Temple of Empyreal Brute Squad (Inactive)
Game Master ThorGN

Um, so there is this mechanic that is specific and special to this combat/scenario that I forgot to mention that has to deal with any acts of heresy you committed while you all were in the temple. Basically, for each act of heresy you committed you must roll one of your d20 rolls twice, and take the worse result. You all avoided most of the acts of heresy and only committed one. So, from here on out, the next combat d20 roll you make (Attack, Save, etc.), roll twice and take the worse result. (Knowledge rolls don’t count.) After that there is no effect.

Ashur, given the tight space, and there are a bunch of combatants surrounding Dakang, Charging is impossible.

Dakang avoids the horned devil, and strikes back with his staff. Attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (13) + 11 = 24, Ashur takes 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11, and as the staff strikes, there is a release of some stored up magical energy. Ashur takes a further 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (2, 7) + 4 = 13 damage. Dakang then retreats up the wall of the chamber to the 20 foot high ceiling.

Ashur, make a DC 17 Fort save for half magical damage, then take an AoO against Dakang.

Round 2
Erin
Petr/Freya
Arkwright
Tanrov
Ashur
Dakang

As Dakang moves up the wall, Arkwright gives him a slightly unsettling smile, then passes his hand flat before his face and begins muttering in an eldritch tongue.

Commence casting Enlarge Person; 1 round casting time.

Round 2 actions
As Dakang scurries up the wall, Petr realizes his companion will not be much use right now.

Freya, outside.

Petr chants and makes a few short movements to invoke a spell.

Petr casts Spiritual Weapon

A shimmering bow formed from Stag horns appears on the ceiling next to Dakang.

spirit weapon: 1d20 + 3 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 + 3 = 24

Force dmg, ignores DR: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Petr moves from B5 to B6, outside the room.

Freya moves outside the room to C6.

Fort Save
1d20 + 11 ⇒ (19) + 11 = 30

1d20 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 = 29

As Dakang retreats up the wall, Ashur tries to grab his leg to pull him back down to the ground.

AOO for trip which provokes.

1d20 + 13 ⇒ (7) + 13 = 20 versus CMD

Erin sheathes her swords and draws her bow.

Dakang swats back at Ashur with his staff, but does not avoid his claws as Ashur pulls him back down. Attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (9) + 11 = 20, Ashur takes 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11 damage.

I guess anyone who would like to adjust their Round 1 action, feel free to do so.

Because Dakang hit with the attack of opportunity, Ashur takes a penalty on his trip equal to the damage done, so -11. I assume he's got more than 9 CMD. =P

"Hey, stand still!", Tanrov shouts as Dakang retreats.

Retrieving one of his blessed javelins, the young barbarian hurls it the wall-clinging Dakang.

1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 6 + 1 = 26
1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 6 + 1 = 17

1d6 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9

I see, never mind, carry on as before. Dakang is on the ceiling.

Dakang takes damage from the Spirit Weapon, but Tanrov misses with his javelin, it swerved right on the last moment…

Upon reaching the ceiling, Dakang casts Mass Inflict Light Wounds. Ashur, Arkwright, Erin, and Tanrov take 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7 damage.
DC 16 Will save for half damage, Arkwright make a Concentration check to not loose your spell.

Round 3
Erin
Petr/Freya
Arkwright
Tanrov
Ashur
Dakang

Oh the max damage.

Ashur growls in frustration and pain as Dakang's staff strike hits him right in the face again.

He draws a javelin and hurls it at him.

1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24

1d6 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9

Will Save
1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13

Petr begins casting Summon Monster 3

Erin takes a shot at Dakang with her bow.
1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19
1d6 ⇒ 6
Will 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

Petr, I'm expecting that you will continue to make the rolls for Spiritual Weapon.

spirit weapon: 1d20 + 3 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 + 3 = 13

dmg: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Freya guards.

Tanrov winces as the entropic energy washes over him.

1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13

"I can't reach him..."

The young barbarian looks at Ashur briefly, "I'll be right back!"

And then bolts out the door.

Round 1/4. Just skip me until Tanrov gets back.

"Tanrov what are you doing?"
Erin shouts as the barbarian bolts out of the room.

"Getting Glory..."

Erin pegs Dakang with an arrow, but Petr's spirit weapon misses. Ashur's Javelin strikes true as well.

Arkwright!

Ashur just looks confused as Tanrov runs out of the room. "What is he doing and why did he look at me?" He draws another javelin and tosses it at Dakang.

1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15

1d6 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

Jumping the gun, Ashur, we still need to wrap up Round 3 beore you can act again.

Well I'm going to work soon, wanted to get it out of the way so I don't have people waiting on me. And also this is only my third action so do you mean round 2?

Oops, no you're right, that's your Round 3 action. Your posting got a little out of sync with that AoO you took.

Concentration 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27
Concentration 2 in case I need to re roll 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26

Made the check, round three am now enlarged.

Swift action, I recall cats grace by spending two points from arcane pool.
Spell combat, I cast cats grace on Erin and then make an attack on dakang at minus two

1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25

Critical threat, I see if confirms

1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 27

Confirms. Damage : 2d6 + 8 ⇒ (6, 6) + 8 = 20

What round are we on now?

Does Arkwright have a reach weapon? He's 20 feet off the ground.

I just became enlarged.

Oh, duh. You got him then.

Dakang seems really angry now, his face becomes bulging and red. Suddenly it explodes revealing a giant, five-jawed worm where his head and neck used to be. It channels negative energy. Everyone except Tanrov takes 2d6 ⇒ (3, 2) = 5 damage. Will save DC 13 for half.

Petr, make a concentration check.

Round 4
Erin
Petr/Freya
Arkwright
Tanrov
Ashur
Dakang

Will1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18

Erin nocks and lets loose another arrow at Dakang.
Attack 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
Damage 1d6 ⇒ 5

Arkwright, your damage should have been 2d8 + 2 ⇒ (5, 3) + 2 = 10.

Round 4 actions

Will save: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25

(Assuming that there is a 5-foot gap between me and Dakang, and I have reach. If not, I 5-foot step so there is that gap.)

Spell Combat.

Charge shocking grasp. Make free attack against Dakang to deliver via spellstrike:

Attack 1: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30 Crit threat.
Confirm: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30 Confirmed. (2 nat 20s? Oh wow.)
Damage 1: 12d6 + 10 ⇒ (1, 5, 5, 1, 2, 2, 2, 1, 2, 1, 5, 6) + 10 = 43
Attack 2: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15 Presumably misses, if not:
Damage 2: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

Total damage (if 2nd missed): 43
Total damage (if both hit): 53

Will Save
1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

If somehow Dakang isn't dead from the magus-crit, Ashur will throw another javelin.

1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18

1d6 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

Petr and Freya are blocked from the negative energy by the wall

Your action, Petr.

Petr finishes casting and an Archon appears kitty corner from him in the room

Petr moves into the room and next to the Archon pulling his bow as he goes. He pulls an arrow from his quiver and fires upon Dakang.

cold iron arrow: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 8 + 1 = 22

DMG: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

The Lantern Archon fixes its gaze upon Dakang.

Dakang must make a DC 13 Will Save or suffer a -2 to attack and saves until he successfully strikes the Archon.

ray, touch attack, ignore DR: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

DMG: 1d6 ⇒ 4

ray, touch attack, ignore DR: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22

DMG: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Freya waits.

Arkwrights massive wave of electrical energy washes over Dakang, but he doesn't seem to blink a tentacle at it along with Erin and Ashur's attack that fall wide. Dakang takes a 5-foot step to get out of Arkwright's reach, and casts Mass Inflict Light Wounds. Arkwright, Ashur, Petr, and Dakang take 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10 negative energy damage. Will Save DC 16 for half damage.

Round 5
Erin
Petr/Freya
Arkwright
Tanrov (3/4)
Ashur
Dakang

Will 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24

Erin shouts.
"That strike should have killed him, what is he?"
She winces in reaction to the negative energy, and lets loose another shaft.
Erin lets loose another arrow at Dakang.
Attack 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26 (Bless, Cat's Grace)
Damage 1d6 ⇒ 2

Arkwright lets loose a strangled scream as he discovers ANOTHER foe immune to electricity damage.

He passes his hand before his sword as fire and frost shoots from its blade and he strikes at Dakang.

Will: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14

Arcane Pool to make weapon Flaming and Frost.

Spell Combat- cast Arcane Mark, deliver through touch spell, then second attack.

Attack 1: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25
Crit threat- 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26
Crit damage: 2d8 + 6 ⇒ (2, 8) + 6 = 16 2d6 ⇒ (6, 1) = 7

Attack 2: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16
Damage 2: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10 2d6 ⇒ (6, 3) = 9

Total Damage, 2nd misses: 23
Total Damage, 2nd hits: 42

Will Save: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15

Will Save

1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22

Sensing that he's on his last legs, Ashur decides that throw one last javelin and leaves the room. The able fighter is all but helpless against the caster hiding on the ceiling. "Maybe that kid had the right idea after all.

1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9

1d6 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

You can take me out of combat. I'm almost in rage hp so I'm gonna die if I stay any longer. Ashur is going to find Tanrov.

Before Ashur has a chance to get to the door, Tanrov thunders into the room on old Glory, right in time to witness Arkwright strike a critical hit into the heart of Dakang. The worm-thing screams as it falls from the ceiling in death throws, strikes the floor, and lays still. With its passing, it's almost as if a mental fog has lifted from the temple. It seems much more peaceful here now.

Tanrov gallops in bearing a number of lengths of rope, a ladder, and a large sturdy looking crate.

"I think we can reach him with-"

The young barbarian drops everything when he sees the dead demon-Dakang and the giant elf.

"I wish I knew magic..."

Erin groans and takes a seat on the floor.

"Thankfully that is over, we all owe you one Ark."

Arkwright withdraws his bloody rapier straight from Dakang's heart and falls to his knees panting. With a wave of his hand he dismisses his spell and returns to his normal size, looking small and shrunken where the giant had once stood. He stands up, cleans and sheathes his rapier, and then turns to Tanrov.

"It...can be quite handy."

He smiles, and then addresses the rest of the group- "Mind if I spend the rest of the mission in the Library? Demonic books or not, I would kill for an hour or two of quiet reading after all that."

There is a small SPLAT as Dakang's corpse falls to the floor, and Arkwright looks over his shoulder at it.

"Oh. I suppose I just did."