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Game Master therealthom

Yup. The benefit comes to those with even CON scores who only lose 1 pt of CON. They don't drop to the next lower modifier. Weird.

Heather takes a step back(M15) ands unleashes a further two rays of sparkling electricity at the foe she damaged before.

Ranged touch 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19 Damage 4d6 ⇒ (2, 2, 3, 2) = 9

Ranged touch 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21 Damage 4d6 ⇒ (4, 2, 5, 2) = 13

Thanks to the Channel I am back up to my current Max Hp of 27

Seeing his rapier had more effect, Emerion resorts back to it. He's bloody and reeling 21hp thanks to two crits on him!.

Attack: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (16) + 13 = 29 Damage: 2d6 + 5 ⇒ (1, 1) + 5 = 7

Attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16 Damage: 2d6 + 5 ⇒ (1, 6) + 5 = 12

Threat Confirm: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (5) + 13 = 18 Damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

Seeing the trouble of his position, he focusses briefly upon the situation - willing himself to be elsewhere. Moving quickly to the dashing swordsmans' bloody side, Phillipe focusses his magic to enable him to move with even more supernatural fluidity.

Fort Save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6 +1 Vs Poison. Con Damage: 1d2 ⇒ 1
Swift Action: Use Shift to Dimension Door 15' to ()
Move to behind Emerion ()
Standard Action: Cat's Grace on Emerion (+4 enhancement bonus to Dex for 7 minutes)

I'll probably need to make an acrobatics roll & even a Concentration check - depending upon the map. (Sorry horridly busy day at work)

Round 2.

Varlis dashes toward Heather. As he disengages, his opponent sees an oppotunity and the scimitar flashes toward the bounty hunter's arm.

AoO Scimitar 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (9) + 13 = 22 ... damage 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14

Philippe pops behind Emerion and bolsters his ally's agility.

Nicola once again washes the party with Desna's healing power.

Emerion takes advantage of his increased manuverability to skewer his opponent once with a low thrust. His followup his high and pierces the fungal skeleton's throat.

Dabbler Feint 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (16) + 14 = 30

They go now, but I'm out of time.

Heather will scorch them after they go to end the round. Post late tonight.

Round 3

Varlis 22
Phillippe 19
Nicola 17
Emerion, 15
Arkona's Guardians 15
Heather 5

[spoiler= DM Notes]
J1, 20
J2, 43
J3, 23

Round 2 cont'd:

Emerion and his foe continue to exchange thrusts, slices and parries.

Scimitar 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (18) + 13 = 31 ... damage 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
Scimitar1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22 ... damage 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
Shield 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15 ... damage 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Crit confirm Scimitar 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (9) + 13 = 22 ... damage 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

Varlis' opponent pursues him through the party.
Scimitar 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (10) + 13 = 23 ... damage 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
Scimitar1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22 ... damage 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11
Shield 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (20) + 12 = 32 ... damage 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Crit confirm Shield 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (12) + 12 = 24 ... damage 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

AoO for Emerion and Philippe on J3 as he passes.

Heather's former opponent is less energetic. Rather then pursue the fleeing sorceress, he chooses to engage Philippe.
Scimitar 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (14) + 13 = 27 ... damage 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
Scimitar1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14 ... damage 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11
Shield 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (9) + 12 = 21 ... damage 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Heather whirls and sparches the creature attacking Philippe. Sparks crackle along its chainmail and spurts of flame erupt from between its ribs. It visibly sags.

Round 3

Varlis 22
Phillippe 19
Nicola 17
Emerion, 15
Arkona's Guardians 15
Heather 5

Rolled that feint this morning for Emerion thinking Dabbler had forgotten it, but I was wrong. He didn't forget because he was full attacking. But that sucks. Dabbler I offer you the option to playtest feint as part of a move action. Second attack misses.

Also, Dabbler why the crit confirm?

Round three. Emerion and Philippe are still sucking spores. Everyone else is breathing clean air.

Philippe, Emerion, and Varlis are engaged.

Heather and Nicola no longer subject to AoO while casting -- at least until they mmove or Varlis drops.

I'll try to update the map tomorrow, but no promises.

The scimitar scrapes Emerion, but he evades the worst of the blow thanks to Philippé's spell (AC up to 25).

Attack #1: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (17) + 15 = 32 Damage: 2d6 + 5 ⇒ (1, 2) + 5 = 8

Attack #2: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 28 Damage: 2d6 + 5 ⇒ (5, 1) + 5 = 11

Threat Confirm #1: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (2) + 15 = 17 Damage: 2d6 + 5 ⇒ (1, 2) + 5 = 8

Threat Confirm #2: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 28 Damage: 2d6 + 5 ⇒ (1, 3) + 5 = 9

Phillipe has only a bow to hand so no AoO.

Fort (Save): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22 +1 Vs. Poison

Spluttering as the creature shoves past him, he attempts to shove back but is easily rebuffed. He coughs slightly, mind a whirl at what to do next.

Crit confirm because of keen (15-20) rapier.

Gulping fresh air, Nicola calls out "Is anybody hurt?"

Free action. I can't tell with all the numbers who has been hit and who hasn't. She should be able to see blood on her party and have a clue, but I've no idea.

"I'm fine, sis. Emerion is looking the wore for wear?" he adds uncertainly, looking around in the obscuring cloud.

Thanks, Treppa. I was overlooking the keen part. Two posts ago Emerion was down to 21 hp.

Emerion's save 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9 And that's going to drop him lower.

Dabbler's AoO : 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (11) + 15 = 26 Damage: 2d6 + 5 ⇒ (6, 5) + 5 = 16

In a series of brilliant thrusts Emerion riddles not only his foe, but also the one pursuing Varlis, with a number of deep puncture wounds. Emerion's foe falters.

As the party regroups, their foes continue to press them with scimitars and shields. They hammer relentlessly at Emerion and Varlis.

Varlis still has to go for round 3. I am not going to get the map updated now. Varlis will have his choice of targets -- his pursuer or the one that Heather scorched with electric hands.

Am I near Emerion? I also still have to go.

Heather lets loose with two more rays one at each of the pursuing Monsters

Ranged touch vs Emerions1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18 Damage 4d6 ⇒ (1, 3, 5, 4) = 13

Ranged touch vs Varlis's1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12 Damage 4d6 ⇒ (6, 6, 2, 3) = 17

Burn silence to cast cure moderate wounds on Emerion.
Concentration vs DC 19 to cast defensively: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (13) + 11 = 24
Move to Emerion and touch.
Cure mod: 2d8 + 7 ⇒ (4, 8) + 7 = 19

Varlis staggers a little then sets up a series of sweeping blocks and thrusts between him and his enemy.

Apologies folks, thought I had gone. Sorry to delay things but Varlis is getting a bit low on juice so..... Varlis goes full defensive to boost his ac by 4

While moving to Emerion, Nicola's going to draw AoO. I think. I should have time to update the map tonight.

Nicola dashes back to Emerion's aid. Although she's careful casting the spell, as she runs past the skeletal warrior fungus, it lashes out with its shield.

AoO Shield 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18... damage 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Varlis concentrates on defense, but his sword can't keep up with the barrage of blows descending on him .

J1: 1d2 ⇒ 2 Attacks Nicola
Scimitar 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (3) + 13 = 16... damage 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13
Scimitar 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23... damage 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14
Shield 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (9) + 12 = 21... damage 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

J2: v. Philippe
Scimitar 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (14) + 13 = 27... damage 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14
Scimitar 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15... damage 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
Shield 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (2) + 12 = 14... damage 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

J3: v. Varlis
Scimitar 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (16) + 13 = 29... damage 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
Scimitar 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17... damage 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13
Shield 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (2) + 12 = 14... damage 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Map after they go. After I updated the map I noticed I made a mistake. J2 is not in square L12 by Varlis. He's in L7 by Philippe.

Heather unleashes two rays of electricity. One flies wide of Varlis' opponent, but the other strikes Emerion's squarely. With a burning sizzle, it trips backward over the edge of the ledge and plummets out of sight.

Round 4

Varlis 22
Phillippe 19
Nicola 17
Emerion, 15
Arkona's Guardians 15
Heather 5

Defending is not going to win this fight. Got to put all the money in and to win the pot! Rely on some of that great healing.

Varlis changes tack again and aims for the shoulder of the skeleton, battering down defences and aiming for the joints. He twists the blade at the last second to cause maximum damage.

Greatsword first attack 1d20 + 12 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 12 - 2 + 2 = 21, damage 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (6, 4) + 4 = 14, second attack 1d20 + 12 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 12 - 2 + 2 = 23, damage 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (5, 6) + 4 = 15

I was working off memory last night. One amendment to my post, Heather's ray struck Varlis' opponent.

The sudden change from defense to offense surprises Varlis' foe. At least the bounty hunter surmises so by the pause in its ferocious attack, a pause that gives him opportunity to shear its swordarm at the shoulder. And that gives him time and room for a second cut which takes its head from its shoulders.

One opponent remains next to Philippe.

I fear Glorio Arkona is going to be saddened after all. They were unique.

Reeling back from the blow, Phillipe gasps a deep breath of air before coughing at the foul blow. "We've got them on the run." he wheezes.

Fort Save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23
Standard: Total defensive, AC22

Nicola's healing energy surges through Emerion and he darts in to attack Phillipe's enemy. Sure I can reach him in a 5' step.

Attack #1: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (11) + 15 = 26 Damage: 2d6 + 5 ⇒ (3, 5) + 5 = 13

Attack #2: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19 Damage: 2d6 + 5 ⇒ (4, 3) + 5 = 12

Sure you can.

A quick pair of thrusts dispatches the last menace. It sags to the ground. It's scimitar clatters on the brink of the ledge.

From somewhere, a heavy thunk of wood on stone echoes through the cavern.

The yellow choking cloud still lingers.

And Emerion and Nicola still owe me Fort saves.

Varlis listens out 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (1) + 13 = 14 but hears nothing.

Fort: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

"Ow... well... that was nasty. Everyone who is hurt, gather around me. And the stuff those things gave off - I'm exhausted. But I have a wand left over from the infirmary that might help us."

Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (16) + 11 = 27

"Hey! Did anybody else hear that?"

Con dmg: 1d2 ⇒ 1

Once everyone who is injured is nearby, Nicola will channel to heal, ensuring the corpses of the creatures are out of range/excluded. Then she can use her wand of lesser restoration to fix up anybody with Con damage.

Channel: 4d6 ⇒ (1, 5, 3, 4) = 13

And don't forget to walk out of the cloud. It dissipates aft another 30 seconds or so, but I don't think you guys want to breath any more of that stuff.

Blinking away from the cloud, he reappears upon the hard stone blinking and brushing away any residue from his jacket. Looking around at the others; "Those constructs certainly show the power of the Arkona's, this'll be tough. Thanks sis." He adds gratefully as thr healing powers surge through him.

Use Dimensional step to get out of the cloud in a timely manner
Perception: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 21

"From down there?" he points towards the gaping maw of the pit. "Guess we won't be able to surprise them...."

Plans? And don't forget to tell Nicola about your Con damage so she can dock that wand appropriately.

Nicola accompanies everyone out of the spore cloud and checks on who still needs healing.

1 point for Phillipe, but it's an odd number - so if we're worried about charges.

"We go down? Well that is obvious - but our presence may have been identified. I could make an invisible scout, but that'd be dangerous." he ponders as his throws ideas out there. "It might be best for a secret attacker - to sap the sorceress. I might be able to levitate an archer in the centre of the shaft - though again I'd feel better if they had a rope tied to them." He looks to Varlis meaningfully.

Plans? And don't forget to tell Nicola about your Con damage so she can dock that wand appropriately.

** spoiler omitted **

Varlis lets the tension bleed out of him, and accepts the healing like a hungry dog.

"Thanks Nicola"

Varlis is down two points of Con. And several hit points...

Nicola wields her wand and touches Varlis, instantly banishing his fatigue and restoring his natural vibrant health. She nods to Varlis with a smile. "You're most welcome. That was a near thing! I wonder if Lord Arkona realized those things were here," she says rather drily, "Have one of you angered him, perhaps?"

Restored CON: 1d4 ⇒ 3
The end of fatigue probably doesn't matter, but that's what the spell accomplishes! Will wait to decide on channeling again until more folks speak up. Nicola is only down 6 after that first post-combat channel.

"I can give one person the ability to fly, but that would put them out of range for our support and aid, Philippe. After those...things... that idea seems rather worrying."

Heather is down 4 CON and should be at full HP after restoration

Nicola triggers the magic stored in the wand and touches first Heather, then herself.

Con restored Heather: 1d4 ⇒ 4
Con restored Nicola: 1d4 ⇒ 1

"Hmph. I still don't feel quite right, but close enough for slip work."

Em failed a Con save for 2 damage, skipped a Con save and failed one I rolled for him. Making up for lost time.

Failed save damage 1d2 ⇒ 2

Missed Save 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8 ... damage 1d2 ⇒ 2

That leaves him down 6 Con. I've got him at 32/55 hp.

Lesser Restoration Em: 1d4 ⇒ 1
Lesser Restoration Em: 1d4 ⇒ 2
Lesser Restoration Em: 1d4 ⇒ 3
Burn inflict and bane for cure light.
Cure light Em: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
Cure light Em: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

I've a (full) wand of Cure Light, if you want to save your swapping of spells?

Varlis shudders as the strength starts to return to his body. He enjoys the feeling of hardiness renewed.

You may retroactively substitute wand charges for the spells in this instance. Just let me know what you're doing.

I would very much like to do that, since you have no objection. This is the kind of thing that's settled in 30 seconds at the table, but takes a day or two in pbp. I'll take those spells back and let Philippé use his magic wand. Oh my.

So, moving onward? Retreating? Gonna confab to decide your course?

"Lets go down the stairs with some caution." He suggests; "Varlis, do you want to float down the middle. Anyone want to be invisible?" He starts to move towards the stairs with some caution.

Stealth: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15

"I require healing if you have some in that white wand. As for floating that sounds good unless it effects my bow work?"

Spells left for the day...

7 x 1st level
4 x 2nd level
5 x 3rd level

A little farther along the ledge and you are faced with a stoutly constructed rope bridge, or is it a ladder? It pitches down quite steeply as it stretches across the pit. Finger sized strips of wood nailed to the lower edge of each cross-plank provide plenty of traction so you don't need to worry about slipping.

The bridge descends and crosses to a 15' radius semi-circular ledge on the far wall. There's a door in the adjacent wall. A second rope bridge angles back and drops across the chasm. From the semicircular ledge you can see the water, a narrow sandy beach, a dock, and a boat. A pair of sconces holding burning torches flank a set of double doors which open on to the beach.

All doors described are heavy wooden construction, bound with brass. They are closed.

After casting levitate upon Varlis, to enable him to take a central position as they descend down into the depths, the mage looks around especially at the sconce's for traps or secret mechanisms.

Perception: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Sharp eyes checking to look for hinges, for direction of opening, locks, and the floor to see if it's regularly used. 'Do you hear anything?' he asks barely raising his voice above a whisper.

Varlis needs 31 hits. Shall we say that is about 6 charges? And carry on.

Varlis floats down with his bow at the ready. He strains to see and hear any movement. The man stops level with the ledge and door, above the dock.

"I thought I heard something below... wood on stone, like a door closing," Nicola replies to her brother, walking carefully down the contraption, rapier at the ready.

Heals - Nicola uses Philippé's wand.

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

Varlis listens 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (8) + 13 = 21

"As did I," Emerion murmurs, taking point. He checks the bridge for traps before they descend.

Perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18 (Trapfinding)

At the first ledge he also checks the door carefully.

Perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (15) + 12 = 27 (Trapfinding)