Souls for a Devil

Game Master Tordek Rumnaheim

attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11, damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
The cloaked figure slashes at Zarine as she tries to move into the flank but she is able to avoid its swing. make a will save, if 12 or greater look at Nyxalia's spoiler above.

The armor has enough agility to avoid Nyxalia's strike.

Owen moves in the direction of the voice and prepares to attack if another spell is cast.

Will: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Will Save: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20 (+2 vs Enchantment)

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15

Savendir brings the flaming sphere closer to the combat. Move it to O6. Move myself to P6. He unleashes an arrow at the cloaked figure.

1d20 + 6 - 4 ⇒ (19) + 6 - 4 = 21 to hit. 1d8 ⇒ 3 damage.

Savendir's arrow embeds itself into the cloaked figure's shoulder blade.

Initiative
Ilias
Nyxalia(posted)
Armor
Cloaked figure (near shelves)
Voice
Dreth (disabled)
Zarine
End Round 4
Owen (invisible)
Savendir

Warehouse

"Get him again, Wolfie!"

Ilias remembered that he couldn't summon two creatures at once, as its been so long since the last time he tried.

wolf's attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

wolf's damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

wolf's trip attempt: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17

Ilias whips out his crossbow to provide supporting fire for Wolfie.

Ilias is blasting a monster with his crossbow: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22

Critically blasting?: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17

bolt of doom: 1d8 + 1 + 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 + (6) + 1 = 12

Ilias takes careful aim and fires. His bolt blasts into the cloaked figure's head and the creature immediately drops to the ground dead.

Power Attack: 1d20 + 5 - 1 ⇒ (4) + 5 - 1 = 8, damage: 1d8 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 + 2 = 12
The armor takes another powerful swing at Nyxalia. Once again, Nyxalia proves to agile for the armor.

The voice begins to cast another spell. Owen strikes with his morningstar. attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17, damage: 1d8 + 1d1d6 ⇒ (5) + (6) = 11

concentration vs DC 22: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11. The voice loses its spell as Owen strikes her in mid cast. She pulls her captive with her and hustles down between the shelves.

Owen strikes again as she tries to flee. attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15, damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7 This time she is able to avoid his attack.

Dreth constitution check: 1d20 - 5 - 1 ⇒ (18) - 5 - 1 = 12Dreth is still dying, now at -6

Initiative
Zarine
End Round 4
Savendir
Ilias
Nyxalia
Armor
Voice
Owen
Dreth (dying)

Warehouse

Zarine had double-moved to N9 last turn.

Zarine makes yet another dash to flank the suit of armor and try to attack it.

Move to J9, attack.

Kukri atk w/flank: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10
Kukri dmg if app: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
Sneak if app: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 1) = 2

AoO: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12, damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
Zarine moves into position to flank the suit of armor. The armor swings at her as she moves past it, but Zarine is able to duck the blade as it swings over her head.

She strikes at the armor but is unable to penetrate its defense.

Initiative
Savendir
Ilias
Nyxalia
Armor
Owen
Voice
Dreth (dying)
Zarine
End Round 5

Warehouse

Savendir directs the ball of flame to sear the suit of armor.

Move it to the armor's square. 3d6 ⇒ (3, 2, 6) = 11 fire damage, DC 15 Reflex save negates.

Then he fires an arrow at it with his bow. 1d20 + 6 - 4 ⇒ (5) + 6 - 4 = 7, 1d8 ⇒ 3 damage.

"Good Wolfie! Now get the metal thing!"

Wolf moves to L8.

wolf's attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19

wolf's damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

wolf's trip attempt: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Ilias steps to O10 and fires at the armor.

Ilias is blasting a monster with his crossbow: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

bolt of doom: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Ilias takes a second to admire the bolt sticking out of the shelf.

Scowling at the armour before her and buoyed by her allies around her, Nyxalia takes another swing at the mysterious armoured figure, acid dripping from her palms as she strikes.

+1 Enhancement Bonus for 1 minute (10 rounds) [x][x][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ]
Flurry of Blows against Armour: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 211d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 71d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Acid Elemental Fist on First Attack: 1d6 ⇒ 2

reflex: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18

The armor avoids the flaming sphere. The wolf's jaws are unable to perpetrate the armor.

Nyxalia's first fist strikes the armor squarely in the chest causing a crack to form. The armor falls into a heap of inert metal.

Initiative
Owen
Voice
Dreth (dying)
Zarine
End of round 5
Savendir
Ilias
Nyxalia

Owen, no longer invisible, darts toward the source of the voice with surprising speed, and swings his morningstar once again.

Morningstar: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

Moves to J3

Owen's morningstar strikes the woman again. She tries to suppress the cry of pain as the morningstar smashes into her. She rotates around her victim and drinks from the vial she is holding.

healing potion: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
5' step to I5

Note I misread my roll for Dreth last round. He actually stabilized.

Initiative
Zarine
End of round 5
Savendir
Ilias
Nyxalia
Owen
Voice
Dreth (stable and unconcious)

warehouse

Is the creature at I8 now visible?

Is the creature at I8 now visible?

yes

Waving her kukri, Zarine charges the woman that Owen just struck.

Kukri charge!: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 6 + 2 = 11
Kukri dmg if hits: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

The woman is able to duck under Zarine's swing while still holding onto her captive.

Initiative
Savendir
Ilias
Nyxalia
Owen
Voice
Dreth (stable and unconcious)
Zarine
End of round 6

warehouse

bump

Owen steps in close to deliver another crushing blow.

5-foot step to J4. I'm fairly sure that I5 is now flanked. If so, the +2 is not factored in to the die rolls below.

Morningstar: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Savendir moves to see the source of the commotion behind the shelves.

Double Move to I9.

warehouse

I'll consider Owen flanking

Owen's morningstar stikes the woman with a powerful blow to her shoulder. The woman cries out in pain and her captive struggles to free herself.

Savendir reaches the edge of the shelves and looks in. He recognizes the woman that Zarine and Owen are battling as Lady Zinnastina from Sirathu.

Initiative
Ilias
Nyxalia
Owen (acted)
Voice aka Lady Zinnastina
Dreth (stable and unconcious)
Zarine
End of round 6
Savendir

Another bump for Ilias and Nyxalia.

Nyxalia's face shows surprise that the suit of armour was dispensed by her blow, but her attention is immediately drawn to the melee taking place in the aisle between the shelves.
She races around the corner and moves right up to the new opponent, swinging at her with an open palm.

+1 Enhancement Bonus for 1 minute (10 rounds) [x][x][x][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ]
Move Action: Move to J5
Attack Lady Zinnastina: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Nyxalia closes to box Lady Zinnastina in. Her aim is true and her palm stikes the evil cleric across the face. Ilias holds his position to watch for anyone trying to escape.

Lady Zinnastina, seeing that she is trapped releases Cerpera's arm. She blinks her eye and disappears for a split second, before reappearing just behind Zarine.

She grabs Norgorber's holy symbol, and chants a prayer. A black energy emerges from the symbol and everyone around her is filled with a burning pain.

Channel Negative Energy, DC12 for half damage: 3d6 ⇒ (6, 4, 4) = 14
Cerpera will save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20

Except for Ilias and Dreth who are outside the effect of the energy channel

Initiative
Zarine
End of round 6
Savendir
Ilias
Nyxalia
Owen
Voice aka Lady Zinnastina
Dreth (stable and unconcious)

warehouse

Will Save: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18

Will save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

Zarine gasps as the evil energy saps her life force. She raises her kukri once again and waits for a moment when her enemy is distracted by another before she strikes.

Ready a kukri strike for when Zinnastria is flanked. HP: 13/27

Will save: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21

Savendir directs his flaming sphere to scald his old nemesis. 3d6 ⇒ (1, 4, 4) = 9 damage, DC 15 Reflex save negates.

Savendir steps up behind her, scimitar in hand, and takes a swing.

5 foot step to I8. 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

When Savendir moves forward with his blade, Zarine tries to surgically remove Zinnastria's kidney.

Kukri atk: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 6 + 2 = 18
Kukri dmg: 1d4 + 3 + 2d6 ⇒ (3) + 3 + (3, 5) = 14

If the sneak attack damage is allowed, Zinnastria incurs 2 pts of bleeding damage each turn.

Ilias begins summoning another creature to help in the battle.

LZ reflex save: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 = 19

Lady Zinnastina dodges right to avoid Savendir's flaming sphere and then backs up to miss his scimitar's sharp edge. Zarine seizes this opportunity and strikes with her kukri opening a large wound in the small of the cleric's back. Lady Zinnastina's eyes roll up into her head as the blood quickly escapes her body. She falls down unconscious and dying.

Finally released from the clutches of the cleric, the young oracle from Sirathu slumps to the base of the shelves, in shock from the recent events of the past few days.

Out of rounds

warehouse

Zarine crouches and picks the fallen cleric's head up by her hair. She examines it with mild curiosity, turning it left and right, then loses interest and releases her grasp on the tresses. The head drops back to the floor with a thud.

"If we need to question this person, somebody will have to patch her up. I did my best to open a great vein. Hence the pool of blood." She wipes her kukri blade on a clean area of Zinnastria's clothing, then sheathes it as she rises.

Nyxalia turns towards the slumped girl, wary that it might be a trick, still on her guard. She waits patiently for Savendir's lead before leaving her battle ready stance.

"I'm glad that's over, Oog. Don't pout! You'll get to play in the next fight."

"I think she is too dangerous to be used for questioning. I wonder if her stealthy associate may be more loose-lipped," Savendir says, referring to Dreth.

Savendir extends healing energy to his companions, excluding the unconscious foes from the channeling. Heal 2d6 ⇒ (2, 6) = 8 HP.

1d20 - 3 ⇒ (19) - 3 = 16

Lady Zinnastina becomes stable, but the pool of blood surrounding her continues to grow as a result of Zarine's vicious wound. - 7 hp

I seem to recall that you cannot stabilize if you are taking any ongoing damage, including bleed. Which means we need to hurry up and decide whether we want to keep her alive. Savendir has a grudge and is okay with leaving her for dead, as his comment above would indicate.

Owen wipes the head of his morningstar on Zinnastina's clothing, and begins rifling through her pockets.

We are a callous bunch.

Zarine frowns down at the nasty cleric. "The thing is, if she dies, we can only speak with her corpse, and that might not be too helpful. If she's alive, we can question her and kill her later." She crouches to find and remove Zinnastria's holy symbol, then says, as an afterthought, "Or turn her over to the authorities. Courts, executioners, that sort of thing."

I was looking through the message board for an answer to the bleed /dying question at lunch. One theory I read was that dying and bleed are two different conditions. The stabilize ended the dying condition and the - 1hp that went with that, however, the bleed continues. Either way, your conclusion is correct, Zinnastina will die soon unless a heal check or magical healing is applied.

As Owen finds searches Lady Zinnastina, he finds the following:

1 Dagger
1 Masterwork shortsword
1 Battle Aspergillum
1 small vial containing a fluid

Also, he notices that the cleric is wearing a cloak with a silver clasp and a large gash in the back from Zarine's attack and some sort of hide armor.

As goes through her belongings, he notices that her labor is becoming more labored. The pool of blood beneath her grows even larger. She is now at -9 hp

Owen pockets the small vial for later examination.

What's a battle aspergillum?

Battle Aspergillum: Named for the common aspergillum, a mace-like tool used by priests to sprinkle holy water, this light mace has a hollow head and a metal plug to fit the hollow's neck. When the mace strikes a creature, holy water sprinkles out through tiny holes throughout the weapon's head; creatures subject to damage from holy water take 1 point of damage in addition to the normal effect of being struck by the mace (a nonmagical aspergillum can deal holy water damage to an incorporeal creature in this manner, even if the mace itself deals no damage). After 5 hits, the battle aspergillum is empty and needs to be refilled. Filling it with holy water is a standard action that provokes an attack of opportunity (like drinking a potion). A filled aspergillum is normally carried upright, otherwise the holy water leaks out as the weapon moves.

PRD wrote:

Battle Aspergillum: Named for the common aspergillum, a mace-like tool used by priests to sprinkle holy water, this light mace has a hollow head and a metal plug to fit the hollow's neck. When the mace strikes a creature, holy water sprinkles out through tiny holes throughout the weapon's head; creatures subject to damage from holy water take 1 point of damage in addition to the normal effect of being struck by the mace (a nonmagical aspergillum can deal holy water damage to an incorporeal creature in this manner, even if the mace itself deals no damage). After 5 hits, the battle aspergillum is empty and needs to be refilled. Filling it with holy water is a standard action that provokes an attack of opportunity (like drinking a potion). A filled aspergillum is normally carried upright, otherwise the holy water leaks out as the weapon moves.

Owen grabs that, too. I wonder if it could be filled with substances other than holy water...

forgot 2 more things that LZ had.

Owen also finds a wooden holy symbol of Pharasma and a silver unholy symbol of Norgorber.

forgot 2 more things that LZ had.

Owen also finds a wooden holy symbol of Pharasma and a silver unholy symbol of Norgorber.

Owen grabs both and stuffs them in his bag, glancing sidelong at Zarine and Savendir.

Knowledge (religion) to figure out the significance of the two symbols together: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11

Knowledge (arcana) to figure out what's in the vial: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20

Owen identifies the vial as a potion of cure light wounds. He cannot understand the significance of the two holy symbols together.

I was looking through the message board for an answer to the bleed /dying question at lunch. One theory I read was that dying and bleed are two different conditions. The stabilize ended the dying condition and the - 1hp that went with that, however, the bleed continues. Either way, your conclusion is correct, Zinnastina will die soon unless a heal check or magical healing is applied.

Characters taking continuous damage, such as from an acid arrow or a bleed effect, automatically fail all Constitution checks made to stabilize. Such characters lose 1 hit point per round in addition to the continuous damage.

Link (See "Stable Characters and Recovery")

Savendir sighs. "Oh, very well."

Heal: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (17) + 12 = 29

Savendir attends to her wounds so that she stops bleeding out, but leaves her unconscious. "Bind her," he says coldly.

Zarine already sought and removed her (un+)holy symbols while Owen was rifling her pockets. See my prior post. :P

Zarine tears strips from Zinnastria's garments and binds her hands and feet unless somebody has a better CMB?.

CMB: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17

"Who's this little chit our bad girl seemed so fond of?"

"Who's this little chit our bad girl seemed so fond of?"

"Good question. Wonder if she's one of the human cargo Brole mentioned."

Is she awake?