The Haunting of Brute Squad (Inactive)
Game Master ThorGN

"It is just window shutters in the wind."
Erin relays back to the rest of the group over her shoulder.

She then examines the blood trail and begins to search the room.
Perception 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16 +2 Traps
"Looks like another killing took place here a long time ago."

Nothing else of interest beyond what I already described.

"There is a whole lot of nothing in this place. Almost seems like a waste of time to come all this way."

Erin moves quietly to the next door.
Stealth 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22
Perception 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19 +2 Traps

"Nothing leads to the bleaching and the bleaching leads to death.
We should be careful.
Anya - let me protect you."

Casting Mage Armor on Anya.

"That just means that whatever is here is extra dangerous to make up for all this nothing."

Ashur will follow Erin to the door also being stealthy.

1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27

The door opens onto a Patio, open to the outside but sheltered by the roof two stories above. A simple waist-high metal railing separates this patio from the cliff side to the north. A few serviceable chairs rest near a large free-standing brass telescope aimed at the heavens. Broken statues of foo dogs and other mythological animals litter the floor along the southern walls.

Map

Erin holds up a hand for everyone to stop. She then points to her eyes then to the broken statue that the movement was at.

Perception 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27 +2 Traps
Stealth 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16

She then makes her way quietly over to the statue while keeping an eye out for movement on or around the patio.

"Anya - follow Erin. But step where she has been steped to avoid and traps."

Perception Anya 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
Stealth Anya 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (3) + 20 = 23

He then wispers to the once left behind

"If anyone needs any help. I can make one of us invisible - or help him to be hit less like Yandu. Not sure it helps much here. But I will help if I can."

Tanrov levels his bow at the broken statue.

As Erin and Anya creep forward, you hear the distinct whispering of a voice in a language you don’t understand.

Erin listens closely, trying to discern the location of the voice.

It's near the statue, but quickly falls silent.

Erin moves directly up to the statue, with one hand on a siphon, the other on her short sword, waiting for whatever it is to jump out.

Before I progress with the plot, I want to check what everyone else is doing as Erin walks up to the statue. Are you joining her, following at a distance, hiding in a corner with a blanket…?

Tanrov is aiming his bow and apologizing to his ancestors for not having listened to his older brother more.

Ashur will follow at a distance. Though that blanket idea sounds good. :)

Charlotte lets Erin and Anya move in front of them. She has been rather quiet these last few rooms, she has learned that she it is better to let the noise come to you instead of making your own.

Following at a distance of 15ft

Map

As Erin cautiously approaches, the large Dog statue starts moving. It gets up and opens its mouth, revealing a set of large, jagged teeth. It’s not alive, but it doesn’t look like that’s going to keep it from trying to eat you.

Round 1
Initiative:
Arkwright 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18
Ashur 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22
Charlotte 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11
Erin 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20
Tanrov 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
Yandu 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Dog 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21

"Another statue trying to kill me." Ashur draws an alchemist's fire and launches it at the statue.

Fatigued
1d20 + 8 - 1 ⇒ (6) + 8 - 1 = 13 versus touch.

1d6 ⇒ 1 And he is on fire.

Charlotte's Action to be taken on her initiative--Since I'm not going to be back on until later Friday night so I want to keep combat going.

Yandu seems to be taken by suprise.

Great map. Will try if I can move later. Last in Initiative - so will keep an eye open until at least the dog moved.
Seems I'm on a 'roll'. The last 3d20 done by me or associated with me: 1,3,1

The Dog leans back and howls. An ear piercing cry of anger and a warning of danger. It then steps forward, next to Erin. If anything it looks a little larger and more menacing with the flames highlighting it’s stark features.

Everyone else!

Arkwright mutters a curse and quickly scans his memory for any knowledge of this creature.

Knowledge Arcana: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (2) + 14 = 16
Knowledge Planes: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22

Oh, I forgot to mention the result of the Howl. When the Dog steps up the wind picks up significantly, like a turbulent shield of air around and next to the statue. It’s strong enough that it may make ranged attacks more difficult to aim at him.

"I do not think this thing is a typical house pet. A little help up here please!
Erin lets out a squeal as the dog advances on her and catches on fire. She then drops into a low stance and pulls a second sword, beginning to circle around the beast.

"Be right there, Erin!"

With a muttered curse, Arkwright waves his blade in the air where it gleams for a moment in the light. In his other hand he charges a bolt of electricity, then he moves forwards and strikes the dog with his blade, channeling the lightning.

Swift action: Burn one arcane pool point to make the weapon +3 and Keen.
Standard action: Charge Intensified Shocking Grasp
Move action -> square Erin occupied
Free action: Attack against Gargoyle to deliver touch spell
1d20 + 13 ⇒ (12) + 13 = 25
Damage
1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
Spell damage
7d6 ⇒ (4, 5, 1, 5, 1, 6, 3) = 25

Yandu tries to figure out what foul magic this is:

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21

Anya - you better stay on the ground.

Actions Anya:
Move: Anya takes a 5 foot step sideways to avoid cover from any of her comrades. While stepping sideways she retrieves a tanglefoot bag.

Standard: Aiming at the stone dog she throws it:

Touch attack: 1d20 + 8 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (13) + 8 + 1 - 4 = 18
Point Blank +1, throw anything, into melee -4 DC15 reflex or being glued to the ground. I assume Anya can avoid an additional -4 for cover.

Yandu moves up behind Anya - his mace ready.

Oblivious of the effects of the wind shield, Tanrov levels his bow and takes a shot.

Moving into position to avoid cover.

1d20 + 6 - 1 - 4 ⇒ (3) + 6 - 1 - 4 = 4 (-4 if cover is unavoidable)
1d8 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Anya speaks common and Yandu tends to speak to her.

Anya herself will speak openly to Yandu and it depends who it is how open she is to the others.

Anya herself is a little bit shy - especially with big Tarnov around. She seems to like him - but better from at least 10 feet distance and if he isn't looking at her.
She is much more open to Erin and Charlotte. She is unsure about Arkwright and seems to avoid Ashur.

Miss chance Tangle Foot bag:

Need 31+

1d100 ⇒ 95

The mass of the tanglefoot bag seems not to be affected at all by the wind.

"Tarnov - that is a Wind Wall. You won't be able to shoot through it. Neither arrow nor bolt will work. You need something heavy enough that carries through - and even then it might be blown off course."

Ok, Erin moves, Arkwright attacks and hits, Anaya throws and hits, Yandu moves, and Tanrov misses with his large, barbarian bow.

Round 2

Ashur
Dog
Erin
Arkwright
Charlotte
Tanrov
Yandu

Ashur!

"Ugh, more magic!", he shouts in frustration.

Ashur growls as he hears about the magical wind protecting the dog. He moves while drawing his glaive to 10 feet away from it and strikes it once.

Dog continues to burn.

1d6 ⇒ 1

Fatigued + Power Attack
1d20 + 10 - 1 ⇒ (15) + 10 - 1 = 24

1d10 + 12 ⇒ (1) + 12 = 13

Oh, BTW, Charlotte Cast Bless on her Action. +1 to all Attacks and Saves vs Fear. (Forgot it was in a spoiler)

The Dog stands there as a strange, small, grey-skinned humanoid appears floating off the east side of the patio. (Looks like this) With incantations you don’t understand, he releases a powerful lightning bolt from his hands, catching Erin, Arkwright, and Tanrov in it’s path before hitting the wall you just came through, causing it to explode in a shower of splinters. He giggles with glee as he rises higher in the air, behind the wall of wind.

Erin, Arkwright, and Tanrov take 8d6 + 4 ⇒ (3, 5, 6, 3, 1, 4, 2, 4) + 4 = 32 Electricity damage. DC 19 Reflex Save for half damage.

Erin yells.
"Please Yandu do not tell him to throw something heavier. I have already had a handful of sharp or exploding object flying over my...."
She bites off the end of her sentence and ducks quickly barely getting out of the way of Ashur's glaive.

Reflex 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22 Evasion
Erin effortlessly moves out of the way of the bolt unscathed.

How high is he off the ground?

Brute, I had moved before to avoid cover when I shot at the dog, but that was before our minis were moveable on the map. I'll take the lightning bolt anyway.

Tanrov growls in frustration as his already poorly aimed arrow is blown completely off course by the magical wall of wind.

Reflex - 1d20 + 4 - 1 ⇒ (8) + 4 - 1 = 11

He shouts in surprise as the bolt of lightning appears suddenly striking in the center of his chest, burning him badly.

"Hey, you're not a spirit!", the young barbarian says as he levels his bow at the newcomer.

1d20 + 6 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 6 - 1 + 1 = 23
1d8 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

Well, now he's about 50 feet up from 15 feet off the edge of the Patio.

Erin sheathes her swords (move), moves 15ft. to the south east and draws bow (move.)

Oh, I missed the part about him being behind the Wind Wall.

In that case:

"I'll be right back!", the still-smoking barbarian shouts as he bolts out of the room.

Leaving to get Glory.

Again? Why? You can't reach him riding your horse. You could chuck a Javelin, or drink a Potion.

I can reach him riding my horse if I borrow Ashur's glaive! Drinking a potion doesn't really seem like a winning plan. I don't think I can outheal 32 damage lightning bolts by drinking potions.

In all likelihood Ark will kill it before Tanrov gets back anyway. Leaving to get his horse will be his running gag.

Glory might help if he comes closer, but no way you are reaching him 50 feet up. I just want to voice my concern that running out on a combat is a bad idea.
And why have you not purchased your own Reach weapon yet?