Sheik Voodoo's Katapesh Nights (Inactive)

Game Master voodoo chili

Kzrira fires a quick series of arrows, one striking the vile 'King' right in the face. As Kzrira moves back, Amir whirls past her to stab at the Carrion Guard. Simin sinks deep into the ranger's abdomen yet he stands.

Karethas shakes more scorpions from his thawb and mentally directs the wobbling orb of water. It whirls around grabbing the priest lurking to the rear of the Carrion King and then angles for the King himself. However with the priest already held within, there is not enough water to engulf the towering King as well.

Karethas hurls a handful of mica chips at the gathering gnolls behind engulfing them in a cloud that leaves all but one blinded. The rider struggles to get off his dead hyaenodon and cannot see Falear casting though he opens himself up to attack.
Faelar CL: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10 and you get an AoO.

Faelar's powerful curative spell heals much of the great axe's damage and only causes the Carrion King to grow angrier. The demon knight pushes his guard forward, His guard again fruitlessly attempts to trip the archer while his liege lets loose with arcing great axe and feral fangs! The first swing is jarring, but the back swing mortal. Jagged teeth clash where the Tempest wielder stood a moment before.
and here comes the pain... Kzrira-20 slash, (crit)-56 slash.

Round 4
Kzrira
Amir
Karethas
Faelar
Gnolls

map

HP: 48 - 30 + 17 - 76 = -41 <-- Kzrira temporarily metabolically challenged.

HP: -48/61 = DEAD

Where the archer formerly stood is an arc of splattered blood across the area.

Any chance we can start using Hero Points?

Attack of Opportunity : 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (20) + 9 = 29
Critical ? : 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27
Damage : 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
Critical ? : 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Seeing Kzrira fall to the floor, step back and place my hand on her arm again, releasing the energies in hope to awaken the fallen archer.

Cure Moderate Wounds : 2d8 ⇒ (5, 5) = 10

Good attack rolls, bad damage and okay healing. I healed as Faelar wouldn't know that she is dead, just that she as a large gauge and has fallen down. Unfortunately the amount of Hero Points needed to cheat death is 2.

Faelar - at -41 HP, even the most unobservant would have figured that I need more than healing. With that type of damage, if my body is not severed in half, it has to be close.

I assumed the orb would only capture the first to fail their 2nd reflex save. I knew it couldn't catch both, but I wanted to do the damage to the CK and get it close to the mook in front.
Regarding the distraction: I thought it would work the same way as it does for the monster ability: it only lasts for a round, but the target has to save each time they are damaged by it. Sorry if I was mistaken.

Karethas' smile transforms into an expression of shocked disbelief as the Carrion King kills his friend in one mighty swing. He panics briefly, but looking back down the hallway, realizes that there is no escape. The last bit of his innocence gone, Karethas reaches into his component pouch pulls out a small ball of butter. He smashes it between his fingers and casts a spell.

Grease aimed at the CK's axe.
Ref Save DC 16
Move the orb onto the mook at E9 and then down to the gnoll at H6
2d6 ⇒ (1, 2) = 3
Ref save DC 18

Hit Points 35 of 37
AC 17 Touch AC 13
F/R/W 3/4/7
Conditions: -2 Chr & Dex
Mage Armor
Magic Circle Against Evil
Sickened
Orb- 3 rounds

Just as a question, did you include the Protection from Evil +2 to my AC for both the bite and the crit confirm? Not that the first 20 makes much difference as I would be dead from the crit alone if it confirmed.

Unless the questions asked present a significant change of events Amir proceeds thus...

Shocked by the sudden violence Amir barely contains the flood of emotions as he considers the brute before him. If a single blow would fell Kzrira, it surely would kill him too but backed into this corner Amir had little recourse but to press to bring the beast low.

Simin: 1d20 + 11 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 11 - 2 + 2 = 31
Simin confirm?: 1d20 + 11 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 11 - 2 + 2 = 29
Pretty sure?: 2d6 + 6 + 4 ⇒ (6, 5) + 6 + 4 = 21

Sholeh: 1d20 + 11 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 11 - 2 + 2 = 14
Damage Maybe?: 1d6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 2 = 9

Well dicebot at least gave me about as good a chance as I could give, LOL

Just so you know, Inspire Courage ran out the end of last round, so if you have been counting that in, you will have to remove it.

I am not really relying on IC at this point.

Half numbed by the sudden death of his companion, Amir stabs at the ogrish gnoll king with Simin cutting deep into his side. The Carrion King raises his deadly axe high to destroy the old rogue only to have it fly backwards out of his grasp as Karethas greases it with a spell.
CL grease: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19

Karethas- for AQ Orb to reach H6, it's going to have to pass through the whole party. The spell doesn't differentiate for allies so everyone will be at risk for being pummeled and engulfed.

I step back into the corner of the corridor and point at the Carrion King, letting out a loud shout.

Cacophonous Call (Will Save DC : 16)

Forgot the Spell thingy.

1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19

Voodoo-I will just have the orb keep pummeling the CK for each round.I will keep it on his back half though, so as not to give him cover.

The roiling ball of water keeps pounding against the Carrion King surely bruising him though he ignores it. The priest in the sphere no longer struggles. Faelar casts the spell of distracting noises again, but the Chosen gnoll just shakes his head to clear it away.

He gives his empty hands an annoyed look and then grins up at his feeble foes. "The Lioness is dead and you will soon join her. I will be quick because the pit is hungry." Despite his words, the Carrion King appears much more proficient with his ax and his dangerous claws cannot land a solid blow on Amir. The guard with the kopesh slips behind the rogue and slashes through shoulder with its curved tip.
Amir-10 slashing

The glittering gnoll horde behind you continue to struggle to get the pernicious glitter out of their eyes.

Round 4
Amir
Karethas
Faelar
Gnolls

old map
Guard at D7

Kzrira wonders what that strange disconnected feeling that she is getting is. . . . Oh, wait, it is that her torso and legs are now actually disconnected.

Karethas leaves the roiling orb of water where it is, buffeting the Carrion King. He steps away from the guard and begins casting another summoning spell.

Move to F6 and Cast Summon Monster II. Orb does 2d6 ⇒ (3, 3) = 6 NL damage.

I had moved, that is 2 rounds I have mentioned I have moved and haven't been. Hoping to be at the back in the corner.

Seeing that I cannot do much else to contribute to the fight and Amir is behind someone else so I cannot remove his words, I begin to sing a dirge for Kzrira.

Inspire Courage (+2) :

Faelar, you are an elf and have longbow proficiency. Grab Tempest as a move action and start firing it next round.

...That is actually a very good point and idea!

While singing I reach down and pick up Kzrira's bow and some arrows, hoping that would make a difference in the fight.

waiting for Amir and as noted in discussion, Faelar should probably attack the guard in front of him.

map

Sorry again.

Wounded but defiant, Amir holds a breath to see that Karethas and Faelar can at least hopefully shift into decent positions. As the dirge for Kzrira hums on, Amir grips his swords tightly and does his best to fight for his life...

Simin: 1d20 + 11 + 2 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 11 + 2 - 2 - 2 = 11
Sholeh: 1d20 + 11 + 2 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 11 + 2 - 2 - 2 = 13

Of course.

Apparently sapped of his fight Amir strikes ineffectually at the gnoll leader.

21 HP
Sickened.

no worries about the delay. About those dice rolls however...

The old rogue continues to do his best against the towering monster gnoll. The stress of the day, loss of a companion and continued nausea from the stench take their toll as he struggles to hold his ground. He hears Faelar's mournful song behind him, but he is a bit preoccupied by the kopesh that is nearer still.

Karethas conjures around the corner and the Carrion King steps free from the churning orb for a moment. The blade from behind pierces Amir again and a moment later a heavy claw knocks the rogue nearly from his feet. Amir-8 slash, 10 claw. The great gnoll knight cackles in delight as the bloody man wobbles before him.

Round 5
Amir
Karethas
Faelar
Gnolls

same map

CL Check:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17

Another earth elemental burst from the ground in the room beyond the Carrion King. Karethas yells out,

There's a backstab partner for you Amir, hopefully not too late.

CL Check for Silent Image:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12
DC 15 Will save if they interact with the wall.

Ill hold until both have gone, mostly to take advantage of everything they manage to throw out so ill posy my action after Faelar.

Actually, I would move the orb onto CK and then off into the room before the elemental attacks. 2d6 ⇒ (1, 6) = 7 REF DC 18 for no damage.
And here is my status update:
Hit Points 35 of 37
AC 17 Touch AC 13
F/R/W 3/4/7
Conditions: -2 Chr & Dex
Mage Armor
Magic Circle Against Evil
Sickened
Orb- 2 rounds
Elemental- 8 rounds

Seeing that Amir has taken a beating I decide it would be best to minimise the amount of damage he can take during the fight, so I thrust my rapier at the guard between the two of us and as I thrust I stop singing my dirge although it seems to continue echoing off of the walls.

Rapier Attack : 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 9 + 2 + 2 - 2 = 28
Rapier Damage : 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Lingering Performance : 1 / 2

Okay, some dicebot/post weirdness. I am going to post a dump in a spoiler of random rolls so I can try to reformat my post?

Simin: 1d20 + 2 + 2 - 2 - 2 + 11 ⇒ (11) + 2 + 2 - 2 - 2 + 11 = 22
Damage?: 1d8 + 2 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 2 + 3 = 12
SA if applicable?: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 5) = 6

Sholeh: 1d20 + 2 + 2 - 2 - 2 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 2 + 2 - 2 - 2 + 11 = 16
Damage?: 1d8 + 2 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 3 = 6
SA if applicable?: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 5) = 9

Pretty sure I am about to die...

HP 3
Sickened.

Amir, the dice bot wants to kill us and rape our corpses. That much is clear.

So what group of rascally troublemakers shall we create to follow in the footsteps of our murdered band of adventurer's? LOL

Okay, some dicebot/post weirdness. I am going to post a dump in a spoiler of random rolls so I can try to reformat my post?

** spoiler omitted **

[dice=Simin]1d20+2+2-2-2+11
[dice=Damage?]1d8+2+3
[dice=SA if applicable?]2d6

[dice=Sholeh]1d20+2+2-2-2+11
[dice=Damage?]1d8+2+3
[dice=SA if applicable?]2d6

Pretty sure I am about to die...

HP 3
Sickened.

Well, if you use the first 2 d20 from your dice dump, then you would have rolled a 14 and a 26 for the attacks. Perhaps DM Voodoo will decide that dice dumps are not allowed and take these rolls instead. Pretty sure the 26 will hit, not so sure about your 22.

Maybe. I only did the dump because I got two different results two times (and that isn't supposed to happen?) and it seemed like I had formatted things right, but I had walked away from my comp for a while. I had something similar happen years ago and never really since but in the absence of knowing if I was messing something up I just did *that*...but I am fine however it needs to be dealt with. I can roll fresh if Voodoo wants or he can roll Or I can start stating up something new...a paladin maybe? LOL

Yeh, I am hoping that you all somehow pull this one out as I would like to be resurrected, or even more fun reincarnated (although I would probably end up with some hopeless race for bows like a troglodyte or a gnome.

I like this character and would be sad to have to make something new, but that is life(or death) in rpg.

As far as chronological time, Amir is certainly one of my longest characters so I would miss him too but, like you said, its the vice/virtue of the game. But who knows, maybe Karethas and Faelar will be able to mop it up and carry our sad asses back to a cleric, druid or, if they feel particularly adventurous, back down to that fire imp thing or the guy running around in the labyrinth.

Kzrira gets re-incarnated as a Gnoll :P I have a Fighter in mind if Faelar dies. Paladin would be a good fit.

Kzrira gets re-incarnated as a Gnoll :P

I was thinking that would be hilarious.

I have not really thought about what to be if I have to build a new character. Really depends on whether there is a TPK, and what you all want to play.

Karethas completes his conjuration and the rolling wave beats over the Carrion King before retreating to open a path for the mobile earth elemental. The rock creature charges, but the wet ground foils its attack. Amir uses the diversion to attack the gnoll warlord and Simin bites! oooh, so close!

Faelar plies his rapier to the Carrion Guard giving him a mortal wound. As the guard falls, a wall appears beyond Karethas appearing to seal the passage beyond.

Though alone and obviously sorely wounded, the Carrion King's fury keeps him fighting. A powerful claw tears open the rogue and pain is all Amir feels as his world darkens. Amir-7 claw. No sooner has the old rogue fallen than the beast steps forward leering over Faelar.

"Pretty, pretty elf," the Carrion King snickers.

Round 6
Amir
Karethas
Faelar
Gnolls

Stabilize Check DC 14: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12 Faaiiilll

HP -5

Can I reach the Carrion King to attack ... or do I have to step forwards?

Can I reach the Carrion King to attack ... or do I have to step forwards?

You have to take a 5' step, but you don't provoke or anything. You'll be flanking with the elemental.

What about the guard I just dropped, or can I 5 foot step diagonally and still be flanking with the Elemental?

not a problem. just roll your attack.

Rapier Attack : 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 9 + 2 + 2 - 2 = 12

TYPICAL!

Garr. Let's hope the wizard saves the day.

Not sure how many pearl of power he has left, or the bonded object, but Magic Missile or Flaming Sphere would be nice about now. Not sure whether the Carrion King would be resistant to fire though.

Basically, I have nothing available to do direct damage except that orb and acid darts.
The elemental pummels the Carion King again and then Karethas unmercifully drives the orb over the elemental and Carrion King both. Finally, Karethas throws a glob of acid at the monstrous beast.

Elemental attack:1d20 + 8 - 1 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 8 - 1 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 25(Power Attack, Flanking, Song, Earth Mastery)
Damage: 1d6 + 6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 2 + 1 = 14(Power Attack, Earth Mastery)
Orb:2d6 ⇒ (3, 1) = 4 DC 18 for no damage
ACID DART (1 of 7/day) 30ft Ranged Touch Attack:1d20 + 5 - 4 ⇒ (3) + 5 - 4 = 4 (into Melee)
Damage:1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6 Acid Damage.
Elemental Save: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (1) - 1 = 0 takes damage
Elemental Save: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (7) - 1 = 6 and gets traps in orb

Trembling in fear, Faelar fumbles his attack just before the elemental smashes into the Carrion King from behind. There is the cracking of bone and the giant gnoll's eyes glaze over as he reaches for the elf with twisted claws. A moment later a wave of water engulfs the elemental and sweeps the faltering King's feet from under him. The demon knight falls at last.

From beyond the illusory wall, rough gnoll voices are heard and the Carrion Guard pushes through. His eyes immediately fall upon the still form of the chieftain and he stops in disbelief. Before anyone can react, the gnoll steps back and a cacophonous ululation is heard as the gnolls retreat through the labyrinth in panic.

end o' combat!

Kzrira attempts to clap her hands, except they are not connected to the same body parts.

Seeing the hulking Gnoll finally fall to the floor I collapse backwards and sit on the floor for a few moments breathing heavily and trying to calm down.

I then head over to Amir and place my hand on his shoulder a couple of times.

Cure Light Wounds : 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
Cure Light Wounds : 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12
Cure Light Wounds : 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13
Cure Light Wounds : 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

So a total of 42 healing, should have you around the 37 mark.

Amir gasps to consciousness and pauses a few seconds, staring at the body of the archer. When Faeler is down with the healing AMir wordlessly takes to decapitating the Carrion King. After that he takes to searching the gnoll leader while furrowing his brow. Take 20 on CK for 30 perception.

Karethas, do you have access to creatures that could clean the flesh from Kzrira? Her body is in no state to move but I know if we can keep her bones there is hope that the powers that be may one day grant her life once more...

Amir picks over the remains like a vulture seeking the sweetest offal. The image is reinforced as he gruesomely deliberates the best way to flense Kzrira of her flesh.

The Carrion King is arrayed in a large breastplate ornamented in weird etchings of voracious mouths and jointed insect legs. The horrible great axe lies dangerously nearby. In addition, the fallen chieftain bears a heavy ring and thick belt both which appear magical.

The guard bears the standard masterwork scimitar and heavy pull longbow along with studded leather armor and a healing potion. The drowned priest yet wears common splint armor and a well crafted great axe. His healing wand is nearly drained. cure light wounds- 5 charges.