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Aubrey the Demented/Malformed wrote:
Lightbringer wrote:
At the sound of her voice, Lightbringer looks up to see Matilda flying down towards them. "Basher is stronger than I," he says. He looks at the charger. "Basher, do you want to fly? With the aid of Matilda's magic."
"Alright, boss. Er, so how does this flying work?"
Gil, who is actually wearing the younger half-elf guise of Cassandra at the moment, for the record, tells Basher, "Not to worry. I'll do the hard part. When I tell you to, just think about where you want to go. If you wish to go up, you will feel yourself get lighter and you will rise. But don't let go of the vines until you feel your weight diminish. I have Repair spells on a scroll, also -- can I estimate how badly Basher and LB need repaired before they rejoin the battle? It sounds like Basher's in a very bad way.
Rodergo Xativa(m human CLERIC 6 EXORCIST SLVR FLAME 4exp =94,670(cast as a 8th level cleric))
"Learning to fly.......
but I ain't got wings......
Coming down......
Is the hardest thing...."
I have Repair spells on a scroll, also -- can I estimate how badly Basher and LB need repaired before they rejoin the battle? It sounds like Basher's in a very bad way.
The witchdoctor finishes an incantation and a strange creature, half bear and half owl, appears between him and Runzyl. He barks a command and it immediately reaches for the elf with huge black claws and murder in its red-rimmed eyes. At the same time he rattles off a further spell and a wall of churning air springs into being across the bridge.
Owlbear is at L-M/27-28. It attacks Runzyl with two claws and a bite. Claw 1: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16, damage 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7, Claw 2: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27, damage 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10, bite: damage 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9. It also can grab if it hits with a claw: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (17) + 14 = 31. OK, it hits with one claw for 10 damage and its CMB attack is 31, which I suspect is a success. So it now has Runzyl in its feathery grasp.
Meanwhile, he has also cast Wind Wall - that runs between 22 and 23 along D-Q. It starts and ground level and is 35' high.
Yeah, I would imagine that Basher is very visibly in a bad way. LB’s at about 2/3 hit points, so he’s not too bad.
Gil first introduced herself to LB as Matilda, so, even though she’s in another guise now, he assumes that’s her real name and uses it. He won’t contribute to a lie by using a name he knows to be false.
I have Repair spells on a scroll, also -- can I estimate how badly Basher and LB need repaired before they rejoin the battle? It sounds like Basher's in a very bad way.
Basher's down to 3 hp.
"Basher, when I say to, fly to Rolund and carry him up to the path and then come back to me. I will try to repair your plating so you can bash some more. OK?" I'm assuming that will require more than one round, so I should be able to get a scroll out and ready to use on him by the time he returns.
Lightbringer:
That's cool -- I just thought with the face-changing that she does (however rarely), there might have been some confusion as to which guise she is wearing. I salute your adherence to the role, sir!
Ezreal begins a chant to bring down the wind whipping around through the chasm.
Kadesh double moves to Ezreal from wherever he is, and will be available to deliver Fly by touch next round.
SA:Targeted Dispel vs Wind Wall
1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26
MA: Draw scroll case
Gil casts Fly on Basher, as indicated, and uses her move action to withdraw scroll #1 for casting RMD next round. She remains where she is.
You'll need to make a Fly skill DC 15 check to hover in place. Luckily you get a bonus to your Fly skill equal to half your caster level (+3) for using a fly spell. Coupled with your Dexterity and a +4 bonus because of good maneuverability, you only need to get a 5 or better. Otherwise, you will need to move 1/2 your fly movement (30 ft.) to remaining in flight.
Gil casts Fly on Basher, as indicated, and uses her move action to withdraw scroll #1 for casting RMD next round. She remains where she is.
You'll need to make a Fly skill DC 15 check to hover in place. Luckily you get a bonus to your Fly skill equal to half your caster level (+3) for using a fly spell. Coupled with your Dexterity and a +4 bonus because of good maneuverability, you only need to get a 5 or better. Otherwise, you will need to move 1/2 your fly movement (30 ft.) to remaining in flight.
Makes sense for a natural flier, but it seems strange for magical flight. Never considered checking for an applicable rule to just hovering. Thanks for pointing it out.
Fly check 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12
EDIT: Nice - Gil's move action will be consumed with moving down farther into the gorge, regaining her control, and coming back up to Basher to cast her spell. No scroll readied yet.
I have Repair spells on a scroll, also -- can I estimate how badly Basher and LB need repaired before they rejoin the battle? It sounds like Basher's in a very bad way.
Basher's down to 3 hp.
Actually, if Basher stops raging, he'll be disabled (0 hps exactly) with the fall and that last arrow, he's taken 80 damage. 7 of which were healed for a actual total of 73 damage. If he continues raging, he has 10 hps left.
I believe it behooves us for Basher to keep raging otherwise he'll be staggered and be unable to take more than one action each turn.
Btw, what round are we on? 4 or 5? I've lost count. Basher has 9 rounds/day of raging.
Janosz keeps firing at the Seren spellcaster, hardly noticing the arrival and departure of the magical barrier.
No move, using the usual attack routine.
Attack 1 (w/Manyshot): 10+15+1(Haste)=AC 26, damage 10+6=16, miss % roll 82.
Attack 2: 20!+15+1=AC 26, confirm roll 11+15+1+AC 27, damage 6+3=9x3=27, miss % roll 81.
Attack 3:12+10+1=AC 23, damage 4+3=10, miss % roll 32.
Attack 4 (from Haste): 8+15+1=AC 24, damage 6+3=9, miss % roll 58.
I left my map back home in Tucson, but if any of the attacks drop the witchdoctor, I switch targets to the archer I've been firing on before (the one to the left).
5' step to I13. Targets depend on who's still up; in order, she targets the witchdoctor, the left bowman, the right bowman, the nearest other Seren. She doesn't have PBS, so she doesn't fire at the owlbear..
Attack 1: 12+8+1(Haste)=AC 21, damage 7+1=8, miss % roll 34.
Attack 2 (from Haste): 9+8+1=18, damage 4+1=7, miss % roll 42.
I have no idea at this point what to do with WoS, but he should probably stay down in the chasm helping out Gil's rescue effort. If anyone can move and place him, that would be great (I don't have my maps here). Alternatively, he could try to engage the owlbear.
I have no idea at this point what to do with WoS, but he should probably stay down in the chasm helping out Gil's rescue effort. If anyone can move and place him, that would be great (I don't have my maps here). Alternatively, he could try to engage the owlbear.
How about this considering Basher's hp status?
Wings of Silver reaches forward and touches the massive 'forged, "Warrior, we are needed in the battle above. Bring your allies and join me." Casting aid for half of 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12 before flying upward toward the melee. His movement rate would prevent him from reaching the bridge. Ends in the same square, 15' below the bridge.
Is the owlbear in N28 now? And the shaman is still in N27?
Runzyl attempts to wrest himself away from the owlbear, drawing upon his inner reserves of strength.
Activate rage. CMB to break free: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (9) + 16 = 25 If that succeeds, 5' step to M28 and ready an action to attack the shaman if he casts again. My AC is now 25 and my CMD is now 35. Let's see him try that trick again.
Is the owlbear in N28 now? And the shaman is still in N27?
Runzyl attempts to wrest himself away from the owlbear, drawing upon his inner reserves of strength.
Activate rage. CMB to break free: 1d20+16 If that succeeds, 5' step to M28 and ready an action to attack the shaman if he casts again. My AC is now 25 and my CMD is now 35. Let's see him try that trick again.
Ordinarily, I would say that you’re free from the grapple. An owlbear’s CMD is 21. However, if the witchdoctor has the Augment Summoning feat the extra boost to Strength increases the CMD 23. And I seem to remember some feats in one of WotC’s splatbooks or magazines that can further increase the power of summoned creatures. Should the witchdoctor have those feats, the number you rolled may not be sufficient to escape.
Btw, M28 is occupied by the owlbear as is L28, L27, and M27. I believe you meant N28.
Rolund’s wait to go up is not long as the charger warforged grabs him and flies him up the ravine where upon seeing that the Valenar has gotten in trouble drops onto the bridge and charges the owlbear.
I suspect the order of actions will be something like this…(barring any problems that Aubrey brings up). Rolund delays. Basher – standard action: grab Rolund and pull him in. Basher – move action: fly up (movement 40’ from armor and load). Being 35’ below the top, that’s enough movement to bring them back up to the remains of the bridge. Basher – free action: drop Rolund at J22. Rolund – new initiative 12. Rolund – possible Acrobatics check: 1d20 - 5 ⇒ (7) - 5 = 2 or Reflex save: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19 to remain on my feet after being dropped and continue my action. Otherwise, I may end up prone. Rolund – full round action: charge to K27. Attack: 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 13 + 2 = 35. Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11. Should Runzyl escape the owlbear’s grapple and move to N28, add another +2 to attack for flanking. My AC is 24 until my next turn. Rolund - confirm crit: 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 13 + 2 = 34. Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11.
Edit: These fly rules are starting to become a pain. The new order of actions should look like this: Rolund delays. Basher – standard action: grab Rolund and pull him in. Basher – move action: fly up (movement 20’ from armor and load and also from ascending). Being 35’ below the top, that movement is going to be 15’ short from the top, so continue next round.
Going back through the thread I realized that LB has not used his Lay on Hands ability since the previous evening – so he’ll take the opportunity to Lay on Hands now to repair 8 hit points to himself while he waits. No action otherwise.
The final witchdoctor and another bowman fall to the furious fusilade of arrows. (Heh, furious fusillade - my alliteration muscles are flexing there. That's the witchdoctor in N27 down and the bowman in C27.)
Runzyl manages to slip from the owlbears hug.
The owlbear is at L-M/27-28. Runzyl has freed himself from its grip. The square you suggest to step to is occupied by the owlbear already. However, the witchdoctor has been dealt with by Janosz. And you still have three tribesmen baying for your blood.
Basher and his cargo of bone knight drift upwards as the warforged gets used to flight.
I assume you are probably at I-J/20-21, 15' beow the bridge road level, as you said.
Did the bowman in F27 drop his bow in favour of axing Runzyl?
Rodergo Xativa(m human CLERIC 6 EXORCIST SLVR FLAME 4exp =94,670(cast as a 8th level cleric))
"Thou wrong thing, got of a wrong supernature, be thou gone from here!"
Rod'll target dispel the owlbear, hoping it is no more there.
My roll:
1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
If, for some reason, there are other rolls, which I doubt,....
1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25
And if there are any adjustments, I sincerely beg you good folk to proxy Rodergo for the forseeable nonce, as I do not wish to be the doom of the morrow's action.
Rodergo Xativa(m human CLERIC 6 EXORCIST SLVR FLAME 4exp =94,670(cast as a 8th level cleric))
Or you could use an action point, in which case we will have one of those metaphysical moments, when the potentialities are suddenly clear to those with the insight to see them, as the quantum foam parts for the merest moment (and I maybe ignore what I wrote just above)? Or you can instead rely on Runzyl and Rolund to hack it to bits?
Ezreal pulls the cord drawing a scroll out of his case and as he reads transfers the energy into his raven.
SA: Cast Fly with Kadesh delivering the Touch
Kadesh MA & SA: Fly to Lightbringer and deliver spell
Fly - 5 min, 40 ft/rnd (armored), ascend 1/2 speed, descend double speed, good maneuverability, can charge but not run, +2 on Fly checks from scroll caster level
Gil will ascend to Basher's position, "drawing" scroll #1 as intended last time, and attempt to cast RMD on the warforged.
UMD roll (DC 22): 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (4) + 16 = 20
Repair, if successful: 2d8 + 3 ⇒ (5, 3) + 3 = 11
Does she need a Fly check to hover and cast? If so,
Fly (DC 15): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11
Wow, that was a lousy set of rolls. Considering the fly check failed, I think I am unable to make the UMD roll. If I am able to make the UMD roll, I will use an action die to improve the UMD (but not the fly):2d6 ⇒ (5, 5) = 10
Gil will ascend to Basher's position, "drawing" scroll #1 as intended last time, and attempt to cast RMD on the warforged.
UMD roll (DC 22): 1d20 + 16
Repair, if successful: 2d8 + 3
Does she need a Fly check to hover and cast? If so,
Fly (DC 15): 1d20 + 10
Wow, that was a lousy set of rolls. Considering the fly check failed, I think I am unable to make the UMD roll. If I am able to make the UMD roll, I will use an action die to improve the UMD (but not the fly): 2d6
I don't think you need to hover, just to move, which you did. The UMD check was a failure however, as the DC is 23 (unless you want to use an action point - maybe not worth it, up to you). The scroll isn't expended, anyway.
Rodergo Xativa(m human CLERIC 6 EXORCIST SLVR FLAME 4exp =94,670(cast as a 8th level cleric))
Aubrey the Demented/Malformed wrote:
Rodergo Xativa wrote:
f#%@ing six....
Or you could use an action point, in which case we will have one of those metaphysical moments, when the potentialities are suddenly clear to those with the insight to see them, as the quantum foam parts for the merest moment (and I maybe ignore what I wrote just above)? Or you can instead rely on Runzyl and Rolund to hack it to bits?
In the meantime - Ez.
I'll burn the action point if I can.
2d6 ⇒ (3, 2) = 5
Rodergo Xativa(m human CLERIC 6 EXORCIST SLVR FLAME 4exp =94,670(cast as a 8th level cleric))
Wow, that was a lousy set of rolls. Considering the fly check failed, I think I am unable to make the UMD roll. If I am able to make the UMD roll, I will use an action die to improve the UMD (but not the fly): 2d6
I don't think you need to hover, just to move, which you did. The UMD check was a failure however, as the DC is 23 (unless you want to use an action point - maybe not worth it, up to you). The scroll isn't expended, anyway.
Well, I had the DC wrong for the UMD check, apparently, but I did go ahead and spend the action point as stated in my edit to the original post. Not doing so at this point feels a little metagame-ish since I'm not very happy with the rolls I got on the spell. With the action point, my UMD check was 25, so Basher gains 11 hp.
There is a pause, and at first it seems that Rodergo's spell of dipelling hasn't worked. Then, with a surprised chirrup, the owlbear simply fades into the ether.
There is a pause, and at first it seems that Rodergo's spell of dipelling hasn't worked. Then, with a surprised chirrup, the owlbear simply fades into the ether.
Owlbear dispelled.
Gil is looking forward to seeing what on earth is roaring all of a sudden on the roadway up ahead, but as she ascends to repair Basher, she hears an odd - and loud - chirp? When she's finally high enough to see the melee once again, she finds her curiosity unsatisfied. What the devil? Some kind of odd sonic attack? Glad to see the other caster is down - wonder if there's another arcane lizard in the undergrowth somewhere.
Just because the thought occurred to me that she hasn't seen any of this, only heard it, and tried to figure what would be going through her head...
Ok. According to my map, we’ve got three Seren tribesmen still alive. Here’s their’s and our’s locations: Seren archer: F27 Greataxe Seren tribesman: M30 (not M29 as Fatespinner posted since he hasn’t moved after checking Aubrey’s posts.) Greataxe Seren tribesman: O29 (Fatespinner correctly moved him since at P29 [where Aubrey originally placed him] he would have needed a reach weapon to hit Runzyl)
Ezreal: K14 Gil: I19, 15’ below top of bridge Janosz: J10 Jalana: I13 Wings-of-silver: H19, 15’ below top of bridge (he would have needed to move 5’ closer to use aid on Basher) Runzyl: N29 (never clarified where he was taking his 5’ step since his original movement to M28 was illegal because the owlbear was presently there at the time).
[ooc]Rolund: see Basher Basher: I-J/20-21, 15’ below top of bridge Lightbringer: K21(?) clinging to vines, 35’ below top of bridge Rodergo: I14
Btw, what round are we in? I ask because our haste spell may be coming to an end.
No move, using the usual attack routine. All attacks go against the tribesman in O29.
Attack 1 (w/Manyshot): 11+15+1(Haste)=AC 27, damage 11+6=17, miss % roll 61.
Attack 2: 9+15+1=AC 25, damage 6+3=9, miss % roll 22.
Attack 3: 10+10+1=AC 21, damage 6+3=9, miss % roll 67.
Attack 4 (from Haste): 13+15+1=AC 29, damage 7+3=10, miss % roll 49.
Jalana steps forward, launching more arrows at the last Seren bowman
5' step to J14. Both attacks go against the remaining archer.
Attack 1: 11+8+1(Haste)=AC 20, damage 6+1=7, miss % roll 82.
Attack 2 (from Haste): 16+8+1=25, damage 5+1=6, miss % roll 61.
Seeing that the party members in the gorge seem to be managing to get themselves back up to the escarpment, Wings-of-Silver decides to engage the Seren enemy. He closes his eyes and disappears, suddenly reappearing on the lip of the canyon.
WoS uses his Teleport special ability to get to L29. That ought to get the Seren's attention.
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