The Tomb of Horrors Part 1 (4e) - Group 1

Game Master Rev Rosey

Semi-functional.

Insects meet insects as Levana calls on the spirits to demolish the scarab swarms. Tougher than she imagined, her spirits cannot bypass the swarm carapaces.

MAP

Norrin - used AP; 5 ongoing necro (se)
Samson - used second wind; used AP
Swarm 1
Swarm 2 - BLOODIED; Norrin's Quarry
Lyan - used second wind; 7 damage at start of turn from swarm aura
Akemi - flying to end her next turn; under fungus
Darwyn - 12 damage at start of turn (swarm aura); 5 ongoing necro (se)
Zephyr 2 - under Akemi's Oath of Enmity; invisible (Perception DC30 to identify position and all attacks at -5
Levana

5 necrotic damage.

Norrin circles the swarm, determined to walk-off the effects of the necrotic ailment. Move: Invigorating Stride to Second Wind and shift to I18.

Twin Strike @S2 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (13) + 17 = 30 AC; 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8 damage.
1d20 + 17 ⇒ (19) + 17 = 36 AC; 1d10 + 5 + 2d6 ⇒ (4) + 5 + (6, 2) = 17 damage.

Save against necro 1d20 ⇒ 10!

Invigorated, Norrin kebabs a few more scarabs.
Second one hits.

MAP

Samson - used second wind; used AP
Swarm 1
Swarm 2 - BLOODIED; Norrin's Quarry
Lyan - used second wind; 7 damage at start of turn from swarm aura
Akemi - flying to end her next turn; under fungus
Darwyn - 12 damage at start of turn (swarm aura); 5 ongoing necro (se)
Zephyr 2 - under Akemi's Oath of Enmity; invisible (Perception DC30 to identify position and all attacks at -5)
Levana
Norrin - +2 all defenses to start next turn (used second wind); used AP

Samson moves to a better position and attacks the pests.

Move: to G14
Standard:Melee Basic Attack:+3 Withering Longspear
Attack: 1d20(16)+18=34 vs. AC
Hit: 1d10(7) +11=18
Minor:None

Let me know if you need healing please.
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Current Status
AC: 28 Fort: 27 Reflex: 23 Will: 23
HP: 64/91 Surges: 8/9 Surge Value: 24
Conditions: None
AP: 1, Inspiring Word: 3/3
Encounters used:Warlords Strike
Utilities used:Reorient the axis
Daily's Used:

Displaying no sense of self-preservation whatever, the swarms continue to attack Darwyn, even as Samson's spear reduces their numbers.

Biting Mandibles (Ref). On hit, target takes 5 ongoing necro (se)
1d20+18=31 - S1 v Darwyn. Hits. 2d10=10 damage and 5 ongoing necro.
1d20+18=20 - S2 v Darwyn. Miss
10 damage to Darwyn and 5 ongoing necro (se)

MAP

Lyan - used second wind; 12 damage at start of turn from swarm aura
Akemi - flying to end her next turn; under fungus
Darwyn - 12 damage at start of turn (swarm aura); 5 ongoing necro (se)
Zephyr 2 - under Akemi's Oath of Enmity; invisible (Perception DC30 to identify position and all attacks at -5)
Levana
Norrin - +2 all defenses to start next turn (used second wind); used AP
Samson - used second wind; used AP; 7 damage at start of turn (swarm aura)
Swarm 1
Swarm 2 - BLOODIED; Norrin's Quarry

Samson, here's a shout-out for healing. At 27 after aura, and have winded.

Whirling Defense aug-2 vs S1 and S2. On each hit, marked TEOMNT. 2pp remain.
1d20 + 16 ⇒ (20) + 16 = 361d20 + 16 ⇒ (17) + 16 = 331d10 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18
Crit on S1 for 18 + 3d8 ⇒ 18 + (1, 6, 8) = 33

That, friends, is more like it!

Lyan's flail whirls, flattening more scarabs with a satisfying crunch.

MAP

Akemi - flying to end her next turn; under fungus
Darwyn - 12 damage at start of turn (swarm aura); 5 ongoing necro (se)
Zephyr 2 - under Akemi's Oath of Enmity; invisible (Perception DC30 to identify position and all attacks at -5)
Levana
Norrin - +2 all defenses to start next turn (used second wind); used AP
Samson - used second wind; used AP; 7 damage at start of turn (swarm aura)
Swarm 1 - marked by Lyan to end his next turn
Swarm 2 - BLOODIED; Norrin's Quarry; marked by Lyan to end his next turn
Lyan - BLOODIED; used second wind; 12 damage at start of turn from swarm aura

Lyan marked both swarms TEOMNT.

Attack the fungus:
1d20 + 15 ⇒ (2) + 15 = 171d12 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13

Akemi slashes at the fungal covering of the pit.

Waiting on result.

Feeble though the attack is, Akemi just manages to clear the fungus from above her head.

Fly to L9.

Rising from the pit, Akemi flies gracefully back to join the battle in the main chamber.

MAP

Darwyn - 12 damage at start of turn (swarm aura); 5 ongoing necro (se)
Zephyr 2 - under Akemi's Oath of Enmity; invisible (Perception DC30 to identify position and all attacks at -5)
Levana
Norrin - +2 all defenses to start next turn (used second wind); used AP
Samson - used second wind; used AP; 7 damage at start of turn (swarm aura)
Swarm 1 - marked by Lyan to end his next turn
Swarm 2 - BLOODIED; Norrin's Quarry; marked by Lyan to end his next turn
Lyan - BLOODIED; used second wind; 12 damage at start of turn from swarm aura
Akemi

Vicious mockery? Can a swarm take psychic damage?

Darwyn takes a step back and unleashes a stream of magic leaden profanity at the swarming insects.

1d20 + 14 ⇒ (13) + 14 = 27 vs. Will
1d8 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14, -2 to attacks

Vicious mockery? Can a swarm take psychic damage?

Darwyn takes a step back and unleashes a stream of magic leaden profanity at the swarming insects.

1d20 + 14 ⇒ (12) + 14 = 26 vs. Will
1d8 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15, -2 to attacks

Save: 1d20 ⇒ 12

Somehow Darwyn finds words to express his feelings about the swarms, even as they crawl over him.

Darwyn, please confirm your position. You'll take OAs from where I've put you, but you'll take them if you move as well. Haven't rolled them yet.

The zephyr reappears and darts towards Lyan.

It was at L11.

Attack v AC. With CA, the zephyr does an additional 2d6 damage and the target is dazed (se)
1d20+21=32 v Lyan. Hits. 1d6+9=14 plus 2d6=3
17 damage to Lyan and he is dazed (se)

MAP

Levana
Norrin - +2 all defenses to start next turn (used second wind); used AP
Samson - used second wind; used AP; 7 damage at start of turn (swarm aura)
Swarm 1 - marked by Lyan to end his next turn
Swarm 2 - BLOODIED; Norrin's Quarry; marked by Lyan to end his next turn; -2 attacks to end Darwyn's next turn
Lyan - BLOODIED; used second wind; 12 damage at start of turn from swarm aura; dazed (se)
Akemi
Darwyn - 12 damage at start of turn (swarm aura)
Zephyr 2 - under Akemi's Oath of Enmity

Samson -- heal, please, or going down!

I'll risk them and move back to beside Norrin. Need out of that aura.

Samson's heal will take effect at the end of his last turn as his minor action.

The battered bard backs away from the scarabs.

OAs on Darwyn: v Ref
1d20+18=21 - S1 misses
1d20+18=30 - S2 hits. 2d10=12 plus 5 ongoing poison
12 damage to Darwyn and 5 ongoing poison (se)

MAP

Levana
Norrin - +2 all defenses to start next turn (used second wind); used AP
Samson - used second wind; used AP; 7 damage at start of turn (swarm aura)
Swarm 1 - marked by Lyan to end his next turn
Swarm 2 - BLOODIED; Norrin's Quarry; marked by Lyan to end his next turn; -2 attacks to end Darwyn's next turn
Lyan - BLOODIED; used second wind; 12 damage at start of turn from swarm aura; dazed (se)
Akemi
Darwyn
Zephyr 2 - under Akemi's Oath of Enmity

Wasn't sure whether you would let me do that or no, Thanks Rev.

Surge + 3d6(3,5,3)

Thanks. At 46, still bloodied, dazed, but can fight.

Biting Swarm, 1d20+21=32 vs Z2 AC, 1d10+21=31 damage and -2 to attack rolls until EOMNT.
Minor Action - Earthbound Gift, +12 temp HP
Move Action - Feywild Jaunt, Levana is removed from play. At SOMNT, Levana reappears in an unoccupied space of her choice. That space must be within 7 squares of I8.

Levana's call on her spirit allies is much more successful this time around. Both swarms suffer as another set of insects devour them, greatly reducing their numbers. S2 in particular is barely holding on. Levana herself vanishes from sight.

MAP

Norrin - +2 all defenses to start next turn (used second wind); used AP
Samson - used second wind; used AP; 7 damage at start of turn (swarm aura)
Swarm 1 - BLOODIED; marked by Lyan to end his next turn; -2 attacks to end Levana's next turn
Swarm 2 - BLOODIED; Norrin's Quarry; marked by Lyan to end his next turn; -2 attacks to end Levana's next turn
Lyan - BLOODIED; used second wind; 12 damage at start of turn from swarm aura; dazed (se)
Akemi
Darwyn
Zephyr 2 - under Akemi's Oath of Enmity
Levana - out of play to start her next turn and must reappear within 7 squares of I8

Norrin races around the field of battle.

Move Action to get to G12 then Skirmish Shot to move one more square to H12 and fire at S2.

Skirmish Shot 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (2) + 17 = 19 vs AC; 2d10 + 10 + 1d6 ⇒ (9, 4) + 10 + (6) = 29 damage and S2 is pushed one square via Staggering Strike (feat).

Skidding on the fungus, Norrin mistimes his shot and it skims harmlessly over the remnants of S2.

MAP

Samson - used second wind; used AP; 7 damage at start of turn (swarm aura)
Swarm 1 - BLOODIED; marked by Lyan to end his next turn; -2 attacks to end Levana's next turn
Swarm 2 - BLOODIED; Norrin's Quarry; marked by Lyan to end his next turn; -2 attacks to end Levana's next turn
Lyan - BLOODIED; used second wind; 12 damage at start of turn from swarm aura; dazed (se)
Akemi
Darwyn
Zephyr 2 - under Akemi's Oath of Enmity
Levana - out of play to start her next turn and must reappear within 7 squares of I8
Norrin - +2 all defenses to start next turn (used second wind); used AP

Takes 7 damage.

Standard:Melee Basic Attack:+3 Withering Longspear
Attack: 1d20(19)+18 = 37 vs. AC
Hit: 1d10(10) +11 = 22
Move:None
Minor:Inspiring Word, Close burst 10
Special: You can use this power three times per encounter, but only once per round.
Target: Lyan
Effect: The target can spend a healing surge and regain an additional 3d6(1,1,2)(sorry) hit points.

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Current Status
AC: 28 Fort: 27 Reflex: 23 Will: 23
HP: 57/91 Surges: 8/9 Surge Value: 24
Conditions: None
AP: 1, Inspiring Word: 1/3
Encounters used:Warlords strike
Utilities used:Reorient the axis
Daily's Used:

Thanks, Samson. Feeling inspired! 75hp.

Samson stands fast and spears the last of the swarm nearest to him before offering a spot of guidance to Lyan. The last swarm slides closer to the hobgoblin, all unaware that its potential meal has just returned to predator status.

Biting Mandibles (Ref). On hit target takes 5 ongoing necro (se)
1d20+18=31. Hits. (-2 from Levana cancelled out by CA from daze)
2d10=6
6 damage to Lyan and 5 ongoing necro which he can ignore.

MAP

Lyan - used second wind; 7 damage at start of turn from swarm aura; dazed (se)
Akemi
Darwyn
Zephyr 2 - under Akemi's Oath of Enmity
Levana - out of play to start her next turn and must reappear within 7 squares of I8
Norrin - +2 all defenses to start next turn (used second wind); used AP
Samson - used second wind; used AP;
Swarm 1 - BLOODIED; marked by Lyan to end his next turn; -2 attacks to end Levana's next turn

Whirling Defense aug2 vs S1, Z2
1d20 + 16 ⇒ (5) + 16 = 211d20 + 16 ⇒ (10) + 16 = 261d10 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9

Bah. Assuming both miss, but both are marked TEOMNT. Save vs daze
1d20 ⇒ 1
Not so much. 62hp, 10 surges, 0pp. Dazed.

Still somewhat glassy-eyed, Lyan swings wildly and misses both his targets.

MAP

Akemi
Darwyn
Zephyr 2 - under Akemi's Oath of Enmity; marked by Lyan to end his next turn
Levana - out of play to start her next turn and must reappear within 7 squares of I8
Norrin - +2 all defenses to start next turn (used second wind); used AP
Samson - used second wind; used AP;
Swarm 1 - BLOODIED; marked by Lyan to end his next turn; -2 attacks to end Levana's next turn
Lyan - used second wind; 7 damage at start of turn from swarm aura; dazed (se)

Move to K11. Defining Cut on Z2 vs Ac (w/ flanking):
1d20 + 21 ⇒ (3) + 21 = 241d20 + 21 ⇒ (15) + 21 = 363d12 + 8 ⇒ (8, 3, 2) + 8 = 21
If it hits: Until eomnt, target takes 10 damage if it makes an attack other than a basic attack.

Akemi lands lightly to confront the quickling once more.

In her eagerness to confront the zephyr, Akemi mis-times her attack.

MAP

Darwyn
Zephyr 2 - under Akemi's Oath of Enmity; marked by Lyan to end his next turn
Levana - out of play to start her next turn and must reappear within 7 squares of I8
Norrin - +2 all defenses to start next turn (used second wind); used AP
Samson - used second wind; used AP;
Swarm 1 - BLOODIED; marked by Lyan to end his next turn; -2 attacks to end Levana's next turn
Lyan - used second wind; 7 damage at start of turn from swarm aura; dazed (se)
Akemi

Undeterred, the warrior maid chants a sutra and delivers a powerful blow into the zephyr.

Otherwise known as the second roll hit.

MAP

Darwyn
Zephyr 2 - under Akemi's Oath of Enmity; marked by Lyan to end his next turn; taking 10 damage if making anything other than basic attack to end Akemi's next turn
Levana - out of play to start her next turn and must reappear within 7 squares of I8
Norrin - +2 all defenses to start next turn (used second wind); used AP
Samson - used second wind; used AP;
Swarm 1 - BLOODIED; marked by Lyan to end his next turn; -2 attacks to end Levana's next turn
Lyan - used second wind; 7 damage at start of turn from swarm aura; dazed (se)
Akemi

Darwyn takes a deep breath, steadying himself and trying to stop feeling the swarm on his skin.

Second wind!

Darwyn catches his breath as the zephyr shifts and drives its blade deep into Lyan's back.

Short Sword (AC) with CA. When zephyr has CA it does an additional 2d6 damage and target is dazed (se)
1d20+21=38 v Lyan. Hits. 1d6+9=15 plus 2d6=10
25 damage to Lyan and he is dazed (not that this makes any difference, since he already is and has been for some time).

MAP

Levana - out of play to start her next turn and must reappear within 7 squares of I8
Norrin - +2 all defenses to start next turn (used second wind); used AP
Samson - used second wind; used AP;
Swarm 1 - BLOODIED; marked by Lyan to end his next turn; -2 attacks to end Levana's next turn
Lyan - used second wind; 7 damage at start of turn from swarm aura; dazed (se)
Akemi
Darwyn - +2 all defenses to start next turn (used second wind)
Zephyr 2 - under Akemi's Oath of Enmity; marked by Lyan to end his next turn; taking 10 damage if making anything other than basic attack to end Akemi's next turn

Sigh. 37hp, bloodied, and (yes) dazed.

Well, you did mark it :)

Well, yes. The sigh was more about the dazed-almost-the-entire-fight bit. And I probably still have as many or more surges left as most of the party starts with, so I can take it -- yay, CON-based Defender!

return to play in H12 please
Standard Action - Biting Swarm(no OA), 1d20+21=36 vs Z2 AC, 1d10+20=25 damage and -2 to attack rolls until EOMNT.
Minor Action - Encaging Spirits, burst 2, push Z2 to K13, push S1 to K16, hopefully both get pushed into vats?!
Move Action - move to G7

Levana abruptly reappears and wreaks destruction on her foes. Now bloodied, the zephyr is toppled unceremoniously backwards into a vat with the remaining swarm also forced back into the fungal tub it emerged from.

MAP

Norrin - +2 all defenses to start next turn (used second wind); used AP
Samson - used second wind; used AP;
Swarm 1 - BLOODIED; marked by Lyan to end his next turn; -2 attacks to end Levana's next turn
Lyan - used second wind; 7 damage at start of turn from swarm aura; dazed (se)
Akemi
Darwyn - +2 all defenses to start next turn (used second wind)
Zephyr 2 - BLOODIED; under Akemi's Oath of Enmity; marked by Lyan to end his next turn; taking 10 damage if making anything other than basic attack to end Akemi's next turn
Levana

(The +2 all defences has expired.)

Norrin focuses his anger on the remaining Zephyr. Minor Action to designate Z2 as quarry.

He charges to I12 and drives his blade into Z2's head.

MBA 1d20 + 17 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 17 + 1 = 35 vs AC; 1d8 + 7 + 1 + 2d6 ⇒ (6) + 7 + 1 + (1, 4) = 19 radiant damage.
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Bounding forward, Norrin deftly beheads the zephyr. It only has time to look slightly surprised as both bits sink into the fungus filled vat.

MAP

Samson - used second wind; used AP;
Swarm 1 - BLOODIED; marked by Lyan to end his next turn; -2 attacks to end Levana's next turn
Lyan - used second wind; 7 damage at start of turn from swarm aura; dazed (se)
Akemi
Darwyn - +2 all defenses to start next turn (used second wind)
Levana
Norrin - used second wind; used AP

"Well done," Lyan forces out. "Damned thing."

Move:to H16
Standard:Melee Basic Attack,+3 Withering Longspear
Target: S1
Attack: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (8) + 18 = 26 vs. AC
Hit: 1d10 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16
Minor:Inspiring Word, Close burst 10
Special: You can use this power three times per encounter, but only once per round.
Target: Lyan
Effect: The target can spend a healing surge and regain an additional 3d6 3d6 ⇒ (3, 6, 2) = 11 hit points.

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Current Status
AC: 28 Fort: 27 Reflex: 23 Will: 23
HP: 67/91 Surges: 8/9 Surge Value: 24
Conditions: None
AP: 1, Inspiring Word: 0/3
Encounters used:Warlords strike
Utilities used:Reorient the axis
Daily's Used:

Thanks. 73hp, 9 surges, feeling fine.
Oh, and dazed.

More concerned about Lyan than his quarry, Samson finds it difficult to target the scarabs in the mess of fungus.

The swarm crawls briskly out of the fungus and scabbles for purchase on Samson.

Biting Mandibles (Ref). On hit target takes 5 ongoing necro. Attacking at -2 thanks to Lyan and Levana
1d20+16=32. Hits. 2d10=19
19 damage to Samson and 5 ongoing necro (se)

MAP

Lyan - used second wind; dazed (se)
Akemi
Darwyn - +2 all defenses to start next turn (used second wind); 7 damage at start of turn (swarm aura)
Levana
Norrin - used second wind; used AP
Samson - used second wind; used AP; 7 damage at start of turn (swarm aura); 5 ongoing necro (se)
Swarm 1 - BLOODIED; marked by Lyan to end his next turn; -2 attacks to end Levana's next turn

Lyan hurls his flail at the scarabs, crushing many and sending others scattering, even as the weapon returns to his hand.

1d20 + 13 ⇒ (20) + 13 = 331d10 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15

Ha! Crit damage: 3d8 + 15 ⇒ (1, 4, 1) + 15 = 21

Save 1d20 ⇒ 8

Weak crit damage, but hey. Still dazed...

Dazed or not, Lyan gleefully crushes many scarabs.

MAP

Akemi
Darwyn - +2 all defenses to start next turn (used second wind); 7 damage at start of turn (swarm aura)
Levana
Norrin - used second wind; used AP
Samson - used second wind; used AP; 7 damage at start of turn (swarm aura); 5 ongoing necro (se)
Swarm 1 - BLOODIED; -2 attacks to end Levana's next turn
Lyan - used second wind; dazed (se)

Move - Aspect of Agility (gain +2 AC and Ref until eomnt) to I14. Oath of Enmity on S1. Charge to I17.
1d20 + 16 ⇒ (10) + 16 = 261d20 + 16 ⇒ (4) + 16 = 201d12 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

Like a silent spirit, Akemi speeds past her allies and slices at the beetles.

Sweeping towards the insects, Akemi watches with frustration as they part before her blade and take no damage.

MAP

Darwyn - +2 all defenses to start next turn (used second wind); 7 damage at start of turn (swarm aura)
Levana
Norrin - used second wind; used AP
Samson - used second wind; used AP; 7 damage at start of turn (swarm aura); 5 ongoing necro (se)
Swarm 1 - BLOODIED; -2 attacks to end Levana's next turn; under Akemi's Oath of Enmity
Lyan - used second wind; dazed (se)
Akemi - +2AC and Ref to end her next turn; taking 7 damage at start of turn (swarm aura)

Does Darwyn have any a abilities that can even affect the Swarm?