Laithoron |
Felmor moves to the top of the dais next to the unconscious girl and peers into the open sarcophagus beneath the everburning lantern.
Kassen is dressed in resplendent plate armor with a large well-polished shield over his upper body. His arms are folded over it laying upon the golden hilt of a flamberge-style longsword. As you draw near, motes of fiery light seem to dance upon the surface of the ancient blade.
In your head you hear the voice again, Wield the blade, shield your loved ones!
Int Check 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 21
It suddenly occurs to you that Priyya spent most of her magic protecting everyone else and is herself without any magical protections right now. Perhaps she could make use of this shield...
The sailor picks up an ancient blade with a golden hilt. As he looks at it in awe, it flashes with light and the entire length of the blade becomes engulfed in golden flames. Lemme know if you take anything else, Eric.
Felmor Traker |
Laithoron
As Felmor turns to face the Kirmoon ladies again, the blank look is gone, replaced by a feral look mirroring that of the woman he loves.
He bellows at Alis, the loudest she has ever heard him yell ever before, now carrying a sword and shield, "Get this shield to Priyya, NOW!"
Alis Kirmoon |
Alis takes the shield from Felmor and marvels at how light it is for its size. "Mithril?!" she exclaims?
Seeing more coffins sliding open to the east, she steps in front of Alexis and hands the shield to Priyya. "Here, take this!"
She then assumes a defensive position in front of her sister in preparation for the advancing army of undead.
"I suspect Priyya will win, but let's see who can rack-up the most re-kills, shall we?"
The Brute Squad |
From all around the chamber, you hear the sound of stone sarcophagus lids smashing into the floor and witness as at least a half-dozen skeletal warriors emerge from their slumber: 4 in the corners of the main section of the chamber you are in, and two wearing finely wrought armor from the coffins visible thru the tall archways on the east and west side of the rooms.
You can also hear what sounds like more coming from the north and south ends of the two side chambers.
MAP: Room 22 #01d
Soundtrack: House of 1000 Corpses
Alexis Kirmoon |
"Heads up!" Alexis says.
Alis instinctively ducks as twin beams of light streak from Alexis' outstretched hand towards the easternmost skeletal warrior...
Ray 1 1d20 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 6 + 3 = 25 buffs
Ray 2 1d20 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 6 + 3 = 24 buffs
dmg 1 2d6 ⇒ (3, 4) = 7
dmg 2 2d6 ⇒ (5, 3) = 8
...both beams strike unerringly causing the undead menace to glow brightly for a moment. However, it remains standing and raises the sword it holds in defiance.
The Big Bad |
Upon seeing Felmor retrieve the sword and shield from the sarcophagus, Asar's fleshless visage seems to almost snarl with contempt. "Even in death you seek to defy me old fool?"
With that he brandishes his blade in an attack on Morgaard.
Longsword 1d20 + 10 - 1 ⇒ (10) + 10 - 1 = 19 power attack
dmg 1d8 + 5 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 3 = 13 power attack
HP Remaining:
Morgaard 30 - 13 = 17/30
Next Up: Priyya, Morgaard, Felmor, undead, Alis, Alexis, Asar
MAP: Room 22 #02
Priyya_1 |
Priyya marvels at the shield for a moment before slinging it on her arm. She quickly sidesteps BC11. She glares at Asar, as if the blow he landed on Morgaard had been against her. She aims her disfigured palm at him and calls on the power of the Sun Goddess. A wash of energy shoots from her.
Channel Positive Energy:
30' radius burst, Will Save vs DC:15 for 1/2 DAM
HEAL/DAMAGE: 1d6 ⇒ 6 (+1 DAM)
Laithoron |
Priyya's burst of holy energy envelops nearly the entire room. You hear a low growl from Asar and a grunt of appreciate from Morgaard.
Will Saves, DC 15:
Asar 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
Skel NW 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22
Skel NE 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14
Skel SW 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
HP Remaining:
Morgaard 17 + 6 = 23/30
MAP: Room 22 #02b
Soundtrack: Power to Strive
Felmor Traker |
Felmor gives Alis a grateful nod, and now focuses his attention on Asar. He slips off the dias and quickly moves to enagage the undead abomination Move to BE7, His face a mask of determination, mixed with fury, he yells, "'Ey Asar, Kassen wanted me ta give ye sonethin' ta remember 'im by!"
Attack +1 Flaming Longsword 1d20 + 3 + 1 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 + 1 + 3 = 27, confirm crit 1d20 + 3 + 1 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 + 1 + 3 = 27, damage 2d8 + 2 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (2, 6) + 2 + 3 + 1 = 14, plus Fire 2d6 ⇒ (5, 5) = 10
Laithoron |
Felmor leaps down the the dais, moving in a bee-line towards Asar.
The skeleton closest to its master takes a swipe at Felmor as he passes...
AoO 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 = 19
...but the spell Priyya cast upon him deflects what would have been a sure hit.
With nothing else in his way, Sir Felmor brings the blade crashing down on Asar's head. The blow splits the villain's helmet asunder bathing the enemy commander's skeletal visage in a cascade of golden flames!
Asar cries out from the force of the blow and is nearly forced to his knees by it.
The Brute Squad |
From the northwest, a skeleton appears and attempts to move past Morgaard to attack Felmor.
AoO by Morgaard 1d20 + 6 - 1 + 2 + 2 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 6 - 1 + 2 + 2 + 3 = 18 power attack, rage, bull's str, buffs
dmg 1d12 + 4 + 3 + 3 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 17
However, it doesn't escape the warrior's notice and Morgaard crushes it to splinters with his axe.
Unfortunately, more of them keep coming...
The Brute Squad |
From the west, you hear a voice call out, "With me!"
Suddenly 3 more skeletal warriors join Asar's lieutenant and move forth to surround Morgaard and Felmor — directed by Asar's will!
The Lieutenant slashes at Morgaard as it passes...
Lieutenant 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 8 + 2 + 2 = 22 flank, charge
dmg 1d8 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 2 = 10
...opening a deep gash on the dwarf's right side.
Two more skeletons attack him...
Skeletal Warrior (BC7) 1d20 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 2 = 4 flank
Skeletal Warrior (BD6) 1d20 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 1 + 2 = 14 flank
...the first misses by a wide margin, but in his enraged state, it is only Alexis' spell that narrowly protects him against the second skeleton's attack.
The Brute Squad |
Soundtrack: Encirclement Battle
The skeletal warriors standing on opposite sides of Felmor attempt to cut him down...
Skeletal Warrior (BE7) 1d20 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 1 + 2 = 9 flank
Skeletal Warrior (BG7) 1d20 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 1 + 2 = 21 flank
dmg 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9
...the first misses by a wide berth, yet the second one that Felmor moved past before just manages to land a telling blow.
HP Remaining:
Felmor 23 - 9 = 14/23
Morgaard 23 - 10 = 13/30
The Brute Squad |
From the east, you hear the lieutenant that Alexis struck with her light spell yell, "CHARGE!"
It barrels straight towards Priyya risking reciprocity from Alis...
AoO 1d20 + 5 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 5 + 4 = 29 buffs
crit? 1d20 + 5 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 5 + 4 = 11 no
dmg 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
lieutenant 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 8 + 2 + 2 = 15
While not a powerful strike, Alis lands a well-aimed blow at the champion's legs throwing its momentum off just enough to avoid striking her friend.
The Brute Squad |
Four more skeletons sally forth from the eastern antechamber to surround the women. The one in the south east corner of the mainroom heading straight for Priyya.
Skeleton 1d20 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 1 + 2 = 22 flank
crit? 1d20 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 1 + 2 = 20 yes
dmg 2d8 + 2 ⇒ (3, 8) + 2 = 13
Wielding its longsword with murderous intent, the skeleton drives it deep into Priyya's side.
HP Remaining:
Priyya 15 - 13 = 2/15
Fortunately, the other skeletons had too far to move in order to attack (for now).
MAP: Room 22 #02
Alis Kirmoon |
Hearing Priyya's dire gasp, Alis shouts, "Crap, hang in there I'll try to get this guy off you!"
Alis puts everything she has into her swing and aims for the side of the lieutanant's head...
Light Mace 1d20 + 5 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 5 + 4 = 22
dmg 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
...this time her blow connects with authority smashing its skull to bits. The headless skeleton to the floor in a heap of bones and armor.
Priyya_1 |
Priyya thanks Sarenrae as the first two blows fall short...
Then she thanks Alis with a relieved sigh when she makes the third blow go awry...
Only to turn into the fourth blow which nearly eviscerates her...
No Sarenrae, please, not yet. I can't fail these people...
Alexis Kirmoon |
As the lieutenant's bones and armor scatter everywhere, Alexis gets an idea.
Concentration, DC 16 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26
She points to some of the more distant pieces of rubble and says, "Scatter!"
With explosive force, the debris bursts outwards striking the three skeletons northeast of her.
Reflex Saves, DC 16:
BB12 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21
BC13 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10
BC14 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
DMG 1d8 ⇒ 8
The one closest to Priyya evades the worst of the telekinetic burst, the the two by Alis take heavy damage.
Her spell completed, the young mage gives a flick of her left wrist. From a concealed sheath, a gleaming silver dagger springs into her hand with which to protect herself.
No One of Consequence |
You hear a groan from the steps of the dais. Priyya's burst of healing energy seems to have revived Dimira. Looking up a the calamity transpiring just next to her, the young woman gasps and rolls out of the way of the skeleton that slashes at her.
Acrobatics 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19
Standing up beside Kassen's sarcophagus, she looks down to find Felmor's belaying pin still laying there, coated in the magic oil.
She clutches at a small medallion hanging from her neck, raises her hand and calls out in an imploring voice, "Arshea lend us aid against these oppressors!"
A burst of cool blue energy washes over the room wracking the undead with pain and healing the wounded.
Positive Energy 1d8 ⇒ 3
HP Remaining:
Felmor 14 + 3 = 17/23
Priyya 2 + 3 = 5/15
Will Saves, DC 12:
BB10 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13
BB12 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
BC8 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15
BC13 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
BC14 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
BD11 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
BE11 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14
BE13 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
BG7 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
Dimira looks genuinely surprised by what just happened and looks upwards with awe.
The Big Bad |
If a skeleton could scowl, you are certain that Asar would be scowling. Noting Felmor's distraction with the awakened girl, he aims a furious blow for the one who nearly took his head off.
longsword 1d20 + 10 - 1 ⇒ (20) + 10 - 1 = 29
crit? 1d20 + 10 - 1 ⇒ (11) + 10 - 1 = 20 no by the skin-of-Felmor's teeth
dmg 1d8 + 5 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 3 = 9
Only by the grace of Sarenrae does Felmor avoid getting his throat ripped out by the savage attack. Instead it plunges deep into his left shoulder causing his vision to go grey from the blood loss.
HP Remaining:
Felmor 17 - 9 = 8/23
He then reaches out touching the skeleton beside him. It instantly falls to pieces but the sailor would swear that some of Asar's cracked bones have just mended themselves!
Next Up: Priyya, Morgaard, Felmor, undead, Alis, Alexis, Asar
MAP: Room 22 #03
Soundtrack: Hollowed
Priyya_1 |
Priyya straightens her spine. She looks furious. "That's ENOUGH!"
Her hand glows like a small sun and another burst of healing/damaging energy washes across the room.
Channel Positive Energy (Heal/Destruct):
30' radius burst, Will Save vs DC:15 for 1/2 DAM
HEAL: 1d6 ⇒ 4
DAMAGE: As HEAL +1
Laithoron |
Priyya lets off another healing burst. Unfortunately, Felmor is obstructed from receiving any healing.
HP Remaining:
Morgaard 13 + 4 = 17/30
Priyya 5 + 4 = 9/15
Will Saves, DC 15:
BB10 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19
BC7 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
Lieutenant 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11
BC13 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11
BC14 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14
BD11 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
Asar 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18
BE11 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
BE13 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14
BG7 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
While not as powerful as her first attempt, it is never-the-less an aid to the warrior-priestess' allies. The skeletal warrior flanking Felmor and the two north of Alis all collapse. Asar and his surviving lieutenant seem unfazed.
Laithoron |
Asar cries out in fury as Morgaard's axe shears thru his armor knocking him back against the wall for a moment.
Next Up: Felmor, skeletons, Alis, Alexis, Asar, Priyya, Morgaard
MAP: Room 22 #03b
Soundtrack: Turn the Tables
Felmor Traker |
Felmor knows he is greviously wounded and cannot take another blow like that. Still he feels a sense of accomplishment. Is this what a hero feels like? He thinks to himself, I hope this ends well, but at least i fought the good fight.
Attack +1 Flaming Longsword 1d20 + 3 + 1 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 + 1 + 3 = 23, damage 1d8 + 1 + 1 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 1 + 1 + 3 = 11, plus Fire 1d6 ⇒ 3
The Big Bad |
Felmor's attack strikes true hitting Asar hard. The undead commander falls to his knees, and the light in his eye sockets flickers nearly dying out entirely.
"Corvus, go!" he cries out and suddenly the brass doors swing inward.
With that, Asar falls to the ground, but the remaining undead do not fall with him!
The Brute Squad |
The remaining Lieutenant also seeks to end the dwarf's life...
longsword 1d20 + 8 - 1 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 8 - 1 + 2 = 24 power attack, flank
dmg 1d8 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 2 = 10 power attack
HP Remaining:
Morgaard 17 - 15 - 10 - 4 = -12/26 (rage ended, extra hp lost, dead at -17)
...and drives his sword deep into Morgaard's chest sending the princess' protector crashing to the floor. It then attempts to move past Priyya towards the doors.
The Brute Squad |
Priyya lands a strong blow on the lieutenant as he seeks to reach the doors. Yet even though it stuck him hard, he does not seek to retaliate. Instead he shouts out, "Cover my escape, we must not fail our leader!"
MAP: Room 22 #03c
The Brute Squad |
With that, the skeleton to Priyya's northwest moves to directly in Priyya's path and strikes at her as does its partner on her south side...
BB11 1d20 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 1 + 2 = 10
BD11 1d20 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 1 + 2 = 16
...fortunately her newly acquire shield saves her skin from the backstabber behind her.
After attacking the southern skeleton attempts to block the stairs.
AoO 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (8) + 0 = 8
Alexis swings at it with her dagger but is unable to come anywhere close to it. It moves up onto the stairs to guard them.
The Brute Squad |
The skeleton by Alis takes a clumsy swing at her head before trying to move around to the stairway.
BE13 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
Alis in turn attempts to end it as it seeks to evade her...
AoO 1d20 + 5 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 5 + 4 = 16
dmg 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
...and she succeeds in smashing its torso to bits.
The Brute Squad |
The last skeletal warrior that has yet to act takes a step forward and swings for the back of Priyya's head...
BD11 1d20 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 1 + 2 = 19 flank
dmg 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8
HP Remaining:
Priyya 9 - 8 = 1/15
...at the very last instant, Priyya saves herself and instead catches a painful cut across her shoulder blades.
Alis Kirmoon |
Looking over toward Morgaard and back towards the doors, Alis yells, "Crap!"
Brandishing her mace, she charges the lieutenant and cries, "You're not going anywhere!"
light mace 1d20 + 5 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 4 + 2 = 14 buffs, charge
However the undead soldier easily knocks aside her hasty attack with its sword.
Alexis Kirmoon |
"You help Morgaard, I'll try to hold the doors..."
Alexis takes a step away from the skeleton that was by her. With her wand in hand, she motions towards the doors and says, "Close sesame!"
Instantly, as if attended to by unseen hands, the doors swing closed via telekinetic force.
"Hurry up, I don't know how long I can hold them..."
No One of Consequence |
Taking up Felmor's discarded belaying pin, Dimira moves up behind the skeleton that just sliced Priyya and tries to clobber it...
+1 club 1d20 + 0 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 0 + 2 = 7
...however she nearly ends up on the floor from the force of her swing.
Next Up: Priyya, Felmor, skeletons, Alis, Alexis, Dimira
MAP: Room 22 #04
Soundtrack: Catch 22
Priyya_1 |
Please Sarenrae...
Priyya bursts again and her prayers are answered.
Channel Positive Energy (Heal/Destruct):
30' radius burst, Will Save vs DC:15 for 1/2 DAM
HEAL: 1d6 ⇒ 6
DAMAGE: As HEAL +1
Current HP: 7
Laithoron |
Priyya expends the last of the positive energy she is capable of channeling for the day...
Will Saves, DC 15:
AZ12 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
Corvus 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11
BB11 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11
BC7 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19
BD11 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21
HP Remaining:
Morgaard -12 + 6 = -6/26 (stabilized)
Priyya 1 + 6 = 7/15
The two skeletons seeking to protect the sub-leader's escape are blown away while the one that cut her just a moment before resists most of the damage.
Next Up: Felmor, skeletons, Alis, Alexis, Dimira, Priyya
MAP: Room 22 #0