Seeing the two lions on Sirhan, Crissor attacks one of the lions to even it up.
Round 3
Initiative 20
Sigmund's chain misses, as does his falcata swing.
Initiative 17
Peitry sends several magical missiles slamming into the blinded lion. They leave smoking holes in its hide.
Initiative 16
Sirhan hits the lion with his sword, but misses with his teeth.
Initiative 11
Crissor drops the wounded blind lion with three arrows to the face.
Initiative 9
The first lion bites and swipes at Sirhan.
The fifth lion attempts to maintain its hold on Sigmund, and to damage him with its natural weapons.
1st: Calm Animals(D), *Longstrider, *Longstrider, Endure Elements, Endure Elements, Cure Light Wounds
2nd: Feather Fall(D), Bull's Strength, Bull's Strength, Barkskin, Barkskin, Carry Companion
3rd: Fly(D), Spike Growth, *Greater Magic Fang, *Greater Magic Fang
4th: *Summon Nature's Ally IV(D), Freedom of Movement, Strong Jaw
Hallf and Yarra stalk forward the druid moving around behind the lion and waiting for Yarra to close on the other side before they strike virtually simultaneously.
Round 3
Initiative 8
Hallf and his smaller companion flank the lion on Sigmund and tear two huge chunks out of it. Their gnawing teeth provides a distraction for Sigmund should he choose to attempt escape.
End of Round 3
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Begin Round 4
Initiative
Kenan 21
Sigmund 20
Peitry 17
Sirhan 16
Crissor 11
Lions 9
Hallf 8
Sirhan switches his Attack toward the healthier lion wondering if he could have a cloak made from the hide of one of these beasts.
Longsword Attack
Longsword Damage
Bite Attack
Bite Damage
Crissor lines up another attack on yet another wounded lion, determined to bring it too down.
Peitry casts another spell..
..and sends a greenish ray striking at the lion grappling Sigmund.
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CL 7, 8 evocation, DC 15 + spell level + 1 evocation. (*=Evocation, (*)=cast)
Cantrips; 4 At will. Detect Magic, Detect Undead, Ray of Frost* (1d3+2), Read Magic
1st; Burning Hands* (5d4+2 DC 18), Magic Missile* x2, Mount(*), Protection from Evil, Ray of Enfeblement, Shield (8 min).
2nd; False Life, Flaming Sphere*, Rope Trick, Scorching Ray* (2 rays, 4d6(+2to one)), See Invisibility, Shatter* (DC 18).
3rd; Dispel Magic(*), Fireball* (8d6+2, DC 19), Haste(*), Wind Wall* (80ft long, 35ft high, 8rnds, DC 19).
4th; Black Tentacles(*), Shout x2*
Kenan further fires on #1, his challenged target.
Channel Energy 8/8
Touch of Glory 8/8
Touch of Good 8/8
Spells. CL 7. DC 15/16/17/18. Conc +12. * = cast.
0th: create water, detect magic, light, stabilize.
1st: (6+1) *divine favor (D), bless, doom, sanctuary, weapons against evil x2
2nd: (4+1) bless weapon (D), shield other, spiritual weapon, resist energy, weapon of awe
3rd: (3+1) heroism (D), archon's aura, *chain of perdition, spear of purity
4th: (2+1) holy smite (D), dimensional anchor, summon monster IV
Dangerously close to passing out, but seeing his foes are similarly stricken, Sigmund elects to go for the kill. He concentrates, and the glowing chain moves south and tries to trip the remaining lion on Sirhan.
Then he stabs with Beacon at the lion on himself, trying to punch through its skull with the force of his blow.
Round 4
Initiative 21
Kenan puts another three arrows right into the lion's neck, doing massive damage. Damn that guy can shoot.
Initiative 20
Sigmund hacks into the lion biting him as his chain fails to trip the lion on Sirhan.
Initiative 17
Peitry sends his ray into the lion's back and the creature shudders as its strength is drained.
Initiative 16
Sirhan deals the lion on him a glancing blow.
Initiative 11
Crissor puts three more arrows into the lion on Sigmund, but the beast still stands.
Initiative 9
The first lion trys to rip up Sirhan again, stepping closer to Kenan in the process.
The fifth lion attempts to gnaw Sigmund to death before it in turn dies.
Feeling the cleric go limp after its first slash, the lion drops him to deal with the two dinosaurs all up in its grill.
1st: Calm Animals(D), *Longstrider, *Longstrider, Endure Elements, Endure Elements, *Cure Light Wounds
2nd: Feather Fall(D), Bull's Strength, Bull's Strength, Barkskin, Barkskin, Carry Companion
3rd: Fly(D), Spike Growth, *Greater Magic Fang, *Greater Magic Fang
4th: *Summon Nature's Ally IV(D), Freedom of Movement, Strong Jaw
Yarra snarls and lunges for the lion again, seeing her opponents weakness Yarra lunges forward and rips out its throat, making to swallow until a stern glance from Hallf reminds her she must wait. The smaller tyrannosaur drops her food with a submissive keen.
Seeing the last lion surrounded and not having time to access how badly wounded Sigmund is he decides to growl a cure spell, bending down to revive the cleric before advancing to within fifteen feet of the last lion.
Channel Energy 8/8
Touch of Glory 8/8
Touch of Good 8/8
Spells. CL 7. DC 15/16/17/18. Conc +12. * = cast.
0th: create water, detect magic, light, stabilize.
1st: (6+1) *divine favor (D), bless, doom, sanctuary, weapons against evil x2
2nd: (4+1) bless weapon (D), *shield other, spiritual weapon, resist energy, weapon of awe
3rd: (3+1) heroism (D), archon's aura, *chain of perdition, spear of purity
4th: (2+1) holy smite (D), dimensional anchor, summon monster IV
Sigmund blacks out as the jaws of death close around him. He wakens moments later as the unfamiliar surge of saurian healing courses through him. Wounds closing, but still seriously injured, he staggers to his feet and heals himself.
The chain continues to attack.
Kenan fires again on #1.
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Cantrips; 4 At will. Detect Magic, Detect Undead, Ray of Frost* (1d3+2), Read Magic
1st; Burning Hands* (5d4+2 DC 18), Magic Missile* x2 (*), Mount(*), Protection from Evil, Ray of Enfeblement (*), Shield (8 min).
2nd; False Life, Flaming Sphere*, Rope Trick, Scorching Ray* (2 rays, 4d6(+2to one))(*), See Invisibility, Shatter* (DC 18).
3rd; Dispel Magic, Fireball* (8d6+2, DC 19), Haste, Wind Wall* (80ft long, 35ft high, 8rnds, DC 19).
4th; Black Tentacles(*), Shout x2*
Round 4
Initiative 8
Yarra kills the lion, and Hallf heals Sigmund.
End of Round 4
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Begin Round 5
Initiative
Kenan 21
Sigmund 20
Peitry 17
Sirhan 16
Crissor 11
Lions 9
Hallf 8
Initiative 21
Kenan sends another three arrows into the last lion, dropping it.
End of Combat
Hallf growls a weaves his forearms before his voice emits from the space near his snout,
"It is well done. Now I make meat pure and eat,"
he moves over to the halves of lion strewn about and purifies them with his magics before flinging several of them to Yarra - ensuring likely trophies are not offered up. Once the smaller tyrannosaur is eagerly ripping into the dark meat, he to begins to feed, enjoying the raw meat in this carnivorous form.
"One who fight should sit upon saddle of Yarra. I have no need."
Crissor starts in on taking trophies off the lions. "Well...I could of cooked that..." he offers as he watches the two eat.
"Cook food for man, stay beast, eat as beast," Hallf's voice says, despite his mouth being otherwise engaged.
Peitry gives a small caugh to cover up the turmoil in his stomach, 'Well, that's digusting.'
Moving over to assist Crissor to take his mind off the two dinousours feeding he ficuses on tallying the trophies.
Sirhan kneels and prays to the metal in his sword healing himself
Cure Serious Wounds
47/72
Cure Serious Wounds
68/72
Cure Light Wounds
72/72
Looking at the meat, "Cooking the meat might be best with the foulness of their blood." as he says this he walks towards Sigmund touching him with his sword
Cure Moderate Wounds
Then walks to Kenan repeating his healing ritual
Cure Light Wounds
"I think we all should be good with our wounds, Did we want to camp or move on."
"I purify meat. Go on, need only small sleep for ring sustains," Hallf replies, crunching a bone into shards and noisily sucking out the marrow.
Crissor shrugs. "It's not disgusting Pietry...it's...natural in a wierd sort of way."
Keeping his gaze averted from the munching monsters Peitry tries to put the sounds of crunched bones out of his mind.
"If I wanted natural I'd have become a farmer or a druid, I chose magic." says the squeamish evocer.
Looking at Peitry "You chose to be on this adventure, you must have been aware that sometimes you have to deal with the Wierd Natural stuff." Sirhan pulls a piece of dry meat from his bag.
"Magic is natural. Wizards just... make, like dog? Domesticate? You magic farmer, I magic hunter."
Hallf straightens, growling and gesticulating again. A deluge of water pours from the empty sky above him washing away the gore, and Yarra hurries over into it stretching up towards it in evident pleasure.
"Yarra hidish! Now who rides?"
Yarra settles down into a crouch, tail flicking lazily from side to side.
"That is an interesting philosophy you have about Magic how would describe those that gather their power from the Divine." Sirhan start packing up his gear.
Hallf is quiet for a moment,
"Nature is divine. But I would not wish get magic from other thing that is its own thinking. All is tool, not same tool, hammer and knife? Kill demons with hammer, kill demons with knife. Sometimes kill demons with knife hammered home."
08/29/4712 11:05
The lions defeated, the group can continue its way towards the Fort of the Nail. They travel another four hours before everyone is exhausted from the long day of riding.
08/29/4712 15:30
Camp is made on a small grassy hill, and those with rings of sustenance take a short nap while the others eat and rest. After they wake, the two-hour resters are delegated to watch duty, while the others lay back and massage sore muscles.
Updated Travel Map 08/29/4712 18:30
As the sun slides slowly down the sky Hallf sees a huge humanoid form running towards the group with some kind of large implement in its hands. It's still about 750 feet away, but it's coming fast. He thinks they have about 30 seconds before it arrives.
1st: Calm Animals(D), Longstrider, *Magic Fang, Endure Elements, Endure Elements, Cure Light Wounds
2nd: Feather Fall(D), *Bull's Strength, Bull's Strength, *Barkskin, Barkskin, Resist Energy
3rd: *Fly(D), Daylight, *Greater Magic Fang, *Greater Magic Fang
4th: *Summon Nature's Ally IV(D), Freedom of Movement, Strong Jaw
Roaring in alarm, still in tyrannosaur form, Hallf points with his snout towards the threat,
Watching the giant thing approach, as long as he is sure it is a threat, moving forward to stand just behind the bushes, he calls Yarra to him and casts bull's strength, magic fang, and barkskin upon her. Then he begins to summon, taking longer than normal to call in a none saurian creature, and cast fly upon himself rising up some thirty feet into the air. Hallf waits upon the results of the tigers assault before he has Yarra - who has moved into a position from which she can charge - emulate it.
The tiger charges forward and pounces upon its great foe!
N Large animal
Init +6; Senses low-light vision, scent; Perception +8
DEFENSE
AC 14, touch 11, flat-footed 12 (+2 Dex, +3 natural, –1 size)
hp 57 (6d8+30)
Fort +10, Ref +7, Will +3
OFFENSE
Speed 40 ft.
Melee 2 claws +12 (1d8+8 plus grab), bite +11 (2d6+8 plus grab)
Space 10 ft.; Reach 5 ft.
Special Attacks pounce, rake (2 claws +12, 1d8+8)
STATISTICS
Str 27, Dex 15, Con 21, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 6
Base Atk +4; CMB +13 (+17 grapple); CMD 25 (27 vs. trip)
Feats Improved Initiative, Skill Focus (Perception), Weapon Focus (claw)
Skills Acrobatics +10, Perception +8, Stealth +7 (+11 in areas of tall grass), Swim +13; Racial Modifiers +4 Acrobatics, +4 Stealth (+8 in tall grass)
As the thing gets closer the group can see that it's some sort of green skinned giant, wearing chain armor and carrying a massive sword. Its flesh is rotting and decomposed, torn open in some places to reveal bone and muscle beneath. Jammed into both sides of its neck are some kind of metal spikes, which are glowing with a red energy. Its eyes are glowing the same color as it runs forward, moaning. The thing stands easily fifteen feet tall, and must weight over a ton.
After the fight against the Lions:
Thanks Sirhan, but my wounds were only scratches. Tsonjin needs serious aid.
"I will take good care of him Kenan." Sirhan pulls a thin metal rod from his back pack touching the horse with it.
Sirhan gathers his weapon and shield and begins to cast, Divine Favor(+2Att,+2Dam, Luck,1 min),Lead Blades(Long Sword Damage increase to 2d6, 7min),Shield of Faith (+3 AC, 7min) and Spiritual Weapon(7Rnds)
As a spiritual clone of his blade appears next to him Sirhan Growls ready for battle. He takes a position next to his companions and studies the oncoming giant
Knowledge Religion
Knowledge Planes
2 (4/7/day) Restoration, Lesser, Spiritual Weapon, Cure Moderate Wounds, Remove Paralysis, Heat Metal (DC 17)
1 (3/8/day) Lead Blades, Divine Favor, Shield of Faith, Remove Sickness (DC 16), Remove Fear, Magic Fang, Cure Light Wounds, Gorum's Armor
0 (at will) Resistance, Stabilize, Purify Food and Drink (DC 15), Detect Magic, Guidance, Light, Vigor
When Kenan sees that this giant is something unnatural or that he is definitely an enemy, he will open fire against the giant.
First Round:
Kenan will challenge the giant and fire 2 cold iron arrows:
Second Round:
Kenan will fire 2 additional cold iron arrows:
Third Round:
Kenan will fire 2 additional cold iron arrows:
1st 5+1; Burning Hands* (5d4+2 DC 18), Magic Missile x2, Mount(*), Protection from Evil(*), Shield (7 rds), Mage Armor(*).
2nd; False Life, Flaming Sphere*, Rope Trick, Scorching Ray* (2 rays, 4d6(+2to one)), See Invisibility, Shatter* (DC 18).
3rd 3+1; Dispel Magic, Fireball* (7d6+2, DC 19), Haste(*), Wind Wall* (80ft long, 35ft high, 8rnds, DC 19).
4th Black Tentacles, Shout, Lightning Bolt.
Peitry hurries to prepare with the group as best he can.
"Oh...this should be fun." Crissor broods a little bit before invoking a prayer to Erastil to help smite the giant and then focuses on his divine bond with his bow to strike the giant before it gets too close.
He then notches an arrow and aims
Channel Energy 8/8
Touch of Glory 8/8
Touch of Good 8/8
Spells. CL 7. DC 15/16/17/18. Conc +12. * = cast.
0th: create water, detect magic, light, stabilize.
1st: (6+1) *divine favor (D), *bless, doom, *sanctuary, *weapons against evil x2
2nd: (4+1) bless weapon (D), *shield other, spiritual weapon, resist energy, *weapon of awe
3rd: (3+1) *heroism (D), archon's aura, *chain of perdition, spear of purity
4th: (2+1) holy smite (D), dimensional anchor, *summon monster IV
First, Sigmund dismounts and casts Bless, affecting all his allies. Then, he approaches and casts Heroism and Weapon of Awe on Crissor (Heroism will overlap Bless, not stack). Finally, with the giant closing, he starts casting Summon Monster IV.
Then Kenans attacks will be modified to the following:
Round 4: (Range: 300ft)
Kenan will challenge the giant and fire 2 cold iron arrows:
Round 5:(Range 150ft)
Kenan will fire 3 additional cold iron arrows:
Rounds 1-2
People cast buff spells.
Round 3
Kenan fires two arrows at the giant, they both hit, sticking out of its flesh. It shows no reaction whatsoever and continues to run forward.
Crissor also fires three arrows, but only one of them hits the creature.
Others continue to buff.
Round 4
Kenan will fire an additional three arrows at the thing, they all hit in his signature triangle pattern. Crissor gets off four shots thanks to Peitry's haste spell, three of which hit the giant. Between the two of them the creature's head. neck and shoulders resemble a pin cushion. But it still shows no sign of pain, or slowing down.
Round 5
Crissor:
Peitry:
Sirhan:
Sigmund:
Kenan:
Hallf:
Monster 1:
Monster 2:
Initiative
Sigmund 19
Giant 18
Crissor 15
Kenan 14
Sirhan 12
Hallf 8
Peitry 7
Channel Energy 8/8
Touch of Glory 8/8
Touch of Good 8/8
Spells. CL 7. DC 15/16/17/18. Conc +12. * = cast.
0th: create water, detect magic, light, stabilize.
1st: (6+1) *divine favor (D), *bless, doom, *sanctuary, **weapons against evil x2
2nd: (4+1) bless weapon (D), *shield other, spiritual weapon, resist energy, *weapon of awe
3rd: (3+1) *heroism (D), archon's aura, *chain of perdition, spear of purity
4th: (2+1) holy smite (D), dimensional anchor, *summon monster IV
Lantern Archon
LG Small outsider (archon, extraplanar, good, lawful)
Init +4; Senses darkvision 60 ft., low-light vision; Perception +4
Aura aura of menace (DC 13)
DEFENSE
AC 15, touch 11, flat-footed 15 (+4 natural, +1 size; +2 deflect vs. evil)
hp 13 (2d10+2)
Fort +4, Ref +3, Will +0; +4 vs. poison, +2 resistance vs. evil
DR 10/evil; Immune electricity, petrification
OFFENSE
Speed fly 60 ft. (perfect)
Ranged 2 light rays +3 ranged touch (1d6)
Spell-Like Abilities (CL 3rd):
At Will—aid, continual flame, detect evil, greater teleport (self plus 50 lbs. of objects only)
STATISTICS
Str 1, Dex 11, Con 12, Int 6, Wis 11, Cha 10
Base Atk +2; CMB –4; CMD 6
Feats Improved Initiative
Skills Diplomacy +5, Fly +14, Knowledge (planes) +3, Perception +4, Sense Motive +5
Languages Celestial, Draconic, Infernal; truespeech
SQ gestalt
SPECIAL ABILITIES
Gestalt (Su)
Nine lantern archons can fuse together as a full-round action, becoming a single Large entity that is more powerful than the individual archons that make up its parts. Looking like a whirlwind of dancing firefly lights, the gestalt has all the powers and abilities of a Large air elemental plus the following: archon, good, and lawful subtypes; archon traits (aura of menace DC 16); 2 light rays (2d6); DR 5/evil and magic. The archons can remain in this form for 2d4 rounds. When the gestalt separates back into individual lantern archons, its remaining hit points are divided evenly among them; if it had less than 9 hit points, some of the component archons die when the gestalt ends.
Light Ray (Ex)
A lantern archon can fire beams of light to damage foes. These light rays have a maximum range of 30 feet. This attack overcomes damage reduction of any type.
Sigmund completes his spell, and lantern archons appear out in front of him (T, U, V 41). They fly forward 60' and spread out so they are 30' above ground (S, U, W 41). They ready to fire light rays as soon as the giant approaches within 30'.
If the giant approaches within 20' of the archons, he is affected by their aura of menace (each archon's aura separately).
Sigmund will move west 20' (R 31) and cast Weapons Against evil on Kenan & Crissor's bows; Sirhan & Sigmund's swords; and Hallf, Yarra, and Sirhan's bites.
Round 3
Hallf begins summoning.
Round 4
As the giant is approaching Hallf finishes his summoning spell, and a tiger appears, charging the giant. As it enters his reach the giant brings his huge sword down with enormous force at the cat.
The blow chops the tiger's back wide open and slams it into the dirt, before it scrambles back to its feet and continues its pounce. It bites and claws the giant four times, tearing off huge ribbons of rotting flesh, but still the thing stands.
Round 5
Initiative 19
Sigmund completes his summoning spell and three archons appear, flying forward near Hallf to wait for the giant. Sigmund then moves and casts Weapons Against evil on Kenan & Crissor's bows; Sirhan & Sigmund's swords; and Hallf, Yarra, and Sirhan's bites.
Initiative 18
The giant chops the tiger in half, and it disappears. It then raises its sword into a defensive position.
Hallf waits upon the results of the tigers assault before he has Yarra - who has moved into a position from which she can charge - emulate it.
Seeing that the tiger can hurt the strange giant Hallf growls to Yarra who hurls herself forward charging the thing.
1st: Calm Animals(D), Longstrider, *Magic Fang, Endure Elements, Endure Elements, Cure Light Wounds
2nd: Feather Fall(D), *Bull's Strength, Bull's Strength, *Barkskin, Barkskin, Resist Energy
3rd: *Fly(D), Daylight, *Greater Magic Fang, *Greater Magic Fang
4th: *Summon Nature's Ally IV(D), Freedom of Movement, *Strong Jaw
Hallf flies forward sixty feet and summons a giant crocodile behind the giant which bites at it and swings its tail.
Init +0; Senses low-light vision; Perception +8
DEFENSE
AC 15, touch 10, flat-footed 13 (+7 natural, –2 size)
hp 41 (3d8+21)
Fort +10, Ref +4, Will +2
OFFENSE
Speed 20 ft., swim 30 ft.; sprint
Melee bite +8 (2d6+8 plus grab) and tail slap +3 (3d6+4)
Space 15 ft.; Reach 10 ft.
Special Attacks death roll (2d6+8 plus trip)
STATISTICS
Str 27, Dex 10, Con 25, Int 1, Wis 12, Cha 2
Base Atk +2; CMB +12 (+16 grapple); CMD 22 (26 vs. trip)
Feats Skill Focus (Perception, Stealth)
Skills Perception +8, Stealth +0 (+8 in water), Swim +16; Racial Modifiers +8 on Stealth in water
SQ hold breath
SPECIAL ABILITIES
Death Roll (Ex)
When grappling a foe of its size or smaller, a crocodile can perform a death roll upon making a successful grapple check. As it clings to its foe, it tucks in its legs and rolls rapidly, twisting and wrenching its victim. The crocodile inflicts its bite damage and knocks the creature prone. If successful, the crocodile maintains its grapple.
Hold Breath (Ex)
A crocodile can hold its breath for a number of rounds equal to 4 times its Constitution score before it risks drowning.
Sprint (Ex)
Once per minute a crocodile may sprint, increasing its land speed to 40 feet for 1 round.
As the tiger is ripped in half Yarra snarls and with her magically enhanced speed snaps at the creature twice.