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Quiven successfully stabs the strange animal, but not as hard as he first thought he did. He then moves to squeeze with the statue!

The woman in the room to the north fingers her silver medallion, which is in the shape of a seven-pointed star, and a wave of black luminescence washes over her. She then casts a spell!

The woman behind the party, with dark skin and long braided hair in tight cornrows, casts a spell of her own!

Beleg, Maddie, Ander, Carl!

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19

Ander moves toward two, now five, in the back, while casting a spell. He pulls up short, holding his palm out as a cone of scintillating color explodes from his hand, washing over the figures in the back.

Color Spray (DC 14)

Spellcraft DC 17: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

With a brief prayer to Pharasma, casts Divine Favor on herself and moves back into the open room.

Also, please don't forget...

Bless is in effect, +1 to Attack Rolls and Fear Saves.

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11
Spellcraft: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14
:(

Unless Ander takes them both out:

Beleg moves across the room to assist his fellow magus and swings at one of the foe.

Black Blade Power Attack, bless: 1d20 + 6 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 6 - 1 + 1 = 11
damage: 1d6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 2 = 6

Carl did something that completely destroyed thistletop. we win. also, i screwed up the map. *sigh*

The GM signs up for one of the Carl t-shirts. But only if he can wear it to ReneCon 2014. ;-)

Map fixed, BTW.

Orik DC 14 Will: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
Orik is blinded and stunned for 1d4 ⇒ 3 rounds, then stunned for one additional round.
Lyrie DC 14 Will: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
Lyrie is blinded and stunned for 1d4 ⇒ 3 rounds, then stunned for one additional round.

This fight just got a lot shorter. LOL

Carl swings his scythe at the puppy
1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 29
2d4 + 14 ⇒ (4, 4) + 14 = 22

Since they both seem to have fallen before Beleg could get to them, Beleg moves over and starts to disarm and tie up the stunned foes. "You ok over there?" he calls to Carl and Quiven.

I dunno, one chick just turned into four chicks and I woulda swore I stabbed this puppy better than it looks like I did. Quiven yells back. What is this dog-thing?

Ander feeds the two rear foes a rainbow, and both all five clutch at their eyes, then stand slack-jawed!

Beleg moves to incapacitate said ruffians!

Maddie casts a spell and moves!

Carl hacks at the whatever-it-is, connecting and giving it an unhealthy gash across its side! Still, it doesn't seem to cut as deep as Carl would expect!

In retaliation, the beast howls an otherworldly howl!
DC 12 Will save for all PCs or become panicked for 2d4 rounds!

Quiven!

Will: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23

Beleg stands strong.

Will save + Bless: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 7 + 1 = 11

Don't forget the +1 against Fear from Bless!

Oh no a Will Save!: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 1 = 10 Panicked!: 2d4 ⇒ (3, 3) = 6

Considering my position I'd assume I'd just cower behind the statue and play total defense, dropping my weapons?

will: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15
oh damn

Will: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 5 + 1 = 26

Ander hums in accompaniment of the howl.

Panicked: A panicked creature must drop anything it holds and flee at top speed from the source of its fear, as well as any other dangers it encounters, along a random path. It can't take any other actions. In addition, the creature takes a –2 penalty on all saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks. If cornered, a panicked creature cowers and does not attack, typically using the total defense action in combat. A panicked creature can use special abilities, including spells, to flee; indeed, the creature must use such means if they are the only way to escape.

Quiven, you and Maddie will do everything you can to get away from the beast. I can see you cowering where you are for 6 rounds, that works. Maddie gets to run away for 2d4 ⇒ (1, 3) = 4 rounds.

Ander, Beleg, and Carl look about, wondering what's up with Maddie and Quiven.

Nualia points at Carl and casts a spell!

Lyrie stands there with a jaw all slacked.
Maddie turns and runs.

Beleg, Ander, Carl!

Screaming in abject terror, Maddie drops her wand and runs towards the stairs!

Run away!

"Always have to do everything." Beleg mutters as he moves across the room.

double move

Ander double checks to make sure the back two are secure, then moves up behind Beleg.

Quiven proceeds to assume the fetal position in the corner by the statue, covering his ears as best he can while watching the battle with wide, fearful eyes.

Carl will saves
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Oh crap...

(shaken right GM?)

Carl tries to make up from his wimpyness and swings his scythe.
1d20 + 10 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 10 - 2 = 26
2d4 + 14 ⇒ (2, 3) + 14 = 19

Carl is freaked out by the caster's spell, but he still manages to drop the fell creature, despite his scythe not quite doing all the damage he thought it should. He steps up, straddling the conspicuous beast and menacing the woman within the room.

Quiven cowers at the foot of the statue.

The beautiful but wicked woman smiles. I shall be happy to introduce you to my mistress Lamashtu — and sacrifice your corpse to her glory! she says, her voice shaking with fury.

Her red eyes flash with menace and something else other-worldly as she lashes out at Carl with her sword, then again with her talon!

bastard sword: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 10 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 21
damage: 1d10 + 4 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 14

talon: 1d20 + 3 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 3 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 16
damage: 1d6 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 1 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 13
The bastard sword hits Carl and the wound really burns; it doesn't feel like just a normal type of slashing wound.

Beleg, Ander, Carl!

Ander, the two in the back are still stunned; I'll rule you know how effective your color spray was and are aware that they'll each be stunned for 3 more rounds, then blind for another round after that.

Ugh. Looks like it time for you to lamashTU die! Carl tries to respond wittily.

1d20 + 10 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 10 - 2 = 22
For mirror images: 1d4 ⇒ 1
If hit: 2d4 + 14 ⇒ (1, 1) + 14 = 16

No mirror image on the woman in the room; those are from the caster behind the party, and they look stunned just like she does.

Carl's scythe hits the woman — or rather, hits a shimmering outline that suddenly appears about her. The shimmering outline breaks in places, though it's still present when it fades back into her.

Oops. My bad. I haz confused.

Ander casts a spell and vanishes, then moves up behind Beleg.

Maddie continues to flee from the source of her fear, using what little sense she has left not to embarrass herself and ruin her armor.

Beleg steps up behind Carl, removes a scroll and quickly casts a spell from it.

Hydraulic Push!

bull rush: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

:( nevermind

Ander pops out of sight!

Beleg tries a scroll that just makes the woman wet. She seems very upset at what Beleg did to her hair.

Your threats are idle. I have Lamashtu's favor; here, let me introduce you to it!
She strikes at Carl again, red eyes flashing.

bastard sword: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 10 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 20
damage: 1d10 + 4 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 4 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 18

talon: 1d20 + 3 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 13
damage: 1d6 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 1 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 9
Again the bastard sword hits Carl and the wound burns; it doesn't feel like just a normal type of slashing wound.
I should point out that mechanically, there's no particular effect like bleed, cursed wounds, etc. This is flavor used to illustrate the additional damage her domain effects give.

Party up!

Carl looks hurt pretty badly. (bloodied)

You have favor? Well I got 31 flavors. Taste this. Its called yourmomsayshi. Carl quips.

1d20 + 10 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 10 - 2 = 25
2d4 + 14 ⇒ (2, 2) + 14 = 18

LOL! Even a panicked Quiven can't help to like the senseless banter.

Beleg pulls out his wand of cure light wounds and taps Carl from behind.

Use Magic Device: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20

excellent

clw: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

Carl & I thank you

Try as she might, Maddie just can't break out of her panicked state. She continues to run away!

Ander calls on the last of his arcane reserves and casts a spell. He then moves invisibly past his party and the enemy, stopping behind the priest.

Cast Shocking Grasp

Stealth in you want it.: 1d20 + 4 + 20 - 5 ⇒ (20) + 4 + 20 - 5 = 39

Ordinarily you couldn't move through her square without making an Acrobatics check exceeding her CMD since she's not helpless. But what the hey, you rolled a 20 on your Stealth check, and it's cool, so I'll give her a Perception check (with a bonus) to find you and prevent your movement.

Perception: 1d20 + 5 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 10 = 16
LOL, I don't think it gets any more clear than that, does it? :-D

Unaware of Ander's presence behind her, she continues her assault, both verbal and physical, on Carl. 31 flavors, eh? I'll wager Lamashtu will relish them all!

bastard sword: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 10 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 29
damage: 1d10 + 4 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 4 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 18

talon: 1d20 + 3 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 11
damage: 1d6 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 8

Flee, flee, flee!

I believe this is the last round of panic for Maddie.

Damn it woman. Stop hitting me with your daddy sword. Taste this flavor. Its called Cherry Garseeyalater Carl quips.

1d20 + 10 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 10 - 2 = 28
2d4 + 14 ⇒ (2, 3) + 14 = 19

Oh no...Carl may have critted!
1d20 + 10 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 10 - 2 = 19

Did I crit?
Does Carl still have a -2 penalty (don't remember how long that lasted).

Actually, since there is a better chance if I use my reroll, I'm going to do that.

1d20 + 10 - 2 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 10 - 2 + 5 = 23

If that is a crit, Carl kisses his scythe.

additional: 6d4 + 42 ⇒ (1, 3, 4, 2, 3, 3) + 42 = 58

Ander lifts his blade over his head, hand crackling with electricity, then brings it down, striking at the woman.

Attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14 Add +3 to the attack roll if wearing metal armor.
Damage: 1d10 + 1 + 4d6 ⇒ (6) + 1 + (5, 4, 3, 3) = 22

Ouch, guess I'll reroll if Carl doesn't take her down.

Reroll Attack: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 8 + 2 = 22

I always forget to add my stars on a reroll. LOL

That said, Carl's first confirm roll was good enough, so Carl can keep his reroll for now; and Ander, Carl's x4 crit is enough to bring her down (though, courtesy of false life, not by a lot!), so Ander can keep his reroll too.

Carl's scythe strikes home, and the woman's eyes go wide in shock as her life drains out of her.

With her final breath, she cries out, You have won nothing by defeating me. A far more sinister end awaits you and my Demon Mother will feast on your souls soon enough!

Ander begins searching the woman, before heading over top relieve the other two of their weapons and belongings before questioning. "Let's make sure those two are bound securely."

Eventually Quiven calms down and rushes into the room. Wow! How did you guys do all this? The halfling exclaims, I need to hang around you folks more often! As the others take care of the binding of the enemy, Quiven will begin to search the place.

"My apologies for falling under that spell. I was not as prepared for it as I should have been." Maddie says to the group while she assists Ander and others in securing the two remaining enemies and removing their belongings.

"Carl, do you require some healing?" She asks, noting his injuries with a frown.

Carl watches as the lady falls over from his scythe. Um. wow. I got really lucky. I don't think this blade has ever done that before. Carl turns to Maddie Yes please. I'm badly injured. You can tap my wands on me if you like

Infernal healing. Carl is down about 40 HP, so if we have 4 minutes to kill, that works. If not, I'll take what I can get

"Let me see that, hmmm." She looks over the wand for a few moments with uncertainty.

Pharasma is True Neutral so I suppose she could use the Infernal Healing Wand with no problems.