Tomb of Horrors (4e) - Group 2, Part 2

Game Master Rev Rosey

Arishat's javelin penetrates the darkness and Moghadam with equal ease as she refuses to bandy words with the wraith.

Raya on the other hand, recieves a courteous bow, as the Moghadam's blade deftly parries her own.

"Aye. Betrayed. My work and my genius betrayed by Him. I shall not sully my speech with his name."

Meanwhile, Barel blunders badly as his axe flails wildly through the darkness.

MAP

Moghadam's Dread Aura 2
While Moghadam is unbloodied, enemies starting their turns within the aura take 2d10 psychic and are dazed to start their next turn.

Black square is an untriggered pit trap.
Perception 24 to notice if adjacent
Thievery 24 to disable and allow character to pass without falling.

Lanthair - in aura; blinded
Moghadam - weakened to end Lanthair's next turn; three shrouds; DCed by Raya
Lynore (Shadow is blinded)
Thom (Lureene is blinded); dazed to end next turn
Arishat
Raya - in aura; blinded
Barel - melee reach 2; in aura; blinded

2d10 ⇒ (2, 10) = 12

Blinded and dazed. Nice.

Lanthair kicks blindly at the wraith.

Crane's Wings 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (15) + 19 = 34 vs Fort (minus the penalty for being blinded). 1d10 + 17 ⇒ (10) + 17 = 27 damage on a hit.

If I recall, dazed is -2, and Total Concealment, which Moghadam has due to blindness, is -5. So yeah, -7 total penalties. Must invest in gear to fix blindness and pitfalls...

Lanthair's attempt to kick Moghadam in the shins fails.

The wraith shifts slightly and swings his greatsword at Raya, Lureene, the shadowy assassin and the halfling.

"My work has been destroyed. My unlife no longer has meaning or purpose. You shall all join me in annhilation."

Slicing through all the adjacent enemies, Moghadam looks gloomily triumphant as the dark pall lifts for a moment.

Blade Storm (Ref). 4 attacks, no more than 2 against a single target. Does additional 1d10 v blinded targets. On hit, 10 ongoing psychic (se)
Targets Raya, Lureene, Shadow Lynore and Lanthair
1d20+24=34 v Raya. Hits. 2d10=8 psychic and necro, 1d10=9 untyped and 10 ongoing psychic (se)
1d20+24=29 v Lureene. Hits. 2d10=11 psychic and necro, 1d10=9 untyped and 10 ongoing psychic (se)
1d20+24=41 v Shadow Lynore. Hits. 2d10=13 psychic and necro, 1d10=1 untyped and 10 ongoing psychic (se)
1d20+24=38 v Lanthair. Hits. 2d10=4 psychic and necro, 1d10=10 untyped and 10 ongoing (se)
Damage totals:
17 various damage to Raya and 10 ongoing psychic (se)
20 various damage to Lureene and 10 ongoing psychic (se)
14 various damage to Shadow Lynore and 10 ongoing psychic (se)
14 various damage to Lanthair and 10 ongoing psychic (se)

MAP

Moghadam's Dread Aura 2
While Moghadam is unbloodied, enemies starting their turns within the aura take 2d10 psychic and are dazed to start their next turn.

Black square is an untriggered pit trap.
Perception 24 to notice if adjacent
Thievery 24 to disable and allow character to pass without falling.

Lynore
Thom; dazed to end next turn
Arishat
Raya - in aura (see above); 10 ongoing psychic (se)
Barel - melee reach 2; in aura (see above)
Lanthair - in aura (see above); 10 ongoing psychic (se)
Moghadam - three shrouds; DCed by Raya

2 shrouds on Moghadam
Eyebite 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (3) + 20 = 23 vs will, 1d6 + 11 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 11 + 5 = 19 psychic damage and i am invisible to the target until the start of my next turn
minor: twilight assassin attack 1d20 + 20 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (8) + 20 + 2 - 2 = 28 vs ref, 6 damage
save for shadow 1d20 ⇒ 5

Lynore sends a pyshic strike at the wraith, while the shadowy image of the assasin strikes.

Lynore and Thom don't forget that the Shadow and Lureene take 2d10 and are dazed to the start of their next turns if starting in Moghadam's aura.

Neither Lynore nor her shadow self can make any impact on the wraith. Despite that, another noose of doom wraps itself around Moghadam.

MAP

Moghadam's Dread Aura 2
While Moghadam is unbloodied, enemies starting their turns within the aura take 2d10 psychic and are dazed to start their next turn.

Black square is an untriggered pit trap.
Perception 24 to notice if adjacent
Thievery 24 to disable and allow character to pass without falling.

Lynore
Thom; dazed to end next turn
Arishat
Raya - in aura (see above); 10 ongoing psychic (se)
Barel - melee reach 2; in aura (see above)
Lanthair - in aura (see above); 10 ongoing psychic (se)
Moghadam - two shrouds; DCed by Raya

I think Lynore already acted, so it has to be Thom's turn now...oops.

Thom realizes his pet succubus is in some peril. so he decides discretion is the better part of valor for now.

Instruct Lureene to fly to D13.

Oops. Sorry about that. Forgot to update the init list.

At Thom's suggestion, Lureene flies clear. Her looks suggests that there will be words at some point in the near future.

MAP

Moghadam's Dread Aura 2
While Moghadam is unbloodied, enemies starting their turns within the aura take 2d10 psychic and are dazed to start their next turn.

Black square is an untriggered pit trap.
Perception 24 to notice if adjacent
Thievery 24 to disable and allow character to pass without falling.

Arishat
Raya - in aura (see above); 10 ongoing psychic (se)
Barel - melee reach 2; in aura (see above)
Lanthair - in aura (see above); 10 ongoing psychic (se)
Moghadam - two shrouds; DCed by Raya
Lynore
Thom

Arishat moves a little closer, and attempts to display her ability with a javelin again. "Mind in the game, Lanthair. Put the pain into the punch."

Move to J10
Basic Ranged attack, 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (2) + 18 = 20 vs AC, 1d6 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13 damage
Adaptive Stratagem, Lanthair gets +3 to saving throws and +5 to all damage rolls teomnt - Action Point time, perhaps.

Raya tries to fight off the disquieting aura about her
vs daze 1d20 ⇒ 3 damage 2d10 ⇒ (2, 9) = 11

"Have to keep him...talking...keep him focused..."

The Guardian shows little reaction to the psychic ravages afflicting her, save for a tightening of her jaw. "Petty revenge....rarely leads to...peace."

Virtuous Strike
1d20 + 20 ⇒ (13) + 20 = 33 damage1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27 radiant damage

just realized I said d20 damage for some silly reason
1d8 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13 Here's the real damage total

Arishat - J10 leaves you poised over the hole down to the floor. You would be clinging to Raya's rope if that is the case.

Arishat's javelin makes no impact at all on the wraith, but Raya's words seem to hurt him as much as her radiant attack.

"Petty? You call the casual disposal of the service of a thousand years petty? I am not a used glove to be thrown aside. I am Moghadam, great architect of the vile one and I will have my vengeance. The walls cry out for it."

MAP

Moghadam's Dread Aura 2
While Moghadam is unbloodied, enemies starting their turns within the aura take 2d10 psychic and are dazed to start their next turn.

Black square is an untriggered pit trap.
Perception 24 to notice if adjacent
Thievery 24 to disable and allow character to pass without falling.

Barel - melee reach 2; in aura (see above)
Lanthair - in aura (see above); 10 ongoing psychic (se); +3 saves and +5 damage to end Arishat's next turn
Moghadam - two shrouds; DCed by Raya
Lynore
Thom
Arishat
Raya - in aura (see above); 10 ongoing psychic (se)

I'll stay in my original position then.

Good thing Raya believes in duality...

"And yet you choose to throw yourself away, fighting us instead of him.......That. Is. Petty."

"He returned, you know. He came back and together we rebuilt this tomb. In the dark years, I had amused myself with some improvements and he approved. My skills had not diminished."

Moghamdam becomes more conversational.

Barel is up in case it gets lost.

"So, let me guess...you and Acerack had a... philosophical dispute?" Thom interjects.

Moghadam leans forward slightly to get a better look at the wizard.

"We rebuilt, he and I. Rebuilt as of old and then, at the apex of my creation, he drained this place of all power. Left it a dry husk. I believe I have become a little unhinged since then. I dream only of vengeance. For that I need an army. You will lead it."

"That certainly explains matters..."

"Sorry, not interested. Besides, I don't take orders all that well."

Barel, dour as usual, ignores the chit-chat, in favor of a (hopefully) more direct approach.

He swings his hammer at the thing again from where he stands.

standard: thorn strike--melee 2+1, (11)+21=32 vs AC
on hit: (5)+13+3+6=27 damage and I pull him one square...I would like to not to, though...I would like to leave him right where he is.

I just realized I didn't roll a save vs the psychic ongoing.
1d20 ⇒ 1

Barel - don't forget to take 2d10 damage from the aura.

Ignoring the discussion, Barel swings and misses by the narrowest margin. Moghadam disdainfully waves a hand at him.

"Stop meddling. Start dropping dead. You are no use to me alive, any of you."

MAP

Moghadam's Dread Aura 2
While Moghadam is unbloodied, enemies starting their turns within the aura take 2d10 psychic and are dazed to start their next turn.

Black square is an untriggered pit trap.
Perception 24 to notice if adjacent
Thievery 24 to disable and allow character to pass without falling.

Lanthair - in aura (see above); 10 ongoing psychic (se); +3 saves and +5 damage to end Arishat's next turn
Moghadam - two shrouds; DCed by Raya
Lynore
Thom
Arishat
Raya - in aura (see above); 10 ongoing psychic (se)
Barel - melee reach 2; in aura (see above)

Can I use an action point while dazed to take an extra action?

Barel - don't forget to take 2d10 damage from the aura.

I did not think I was in the aura...I should be in the 3rd square away from him. I chose to be this far away intentionally to avoid the aura for a turn or two. I will move in closer soon, but I want to let Raya have a turn at him first.

@Barel - you're quite right. No damage to you. I had just miscounted and I'll amend the init order once Lanthair posts.

@Lanthair - yes, you can.

Damage 2d10 ⇒ (6, 5) = 11. I've really got to get out of this aura.

Enduring Champion 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (19) + 21 = 40 vs Fort. (I get a free save 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14.) Damage 2d10 + 26 ⇒ (3, 1) + 26 = 30.

Action point. Crane dance 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (7) + 21 = 28 vs Reflex. 2d8 + 28 ⇒ (5, 8) + 28 = 41 damage on a hit and he is knocked prone and weakened to EOMNT. (Included bonus from Arishat.) As part of that attack, I shift to F4.

If the second attack is a miss, it still deals 13 damage but does not knock him prone or weaken him, and I get 12 temp HP. I can still shift.

Here's hoping that second one hit, because dealing 71 damage would make me happy right now.

Also, the 21 damage I took at the start of my turn left me bloodied.

If it is a miss, Arishat can use Flexible Authority to add another +2 to the attack roll. I may spend that anyway if it hits. Or as a different Immediate Reation, Arishat will spend an Action Point for Felling Action which will allow another attack roll.
When you mention the bonus from Arishat, does that include from Resourceful Presence? 14 damage on a hit or 12 temp hit points if an attack misses after an AP.

28 missed Ref and +2 isn't quite enough to make it hit. I've moved Lanthair, but let me know what you decide to do before I deal with Moghadam.

Lanthair, don't forget to make your save at +3 from Arishat.

MAP

Moghadam's Dread Aura 2
While Moghadam is unbloodied, enemies starting their turns within the aura take 2d10 psychic and are dazed to start their next turn.

Black square is an untriggered pit trap.
Perception 24 to notice if adjacent
Thievery 24 to disable and allow character to pass without falling.

Lanthair - BLOODIED; 10 ongoing psychic (se); +3 saves and +5 damage to end Arishat's next turn
Moghadam - two shrouds; DCed by Raya
Lynore
Thom
Arishat
Raya - in aura (see above); 10 ongoing psychic (se)
Barel - melee reach 2; in aura (see above)

Felling Action, Arishat can spend an Action Point to allow another character to reroll an attack roll - in this case, Lanthair's Crane Dance against Moghadam. If the reroll hits, I'll use Flexible Authority, and Lanthair can recover 11 hit points.

I did include Resourceful Presence, and I got the +3 save bonus in the save I rolled as part of my enduring champion power. I do not have ongoing damage.

Attack reroll 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (13) + 21 = 34.

Also, no longer bloodied thanks to Arishat's healing.

With Arishat's help, Lanthair refocuses himself and kicks Moghadam's legs from under him. The wraith collapses to the ground. Breath cannot be knocked out of him, but he seems momentarily weaker.

"I have never thought much of halflings," he muses. "Now I see that this was an error. Nonetheless, first things first. My dear," he rises and bows to Raya, "your radiance will bind my army and lead us to glorious victory. Allow me to present your enlistment papers."

Darkness envelops the companions again as the wraith hides from the onslaught.

Darkness (Ref). Close Burst 5 (enemies). On hit enemies are blinded. Lasts to end Moghadam's next turn.
Targets Lanthair, Raya, Barel, Lynore and Shadow Assassin.
1d20+24=38 v Lanthair. Blinded.
1d20+24=35 v Raya. Blinded.
1d20+24=26 v Barel. Blinded.
1d20+24=36 v Lynore. Blinded.
1d20+24=35 v Shadow Assassin. Blinded.

MAP

Moghadam's Dread Aura 2
While Moghadam is unbloodied, enemies starting their turns within the aura take 2d10 psychic and are dazed to start their next turn.

Black square is an untriggered pit trap.
Perception 24 to notice if adjacent
Thievery 24 to disable and allow character to pass without falling.

Lynore (Shadow Assassin blinded in zone and needs to take 2d10) - blinded in zone
Thom
Arishat
Raya - in aura (see above); 10 ongoing psychic (se); blinded in zone
Barel - melee reach 2; in aura (see above); blinded in zone
Lanthair - +3 saves and +5 damage to end Arishat's next turn; blinded in zone
Moghadam - two shrouds; DCed by Raya; weakened to end Lanthair's next turn

Raya tries to shield her face, "I'm still only half as blinded as you are." she retorts grimly.

shroud 3,4 on Moghadam and invoking shrouds 4d6 + 12 ⇒ (3, 4, 5, 4) + 12 = 28 on hit, 3d6+9 on miss, which this probably will be
Eyebite 1d20 + 20 - 5 ⇒ (5) + 20 - 5 = 20 vs will, 1d6 + 11 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 11 + 5 = 18 psychic damage and i become invisible to the target until the start of my next turn
Twilight Assassin Attack 1d20 + 20 - 5 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 20 - 5 + 2 = 25 vs ref, 3 damage
is blindness -2 or -5, for some reason i have -5 stock in my head that is why i put the -5 on both of my attacks, looks like 3+4+5+9=21 damage on the misses

Lynore lashes out at the wraith with psychic and shadow energy.

-5 for total concealment (blindness), -2 for daze IIRC

Lynore tightens her nooses, but cannot see well enough to direct either her own or her shadow's attack.

Raya's half right. -5 for blindness. No penalty for daze, but you do grant CA.

MAP

Moghadam's Dread Aura 2
While Moghadam is unbloodied, enemies starting their turns within the aura take 2d10 psychic and are dazed to start their next turn.

Black square is an untriggered pit trap.
Perception 24 to notice if adjacent
Thievery 24 to disable and allow character to pass without falling.

Thom
Arishat
Raya - in aura (see above); 10 ongoing psychic (se); blinded in zone
Barel - melee reach 2; in aura (see above); blinded in zone
Lanthair - +3 saves and +5 damage to end Arishat's next turn; blinded in zone
Moghadam - two shrouds; DCed by Raya; weakened to end Lanthair's next turn
Lynore (Shadow Assassin blinded in zone and needs to take 2d10) - blinded in zone

Thom grimaces as he realizes he had neglected to examine Moghadan using his Foe Stone. After that, he gives Lureene a look that speaks volumes...You WILL do my bidding...

Minor Action. Choose one creature you can see. You learn all the target’s vulnerabilities, as well as which of its defenses is lowest.
Standard action: Ranged 5; targets one creature; Intelligence 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (19) + 19 = 38 vs. Will; 1d10 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11 damage, and the target is dominated until the end of your next turn. Once a creature has been dominated, the target cannot be dominated by the succubus again this encounter.
Symbiosis: While the summoned succubus is present, each creature you hit with a basic or at-will attack takes a -4 penalty to attacks rolls made against you until the end of its next turn.

Thom's exploration indicates little in the way of weakness. Moghadam is, like many undead, vulnerable to radiant damage, but can be neither poisoned nor diseased. The power of death is greatly lessened in him.

Fort is weakest defense. Resist 20 necro, vul 10 radiant.

Lureene casts a melting look at the wraith and plunges back into the darkness. This time there is no gainsaying her and Thom's enthusiasm for his girlfriend becomes much more understandable.

Where is she exactly? The attack hits and Moghadam is dominated, but if she's in the aura she'll still take the damage.

MAP

Moghadam's Dread Aura 2
While Moghadam is unbloodied, enemies starting their turns within the aura take 2d10 psychic and are dazed to start their next turn.

Black square is an untriggered pit trap.
Perception 24 to notice if adjacent
Thievery 24 to disable and allow character to pass without falling.

Arishat
Raya - in aura (see above); 10 ongoing psychic (se); blinded in zone
Barel - melee reach 2; in aura (see above); blinded in zone
Lanthair - +3 saves and +5 damage to end Arishat's next turn; blinded in zone
Moghadam - two shrouds; DCed by Raya; weakened to end Lanthair's next turn; dominated to end Thom's next turn
Lynore (Shadow Assassin blinded in zone and needs to take 2d10) - blinded in zone
Thom

please note my valiant strike was radiant damage, if you didn't tack on the vulnerability beforehand.

Rev, the range is 5 on the attack, so Lureene would be well outside the radius of the Dread Aura.

That's fine, but she's not in range 5 at the moment :)

@Raya - yup, he suffered already.

Ahh OK, then she will move to G11.

Sorted. Arishat is up.

"Hope you're not planning to make me a job offer. I'd have to give notice to leave my current one, and you know how fussy devils can be about the detail of contracts." Arishat smirks at Moghadam, and throws her javelin at him.

Basic Ranged Attack, 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (12) + 17 = 29 vs AC, 1d6 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13 damage

Arishat's javelin flies past Moghadam's ear.

"Later, my dear. Later. At present, I have my attention on other matters, just as engaging."

He looks lustfully at Lureene. "And what can I do for you, madam? Will you also join my army?"

MAP

Moghadam's Dread Aura 2
While Moghadam is unbloodied, enemies starting their turns within the aura take 2d10 psychic and are dazed to start their next turn.

Black square is an untriggered pit trap.
Perception 24 to notice if adjacent
Thievery 24 to disable and allow character to pass without falling.

Raya - in aura (see above); 10 ongoing psychic (se); blinded in zone
Barel - melee reach 2; in aura (see above); blinded in zone
Lanthair - +3 saves and +5 damage to end Arishat's next turn; blinded in zone
Moghadam - two shrouds; DCed by Raya; weakened to end Lanthair's next turn; dominated to end Thom's next turn
Lynore (Shadow Assassin blinded in zone and needs to take 2d10) - blinded in zone
Thom
Arishat

save vs ongoing 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12
save vs daze 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11

Shrugging off all but the blindness around her, Raya steels herself for the worst.

Move:Shift to H6
Minor: Virtue, gaining 30 THP, and gaining Resist 3 USOMNT

Again she slashes at the wraith, determined to hold her ground.

1d20 + 19 ⇒ (13) + 19 = 32 damage 1d8 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16 radiant damage.

All characters within 5 squares of Raya gain +6 to saves USOMNT

Have you taken the -5 for blindness into account?

Indeed, with the +2 flanking from Shadow Lynore, it came out to a -3

Raya shakes off the mental assault and holds her nerve, driving her radiant blade into the darkness.

Moghadam flinches, but keeps his eyes on Lureene.

"Yes, yes. I see your power. Your time will surely come milady."

MAP

Moghadam's Dread Aura 2
While Moghadam is unbloodied, enemies starting their turns within the aura take 2d10 psychic and are dazed to start their next turn.

Black square is an untriggered pit trap.
Perception 24 to notice if adjacent
Thievery 24 to disable and allow character to pass without falling.

Barel - melee reach 2; in aura (see above); blinded in zone
Lanthair - +3 saves and +5 damage to end Arishat's next turn; blinded in zone
Moghadam - two shrouds; DCed by Raya; weakened to end Lanthair's next turn; dominated to end Thom's next turn
Lynore (Shadow Assassin blinded in zone and needs to take 2d10) - blinded in zone
Thom
Arishat
Raya - in aura (see above); blinded in zone

forgot my aura damage too ugh. 2d10 ⇒ (8, 6) = 14 Are auras considered attacks for purposes of interrupts?

No. It's just something he has, he doesn't have to activate it.