh. Violet-colored blood seeps from the wound.

Verran steps behind Countessa and calls out a prayer to Pharasma, beseeching her to heal his friend's wounds. He lays a hand on her shoulder, and her wounds begin to knit back together.

Round 9

Spontaneously casting cure light wounds on Countessa by dropping doom. The spell cures 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6 hp.

Daimon continues to attack the hag, but she seems to be able to anticipate his every move, and sidesteps his blade. She continues to cackly evilly.

Petracleus feels his strength sapped terribly by the poison, and has a hard time drawing his bow. He fires, but can tell that he shot is weak, and it harmlessly bounces off the hag's invisible shield.

Countessa quaffs a potion, and feels much better.

Still cackling, the hag begins casting a spell... but Daimon manages to bump her arm while she does, and the spell fizzles! She then backs through the door, barely missing stomping on Theodora.

At the same instant, a tiny demon suddenly appears behind Daimon! It slashes at the surprised half-orc with its tiny teeth and claws! Daimon: Take 3 hp damage... and also please make a DC 15 Fortitude save. This is a poison effect. Failure indicates that you are poisoned on the Dexterity track.

The hag moved into the diminuitive Theodora's square. Technically, Theodora could take an AOO.

Everyone may go!

Celowyn gasps in surprise at the sudden appearance of the quasit! She backs up and fires a volley of cold iron-tipped arrows at it.

Haste, point-blank range

Cold iron arrow #1: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 10 + 1 + 1 = 26
Damage: 1d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 2 + 1 = 11
Cold iron arrow #2: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 10 + 1 + 1 = 23
Damage: 1d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 2 + 1 = 9

As the hag backs out of the door, Ireena grimaces in pain, retrieves a flask from her satchel, pulls the cork out with her teeth, and swallows the liquid therein.

Potion of cure light wounds Heals: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

fort: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22

Damion will make an acrobatic roll away from the imp and through the hags space.
acrobatics: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (10) + 14 = 24
"Where are you off to sweetie?"

greatsword: 1d20 + 10 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 10 + 2 - 2 = 24( insp courage, power attack)
damage: 2d6 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (3, 2) + 13 + 2 = 20

Even though his shots are barely effective, Petracleus' reflexes are too sluggish to allow him the luxury of a change of approach... and so, with leaden arms, he fires once more...

Petracleus, (staggered): Longbow vs Hag: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14 for 1d8 ⇒ 4

Feeling instantly better as the wound across her stomach knits. She drops her crossbow and swings with both hands at the imp before her with her staff.

Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19 Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5

I just realized that your haste should have ended two rounds ago.

GMPC for Verran and Theodora.

Initiative order: Daimon, Petracleus, Countessa, Monsters, Celowyn, Ireena, Theodora, Verran

Ignoring Celowyn's second shot, as haste has ended.

Round 9, continued

Celowyn fires at the tiny demon, hitting it in the leg. It screams in pain, fluttering in a circle as it pulls the arrow out.

Ireena does not follow the hag as it moves away. She fishes out a potion bottle and drinks the liquor.

Theodora hops out of the way as the hag nearly steps on her.

Verran swings his mace at the quasit...
Melee: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14
...but the quasit manages to dodge. At the same time, the hag's wound bleeds more. 1d6 ⇒ 5

Round 10, continued

Daimon bounds forward, acrobatically tumbling through the door past the hag. The hag slashes at him with her skull-tipped dagger, and it cuts a cruel red ribbon into Daimon. Daimon: Take 13 hp from an AOO.

He then leaps to his feet and counterattacks, cutting into the hag's supernaturally tough flesh. The creature lets out a wail and collapses to her knees.

Struggling with his bow with trembling hands, Petracleus can barely draw it. The shot it wild, bouncing off the wall.

Countessa tries to smack the demon out of the air, but the thing evades.

Round 11

The hag clutches the wound in her side as she looks up at Daimon with a scowl of unbridled hatred. "You shall not live to see another sunrise!" She then gasps and slumps to the floor.

As the witch falls, the quasit glows briefly with a pale greenish light. It smiles, and says, "Adieu, Khrystrix! Now I am free!!" It then disappears from sight.

Combat over!

What do you do?

Countessa rushes to Ireena's side. "Are you injured badly?" She pauses for a moment, then resumes. "Ehr, I have another potion if that will help. I... ehr... that is, we want you to stay in one piece."

Virtually on the edge of retching, Petracleus drops his bow and crouches down... his stomach feels treacherously violent and his muscles burn with the poison burning through them. Pale and sweating, Petracleus is in a bad way...

Petracleus is 3 steps along the STR poison track with a -4 to STR based rolls and is Staggered.