Let's retry now that he is no longer restrained. Move to M2. Cause Fear vs MG 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20 vs Will. If hit, moves speed + 3 away from Reason, provoking OA

Does that include the +4 bonus from Kia?

My OA in case MiG goes running: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26 On hit:1d10 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12 Also, I'm still listed as prone, but I think I stood up on my last action and can't see a reproning since my last.

Oy! It did not include the +4 from Kia.

Apologies for the delay. Had a couple of major meetings today and now have to go out. Will update as soon as I get home again, which shouldn't be very late.

Coming to some sort of decision, it turns on Whiteclaw, finding a way into her deepest fears and sending thoughts her way that knock her over with their force.
Quick Illusion (Will) v Whiteclaw. On hit, target is knocked prone. (1d20+13=26, 1d6+5=10) 10hp damage to Whiteclaw and she is knocked prone.

In this case, the map was wrong and the list was right. Your OA still hits Whiteclaw.

Reason's stern look of censure and unspoken comments on the proper use of a Library have a significant effect on the Monster in glasses. Turning shame-faced away, it scurries to the refuge of the table of returned books, ignoring the blows showering around it.

I've placed the Monster in glasses where it will be if it makes it as far as the table.

Vel, Kia and Seraphiel all need to make OAs on it. Seraphiel's at -2 for being prone. Vel and Kia roll at +4.

MAP

To the end of the encounter, Arianwyn, Vel, Reason, Gobi, Kia and Urho all gain a +4 bonus to attack rolls v the Monster in glasses.

Vel - bloodied
Monster in glasses - bloodied; cursed by Arianwyn; marked by Whiteclaw
*P3 - cursed by Arianwyn; divinely challenged by Gobi
Whiteclaw - bloodied; -2 to attacks (se)
Seraphiel - 10/43: 4/7: (second wind used); prone; bloodied; failed one death save
Arianwyn - bloodied; one failed death save; concealment
Urho
Gobi
Kia - granting CA from MG aura
Reason - bloodied

OA: Magic Missile vs Ref: 1d20 + 10 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 10 + 4 = 21 2d4 + 7 ⇒ (2, 2) + 7 = 11 force

Finally free of the bookshelf, Vel glares about and sees the enemies are taking cover. She takes a moment to gather herself, then is ready to fight on.

Second Wind, still bloodied.

With a soft sound like a book closing, the Monster in glasses falls to the floor and vanishes from sight. On the returned books table, a large, leatherbound volume appears, rather the worse for wear.

Arianwyn can bingle.

The remaining poltergeist giggles nervously.

"Just you and me now..."

It shifts and sends another blast of wind towards Gobi.
Home rolled.
No Kinetic Claw recharge.
Hurl Away - 1d20+11=29 v Ref. 1d6+8 damage and Gobi is pushed three squares. 11hp damage to Gobi..

MAP

To the end of the encounter, Arianwyn, Vel, Reason, Gobi, Kia and Urho all gain a +4 bonus to attack rolls v the Monster in glasses.

Whiteclaw - bloodied; -2 to attacks (se); prone
Seraphiel - 10/43: 4/7: (second wind used); prone; bloodied; failed one death save
Arianwyn - bloodied; one failed death save; concealment
Urho
Gobi
Kia - granting CA from MG aura
Reason - bloodied
Vel - bloodied; +2 defenses to start next turn (second wind)
Vel - bloodied
*P3 - cursed by Arianwyn; divinely challenged by Gobi

Whiteclaw rises once more and moves towards the last foe. [/ooc]Stand up and move to E4.[/ooc]

Whiteclaw - can you make a save v ongoing -2 to defenses please.

With a look of extreme prejudice in her eyes, Whiteclaw prowls towards the poltergeist.

"Uhoh ..." it mutters.

MAP

To the end of the encounter, Arianwyn, Vel, Reason, Gobi, Kia and Urho all gain a +4 bonus to attack rolls v the Monster in glasses.

Seraphiel - 10/43: 4/7: (second wind used); prone; bloodied; failed one death save
Arianwyn - bloodied; one failed death save; concealment
Urho
Gobi
Kia
Reason - bloodied
Vel - bloodied; +2 defenses to start next turn (second wind)
Vel - bloodied
*P3 - cursed by Arianwyn; divinely challenged by Gobi
Whiteclaw - bloodied; -2 to attacks (se)

1d20 ⇒ 11

Misty Step to K4.

"Surrender, you ridiculous cretin!"

Seraphiel staggers to his feet and moves to get a clearer look at the poltergeist.

At Arianwyn's bellowed instruction, the creature heaves a faint sigh.

"Yeah. But you'll have to intimidate me into that, and I really doubt you can. You're welcome to try," it adds, possibly hopefully.

MAP

To the end of the encounter, Arianwyn, Vel, Reason, Gobi, Kia and Urho all gain a +4 bonus to attack rolls v the Monster in glasses.

Arianwyn - bloodied; one failed death save; concealment
Urho
Gobi
Kia
Reason - bloodied
Vel - bloodied; +2 defenses to start next turn (second wind)
Vel - bloodied
*P3 - cursed by Arianwyn; divinely challenged by Gobi
Whiteclaw - bloodied
Seraphiel - 10/43: 4/7: (second wind used); prone; bloodied; failed one death save

Rats. I rolled 14.

"You aren't worth the effort!"

That was a standard. Move to I9. Minor - move Urho to I8.

The poltergeist shrugs at Arianwyn's refusal to use invective as a weapon and watches cautiously as the warlock and his dog work their way between the bookcases.

"Pity."

MAP

To the end of the encounter, Arianwyn, Vel, Reason, Gobi, Kia and Urho all gain a +4 bonus to attack rolls v the Monster in glasses.

Gobi
Kia
Reason - bloodied
Vel - bloodied; +2 defenses to start next turn (second wind)
Vel - bloodied
*P3 - cursed by Arianwyn; divinely challenged by Gobi
Whiteclaw - bloodied
Seraphiel - 10/43: 4/7: (second wind used); prone; bloodied; failed one death save
Arianwyn - bloodied; one failed death save; concealment
Urho

One can only Intimidate Bloodied opponents to surrender, I remembered afterwards. Ah well.

One can only Intimidate Bloodied opponents to surrender, I remembered afterwards. Ah well.

Normally even tempered, Gobi abruptly loses his legendary dwarven cool and marches firmly up the last poltergeist. Unleashing a mighty blow with his craghammer, he bloodies the insubstantial pest in one.

Gobi sacrifices one healing surge.
Martyr's Retribution (1d20+11=30, 4d10+8=32) Half damage, but 16 bloodies it rather easily.

The poltergeist squeaks.

MAP

Kia
Reason - bloodied
Vel - bloodied; +2 defenses to start next turn (second wind)
Vel - bloodied
*P3 - cursed by Arianwyn; divinely challenged by Gobi
Whiteclaw - bloodied
Seraphiel - 10/43: 4/7: (second wind used); prone; bloodied; failed one death save
Arianwyn - bloodied; one failed death save; concealment
Urho
Gobi

Kia moves closer to the poltergeist and looks it it sternly.

"Now look, it's no use coming over all shifty and pretending you have a sense of humour, because I've been listening and I know you haven't. I'm not in a very good mood right now, but you may be more useful to us alive than dead. Or perhaps I should say just dead, rather than deader?"

Move to E7 and intimidate...

1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19

If that suffices, Kia will graciously accept its surrender.

Shrugging sulkily at Kia's suggestion, the poltergeist still looks uneasy at the oncoming heroes.

"I'm supposed to defend this place. I wouldn't be doing a very good job if I just let you stroll in, would I?"

That's a fail Kia. You beat its base Will, but it does have a modifier on it. Neither Kia nor Arianwyn can try again. Anyone else is free to on their turn.

MAP

Reason - bloodied
Vel - bloodied; +2 defenses to start next turn (second wind)
*P3 - cursed by Arianwyn; divinely challenged by Gobi
Whiteclaw - bloodied
Seraphiel - 10/43: 4/7: (second wind used); prone; bloodied; failed one death save
Arianwyn - bloodied; one failed death save; concealment
Urho
Gobi
Kia

As the poltergeist is far out of range and hidden behind valuable books, Reason moves up beside Kia, where he might be effective.

2 moves to D6

"Don't look at me like that. I didn't set fire to anything. I mean ... well, yes. I did set fire to something and that's why I'm here, but I didn't just now. Forgive and forget?"

Apparently the poltergeist sees something reproachful in Reason's look.

MAP

Vel - bloodied; +2 defenses to start next turn (second wind)
*P3 - cursed by Arianwyn; divinely challenged by Gobi
Whiteclaw - bloodied
Seraphiel - 10/43: 4/7: (second wind used); prone; bloodied; failed one death save
Arianwyn - bloodied; one failed death save; concealment
Urho
Gobi
Kia
Reason - bloodied

Vel moves up into line of sight, determination on her face, and pummels the poltergeist with force missiles.

Move to E3. MM vs Ref 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 28 2d4 + 7 ⇒ (3, 3) + 7 = 13 force

Home rolling. No recharge on Kinetic Claw.

"OW!"

Clawing pathetically at Gobi, the poltergiest shifts sulkily through the bookcase.
1d20+13=20 v AC.

"I'm happy to stop this you know, but I have to be scared enough. Eight against one isn't fair. You do know that?"

MAP

Whiteclaw - bloodied
Seraphiel - 10/43: 4/7: (second wind used); prone; bloodied; failed one death save
Arianwyn - bloodied; one failed death save; concealment
Urho
Gobi
Kia
Reason - bloodied
Vel - bloodied
*P3 - cursed by Arianwyn; divinely challenged by Gobi

"You should have thought of that before you attacked us." Whiteclaw moves up and engages.

Move to C5. Strength of Stone. 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26. On a hit: 1d10 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13and I gain 4 temp hp. Not marking.

Really C5?

Whiteclaw, I put you at C11 and knocked off two from the attack roll for hitting it round a corner. You still hit.

"You're just ganging up on me now. That's not very fair," whines the poltergeist.

The words prove to be almost its last. With a look of uncharacteristic menace on his face, Seraphiel strides forward and gestures slightly. Divine light wraps around the wailing undead and the thing simply evaporates under the deva's holy light.

Rebuke undead: 1d20+9=22 v Will. 2d10+6=19 damage.

OUT OF COMBAT. Congratulations. There have been more than a few moments when I really thought you might not make it. Please take 790XP each, bringing you to a total of 10,300 and Level 7.

"This better be damned well worth it, or there shall be a reckoning."

YES! 12 HP and 0 surges left!

Whiteclaw, I put you at C11 and knocked off two from the attack roll for hitting it round a corner. You still hit.

"You're just ganging up on me now. That's not very fair," whines the poltergeist.

The words prove to be almost its last. With a look of uncharacteristic menace on his face, Seraphiel strides forward and gestures slightly. Divine light wraps around the wailing undead and the thing simply evaporates under the deva's holy light.

Rebuke undead: 1d20+9=22 v Will. 2d10+6=19 damage.

OUT OF COMBAT. Congratulations. There have been more than a few moments when I really thought you might not make it. Please take 790XP each, bringing you to a total of 10,300 and Level 7.

Spend the last surge, up to 24.

As always, you gain any additional hp/surges and skill attack/defense modifiers now, but you don't get access to any new powers until you've had an extended rest.

With the re-demise of the haunts, the atmosphere in the Library seems calmer, and somehow expectant.

Arianwyn looks around with a look of veiled menace.

"So, what now?" he asks, keeping his temper in check.

"Now Reason finds the book."

Arianwyn gestures with a flourish to Reason.

The large volume that became, or is, or was the Monster in glasses flutters invitingly.

Arianwyn glares at it.

The book stops fluttering and goes pointedly still.

Reason sidles towards the book in an obviously nonchalant manner, then pounces on it.

The book lies quiescent and questioning in Reason's hands, before opening at a seemingly random page. It is a catalogue of the Library's contents.

Reason

Reason

Others
The catalogue turns some pages for Reason before leading him to an obscure stack and returning to the table and shutting with an emphatic bang.

Reason holds out the book to the rest of the party, after taking a sidelong glance at Seraphiel.

Arianwyn raises an eyebrow at Reason, "Yes?"

"Good find. I think we should just keep it for now... No telling what will happen when we try to dislodge the taint and I think we are all in need of a rest."

Kia glances slyly at Reason.

"You don't think, by any chance that there would be another copy of Pirot's book - you know the one he's trying to destroy. Call me curious, but I'd quite like to know what he was so concerned about. I was hoping you wouldn't have given it to him when he asked, you know."

Spend healing surges to full health

Arianwyn shakes his head ruefully.

"Kia! We have what we came for. Let's get out of this place while we can. And yes, I'm in no mood to fight Kyleth today."

There is a faint clonking sound from the doors as the lock opens.

Where to now?

"Kyleth can wait a few hours before we wreck her plans, again." The gnoll has an eagerness in her voice, though. It's clear that she views the proceeding battles as somewhat annoying steps to get to the one that matters.

"I wonder if she knows we're coming for her..."

Where are you going to rest and what are you planning to do with the book while you do so?

Rest at the University. Lock the book in a room!