[PFS/DMK/EMS] The Emerald Spire Superdungeon

Game Master Kludde

Oops. I will get on this tomorrow morning.

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Finding an opening Bruce takes a step back and downs one of his elixirs instantly vanishing from site. He takes this moment to study one of the constructs.

Greater invis and study combat on yellow. If you guys want to fall back I can work on some more of the mirrors.

Heightened senses +2 to knowledge and perception, Darkvision, Investigative mind (double roll on Appraise, Knowledge, Linguistics or Spellcraft), Heroism +2 on attack rolls, saves and skills. Barkskin +3 Natural Armor.

I guess we can try to stick this out with three of us. Bruce can find traps and disable mirrors BEFORE breaking them, I can focus on killing these guys, and Thistle can keep us alive. They can barely touch Thistle. If things go from bad to worse, I think we are in a decent position to withdraw. Unless people think vote otherwise, I guess we try to stick this out. That said, there is actually a Lich in the room. :/

But so far he is under glass :-) ... Not really sure how this will play out.

Haha! Yea, the Lich... At some point we need to finish breaking through these minions and do some damage to that stupid force wall. Actually, in our current position, we are relatively safe from the minions since it's so hard for them to hurt me. Caranthir, why don't you try to take that force wall down instead of thinning the herd and we can try to cut the head off the snake. We have acid and fire resist 20 right now, I can add electricity resist to that as well, to try to mitigate some big damage potential from the Lich once the barrier is down. I can try to turn him (though he probably has a pretty good save against that) and otherwise do my best to bolster you two.

Actually on second thought, maybe I should try to bolster our saves vs fear. The last thing we need right now is one of us running away. On my next turn I will cast remove fear which will hit all three of us because of my level. Everyone will get a +4 to saves vs fear, and hopefully help us stay put and keep throwing some damage at this thing.

The other problem is, if my memory serves, don't Liches have a Phylactery or something? I think we still need to kill it first, then destroy the phylactery. I don't think we can destroy that first...

This guy likes clock work stuff a lot. It's probably Bruce's heart.

:O

Bruce vanishes while Fellgrim and Jelani keep snoring.

The emperor curses, and calls forth another set of warrior. Another handful step from the mirrors, while those present either advance on thistle or comb out the last known position of Bruce.

How many: 1d6 ⇒ 5 This is getting ridiculous

Sword, Thistle: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 10 + 2 + 2 = 22
Sword, Thistle: 1d20 + 5 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 5 + 2 + 2 = 25
Sword, Thistle: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 10 + 2 + 2 = 21

Sword, Thistle: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 10 + 2 = 26
Sword, Thistle: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 5 + 2 = 22
Sword, Thistle: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 10 + 2 = 311d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
Sword, Thistle: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 5 + 2 = 271d8 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10
Sword, Thistle: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 10 + 2 = 19
Sword, Thistle: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 5 + 2 = 9

Confirm: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 2 = 12
Confirm: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 10 + 2 = 271d8 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Sword, Bruce: 1d100 ⇒ 941d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 10 + 2 = 19
Sword, Bruce: 1d100 ⇒ 231d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 5 + 2 = 20
Sword, Bruce: 1d100 ⇒ 771d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 10 + 2 = 291d8 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
Sword, Bruce: 1d100 ⇒ 861d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 2 = 12
Sword, Bruce: 1d100 ⇒ 11d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 10 + 2 = 14

Arrow, Thistle: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (14) + 12 = 26
Arrow, Thistle: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (8) + 12 = 20
Arrow, Thistle: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (18) + 12 = 301d8 ⇒ 5

---
Jelani (zzzz)
Bruce (invisible)
Thistle
Fellgrim (zzzz, invisible)
Caranthir
---
Emperor of Azlant
---
(Near Thistle)
Servant - Green II
Servant - Blue II
Servant - Brown
Servant - Light Blue II
(Near Bruce)
Servant - Bordeaux II
Servant - Rouge II
Servant - Yellow II
Servant - Orange (16)
Black
White
Gray
Purple
Red
(Archers)
Bow Servant - White
Bow Servant - Black
Bow Servant - Purple
Mirror 1 (Broken)
Mirror 2 (Broken)
Mirror 3
Mirror 4
Mirror 5
Mirror 6
Mirror 7 (broken)
Mirror 8
--- ---

Another wave of soldiers step through the mirror, but Thistle steels his resolve. He absorbs more of his own energy, trying not to think about how much longer it might last. He then begins to hum. The vibrations are small, almost insignificant among the din and clatter of the mortal battle in the room, but the deep hum begins to resonate in his heart. The feeling emboldens him, and he focuses the feeling outwards, to Caranthir and Bruce.

Energy Body, Self: 1d6 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11

Net loss of 11 hp after that round, down to 70 total. Also cast remove fear on Thistle, Caranthir and Bruce. We all now have a +4 moral bonus vs fear saves, which I am guessing we will need once this energy wall is down. Don't forget about your protection from evil, which adds another +2 to saves.

Caranthir tries to determine what is protecting the lich and wonders if it might be dispelled.

He continues firing arrows, with mixed results. Will target the wounded Orange, then if it goes down, move to Dark Brown above Thistle.

I think it's also safe to say my haste spell is gone. It only lasted 9 rounds, and while I wasn't keeping great track, that seems about right.

+2 Icy Burst Longbow (rapid shot, deadly aim, manyshot, weapon specialization, blessing of fervor)(frost + shock dmg): 1d20 + 16 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 16 + 2 = 342d8 + 23 + 4d6 ⇒ (4, 1) + 23 + (3, 3, 4, 2) = 40
+2 Icy Burst Longbow (rapid shot, deadly aim, weapon specialization, blessing of fervor)(frost + shock dmg): 1d20 + 16 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 16 + 2 = 191d8 + 12 + 2d6 ⇒ (1) + 12 + (3, 1) = 17
+2 Icy Burst Longbow (rapid shot, deadly aim, weapon specialization, blessing of fervor)(frost + shock dmg): 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 11 + 2 = 171d8 + 12 + 2d6 ⇒ (5) + 12 + (2, 5) = 24

spellcraft: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19 Before I waste a round trying to destroy his barrier, I'd like to see what it is.

Caranthir doesn't recognize the spell effect, which only tells him it must be something quite powerful. Thistle ensures the adventurers are protected against fear effects, while Caranthir continues firing, scoring only a single hit.

---
Jelani (zzzz)
Bruce (invisible)
Thistle
Fellgrim (zzzz, invisible)
Caranthir
---
Emperor of Azlant
---
(Near Thistle)
Servant - Green II
Servant - Blue II
Servant - Brown
Servant - Light Blue II
(Near Bruce)
Servant - Bordeaux II
Servant - Rouge II
Servant - Yellow II
Servant - Orange (56)
Black
White
Gray
Purple
Red
(Archers)
Bow Servant - White
Bow Servant - Black
Bow Servant - Purple
Mirror 1 (Broken)
Mirror 2 (Broken)
Mirror 3
Mirror 4
Mirror 5
Mirror 6
Mirror 7 (broken)
Mirror 8
--- ---

Invisible Bruce?

Bruce also takes a look at the barrier surrounding the Lich.
Going with a double roll using investigative mind

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 17 + 2 + 1d8 ⇒ (17) + 17 + 2 + (6) = 42
Spellcraft: 1d20 + 17 + 2 + 1d8 ⇒ (18) + 17 + 2 + (5) = 42

Facepalm. At least you know I'm being honest with my choose to use before seeing the result abilities.

As Bruce ponders what might be protecting the Lich moves over to inspect one of the mirrors for traps.

Perception vs trap: 1d20 + 16 + 2 + 2 + 1d8 ⇒ (17) + 16 + 2 + 2 + (5) = 42

42 seems to be my number this round.

Nice. Yeah, I think we may need to get these mirrors disabled next if we are going to stay. Adding five per round when I can only take out a couple is not a good long-term strategy. If we can't take the mirrors out or get past its wall, we should probably reset.

Bruce inspects the shimmering barrier, and concludes it is a wall of force - a powerful piece of arcane magic that prevents any magic or weapons from passing through. It can be damaged with weapons, but not easily.

Bruce also notices that the next mirror also contains a magical ward.

The emperor shouts a command in Azalanti before casting a spell. The warriors keep pushing at Thistle, while the emperor shouts and points in Bruce's direction.

Sword, Thistle: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 10 + 2 + 2 = 19
Sword, Thistle: 1d20 + 5 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 2 + 2 = 14
Sword, Thistle: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 10 + 2 + 2 = 22
Sword, Thistle: 1d20 + 5 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 2 + 2 = 13
Sword, Thistle: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 10 + 2 = 23
Sword, Thistle: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 5 + 2 = 23
Sword, Thistle: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 10 + 2 = 321d8 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
Sword, Thistle: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 5 + 2 = 24
Sword, Thistle: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 10 + 2 = 16
Sword, Thistle: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 5 + 2 = 24

Sword, Bruce: 1d100 ⇒ 61d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 10 + 2 = 14
Sword, Bruce: 1d100 ⇒ 681d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 5 + 2 = 14
Sword, Bruce: 1d100 ⇒ 391d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 10 + 2 = 20
Sword, Bruce: 1d100 ⇒ 231d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 5 + 2 = 22
Sword, Bruce: 1d100 ⇒ 211d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 10 + 2 = 27
Sword, Bruce: 1d100 ⇒ 961d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 5 + 2 = 24

Confirm, Thistle: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 10 + 2 = 301d8 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

Arrow, Thistle: 1d20 + 12 - 4 ⇒ (15) + 12 - 4 = 23
Arrow, Thistle: 1d20 + 12 - 4 ⇒ (20) + 12 - 4 = 281d8 ⇒ 1
Arrow, Thistle: 1d20 + 12 - 4 ⇒ (13) + 12 - 4 = 21

Confirm, Thistle: 1d20 + 12 - 4 ⇒ (20) + 12 - 4 = 282d8 ⇒ (2, 6) = 8

---
Jelani (zzzz)
Bruce (invisible)
Thistle
Fellgrim (zzzz, invisible)
Caranthir
---
Emperor of Azlant
---
Servant - Green II
Servant - Blue II
Servant - Brown
Servant - Light Blue II
Servant - Bordeaux II
Servant - Rouge II
Servant - Yellow II
Servant - Orange (56)
Black
White
Gray
Purple
Red
(Archers)
Bow Servant - White
Bow Servant - Black
Bow Servant - Purple
Mirror 1 (Broken)
Mirror 2 (Broken)
Mirror 3
Mirror 4
Mirror 5
Mirror 6
Mirror 7 (broken)
Mirror 8
--- ---

Caranthir, seeing his companions are likely to stick around, calls on the power of his bonded item, his bow Failnot, and casts haste once again.

I figure if we are going to be here a bit, foregoing my attacks this round will be made up with all the extra attacks and buffs for the next 9 rounds.

Caranthir tries to see what the lich was pointing at: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (1) + 22 = 23

Thistle grunts as a blade and an arrow find the tiniest of niches in his armor. Blood trickles down his scales underneath his magical protection. He questions his armor for half a second, then dismisses the thought. Under the volley of blows he is absorbing, one or two are bound to sneak through his defenses. More importantly, his archer is safe and dishing out the punishment that is keeping them from being overwhelmed.

Determined to stay on his feet, Thistle directs his healing energies inward again, staunching the flow before it gets to bad. A passing thought has him hoping his tunic is enough to absorb the blood, lest his shield hand get slick with his fluids.

Energy Body on self: 1d6 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12

Cure Serious Wounds on Self: 3d8 + 10 ⇒ (4, 1, 4) + 10 = 19

Small reminder that Thistle does not provoke when casting healing spells. 4 rounds left of Energy Body.

Edit: So thats a loss of 25hp and a gain of 31, net gain of 6.

Bruce does his best to disable the trap behind the mirror.

Disable: 1d20 + 2 + 27 + 1d8 ⇒ (8) + 2 + 27 + (5) = 42

Hey look another 42. It's starting to get weird.

Caranthir buffs his bow with spells, and gets the impression the lich was pointing straight at Bruce. Thistle heals himself, while Bruce starts working on the magical ward on the mirror

The warrior keep pressing on Thistle and Bruce, while a single warrior heads off and starts hacking the ground where Fellgrim was last heard.

The emperor casts a spell, suddenly lighting himself ablaze.

Rounds: 2d4 ⇒ (3, 1) = 4

(Thistle)
Sword: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 10 + 2 + 2 = 15
Sword: 1d20 + 5 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 5 + 2 + 2 = 28
Sword: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 10 + 2 + 2 = 15
Sword: 1d20 + 5 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 2 + 2 = 10
Sword: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 10 + 2 = 21
Sword: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 5 + 2 = 9
Sword: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 10 + 2 = 31
Sword: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 5 + 2 = 19
Sword: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 10 + 2 = 24
Sword: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 5 + 2 = 26

(Bruce)
Sword: 1d100 ⇒ 221d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 10 + 2 = 30
Sword: 1d100 ⇒ 341d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 5 + 2 = 23
Sword: 1d100 ⇒ 521d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 10 + 2 = 301d8 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
Sword: 1d100 ⇒ 121d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 5 + 2 = 14
Sword: 1d100 ⇒ 791d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 10 + 2 = 19
Sword: 1d100 ⇒ 421d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 5 + 2 = 16

(Bowsmen)
Arrow, Thistle: 1d20 + 12 - 4 ⇒ (8) + 12 - 4 = 16
Arrow, Thistle: 1d20 + 12 - 4 ⇒ (3) + 12 - 4 = 11
Arrow, Thistle: 1d20 + 12 - 4 ⇒ (13) + 12 - 4 = 21

(Fellgrim)
Sword: 1d100 ⇒ 351d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 10 + 2 = 15
Sword: 1d100 ⇒ 681d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 2 = 8

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Round X
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Jelani (zzzz)
Bruce (invisible, disabling - 1)
Thistle
Fellgrim (zzzz, invisible)
Caranthir
---
Emperor of Azlant (on fire)
---
Servant - Green II
Servant - Blue II
Servant - Brown
Servant - Light Blue II
Servant - Bordeaux II
Servant - Rouge II
Servant - Yellow II
Servant - Orange (56)
Black
White
Gray
Purple
Red
(Archers)
Bow Servant - White
Bow Servant - Black
Bow Servant - Purple
Mirror 1 (Broken)
Mirror 2 (Broken)
Mirror 3
Mirror 4
Mirror 5
Mirror 6
Mirror 7 (broken)
Mirror 8
--- ---

It's about to get real in here...

Thistle sees the Lich wreath himself in flames. He bangs his morningstar on his shield a couple of times with urgency to alert the others before looking back over his shoulder, wondering if they should have grabbed their sleeping friends and ran away.

Trembling slightly, he mumbles another prayer, hoping to keep them all alive just a little longer.

Energy Body, self: 1d6 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15

Cast protection from electricity. Everyone now has protection (20) Fire, Acid, and Electricity, in addition to the other buffs.

Ruh roh.

Everyone remember you now have haste up for 9 rounds.

Caranthir tries to remain calm as the lich seems ready to battle. He does what he can to thin out the herd before they face a real enemy.

[ooc]Going to aim for blue above Thistle until it dies, then target the wounded orange. If I have more shots after that, shoot Bordeaux II.

+2 Icy Burst Longbow (rapid shot, deadly aim, manyshot, weapon specialization, blessing of fervor)(frost + shock dmg): 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (18) + 16 = 342d8 + 23 + 4d6 ⇒ (2, 7) + 23 + (1, 2, 4, 3) = 42
+2 Icy Burst Longbow (rapid shot, deadly aim, weapon specialization, blessing of fervor)(frost + shock dmg): 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (13) + 16 = 291d8 + 12 + 2d6 ⇒ (1) + 12 + (6, 5) = 24
+2 Icy Burst Longbow (rapid shot, deadly aim, weapon specialization, blessing of fervor)(frost + shock dmg): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 171d8 + 12 + 2d6 ⇒ (7) + 12 + (6, 4) = 29

Extra haste attack: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (17) + 16 = 331d8 + 12 + 2d6 ⇒ (3) + 12 + (6, 2) = 23

knowledge religion: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13

Bruce?

Think I'm still disarming? Do I need to make another roll GM?

Thistle keeps radiating positive energy, while Caranthir fires his bow.

Bruce keeps disabling the trap.

The area behind the green barrier turns dark, removing the lich from sight (Unless you have darkvision)

(Thistle]
Sword: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 10 + 2 = 21
Sword: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 2 = 12
Sword: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 10 + 2 = 14
Sword: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 5 + 2 = 25
Sword: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 10 + 2 = 32
Sword: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 5 + 2 = 15
Sword: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 10 + 2 = 28
Sword: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 5 + 2 = 15
Sword: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 10 + 2 = 20
Sword: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 5 + 2 = 13

(Bruce)
6d100 ⇒ (31, 99, 55, 14, 73, 7) = 279
Sword: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 10 + 2 = 13
Sword: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 5 + 2 = 26
Sword: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 10 + 2 = 16
Sword: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 5 + 2 = 9
Sword: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 10 + 2 = 20
Sword: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 5 + 2 = 18

(Fellgrim)
2d100 ⇒ (71, 89) = 160
Sword: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 10 + 2 = 25
Sword: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 5 + 2 = 13

(Bows, on Thistle)
Arrow: 1d20 + 12 - 4 ⇒ (7) + 12 - 4 = 15
Arrow: 1d20 + 12 - 4 ⇒ (3) + 12 - 4 = 11
Arrow: 1d20 + 12 - 4 ⇒ (4) + 12 - 4 = 12

Conf, thisle: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 10 + 2 = 28

Damage, Thistle: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
Damage, Fellgrim: 2d8 + 6 ⇒ (7, 5) + 6 = 18

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Round X+1
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Jelani (zzzz)
Bruce (invisible, disabling - 2)
Thistle
Fellgrim (zzzz, invisible)
Caranthir
---
Emperor of Azlant (on fire)
---
Servant - Green II
Servant - Blue II
Servant - Brown
Servant - Light Blue II
Servant - Bordeaux II (47)
Servant - Rouge II
Servant - Yellow II
Black
White
Gray
Purple
Red
(Archers)
Bow Servant - White
Bow Servant - Black
Bow Servant - Purple
Mirror 1 (Broken)
Mirror 2 (Broken)
Mirror 3
Mirror 4
Mirror 5
Mirror 6
Mirror 7 (broken)
Mirror 8

Can you let me know whether I hit/killed anything last round? I had been aiming for Blue above Thistle with my shots until it died, but it's still on the map (it does look like Orange is gone). Anyway, just want to make sure they were removed if killed.

Caranthir tries to finish off a few more of the mindless soldiers, but they prove remarkably resilient.

First shot toward blue above Thistle (unless it died last round, in which case I'll attack Light Blue), second shot to wounded Bordeaux II. Last two shots miss.

+2 Icy Burst Longbow (rapid shot, deadly aim, manyshot, weapon specialization, blessing of fervor)(frost + shock dmg): 1d20 + 16 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 16 + 2 = 332d8 + 23 + 4d6 ⇒ (8, 7) + 23 + (4, 1, 3, 3) = 49
+2 Icy Burst Longbow (rapid shot, deadly aim, weapon specialization, blessing of fervor)(frost + shock dmg): 1d20 + 16 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 16 + 2 = 211d8 + 12 + 2d6 ⇒ (4) + 12 + (3, 3) = 22
+2 Icy Burst Longbow (rapid shot, deadly aim, weapon specialization, blessing of fervor)(frost + shock dmg): 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 11 + 2 = 141d8 + 12 + 2d6 ⇒ (1) + 12 + (5, 4) = 22

extra haste attack: 1d20 + 16 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 16 + 2 = 191d8 + 12 + 2d6 ⇒ (1) + 12 + (2, 5) = 20 2 1's rolled...lovely.

Bruce continues his work on the mirror and making quick glances over his shoulder at what the lich is doing. Bruce has dark vision active. Also is it possible that with Caranthir's Haste spell the disable might go a bit faster?

Heightened senses +2 to knowledge and perception, Darkvision, Investigative mind (double roll on Appraise, Knowledge, Linguistics or Spellcraft), Heroism +2 on attack rolls, saves and skills. Barkskin +3 Natural Armor.

I'm also curious how long one mirror takes to deactivate. Even if we get one disabled, have the extra minions been coming through multiple mirrors, or would we have to disable ALL mirrors to stop the reinforcements?

@Caranthir: you took out orange. I misread your post, I didn't see you aimed for blue first, so I went orange->bordeaux instead.

Caranhir takes out the warrior to the north of Thistle, while Bruce disarms the trap on the mirror.

Done! Gave you a bonus for haste.

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Round X+1
---
Jelani (zzzz)
Bruce (invisible)
Thistle
Fellgrim (zzzz, invisible)
Caranthir
---
Emperor of Azlant (on fire)
---
Servant - Green II
Servant - Brown
Servant - Light Blue II
Servant - Bordeaux II (47)
Servant - Rouge II
Servant - Yellow II
Black
White
Gray
Purple
Red
(Archers)
Bow Servant - White
Bow Servant - Black
Bow Servant - Purple
Mirror 1 (Broken)
Mirror 2 (Broken)
Mirror 3
Mirror 4
Mirror 5
Mirror 6
Mirror 7 (broken)
Mirror 8

Thistle watches the box go dark, and accepts the move by the lich as a matter of course.

I was meant to be here, to undo the depravity of this hell hole. I will succeed, or die trying. This is my purpose.

Moving his arms deliberately from the center of his body outward, Thistle's glowing body begins to shine with the light of day, illuminating everything around him, yet casting even deeper shadows behind the mass of warriors that surround him.

Move action to draw a scroll of daylight and standard to cast. Hopefully the move action to draw the scroll provokes all the AoOs so he can cast unhindered. Daylight spell will be centered on my head, so that when my spell and the Lich's spell overlap it will just go to prevailing light conditions. (assuming all he cast was 'regular' darkness)

I'm not too worried about which targets I'm hitting, except that I don't want to waste my first shot, which does a lot more damage, on a target that is almost dead. So I'd like to use the first shot on an undamaged one each round, then focus the rest of my shots on finishing off wounded ones.

Thistle fills the room with a bright light, making him shine even more than before.

This should be a good sight: a green box filled with blackness, illuminated by a bright light. You gotta love 'spells can't penetrate'

The empror murmurs, and the green wall goes down, mixing the light with the unlight. With a quickened incantation, he sends forth a volley of magic missiles, aimed at Bruce

Damage: 5d4 + 5 ⇒ (3, 1, 4, 2, 2) + 5 = 17

You have damaged my hall of greatness! Now you will face my wrath! Watch in awe as I unleash my full power upon you!

Meanwhile, the soldiers press on

(thistle)
Sword: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 10 + 2 + 2 = 21
Sword: 1d20 + 5 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 5 + 2 + 2 = 25
Sword: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 10 + 2 + 2 = 23
Sword: 1d20 + 5 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 2 + 2 = 10
Sword: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 10 + 2 = 21
Sword: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 5 + 2 = 15
Sword: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 10 + 2 = 19
Sword: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 2 = 10
Sword: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 10 + 2 = 26
Sword: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 5 + 2 = 22

(Bruce)
6d100 ⇒ (94, 95, 11, 53, 47, 8) = 308
Sword: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 10 + 2 = 13
Sword: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 5 + 2 = 26
Sword: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 10 + 2 = 28
Sword: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 2 = 8
Sword: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 10 + 2 = 28
Sword: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 5 + 2 = 13

(fellgrim)
Sword: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 10 + 2 = 311d8 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
Sword: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 5 + 2 = 221d8 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

(thistle)
Arrow: 1d20 + 12 - 4 ⇒ (18) + 12 - 4 = 26
Arrow: 1d20 + 12 - 4 ⇒ (16) + 12 - 4 = 24
Arrow: 1d20 + 12 - 4 ⇒ (8) + 12 - 4 = 16

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Round X+2
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Jelani (zzzz)
Bruce (invisible)
Thistle
Fellgrim (zzzz, invisible)
Caranthir
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Emperor of Azlant (on fire)
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Servant - Green II
Servant - Brown
Servant - Light Blue II
Servant - Bordeaux II (47)
Servant - Rouge II
Servant - Yellow II
Black
White
Gray
Purple
Red
(Archers)
Bow Servant - White
Bow Servant - Black
Bow Servant - Purple
Mirror 1 (Broken)
Mirror 2 (Broken)
Mirror 3 (Disarmed)
Mirror 4
Mirror 5
Mirror 6
Mirror 7 (broken)
Mirror 8

Shouldn't they have a chance to miss an invisible Fellgrim?
2d100 ⇒ (33, 72) = 105
Doesn't the damage wake him up?

Yes, you're right, the first hit was a miss. I forgot about the miss chance.

The hits do not wake Fellgrim. Instead, he and Jelani find themselves in a large, square room. In the middle is a large wooden table, and a pendulum clock graces the wall. One end of the room has a wooden door, the other a similar-sized mirror.

Hear my call, deities of life! Make this creature of unspeakable evil flee from us in terror of your power, flowing through me.

Thistle's armor and arm reverberates under the repeated blows, but his focus is on the monstrosity approaching him. He sends forth a wave of light at the lich, and in it the lich sees only the cleansing power of life, the antithesis of his being.

Using a Channel to Turn Undead. DC 21 Will Save or he is Panicked. Normally lasts 1 minute, but because he is intelligent undead, he would get a save every round. Just hoping to buy us one or two rounds to get a few shots in.

The wave of light washes over the Lich, then draws back into Thistle like an undertow of current, energy ready to be released again.

Energy Body to heal self: 1d6 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15 This puts me at full. Was at 83, down to 78 via Life link, healing Felgrim for 5, then plus 15 gets me back to 90.

Fellgrim, If the first one misses, then you only take a net 1 damage due to life link.

Remember haste is up 7 more rounds.

I think back a few weeks we identified this as a lich, so I'll pull out my blunt arrows.

With the undead creature's wall down, Caranthir steps up behind Thistle and begins to pour his fire into the main enemy. Using Bruce's caution, he fires his blunt arrows at it, infused with fire.

+2 Icy Burst Longbow (rapid shot, deadly aim, manyshot, weapon specialization)(frost + fire dmg): 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (11) + 16 = 272d8 + 23 + 4d6 ⇒ (4, 6) + 23 + (6, 2, 4, 1) = 46
+2 Icy Burst Longbow (rapid shot, deadly aim, weapon specialization)(frost + fire dmg): 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (13) + 16 = 291d8 + 12 + 2d6 ⇒ (8) + 12 + (2, 4) = 26
+2 Icy Burst Longbow (rapid shot, deadly aim, weapon specialization)(frost + fire dmg): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 171d8 + 12 + 2d6 ⇒ (2) + 12 + (2, 3) = 19
extra haste atk: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (15) + 16 = 311d8 + 12 + 2d6 ⇒ (1) + 12 + (1, 4) = 18

Bruce tries to leap over one of the contructs in order to get at the lich.

Acrobatics over grey: 1d20 + 15 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 15 + 2 = 36

Once he is over he heads straight for the lich and strikes with his adamantine Morningstar.

Melee: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 12 + 2 = 20
Damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

Heightened senses +2 to knowledge and perception, Darkvision, Investigative mind (double roll on Appraise, Knowledge, Linguistics or Spellcraft), Heroism +2 on attack rolls, saves and skills. Barkskin +3 Natural Armor.

Will: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (9) + 19 = 28

Even though you identified the creature as a lich, you did not recall its defensive abilities. Blunt arrows is not entirely unreasonable, though.

Thistle lets positive energy fill the room, but the emperor just shrugs it off. Caranthir's arrows hurt it, but Bruce only manages to singe himself in the fiery aura. (No damage).

The emperor takes a step back, quickly dispenses a volley of missiles at Bruce, then casts a spell that fills the room with a green, noxious vapour.

Magic Missiles, Bruce: 5d4 + 5 ⇒ (3, 1, 2, 1, 1) + 5 = 13

The gas obscures sight (like fog cloud) and deal 1d4 (please roll yourself) of Con damage every round. A DC 21 Fort save halves the damage. Currently affected are Fellgrim, Bruce and Thistle.

Sword, Thistle: 1d100 ⇒ 491d20 + 10 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 10 + 2 + 2 = 31
Sword, Thistle: 1d100 ⇒ 721d20 + 5 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 2 + 2 = 13
Sword, Thistle: 1d100 ⇒ 561d20 + 10 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 10 + 2 + 2 = 25
Sword, Thistle: 1d100 ⇒ 821d20 + 5 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 5 + 2 + 2 = 26
Sword, Thistle: 1d100 ⇒ 761d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 10 + 2 = 17
Sword, Thistle: 1d100 ⇒ 241d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 5 + 2 = 27
Sword, Thistle: 1d100 ⇒ 571d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 10 + 2 = 28
Sword, Thistle: 1d100 ⇒ 931d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 2 = 8
Sword, Thistle: 1d100 ⇒ 341d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 10 + 2 = 28
Sword, Thistle: 1d100 ⇒ 721d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 5 + 2 = 25

Confirm, Thistle: 1d100 ⇒ 701d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 5 + 2 = 16

Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

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Round X+3
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Jelani (zzzz)
Bruce (invisible)
Thistle
Fellgrim (zzzz, invisible)
Caranthir
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Emperor of Azlant (on fire, 72)
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Servant - Green II
Servant - Brown
Servant - Light Blue II
Servant - Bordeaux II (47)
Servant - Rouge II
Servant - Yellow II
Black
White
Gray
Purple
Red
(Archers)
Bow Servant - White
Bow Servant - Black
Bow Servant - Purple
Mirror 1 (Broken)
Mirror 2 (Broken)
Mirror 3 (Disarmed)
Mirror 4
Mirror 5
Mirror 6
Mirror 7 (broken)
Mirror 8

Remember Haste 6 more rounds guys!

Caranthir tries to identify the spell that was just cast. He also wracks his brain to determine what this creature might be immune to.

As the room fills with mist, the elf freezes momentarily, unsure what to do. All he can think of is to fire off another series of arrows at the creature's last location.

Looks like he did a 5' step then cast his spell, so I'll fire at the last place I saw him. I have elven accuracy, so I can reroll miss chance.

spellcraft to id spell cast: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (4) + 17 = 21
knowledge religion: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17 I can't remember if it was Bruce or me that tried to ID this guy before, or if rerolls on knowledge checks are possible?

+2 Icy Burst Longbow (rapid shot, deadly aim, manyshot, weapon specialization)(frost + fire dmg): 1d20 + 16 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 16 + 1 = 202d8 + 23 + 4d6 ⇒ (5, 1) + 23 + (1, 3, 1, 6) = 40
+2 Icy Burst Longbow (rapid shot, deadly aim, weapon specialization)(frost + fire dmg): 1d20 + 16 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 16 + 1 = 211d8 + 12 + 2d6 ⇒ (6) + 12 + (6, 4) = 28
+2 Icy Burst Longbow (rapid shot, deadly aim, weapon specialization)(frost + fire dmg): 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 11 + 1 = 261d8 + 12 + 2d6 ⇒ (1) + 12 + (3, 6) = 22
extra haste atk: 1d20 + 16 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 16 + 1 = 371d8 + 12 + 2d6 ⇒ (2) + 12 + (6, 6) = 26
CRIT?: 1d20 + 16 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 16 + 1 = 212d8 + 24 + 2d6 ⇒ (1, 6) + 24 + (6, 4) = 41

shot 1, elven accuracy, miss chance, low=bad: 1d100 ⇒ 50 miss
shot 2, elven accuracy, miss chance, low=bad: 1d100 ⇒ 55 hit
shot 3, elven accuracy, miss chance, low=bad: 1d100 ⇒ 31 miss
shot 4, elven accuracy, miss chance, low=bad: 1d100 ⇒ 59 hit

reroll shot 1, elven accuracy, miss chance, low=bad: 1d100 ⇒ 24 miss
reroll shot 3, elven accuracy, miss chance, low=bad: 1d100 ⇒ 80 hit

2nd, 3rd, and 4th shot should hit, assuming they get his AC.

Oooooh poop. I remember reading that spell description for a character I am building for a 1-shot game in May. Don't bother trying to hold your breath....

Con Damage (thank the gods it's not drain): 1d4 ⇒ 4
Fort Save for Half, prot from evil and nagaji poison resistance: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 9 + 2 + 2 = 28 So 2 con damage.

The slightest hint of panic creeps into Thistle's mind as the lich shrugs off his turning and then releases the deadly cloud. The vapors assault his nose and mouth, seemingly creeping into every orifice and suffocating him. He chokes and coughs while minor spasms radiate through his body, making him feel weak.

What can I do to stop this evil? he wonders as arrow after arrow flies over his shoulder. We cannot stay in this cloud of death...

No, I must resist. I will hold for now...

Thistle focuses his inner elemental light one last time, healing the wounds from the stray blade. He turns his holy force on the undead monster one more time, knowing that source of healing is tapped out.

Energy Body Self heal: 1d6 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16 Brings me back to full

Channel Positive energy to harm undead, DC 21 for half damage: 5d6 ⇒ (3, 4, 6, 2, 4) = 19 Now out of Energy Body and Channels... Still have a fair amount of spells left, but no mobility with this mass of mobs in front of me. Go Bruce and Caranthir!!

Yes, you're right, the first hit was a miss. I forgot about the miss chance.

The hits do not wake Fellgrim. Instead, he and Jelani find themselves in a large, square room. In the middle is a large wooden table, and a pendulum clock graces the wall. One end of the room has a wooden door, the other a similar-sized mirror.

Jelani looks to his gnomish companion. "Rhuh?" he grunts, confused. Seeing no immediate threats, Jelani walks over to the wooden door and presses his ear to it, listening.

Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (10) + 11 = 21

Fort?Perception?: 1d20 + 8 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 8 + 6 = 34 ?: 1d4 ⇒ 2

Fellgrim looks confused as well; then follows Jelani's lead and examines the room (paying a lot of attention to the mirror opposite the door) while the big guy listens at the door ...
"Not really sure what all this means, but we need to get back into the fight as soon as possible ..."

"What happened? I just remember smashing a mirror and then this. We were surrounded..."

Glad to have you guys back! (sort of). Bruce, finish this thing off!

Baaah! It ate my post yesterday.

Fort: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 9 + 2 = 26 +4 if it's poison

Con damage: 1d4 ⇒ 1

Bruce steps through the fog after the Lich and notices it's a little slow to react on it's right side. Taking advantage of that Bruce takes a swing.

Melee: 1d20 + 12 + 2 + 2 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 12 + 2 + 2 + 5 = 40
Damage: 1d8 + 5 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 5 = 11

Caranthir fires at the last known position of the lich, but arrow after arrow misses until the lich's cursing marks a hit. Thistle heals himself, then channels energy into the fog.

Just curious: how many arrows does Caranthir have left?

Bruce moves close to the emperor, and lands a hefty blow, just shy of taking out the undead.

The emperor faces Bruce, and when the ticking from the vigilante's chest becomes readily audible for a second, the emperor says: I already thought it would take a brave heart to step up to me. I'm afraid I cannot let you keep it.

The emperor steps into the cloud and speaks an incantation engulfing Bruce into a burst of cold. The wake of the cold storm shatters two mirrors.

Damage: 11d6 ⇒ (3, 5, 5, 6, 1, 6, 3, 1, 1, 4, 1) = 36 DC 21 RFX for half

Broken mirror: 1d4 ⇒ 2
Broken mirror: 1d4 ⇒ 1

I need two Fort saves against the bad stuff. One is DC 22, the other DC 21

The army of warrior presss on in the smoking cloud, while the archers take aim for Bruce

(Thistle)
Sword: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 10 + 2 + 2 = 23
Sword: 1d20 + 5 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 5 + 2 + 2 = 20
Sword: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 10 + 2 + 2 = 341d8 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
Sword: 1d20 + 5 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 5 + 2 + 2 = 27
Sword: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 10 + 2 = 31
Sword: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 5 + 2 = 20
Sword: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 10 + 2 = 23
Sword: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 5 + 2 = 16
Sword: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 10 + 2 = 321d8 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
Sword: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 5 + 2 = 14

(Bruce)
Sword: 1d100 ⇒ 311d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 10 + 2 = 21
Sword: 1d100 ⇒ 51d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 10 + 2 = 16
Sword: 1d100 ⇒ 531d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 10 + 2 = 291d8 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

Arrow, Bruce1d100;: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (1) + 12 = 13
Arrow, Bruce1d100;: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15
Arrow, Bruce1d100;: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (7) + 12 = 19

(Thistle)
Confirm: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 10 + 2 = 26
Confirm: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 10 + 2 = 22
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Round X+3
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Jelani (zzzz)
Bruce (invisible)
Thistle
Fellgrim (zzzz, invisible)
Caranthir
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Emperor of Azlant (on fire, 109)
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Servant - Green II
Servant - Brown
Servant - Light Blue II
Servant - Bordeaux II (47)
Servant - Rouge II
Servant - Yellow II
Black
White
Gray
Purple
Red
(Archers)
Bow Servant - White
Bow Servant - Black
Bow Servant - Purple
Mirror 1 (Broken)
Mirror 2 (Broken)
Mirror 3 (Disarmed)
Mirror 4
Mirror 5
Mirror 6 (Broken)
Mirror 7 (broken)
Mirror 8(Broken)

The mirror briefly shows the reflection of Fellgrim, but then moves to disturbing visions: an Human wizard, clad in robes from a long-forgotten era, proudly standing trial before a court of sorts, before suddenly vanishing. The same wizard, arriving in an underground hall. The construction of apparatus', forges, magical foundries. An underground garden, a magical workshop. Then the sight of an invasion, soldiers dressed like the statue at the entrance of the level. A large fight, knights standing toe-to-toe with automatons, unclear who is the victor. Then the same wizard, warped, his flesh withering off his bones, building his throne room and perfecting his constructs. A flash of bright light disrupts the vision as rime covers the mirror.

On the other side of the door a marching of boots can be heard.

Reflex vs attack: 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 11 + 2 = 32
Fort vs Fog: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 9 + 2 = 18 +4 vs poison
Fort vs DC 22 + inspire: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 1d8 ⇒ (19) + 9 + 2 + (5) = 35
Fort vs DC 21 + Inspire: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 1d8 ⇒ (1) + 9 + 2 + (4) = 16

Con damage: 1d4 ⇒ 3

Looks like I failed the DC 21. Am I still awake?

Already use your reroll, Bruce?

Bruce feels the burn of the two symbols activating, and the toxic vapours reaching his nostrils finally cause his to freak out completely.

Still awake, but panicked. Still invisible, though. Technically, the cause of fear is the symbol behind the broken mirror, but you may opt to also avoid the hazard that are the lich and the toxic cloud (your choice).

Re: the number of arrows left, I have an efficient quiver and 100 arrows, so if we have gone around 10 rounds of combat and I've shot 4 arrows per round, I've used maybe 40 max (though some rounds I cast spells).

fort save: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (10) + 11 = 21
fort save: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14 Looks like my luck is also running out. Though I should ask, do I need to make both these saves outside the room?

I guess I need to know if I can do anything...looks like probably not.