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Emerion just smiles grimly as he holds the arrow in check.

That's the plan! I made attack roll above to speed things along for Thom.

Laughs..if I hadn't had to go afk during the typing of that post it would have come before yours..

Staring at Heather, Andaisin begins casting a spell, Emerion's arrow strikes her grazingly and does not interrupt the flow of eldritch energy.

A phantasmal scythe forms in front of Heather and swings at her legs.

1d20 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 = 29 ... damage 2d4 ⇒ (2, 3) = 5

You earned it with big electrical damage, Wellard. Unfortunately she's not trading at par.

Neil, spiritual weapon will always be spiritual hammer in my heart. The curse of long teeth.

Fina struggles to regain control of her body. 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Keliwyn and Heather up.

Keliwyn nocks another arrow and as he pulls the string, the shout, "Gurth na nin goth!" is heard again.

Attack 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16 Damage 2d6 ⇒ (4, 6) = 10

Keliwyn's arrow flies wide.

Heather lets the Priestess have another bolt from the wand.

5d6 ⇒ (3, 4, 6, 4, 1) = 18 DC18 Reflex for half

"I can do this till your dead" she proclaims..13 charges left in wand

With that many charges you just might.

1d20 ⇒ 5 Good, don't have to look up her save.

Heather's bolt rocks Andaisin, but she remains stable.

Top of next round.

Emerion draws back his bow again, ready to shoot the Urgathoan priestess if she attempts another spell.

Readied action once more.

Attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24 Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 5

By my estimation thats 76 points of damage on her so far..she surely can't take much more off this

"Let's see if we can't bring you back down to earth," Istas mutters, offering a prayer to Pharasma. At the end of her spell, she reaches up and tightens her hand into a fist to cut off whatever arcane energy keeps Andaisin airborne. "The more misguided they are, the harder they fall..."

Casting dispel magic as a targeted dispel to specifically end whatever magic keeps our enemy aloft. Istas will then use her move action to close on wherever Andaisin falls so she can provoke an AoO if the priestess tries to stand again. Also, if she's up high enough, I'm hoping to cause falling damage to her.

Dispel check... 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24

EDIT: BOO-YAH! That should be high enough to end a spell of caster level 13th or lower. No save.

Also, since Istas had to pause in directing the spiritual weapon to cast dispel magic, the spiritual weapon should return and hover next to her for this round. It's made two attacks so far, plus it'll be sitting out this round. So, it's got two rounds of duration left on it.

Lucked into time and a web connection.

Fortunately for Andaisin, I can't count as high as Wellard! :-)

"What?!" Caught by Istas' dispel, Lady Andaisin begins a leisurely, if unexpected, descent. Her head swivels toward Istas, "Damn you and your meddling goddess! But the Pallid Princess has gifted me with more than flight."

As she descends she steps back toward the pool's center and calls up misty vapors to cloak her from your sight and not even Emerion's arrow can distract her. You hear her splash into the pool.

Obscuring mist. She touches down somewhere in the pool.

Heather grabs her Haste wand and casts the spell on her comrades.

Under the influence of Heather's spell, Keliwyn lets two arrows fly, each resulting in the shout for death being heard again.

1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 10 + 1 = 31 Damage 2d6 ⇒ (3, 5) = 8

1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 10 + 1 = 21 Damage 2d6 ⇒ (2, 3) = 5

confirm crit: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 10 + 1 = 30 Damage 6d6 ⇒ (4, 1, 5, 6, 6, 2) = 24

Wow, Is that right? For a x4 crit multiplier, I roll 2d6 a total of 4 times? Damn, that's nice. Now if it just got through the concealment . . . .

You role the base damage + static bonuses a total of 3 times on a confirmed critical hit for a bow. Remember though she just gave herself concealment behind obscuring mist...so how are you seeing her to shoot at her?

You boys need to go in there and get her I have no doubt she's healing up

Strategy Discussion:

More Strategy:

The OathBow has a x4 multiplier, and Obscuring Mist would give BBEG concealment resulting in a 50% miss chance for Keliwyn's shot, if I'm correct.

Ouch! I hope you don't miss...then all we have to do is fish her body out! Hopefully.

You can't use sight to locate her outside of 5' distance though that's implicit in the spell description

Hmmm . . . I'm not sure what comes into play here. The spell description reads: A creature 5 feet away has concealment (attacks have a 20% miss chance). Creatures farther away have total concealment (50% miss chance, and the attacker cannot use sight to locate the target). The rules for concealment read: If you have line of effect to a target but not line of sight, he is considered to have total concealment from you. You can't attack an opponent that has total concealment, though you can attack into a square that you think he occupies. A successful attack into a square occupied by an enemy with total concealment has a 50% miss chance (instead of the normal 20% miss chance for an opponent with concealment).

So, if Keliwyn has a means of perception other than sight that allows him to correctly guess what square Lady Adaisin is in, he gets a 50% miss chance. The question is, how to adjudicate that guess? Do I actually just guess? Does Keliwyn make a perception check? Thoughts?

Dabbler's Map, for reference.

Note: I sooooo want to land that crit hit.

I'm going to say based on Lady A's descent while she's casting, that there are 3 possible squares for her to land in, once she starts moving under her own power. Make a Perception check to eliminate one of the squares based on sound. Below 17: 1/3 of 50% means you have a 17% (1-17 on d100) to hit. 17-22: Two squares and 50% miss chance means a 25% chance. Above 22: bare 50% miss chance.

Now here's a question for the ooc thread. Does Heather need line of sight to impart haste to Istas and Emerion?

After Keliwyn resolves his hit, on to round 5.
Fina, pulling it together. 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 1 = 10

Initiative Order. Round 5
Emerion 24 M8
Istas 22 J4

Lady A, 18 fountain

Fina 16 (Halted, DC 19 to save) G7
Heather 14 G6
Keliwyn 13 G5

Perception 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14

Edit: Damn.

Roll your hit chance 1-17 on a d100.

Blows on dice for luck

1d100 ⇒ 74

The mist veils Keliwyn's target, and the burbling fountain confounds his ears. His shot flies wide.

Tough break. I can sympathize.

Mist blocks line of sight, not line of effect which is what spells need. As long as Heather knows we are there, I think the spell works fine.

Drawing his blade again, Emerion glides into the mist and circles the fountain clockwise, stalking his pray. He is listening for the sound of her in the water, and watching for her through the mist. If she leaves the fountain she will (presumably) leave wet footprints he will see. He moves as quietly as he can to achieve surprise. He can circle the entire fountain in one move action with haste.

Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20

Stealth: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27

If he comes on her, he attacks (Combat Expertise, haste, hero's feast):

Attack: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14 Damage: 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (5, 1) + 2 = 8
+ Sneak attack if applicable: 1d6 ⇒ 1

From the far side of the fountain from the door, comes the sound of steel on steel.

From the far side of the fountain from the door, comes the sound of steel on steel.

Propelled by Heather's magic, Istas swiftly follows Emerion into the mist, circling around the area where the sounds of battle are occurring so she can take Andaisin by surprise.

Move action enhanced by haste to cross into the fountain and set up a flank for Emerion if possible.

The glowing, disembodied dagger of her goddess follows into the mist and once Istas discerns Andaisin's figure, she launches the magic at her once more.

Attack with spiritual weapon... 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25
Damage, if applicable... 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Spiritual weapon " does not get a flanking bonus or help a combatant get one."
If you really want that flank, you'll have to stand right next to Andaisin and be threatened in turn. Acceptable?

hmm let's see..Istas..turn down a chance to do damage to a follower of the 'Pallid Princess'?....nah..not gonna happen

The question is whether she'll risk herself to give Emerion a better chance to hurt Lady A. That spiritual dagger will hit either way.

Yes. It was my intention to move Istas into a threatening square to set up the flank. She can attack with the spiritual weapon separately from that, while still provoking an AoO...just not with the spell. That's because she still holds a real dagger in her hand, as well...and she can forego the spell to make a normal attack in any upcoming round. Also, Istas isn't above risking herself to help Emerion. I was intending to get up close and personal anyway. I just wanted to continue directing the spiritual weapon for now until it outruns its current duration...which should be one more round.

Just checking

Istas' hammer hits Andaisin squarely in the back. The Urgathoan whirls to face Istas and sweeps her scythe overhand at Istas' shoulder.

1d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16 ... damage 2d4 + 3 ⇒ (3, 1) + 3 = 7
1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26 ... damage 2d4 + 3 ⇒ (2, 2) + 3 = 7

Fina tries to break out of the compulsion to halt. 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 1 = 12

Heather, then Keliwyn.

Posted without preview. Then noticed the potential crit. So rolling confirmation down here.

1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17 ... damage 6d4 + 9 ⇒ (4, 4, 3, 3, 3, 1) + 9 = 27

That would have been exciting. :-(

So, she uses a full attack action on Istas? Looks like one hit with a potential threat, but no crit. With Istas' defending bone, it blunts the slashing damage from the scythe, so it's just a scratch for 2 hp due to the DR 5.

As the bone enchanted with Pharasma's power intercepts Andaisin's scythe, Istas glares her hatred for the Urgathoan priestess. "We'll see whose goddess holds the greater power," she taunts her enemy, "A perverted, gluttonous spirit who ran from the Boneyard lest she face judgement...or the Lady of Graves who knows all...and unto whom all power is given over this life and the next."

"Shrewish harpy! If the Grey Spinster is so mighty send away your minions and face me alone."

"Hah! There is no fairness when Death comes calling," Istas retorts, "I and my companions are all here as the hands of Fate. And that's because Pharasma has seen your end and we all have our part to play in it. Whining or pleading for mercy or a reduced challenge wins you nothing. You die here and now. And then...Pharasma sorts you out."

Remember you get 10 temporary HP from some unknown source for this fight..and +2 to fortitude saves..so it might not even be a scratch..

Heather casts shocking grasp and holds the charge.

Keliwyn drops his bow and draws his rapier before joining the fray, but leaves the talking to Istas.

Attack 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 11 + 1 = 21 Damage 3d6 + 4 ⇒ (3, 1, 2) + 4 = 10

Sneak damage, if flanking: 3d6 ⇒ (2, 4, 1) = 7
(I know Istas is already flanking with Emerion, so I don't see it happening, but wanted to just throw in it there.)

Remember you get 10 temporary HP from some unknown source for this fight..and +2 to fortitude saves..so it might not even be a scratch..

Excellent point. I keep forgetting that boon. I'll adjust Istas' character sheet accordingly.

Assuming she is still standing, Emerion drives home his attacks:

Attack #1: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20 Damage: 3d6 + 2 ⇒ (4, 5, 2) + 2 = 13

Attack #2: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 29 Damage: 3d6 + 2 ⇒ (2, 6, 4) + 2 = 14

Threat Confirm: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17 Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

She's still up. Neil might finish her.

Sensing Andaisin starting to falter, the Shoanti priestess punctuates her verbal sparring with two quick jabs of her Pharasma-blessed dagger.

She foregoes another attack with the spiritual weapon in order to full attack with the benefits of Heather's haste this round...plus the flanking bonus from Emerion.

"To the Boneyard with you!" Istas shouts.

Melee attack #1 with Peacebringer... 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27
Damage, if applicable... 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
Melee attack #2 with Peacebringer... 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22
Damage, if applicable... 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Unguided, the spiritual weapon expires at the end of Istas' action.

If 2 out of 3 people establish flanks on a single medium sized humanoid, I don't see why the third person should be denied flanking bonuses. Remember that next time I swarm you with mooks. ;-p

Keliwyn charges into the mist, locates the combat, and lunges with his rapier. It cuts into Andaisin's shoulder, eliciting a gasp.

Thinking of the next round, Heather readies shocking grasp.

Emerion stabs twice and manages once to tag her.

Istas polishes her off with her magic dagger.

Lady Andaisin coughs blood as her scythe splashes into the clear pool. She crumbles to her knees. "You still haven't won. My new Bloodveil will crush Korvosa." Then she faceplants in the water. The weight of her mail drags her to the bottom.

Well done.

Forgot my flanking bonus on my attacks above, but it really doesn't matter - more dramatic this way!

"Your new bloodveil...is a failure," Emerion murmurs. He looks up at the others. "Do we want to risk searching her body?"

"Not until I'm done with it," Istas states. The priestess reaches down to find Andaisin's head, lifting it up out of the water. Then, she grimly plunges her dagger once more into heartless Urgathoan. "That should speed her along to the Great Beyond."

Coup de grace in case Andaisin is only in the negatives. Automatic critical hit.
Damage... 2d4 + 6 ⇒ (3, 2) + 6 = 11

The Shoanti then pauses to catch her breath, climbing wearily out of the fountain. She wipes her dagger clean and sheathes it again. "Now let Fate take its course. With her death, Peacebringer has brought us peace. You may search her body as you wish...it is but an empty shell now."

She looks around at her comrades. "Is anyone hurt? It seems the Lady of Graves blessed me beyond measure tonight. I am unharmed. And unashamed of what we accomplished here."

Her gaze falls on Fina. "What happened to you, Gray Maiden? When it came time to face the one who orchestrated this disease, why did you falter? Is it because you lacked faith in Pharasma's will?"

Forgot my flanking bonus on my attacks above, but it really doesn't matter - more dramatic this way!

"Your new bloodveil...is a failure," Emerion murmurs. He looks up at the others. "Do we want to risk searching her body?"

"No," Keliwyn replies. "Leave it to the guard."

Fina's faceplate stares impassively at the Shoanti priestess.

1d20 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 11 three more rounds max and I'll show you Phrasma's will with a greatsword. That was just mean, Neil. Taunting the poor commanded fighter. :-)