Variel's WotR

Game Master Neltji

Zeriax continues progressing ever closer to his companions, the unleashed torrent of arrows undiminished. One more step, three more arrows...

5' step to P:14. Spending one Ki point for ki flurry, targetting P:4

Flurry 1: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17
Damage: 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (1, 5) + 7 = 13

Flurry 2: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
Damage: 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (2, 2) + 7 = 11

Flurry 3: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22
Damage: 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (3, 6) + 7 = 16

LOL, You guys couldn't have spread the attacks around any worse. currently there is 1 gargoyle with 1hp remaining, another with 2 hp remaining and a third with 14hp remaining. The last has barely been touched though.

1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15

As Maelchar blocks the gargoyles attack he smashes into it with his hammer partially caving the chest in but not enough to put the creature down for good. You still get this rounds action Maelchar just don't forget. Another hit like that and it will be down.

Garith swings with his sword but clearly the toll of the fight is causing him some fatigue as neither attacks hit the gargoyle in front of him.

Zeriax fires 3 arrows at the gargoyle targeting Garith but only 2 of them manage to hit the resilient pest. It remains standing but there are cracks all through its stony skin as blood pours out.

Reiko hits her lone assailant again with Radiance but can't seem to find the sweet spot to put it down. Both wings are clipped and the horns are smashed but it is still up and ready to strike back.

Maelchar, Nasira and Pakak up still.

oops... didn't even think about it being our turn

to hit: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 5 + 1 = 16 (were there any other bonuses up?, if so, add those in as well)
dmg if hits: 3d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (3, 2, 4) + 3 + 1 = 13

"This is taking too long, I fear," Pakak says and sends out three more mythic missiles to clear the row

One on P22d4 + 1 ⇒ (4, 3) + 1 = 8
One on P3 2d4 + 1 ⇒ (1, 3) + 1 = 5
one on P4 2d4 + 1 ⇒ (1, 3) + 1 = 5

I'm hopeful that Pakak just finished off two of them. Are P2 and P3 still upright? If both are, which one looks the worse for wear? That's who Nasira will target.

Nasira glances at her allies and decides that they all appear to be in relatively good health. She will concentrate on being a threat to divide the monsters' attention, then. Sometimes, it's not how hard you hit or how often, just that you may. She does not move, maintaining a presence in front of the mage.

Attacking defensively, +1 scimitar: 1d20 + 5 - 4 ⇒ (15) + 5 - 4 = 16
Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

As you noted, her AC remains 25 thanks to Pakak's ward.

Maelchar continues to whittle down the gargoyle threatening him. As like Reiko and Garith before him the gargoyle is left standing with barely breathe left in his stony skin. I mentioned there is one gargoyle with 14 hp and you hit it for 13, nice.

Luckily Pakak takes advantage of the damage everyone else was doing and targets three of the gargoyles before him with mythical blasts of force from his hand. Two of the bolts slam into the gargoyels causing them to collapse in heaps while the third bolt its the gargoyle on Nasira.

Nasira continues her defensive posture yet still manages to hit the gargoyle keeping its attention on her.

Top of round 4
The gargoyles continue to attack those they attacked last time, namely Nasira and REiko.

Nasira attacked...AC 25 hit once for 5 damage Pakak's ard saving 2 hits
claw 1 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23 for 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
claw 2 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15 for 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
bite 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23 for 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
gore 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26 for 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Reiko attacked...AC 21 hit once for 4 damage.
claw 1 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18 for 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
claw 2 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16 for 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
bite 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21 for 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
gore 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11 for 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

map update for bottom of round 4. Good guys up.

Nasira continues to battle the last gargoyle threatening her, but limits her attacks to feints, confident someone more proficient will finish the creature off in a moment.

Total defense. AC 27

Reiko waits until the gargoyle is flanked and then takes advantage of the momentary distraction to drive her magic blade between the monster's stony ribs.

STAND: 2H Attack on Q5

Garith steps up and strikes the gargoyle on Reiko (unless she drops it, in which case he flanks with Nasira and makes one attack.
Slash: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15 +2 if flanking
for 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Itterative: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19
for 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

If narissa steps back to O:1 she can give garith a flank at Q:3 and he'll hit.

She's not going to think of it - her thought is to remain in front of the mage. If Garith tells her to, she will realize he's up to something and do so. So - is that an order, sir?

IF (and only if) Reiko drops her gargoyle, Garith calls out, Nasira, get behind the gargoyle! Pakak, keep out of its range garith and Nasira can flank and Pakak can 5' back so it can't get to him without provoking.

Zeriax takes another step forward, towards his companions, his bow never stopping, spewing arrows like some sort of well disciplined whirlwind of wood splinter and metal heads.

Targetting Q:5 if it is still up, if not P:2
Move: 5' step to P:13
Full Round: Flurry of Arrows
Effects: Gravity Bow

Flurry of Arrows 1: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14
Damage if it hits: 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (4, 2) + 7 = 13

Flurry of Arrows 2: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8
Damage if it hits: 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (1, 6) + 7 = 14

BAH!

A little bit of ad lib here with the pbp group init format, hope it works ok for you all...

Reiko bides her time waiting for the opportunity to get a flank on her opponent. As she is waiting Garith steps up and delivers the final blow to her gargoyle with his second swing ending that threat. Freed from her position she leaps across the way to engage in the last gargoyle. As she moves forward a pair of arrows comes whistling over head from Zeriax trying to add to the destruction of their foes. The arrows go wide and sail down into the valley. the effect was enough though as with Nasira present to engage the gargoyle its attention was elsewhere. Coming from behind as she was the gargoyle never noticed her until Radiance jutted through its chest. Twisting the blade to free it, the last gargoyle perished.

Although the group was taken by surprise and ambushed they were victorious once again. Bloody but not beaten they can only wonder what else might be in the ruin of a chapel. Hopefully Aron's history proved correct and there is a cache of healing potions to be found secreted away.

Congrats all, you just went through your first real combat using mythic points in this pbp anyways. Definitely some nice abilities there that you used. The interesting thing to find out is should you have spent them now or saved them for later...

"Gather close, my friends. Let Sarenrae's light heal some of your wounds."

Channel Energy: 3d6 ⇒ (3, 5, 4) = 12

Pleased with the goddess' answer to her call, Nasira looks at the others, "Who needs further healing?"

Reiko is pleased to see nearly all her wounds vanish. She gives the healer a bow and turns her attention to the mission. "Shall we continue?"

I'm only down 2 HP after that, so I'm good to go. Not worth wasting a CLW on that.

I'm down 29... I could use a few charges...

Indeed. If this is what they have for simple guards, I worry what may be within, if the enemy is present.

Nasira notes the paladin's wounds. She places a hand on his forearm and closes her eyes as her lips move in silent prayer. He feels the heat of sun on his skin as the contact glows slightly and some more of his wounds disappear.

Swapping entropic shield for empowered cure light wounds.

CLW: 1d8 + 6 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 6 + 4 = 18 The +4 is the bonus healing from being empowered.

CLW from wand: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Wow - the healing rolls are going at the moment. Just don't ask me to climb anything. ;P

That brings Garith within four of max. Maelchar, I think you are the only other one with more than a couple points of damage - want a hit from the wand?

Pakak answers, "I am well, thanks to the protection of others."

sure, thanks

Seeing that Maelchar also sustained an injury, Nasira uses the wand to close it up.

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Well, that puts you where Garith is right now, wound-wise.

Oops, not quite. Garith, my healing for you would have been one point lower. I can't add my full levels to a CLW, so it should have been 17 points of healing rather than 18. Sorry for the error.

"Thank you, milady... I do feel better. Hopefully the gargoyles were the only defenders here and we will have a night of rest to recover later." Maelchar sounds more hopeful than he looks... but then he relaxes a little and flashes Nasira a brilliant smile.

The Osiriani gathers some of her robe in one hand as she curtsies and grins. "Hope is always a good quality."

Tucking away the wand, she readies sword and shield once more. "So is being prepared."

Reiko points at the small building and comments, "That was a stable once. I saw what looked like a pile of weapons... perhaps one of you graced with arcane sight might glance at it to see if there is anything of worth before we move on?"

I'm prepared to investigate the file and act as bodyguard if one of you casty types would scan the room for magic. Maybe there is an item or two worth grabbing... or maybe its a trap containing a Tetanus Golem. :)

Thank you Nasira. Your magic is much apprecited. Let us continue on and see. Zeriax, Reiko, are you well? We shoud scout and enter the building and start clearing the area

Not sure What pile, But garith will come along as well to help look

then, I'm thinking LK:13? that door check there, then move south? Is that the stables you are talking about, Reiko?
Or you think go into the courtyard instead of south?

"I can look at these weapons. I have spent quite a bit of time in the forge, so I even though I might not wield them, I'm quite familiar with how to determine their quality."

She has a +12 to Craft (Weapons) and will cast Detect Magic to start with.

Yeah that north building L/K13 is the stables and there is a 'pile of discarded weapons in it. It appears to be a single-room and mostly collapsed. I figure we clear it quickly... just to make sure there is nothing of value and no nasty surprises then we can move on to the big building that Z was scouting.

"I'll go in first. If you'll view them from a distance, at first, that might be best in case this is a trap."

"If all you seek is information on their auras, I don't have to be very close for that. Lead on."

"Likewise," the dwarf says, casting detect magic in preperation

Maelchar lets the others cast detect magic, though he will assist Nasira with the weapon evaluations not nearly as high a skill here, but I can assist

I'm not sure if there was an opening in the wall or window, but I'll go through whichever way looks best. I'll avoid the door if another route exists... just so I can see the back of the door in case it is rigged to fall or something equally nasty.

"I am well Nasira, thank you" - Zeriax replies at the offer for healing from his companion.

He nods at Reiko's plan, and follows close on her heels, bow at the ready.

As you search through the stables you find that most of the stuff in here has long ago been destroyed. There is the broken pile of weapons that you sort through in the hopes that something of value can be found. The mound of weapons are leftovers from victims snatched up by the gargoyles. Most of the weapons are broken beyond repair, but a few still remain serviceable, including a magical katana, three cold iron daggers, and a +1 cold iron longspear.

To the east end of the building a broken section of the wall lets in the waning light of day. The treacherous footing makes it quite obvious that this is a pathway that should not be attempted when the outside is clear and easily traversed.

Reiko cleans the katana and swings it through a martial kata, testing it's balance and weight.

Dibs on the katana! (duh, right?) Can anyone detect it's abilities? I'd like to know if it's a step up.

Garith watches Reiko test her new blade. If it suits her, he'll wait for her to offer to return The Radiance. You got a pretty new toy! Nasira or Pakak should be able to tell how nifty a thing it is. Var, what's this katana made of?

The katana is made of standard metal.

If you wanna try Radiance out now - given the possible nasties we may encounter - I'm good with that. This new katana can't be any worse than my previous one (+1 w/ no special abilities or metals). I can swing either one. My PA does a pretty good job of biting through DR:Cold Iron.

Reiko sheathes the blade, then ceremoniously returns Radiance to Garith's care before putting the new katana through her sash. "She served me well. Hopefully, she will serve you even more gloriously."

Now lets see Radiance on the hands of a Paladin = We WIN? Though Reiko was causing enough havoc as it is :D

Satisfied that his companions seem better armed to brave the dangers ahead, Zeriax takes a first approach to the main building, observing it from a distance, and trying to spot any movement.

Perception: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (14) + 13 = 27(+2 vs. Evil Outsiders)

Garith graciously accepts the sword as it behind to glow once again in his hands. He takes a moment to adjust his weapons, sheathing the radiance at his hip and Irabeth's blade at his back for easy access.

"Perhaps Pakak can use the longspear from the second rank when he doesn't feel it necessary to use a spell?"

Any plans for the cold iron daggers? Does everyone have cold iron weapons available?

HEY! I want a glowing... Something too! :D

There's the new kid, stepping on toes again.

We tend to play fast and loose with the items when they are discovered and then sort it all out when we are 'safe' (relatively speaking). So feel free to grab a CI dagger. With three of them, I can't imagine anyone would object.

Can anyone try to ID the katana, or shall I find out it is a cursed backbiter at the start of the next combat? XD I've done that once, it made for an interesting shift in the tactical situation.

I suspect Pakak is stronger at this particular skill...

The cleric holds out her hands to Reiko. "May I examine your new blade?"

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25

Feel free to take the dagger Nasira - I think I've got enough cold iron arrows ;)

Reiko hands over the blade, curious at the strange capabilities of magic wielders.

Seeing the query in the samurai's eyes, Nasira tries to explain. "When I was first taking my lessons, there were others that could almost feel the nature of the dweomer in a sword. Any magic at all, of course, is precious and it can be difficult to enchant anything, so most weapons have a relatively minor enchantment, but some have quite a bit more."

She sinks into a seated position and examines the sword as she continues, "I once held a weapon that was supposed to be that of one of Sarenrae's holiest paladins. Just holding it, I could feel a tingle. My instructors told me that was the goddess' touch. I don't know, maybe it was." She frowns, "Let me try again. It's like experiencing the bazaar. There are sights, sounds, smells, even tastes and touches. The combination of these tells you something about the stalls you are near and possibly the quality of their wares. This is similar - I open my mind to the sensations of the sword and compare them to those I have sensed before. It's not a science, though, and I have certainly misunderstood or overlooked a clue before."

She takes her eyes off the sword and looks up at Reiko. "Does that make sense?"

"I'd have no ability with a long spear, better to use weapons I know, which are admittedly few," Pakak says, and looks over at the blade too while Nasira handles it.

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (4) + 13 = 17