GM Doom 'n Gloom's Gameday VII (Session 1): Risen from the Sands (Inactive)

Game Master TriShadow

”Die! Ha!!“ Oloch says while striking hard.

Greatsword : 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16
Damage : 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (1, 6) + 6 = 13

"Sorry my friends. It seems I am of little help here but I will try."
Dagger attack with flank and PS: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 9 + 2 = 131d3 + 3 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 3 + (5) = 10
Dagger attack with flank and PS: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 9 + 2 = 231d3 + 3 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 3 + (1) = 7

More chips and cracks appear under the consistent assault. Clearly their efforts are taking a toll.

TWIN SWORDS OF DEATH! ***Round 4***(bold may post)
Sek
Oloch (26/30 hp)
Brin
Crowe
Deter
Anubis PINK {-30 of ???hp}

Sek focus his attention on the next enemy.

Attack: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13 Swift Hawkeye +1
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Crowe swings again. pink He hits it but doesn't smash it.

attack power attack rage: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27

damage: 2d6 + 8 ⇒ (5, 5) + 8 = 18

crit confirm: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9

damage: 2d6 + 8 ⇒ (1, 3) + 8 = 12

Though not the overpowering strike that fell the pyramid earlier, Crowe's blow is enough to shatter the remaining guardian.

A quick check of the doors and remainder of the room is enough to ensure yourselves that there are no traps on the doors or other hidden compartments in the room.

Anything you car to do before opening the doors?

Also as a reminder, the tomb is dark. I had forgotten that Crowe's magic torch is not an ioun stone and needs to be carried. What will you be doing for light?

Oloch casts 'magic weapon' on his greatsword and 'shield of faith' before opening the door.

The spells grant Oloch's sword a +1 enhancement bonus and him a +2 deflection bonus to AC. 3 minutes duration both.

"As soon as everybody is ready, I will open the door."

"Oh let me have a look there my friend. Never a bad idea to look things over in case someone wants us to stay out more then we want to get in."
perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (4) + 12 = 16 ...and if I do find something... DD: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (4) + 14 = 18

Sek collects up hi arrows and reorganizes his quiver.

"Let's heal up that scratch you have there Oloch. We don't want you opening any doors till that is fixed up." Brin says almost cheerily, oblivious to his his inaction in the recent combat.

GM had you down 4 hp so I figured we would heal that. Use 1 charge from Brin's wand.

CLW wand: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Brin then drinks his cognatogen, twitching twice before his eyes take on a rather intense look. "What? I am just preparing for the worst after all that." he says with as innocent a look as he can muster.

He then takes his extract of heightened awareness. Not using the initiative function, keeping it for the other bonuses. Knowledge skills are all +18 currently.

Oloch still has 21 charges of CLW so assume that charge came off his wand. ;-) 20 charges left.

can anyone cast light?

Sek has an ioun torch so he is giving off a radius of light. But no light spell.

Just want to make certain you are prepped, buffed and ready to move on. I won't 'open the door' until I get an okay from at least three players.

"Daggers in hand, check. Boot straps tight in case I need to run, check. Several big burly gentlemen ahead of me to face whatever is in the room beyond....., check. OK I am ready my friends."

"Jeter I'm ready!"

Aspect of the falcon, Guidance.

"Do it!"

Huge granite slabs form the peaked roof of this chamber, the walls of which are incised with thousands of tiny hieroglyphs. In the center of the chamber lies an open stone sarcophagus, its granite lid cracked and broken on the floor next to it. A beautifully decorated wooden coffin lies inside, its lid also askew. Four alabaster canopic jars stand like guardians at the foot of the sarcophagus, while various grave goods lie heaped around the walls of chamber.

From the darkness, a booming voice calls out. An archaic tongue echos off dust-ridden walls.

"بعد سنوات لا حصر لها ، أو هي آلاف السنين ، تأتي قبل Sekh-pa-Mefer. تعال وإظهار طاعتك واحترامك لمن صعد إلى الله. سجدوا أمامي! أن تفعل أي شيء أقل من ذلك سوف يثبت لك أن تكون أكثر قليلا من واللصوص!"

Stepping into the light is a figure wrapped in cloth. The level of care and detail leaves no doubt this is the Pharaoh of Sphinxes, and he is not alone. While you are certain the large creature next to him is a sphinx, the decay of undeath makes it difficult to surmise what kind it is.

know history: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13
linguistics: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11
know religion: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18
if we can go Deter dashes into the room trying to get cover of the sarcophagus and throws a single dagger to distract the sphinx like creature. "Now that is something! I have read about the majestic sphinx but I never imagined that they smell so bad. Gahh!"
thown dagger: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (5) + 13 = 181d3 + 2 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 2 + (4) = 9

Super sorry that I am late. Oloch would also have cast ‘bless’ on the party: +1 to hit for three minutes. He would activate ‘War mind’ for +1 to save for himself directly before going in so 9 rounds remaining.

kn religion Pharaoh : 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16 Resistances, Immunities
kn religion Sphinx : 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22 Resistances, Immunities

”You have my utmost respect when you have beat me in battle!“ Oloch shouts.

Oloch walks forward and he readies an attack if he is approached!

Greatsword; Bless; power attack : 1d20 + 7 - 1 ⇒ (16) + 7 - 1 = 22
Damage slashing, magic weapon, power attack : 2d6 + 6 + 1 + 3 ⇒ (1, 3) + 6 + 1 + 3 = 14

Buffing the party before the door is open is fine. However, we are not yet in initiative.

"What is it saying?"

Linguistics: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

A more insistent call bellow forward, then, moments later, a 'tsk' of disappointment. Somehow, you know that you just missed the opportunity to avoid this fight.

I rest your locations now that we are in 'rounds'.

THE BRAWL FOR IT ALL!! (Round 1) bold may post
Deter
Sek
Sphinx
Pharaoh
Brin
Oloch
Crowe

Sek studies the Pharaoh. Michael Sek draws a Pharamone Arrow. His face turns in to that of a enable as his mask fuses with his face.

Attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21
Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

Deter quickly moves into the room. He moves against the base of the sarcophagus for cover and throws his dagger hoping to score a deadly blow to make it effective against such a strong foe.dagger attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 191d3 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 1 + (2) = 6 oh wow I do such little damage....embarrassing

Before the doors open, Brin drinks a couple of extracts and his cognatogen.

Sek's arrow flies true, though the shaft does not sink in nearly as far as he expected. As Deter runs in, he sees the Pharaoh of the Sphinxes for the first time. An overwhelming sense of dread comes over him. However, the stalwart halfling will himself to keep it together.

Anyone coming within 30 of the Pharaoh needs to make a DC 16 Will save or be paralyzed for 1d4 rounds.

The Sphinx gallops across the ground, closing the distance to the party. It stops just short of the doors and reaches out tears a chunk out of Oloch's shoulder. With an indignat bellow, the Pharaoh moves up to deter and swings a powerful arm. Deter ducks underneath as the blow cracks the sarcophagus.

Will save, Deter: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21

Brin BOT, Religion (Pharaoh): 1d20 + 12 + 1d6 ⇒ (20) + 12 + (1) = 33
Brin BOT, Religion (Sphinx): 1d20 + 12 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 12 + (2) = 16

Brin shouts out that he's not sure about the sphinx, but the mummy is vulnerable to fire, is resistant to damage (DR 5/-) and its slam attacks can cause mummy rot.

THE BRAWL FOR IT ALL!! (Round 1) bold may post
Brin {AC 26, BUFFS: Shield & Expeditious Retreat}
Oloch
Crowe
Deter
Sek
Sphinx
Pharaoh {-6/??}

Will save: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8 Starting out in the pooper...lets hope the accursed dice roller serves me better as we go on

I will make the will save now but I assume I can keep the rolls from above and apply the attack on Sphinx?

Will save: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22 Resistances, Immunities

Super sorry that I am late. Oloch would also have cast ‘bless’ on the party: +1 to hit for three minutes. He would activate ‘War mind’ for +1 to save for himself directly before going in so 9 rounds remaining.

kn religion Pharaoh : 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16 Resistances, Immunities
kn religion Sphinx : 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22 Resistances, Immunities

”You have my utmost respect when you have beat me in battle!“ Oloch shouts.

Oloch walks forward and he readies an attack if he is approached!

Greatsword; Bless; power attack : 1d20 + 7 - 1 ⇒ (16) + 7 - 1 = 22
Damage slashing, magic weapon, power attack : 2d6 + 6 + 1 + 3 ⇒ (1, 3) + 6 + 1 + 3 = 14

Sek will fire two arrows.

Attack: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 10 + 1 = 19 Swift action to add +1
Damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

Attack: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 27
Damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

will: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12

reroll with stars: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22

Crowe raages and swings at the winged creature

attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26

damage: 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (4, 4) + 7 = 15

Will save, Deter: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21

@Deter: I rolled for you to save time, and you passed. You are welcome to keep your roll if you wish. Or, you could take your action. You are aware that Brin will probably be throwing a fire bomb, so you make want to move as part of whatever you do.

@Oloch: I'm good keeping the earlier roll!

@Sek: Can you clarify which target are you firing at?

THE BRAWL FOR IT ALL!! (Round 1) bold may post
Brin {AC 26, BUFFS: Shield & Expeditious Retreat}
Oloch
Crowe
Deter
Sek Just need target confirmation, damage pending
Sphinx {-29/??}
Pharaoh {-6/??}

Sticking with the target of my study that stinks of phramones pharaoh.

Oh missed that thanks. I will take your roll if you don't mind. Dashing backwards a step to avoid what he thinks is a coming bomb. Quickly he flashes his hands to the daggers tucked in his boots trying for the sphinx as it looks to be a more effective target.
Thrown dagger: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 = 231d3 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Thrown dagger: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 131d3 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

@Sek: Just realized you are within 30' of the Pharaoh, so I need a save.

One dagger sinks into the undead sphinx. Two arrows thunk into the dead monarch just before he is engulfed in flame. The ancient advisor unleashs a furious series of attacks on the bloodrager. It seems as if he is faster than a standard undead! The mummy does not believe Deter is a threat, ignoring him completely to focus on the warpriest. Dire rasping emanates from the pharaoh, but no one can make sense of it. His fist crashes into the half orc!

@Oloch: Need a DC 16 Fort save.

THE BRAWL FOR IT ALL!! (Round 2) bold may post
Brin {AC 26, BUFFS: Shield & Expeditious Retreat}
Oloch (19/30 hp) {Need a Fort save vs DC 16}
Crowe (15/28 hp) {This maybe different if Bloodraging}
Deter
Sek
Sphinx {-29/??}
Pharaoh {-25/??}

Fort save : 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17

”Eat my sword!“ Oloch shouts.

Oloch attacks the mummy!

Greatsword; Bless : 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26
Damage slashing, magic weapon : 2d6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (6, 4) + 6 + 1 = 17

Crit confirm : 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20
Crit damage : 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (6, 2) + 7 = 15

Oloch shakes off the disease infused attack and responds with one of his own. With an overhead hack, the half-orc cleaves off one of the mummy's arms at the shoulder. Desiccated dust leaks out on to the floor as wrappings start to unravel. However, Pharaoh Sekh-Pa-Mefer the Third's eyes still burn with ire and hatred.

THE BRAWL FOR IT ALL!! (Round 2) bold may post
Brin {AC 26, BUFFS: Shield & Expeditious Retreat}
Oloch (19/30 hp)
Crowe (15/28 hp) {This maybe different if Bloodraging}
Deter
Sek
Sphinx {-29/??}
Pharaoh {-52/??}

Deter moves into flanking, taking a long approach to avoid the reach of the undead.
Dagger attack: 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 11 + 2 = 181d3 + 3 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + 3 + (3) = 7

Crowe swings at the winged undead again with his earthbreaker. He lands a solid blow on the creatures head.

attack w/ bless: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28

damage: 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (4, 5) + 7 = 16

Will: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
Will: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25 Folio reroll

Attack: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 10 + 1 = 20
Damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

If the Pharaoh die subtract 3 from each of these rolls (attack and damage) against the Sphinx.

Attack: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 29
Damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12

Confirmation roll: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22
Damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12
Damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

Not wanting to hurt his allies, Brin tosses a bomb behind the sphinx. Flames lick at it. However, before it can react, Crowe brings his earthbreaker down, soundly crushing the skull of the regal adviser.

Deter sprints behind the pharaoh, but cannot get past its canny defenses and fails to connect.

The lore warden loses an arrow, once again hitting the mummy, but failing to damage it enough. As the pharaoh lifts his arm to strike Oloch, Sek draws his bow string taught. He eyes his target. In his mind he hears the shriek of a falcon. Sek is not conscious of releasing the arrow. As if in slow motion, the shaft pierces the undead monarch's forehead. Pharaoh Sekh-Pa-Mefer the Third begins to crumble, falls into a pile of dust and is finally laid to rest!

COMBAT OVER!!

Echos of the final conflict linger in the chamber mere moments before the oppressive silence returns. You begin to catalog the contents the tomb. Ancient knowledge and long forgotten secrets sealed for seven millennia are recorded, etched and classified.

As you make your way tack toward the entrance, sunlight stabs into the corridor. You emerge from the darkness with a sense of accomplishment. Together, you have proven your mettle and conquered this pyramid that has...

Risen From the Sands.

Well done. There are a few other rooms, but with all the outages, this has gone on longer than we anticipated.