A Little Learning - Rune Stones/Savage Blight part 3 (Inactive)

Game Master Rev Rosey

Vel

1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24
1d10 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

Sorry Vel.

Arianwyn - please make a save at +5 v domination.

Eldritch feypower briefly outlines Vel. Glowering at her comrade, she throws a punch at him. Fortunately, she's not very good at it. 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10 vs AC, 1d4 - 1 ⇒ (2) - 1 = 1

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.

MAP

Gobi - dazed; can't see wraith (se both)
Kia - granting CA from MG's aura
Reason - prone
Vel
Monster in glasses - cursed by Arianwyn; marked by Whiteclaw
Wraith
*P1
P2 - bloodied
P3
Whiteclaw - bloodied; grants CA from MG aura
T2 - bloodied; occupying Arianwyn
Seraphiel - granting CA from MG's aura; prone
Arianwyn - bloodied; dominated (se) (dazed. Dominating creature chooses action but may only use at-will powers) - NOTE: the domination is a charm effect, so Arianwyn saves at +5.
Urho

Save
1d20 ⇒ 10

Eyes blazing and crackling with suppressed rage, Arianwyn expels his unwanted tenant.

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.

MAP

Gobi - dazed; can't see wraith (se both)
Kia
Reason - prone
Vel
Monster in glasses - cursed by Arianwyn; marked by Whiteclaw
Wraith
*P1
P2 - bloodied
P3
Whiteclaw - bloodied; granting CA from MG aura
T2 - bloodied; occupying Arianwyn
Seraphiel - granting CA from MG's aura; prone
Arianwyn - bloodied
Urho

"My apologies, Mistress Vel."

I get an attack vs MiG since it attacked someone not me. So, Warden's Fury vs MiG: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16. On hit: 1d10 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12 and MiG grants CA to the party until the end of my next turn.

Gah! Wardens and their saves and opp attacks. I always forget about that. Good catch.

Whiteclaw's battleaxe flashes cold towards the Monster in glasses, but misses. The gnoll snarls her frustration.

Vel snarls.

bloodied again

Gah! Wardens and their saves and opp attacks. I always forget about that. Good catch.

Whiteclaw's battleaxe flashes cold towards the Monster in glasses, but misses. The gnoll snarls her frustration.

The start of turn save is amazing, IMO. Awesome feature I think.

Gobi skids on his feet and runs back the other way into the battle.

1d20 ⇒ 12

Gobi skids on his feet and runs back the other way into the battle.

1d20

Could you be a little more specific on your position, Gobi?

Gobi's precise whereabouts are unknown, so I haven't moved him yet. Kia - feel free to post at will. Note that there has been some discussion on the discussion thread about preferred targets.

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.

MAP

Kia
Reason - prone
Vel
Monster in glasses - cursed by Arianwyn; marked by Whiteclaw
Wraith
*P1
P2 - bloodied
P3
Whiteclaw - bloodied; granting CA from MG aura
T2 - bloodied; occupying Arianwyn
Seraphiel - granting CA from MG's aura; prone
Arianwyn - bloodied
Urho
Gobi

hmm I had tried to edit it to say that I couldn't see the map clearly enough on my blackberry but I suppose the edit got eaten. I was thinking left from his position now and up one, as close to the nearest baddie as possible

hmm I had tried to edit it to say that I couldn't see the map clearly enough on my blackberry but I suppose the edit got eaten. I was thinking left from his position now and up one, as close to the nearest baddie as possible

The boards flatlined for a bit as well, which won't have helped. You'll end next to P2.

Gobi gathers himself together and marches towards the irritating and deadly giggler.

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.

MAP

Kia
Reason - prone
Vel
Monster in glasses - cursed by Arianwyn; marked by Whiteclaw
Wraith
*P1
P2 - bloodied
P3
Whiteclaw - bloodied; granting CA from MG aura
T2 - bloodied; occupying Arianwyn
Seraphiel - granting CA from MG's aura; prone
Arianwyn - bloodied
Urho
Gobi

Hoping to finish off one of the horrible phantoms, Kia instructs Gibi to take a BIG swipe at it.

"Gobi, swipe BIG at that phantom!"

1d20 + 15 ⇒ (15) + 15 = 301d10 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16

Then, seeing Vel is having some difficulties, she moves to M7, spends an action point and swipes at the wraith, allowing Vel to shift one square.

Wolf-pack tactics 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (11) + 15 = 261d8 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

Then wonders whether or not she made the right decision.

Shift to M5, thanks.

At Kia's urging, Gobi swipes mightily at the misty form of the poltergeist in front of him. Screaming with rage, she stamps her feet at him, but cannot fend off the blow.

The wraith fare little better as Kia deftly helps Vel out of the way and strikes true with her longsword.

"You've found your inner killer," he remarks.

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.

MAP

Reason - prone
Vel
Monster in glasses - cursed by Arianwyn; marked by Whiteclaw
Wraith
*P1
P2 - bloodied
P3
Whiteclaw - bloodied; granting CA from MG aura
T2 - bloodied; occupying Arianwyn
Seraphiel - granting CA from MG's aura; prone
Arianwyn - bloodied
Urho
Gobi
Kia

Reason stands and strides across the room. Calling on his inner reserves, he aids Vel and strikes at her foe.

Stand. Move to K4. Healing Word on Vel: surge + 2d6+3=12. AP: Lance of Faith vs T2: 1d20+9=20 vs Ref; if hit 1d8+5=11 Radiant, and Vel gets +2 power bonus to hit T2 on her next attack.

Reason springs back into action, sending a surge of healing power towards Vel and following up at once with a lance of suitably safe divine flame at the remaining trap haunt.

He gets a reproachful look from the haunt in response.

"We're just helping to protect the Library. You should approve of that."

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.

MAP

Vel - +2 to her next attack v T2
Monster in glasses - cursed by Arianwyn; marked by Whiteclaw
Wraith
*P1
P2 - bloodied
P3
Whiteclaw - bloodied; granting CA from MG aura
T2 - bloodied; occupying Arianwyn
Seraphiel - granting CA from MG's aura; prone
Arianwyn - bloodied
Urho
Gobi
Kia
Reason

Vel, much recovered thanks to Reason, steps back from the trap haunt, smiles, and drops a bead of force at her feet.

Shift to L4. Incendiary Detonation centered on self, burst 3. Attacks against Ref: T2 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 10 + 2 = 28, P1 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20, MG 1d20 + 10 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 10 + 4 = 28, W 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17, damage 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9 force and knock prone on hit. Aftereffect irrelevant due to fire retardant.

Vel's attack bloodies P1 and sends it, the Monster in glasses and the last trap haunt tumbling. The wraith sees the glint in her eye a second before the attack breaks and ducks aside.

Recharge rolls: MG -
Tunneling 1d6 ⇒ 4
Slam 1d6 ⇒ 4 - no

Apparently unhappy with the positioning of its allies, the Monster in glasses rises to its feet with a small resigned gesture and rearranges matters more to its liking.
It and two allies within 10 can teleport four squares. Vel finds herself next to the trap haunt once more. Not an attack Whiteclaw - this is a move action.

The wraith claws at Arianwyn, smiles winningly at him and vanishes through the bookcase.

"Tetchy, isn't she?"

1d20 + 11 ⇒ (11) + 11 = 22 - Ref. On hit target takes 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9 and a -2 penalty to attack rolls (se). 9hp damage to Arianwyn

Kinetic Claw reharges:
P1 1d6 ⇒ 2 - no
P2 1d6 ⇒ 2 - no
P3 1d6 ⇒ 6 - yes

P1, prone on the ground, rises and tries to push the vengeful and bloodstained figure of Whiteclaw away from the central melee. It fails and starts to look panicked.

1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15 - Hurl Away (Ref). On hit target takes 1d6 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14 and is pushed 3 squares.[/ooc]

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.

P2 shifts towards Kia and pummels her with misty fists, tears of rage streaking her face.

1d20 + 13 ⇒ (6) + 13 = 19

"You made him hurt me, I hate you..." For all her wails, the fists do nothing.

P3 floats serenely down the line of bookcases and crooks a finger at Whiteclaw, sweeping the gnoll backward and damaging her horribly with a burst of necrotic energy.

1d20 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 = 23 - Kinetic Claw (Fort). On hit, target takes 2d6 + 10 ⇒ (3, 3) + 10 = 16, is slid five squares, and is restrained. hp damage to Whiteclaw. 16hp damage to Whiteclaw, who is now on -2hp and restrained.[/b]

MAP

Whiteclaw - bloodied; restrained. Dying. Make a death save
T2 - bloodied
Seraphiel - granting CA from MG's aura; prone
Arianwyn - bloodied; -2 penalty to attack rolls (se)
Urho
Gobi
Kia
Reason - granting CA from MG's aura
Vel - granting CA from MG's aura
Monster in glasses - cursed by Arianwyn; marked by Whiteclaw
Wraith
*P1
P2 - bloodied
P3

Death Save: 1d20 ⇒ 11 MiG no longer marked.

Whiteclaw refuses to let a little thing like a major wound stop her and finds resources to stabilise herself for now.

T2 looks into Seraphiel's eyes and effortlessly seeps into the deva's body.
1d20 + 13 ⇒ (10) + 13 = 23 - Ghostly possession v Will

Seraphiel/Reason

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 - granting CA from MG's aura; prone; dominated
Arianwyn - bloodied; -2 penalty to attack rolls (se)
Urho
Gobi
Kia
Reason - granting CA from MG's aura
Vel - granting CA from MG's aura
Monster in glasses - cursed by Arianwyn
Wraith
*P1
P2 - bloodied
P3
Whiteclaw - bloodied; restrained. Dying. Made 1/1 death saves
T2 - bloodied; occupying Seraphiel

Slumped on the ground, the deva's eyes turn glassy and he raises a hand to send shards of lightning into his comrades.

Vel ducks aside, but Reason and Arianwyn aren't quick enough.

Vanguard's Lightning v Reason and Vel (Ref) (1d20+9=26, 1d20+9=11)
Vanguard's Lightning v Arianwyn (Ref) (1d20+7=24)

Vanguard's Lightning damage (1d6+6=8). 8hp lightning damage to Reason and Arianwyn.

Reason politely forebears from attacking his possessed ally, but the Monster in glasses has no such scruples and lashes out at the deva.
OA (Will) v Seraphiel (1d20+11=20, 1d6+5=6). 6hp psychic damage to Seraphiel.

Guilt wracks at Seraphiel as his own actions bring pain to his friends.

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; -2 penalty to attack rolls (se)
Urho
Gobi
Kia
Reason - granting CA from MG's aura
Vel - granting CA from MG's aura
Monster in glasses - cursed by Arianwyn
Wraith
*P1
P2 - bloodied
P3
Whiteclaw - bloodied; restrained. Dying. Made 1/1 death saves
T2 - bloodied; occupying Seraphiel
Seraphiel - granting CA from MG's aura; prone; dominated

I think I've already used Fiendish resilience today, so that's a bummer. Move to H5. Minor - curse P1. Incendiary Sword on G2. +1 for Prime Shot, -2 for effect +8 originally = +7.

1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18 vs Will

2d6 + 5 ⇒ (3, 3) + 5 = 11 fire damage

1d6 ⇒ 3 normal damage

Bet that misses.

Arianwyn snarls in annoyance at being electrocuted, and chucks his sword at the poltergeist.

1d20 ⇒ 1 - Seraphiel's save v domination.
The prone deva fights to regain control of his body and fails.

Arianwyn - please make a save v the -2 attack penalty.
Whiteclaw - did you save v restraint at the start and end of your last turn?

With a final wail of "It's not faaiiiirrr ..." P2 is obliterated and Arianwyn turns his attention to his next target.

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 - granting CA from MG's aura
Vel - granting CA from MG's aura
Monster in glasses - cursed by Arianwyn
Wraith
*P1 - bloodied; cursed by Arianwyn
P3
Whiteclaw - bloodied; restrained (se). Dying. Made 1/1 death saves
T2 - bloodied; occupying Seraphiel
Seraphiel - granting CA from MG's aura; prone; dominated (se)
Arianwyn - bloodied; -2 penalty to attack rolls (se)
Urho

"You are expelled." Arianwyn comments dryly as his sword reforms in his hand.

He then vanishes from sight.

1d20 ⇒ 16 Save.

Teleport to I6.

I did not make the save vs restraint. So, here it is: 1d20 ⇒ 15

Thanks to both. Amended below and on map.

With an arrogant curl of his lip, Arianwyn twists space to suit his convenience.

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 - granting CA from MG's aura
Vel - granting CA from MG's aura
Monster in glasses - cursed by Arianwyn
Wraith
*P1 - bloodied; cursed by Arianwyn
P3
Whiteclaw - bloodied; Dying. Made 1/1 death saves
T2 - bloodied; occupying Seraphiel
Seraphiel - granting CA from MG's aura; prone; dominated (se)
Arianwyn - bloodied
Urho

Move to N7, is it possible to hit the wraith from there? if not I'll double move to L3

If I can attack it

1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 171d10 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15

Valiant Smite

I'm confused. I thought I destroyed P1?

I'm confused. I thought I destroyed P1?

Ah. OK. I misread your Incendary Sword as an attack on P2 before you moved. If you didn't intend that, both of them are still alive and it may make some difference to Gobi.

Gobi, you can attack from N7 at a -2 penalty (partial cover to the Wraith. You call if you want to do that or double move.

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 - granting CA from MG's aura
Vel - granting CA from MG's aura
Monster in glasses - cursed by Arianwyn
Wraith
*P1 - bloodied; cursed by Arianwyn
P3
Whiteclaw - bloodied; Dying. Made 1/1 death saves
T2 - bloodied; occupying Seraphiel
Seraphiel - granting CA from MG's aura; prone; dominated (se)
Arianwyn - bloodied
Urho

It makes things easier if we just go with how you've done it, rather than re-doing it all, I think. That and we're one opponent down that way. :D

Gobi - Apologies. You can indeed attack at no penalty from N7.

Gobi takes a firm grip on his craghammer and joins his new best friend behind the bookcase. The cramped conditions impair his aim and the blow just misses.

Kia looks around in some agitation. Clearly Whiteclaw is in urgent need of her help and she sends some brisk encouragement towards the prone gnoll.

"Come along, Whiteclaw! You've had worse wounds. Up you get."
Kia's inspired healing for Whiteclaw (2d6+3=13). Whiteclaw heals a surge +13.

Then she turns her attention to Gobi. "Hit him again, there's a good chap."
There is a satisfying thump as the craghammer clouts the wraith.

"Ow. That's not very polite," complains the wraith mildly.

Commander's Strike - Gobi v Wraith (1d20+11=29, 1d10+11=17)

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.

Reason - granting CA from MG's aura
Vel - granting CA from MG's aura
Monster in glasses - cursed by Arianwyn
Wraith
*P1 - bloodied; cursed by Arianwyn
P3
Whiteclaw - bloodied; prone
T2 - bloodied; occupying Seraphiel
Seraphiel - granting CA from MG's aura; prone; dominated (se)
Arianwyn - bloodied
Urho
Gobi
Kia

Twice damned students! Arianwyn seethes inwardly.

Backing away from his opponents, Reason launches an attack against the Bespectacled One.

Shift to L5. Sacred Flame vs MIG: 1d20+8=13 vs Ref. In unlikely case of a hit, 1d6+5=8 Radiant, and Seraphiel gets a save.

Perhaps sensing a kindred spirit, Reason's attack doesn't manage to hit the Monster in glasses.

Even with Kia's +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 - granting CA from MG's aura
Monster in glasses - cursed by Arianwyn
Wraith
*P1 - bloodied; cursed by Arianwyn
P3
Whiteclaw - bloodied; prone
T2 - bloodied; occupying Seraphiel
Seraphiel - granting CA from MG's aura; prone; dominated (se)
Arianwyn - bloodied
Urho
Gobi
Kia
Reason

Vel, realizing she can't get a clear shot at the bloodied poltergeist without standing next to yet another dominated comrade, backs away from the monster in glasses and works her illusions to hamper its attacks.

Shift to M3, Illusory Ambush at MiG vs Will, 1d20 + 10 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 10 + 4 = 31 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13 psychic and on hit -2 to MiG's attacks TEOMNT.

Vel sends illusory enemies into the Monster in glasses's mind, causing the guardian to put its hands to its head and wail soundlessly. Bloodied.

Recharges:
MiG - Slam - No
Mig - Tunnel - No
Wraith - Lost in Shadows No
P1 - Kinetic Claw - No
P3 - Kinetic Claw - Yes

Shifting after its tormenter, the Monster in glasses strikes at Vel, hoping to overcome her will. The mage has no answer to make to the rapid assault and slumps to the floor.
Rapid Illusions (Will) on hit target is knocked prone MG v Vel (1d20+9=25, 1d6+5=9, 1d20+9=27, 1d6+5=9). 18hp damage to Vel and she is knocked prone.

The wraith shifts back through the bookshelf and smiles at Kia before clawing vaguely in her direction.
"I guess you're used to having a distracting effect on people."
Lost Touch (Ref). On hit target takes -2 penalty to attack rolls (se) Wraith v Kia (1d20+11=13, 1d6+5=7)

P1, with a multitude of vicims on offer, dithers briefly before settling on Arianwyn, sending another gust of wind into the warlock and pushing him behind a convenient bookcase.

"Nicer having you further away. Don't like being cursed."

Hurl Away - on hit target is pushed 3 squares P1 v Arianwyn (1d20+11=24, 1d6+8=13). 13hp damage to Arianwyn.

P3 lines up Whiteclaw as a likely target and tries yet again to move the gnoll around like a furry rug. A barrage of giggles greets the sight of Whiteclaw being shoveled helplessly around the room.

Kinetic Claw (Fort). On hit target is slid 5 squares and restrained (se) P3 v Whiteclaw (1d20+11=19, 2d6+10=16). 16hp damage to Whiteclaw. Restrained (se)

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; prone; restrained (se)
T2 - bloodied; occupying Seraphiel
Seraphiel - dominated (se)
Arianwyn - bloodied
Urho
Gobi
Kia
Reason - granting CA from MG's aura
Vel - prone; granting CA from MG's aura
Monster in glasses - bloodied; cursed by Arianwyn; -2 to attacks to the end of Vel's next turn
Wraith
*P1 - bloodied; cursed by Arianwyn
P3

Whoop, I'm unconscious. -6 HP to be precise

Arianwyn collapses as the poltergeist hits him, unable to hold off the damage any longer.

Sorry :(
Whiteclaw, please note the surge +13 doled out by Kia further up the page on her last turn.

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; prone; restrained (se)
T2 - bloodied; occupying Seraphiel
Seraphiel - dominated (se)
Arianwyn - bloodied; dying - make death save
Urho
Gobi
Kia
Reason - granting CA from MG's aura
Vel - prone; granting CA from MG's aura
Monster in glasses - bloodied; cursed by Arianwyn; -2 to attacks to the end of Vel's next turn
Wraith
*P1 - bloodied; cursed by Arianwyn
P3

Start of turn save vs restrained. 1d20 ⇒ 11.. Whiteclaw pulls herself free of the spiritual creature and takes a moment to gather her own reserves. "This is getting annoying." she muses. Stand up with move action, then second wind.

Understated as ever, Whiteclaw shakes herself free of the restraint placed on her and stands to contemplate her next move.

Seraphiel stirs ...

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 - dominated (se)
Arianwyn - bloodied; dying - make death save
Urho
Gobi
Kia
Reason - granting CA from MG's aura
Vel - prone; granting CA from MG's aura
Monster in glasses - bloodied; cursed by Arianwyn; -2 to attacks to the end of Vel's next turn
Wraith
*P1 - bloodied; cursed by Arianwyn
P3
Whiteclaw - bloodied; prone; restrained (se)
T2 - bloodied; occupying Seraphiel

Seraphial's Sun Strike v Reason:
1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12 v Ref. On hit, target takes 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9 and slides one square.

The deva's face contorts as against his will he sends blazing sunlight into Reason, forcing his old friend between the Monster in glasses and the Wraith. As the radiant light leaves his hand, he regains control of himself, expelling the trap haunt and sinking his head into his hands in despair at the damage he has wrought.

10hp damage to Reason
1d20 ⇒ 12 - save v domination - YES!

The trap haunt rematerialises next to Reason and looks speculatively at the cleric.

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; dying - make death save
Urho
Gobi
Kia
Reason - granting CA from MG's aura
Vel - prone; granting CA from MG's aura
Monster in glasses - bloodied; cursed by Arianwyn; -2 to attacks to the end of Vel's next turn
Wraith
*P1 - bloodied; cursed by Arianwyn
P3
Whiteclaw - bloodied; prone; restrained (se)
T2 - bloodied
Seraphiel

1d20 ⇒ 5 SAVE

Use Delver's Armour to re-roll with +2.

1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

You have got to be kidding me. OK, 1 failed death save.