Amazing Red's Ruby Phoenix Tournament (Inactive)

Game Master Daxter

Actually, with Dance of 23 Steps going my CMD is 36, so I'm not grappled.

Without saying another word, Pallas takes advantage of Risha's prone position, striking at her multiple times.

Free actions to continue battle dance and Dance of 23 Steps; activate arcane strike as a swift action; full power attack on Risha (not counting her prone AC):

Scimitar attack 1: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (18) + 18 = 36, Damage 1: 1d6 + 23 ⇒ (6) + 23 = 29, Attack 1 Crit confirm: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (20) + 18 = 38, Attack 1 crit damage: 1d6 + 23 ⇒ (4) + 23 = 27

Attack 2: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (14) + 13 = 27, Attack 2 damage: 1d6 + 23 ⇒ (3) + 23 = 26

Iterative attack: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (8) + 18 = 26, Iterative attack damage: 1d6 + 23 ⇒ (1) + 23 = 24

As soon as he black tentacles start to crawl up from the ground Brachus can feel the divine protection kicking in.

Seeing most of his companions suffer the faith of the tentacles crawling up their bodies Brachus concentrates and extends the protection that is granted to him

Using domain power, all within 30ft of me are not affected by the confused, grappled, frightened, panicked, paralyzed, pinned, or shaken conditions. This aura only suppresses these effects, and they return once a creature leaves the aura or when the aura ends, if applicable. One round used. Since it's still difficult terrain, but I'm hasted moving to S24 so I should cover the whole party

Looking over his shoulder as he moves through the crawling tentacles at Marisa and Vahanian

"Get out while you still can"

Chugan grins and goes to work on finishing his opponent.

Attack 1: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (13) + 20 = 33
damage 1: 1d10 + 23 + 5d6 ⇒ (5) + 23 + (5, 1, 6, 5, 2) = 47 + 1 STR (we'll worry about the other stuff if he lives :P)
Attack H: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (12) + 20 = 32
damage H: 1d10 + 23 + 5d6 ⇒ (2) + 23 + (1, 6, 4, 5, 4) = 45 + 1 STR
Attack 2: 1d20 + 20 - 5 ⇒ (1) + 20 - 5 = 16
Beak it!: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18

The "Other Stuff" in this case is 5 points of bleed, and a -2/-6 to me penalty to attacks

To be clear; They did take the initial 8 grapple damage. They just loose the grapple condition after I use a standard action to activate the aura

With his first pair of swings, Pallas kills the prone Aspis known as Risha. Chugan does the same to the divine half orc. Brachus for his part gets his party free of the intrusive tentacles. Vahanian and Marisa can go. There is only one Aspis left.

escape grapple: 1d20 ⇒ 6 - Nope.

@Marisa; You are not stuck though. Brachus currently excludes an aura which prevents you from having the grappled condition. I'd still advice moving out of the black tentacles area since I can't keep this up for ever, but for now you are fine

I don't think I can get to the last one with a single move so double move over.

@Marisa; You are not stuck though. Brachus currently excludes an aura which prevents you from having the grappled condition. I'd still advice moving out of the black tentacles area since I can't keep this up for ever, but for now you are fine

Oh, well in that case...

Move to S26. Use telekinesis to grapple on the last opponent.

grapple attempt: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (12) + 17 = 29

Marisa moves and casts her spell, her magic holding the caster in its death grip. I'm gonna call it since the sorceror is grappled.

The sailors working on the ship all surrender without a fight. You find Marthysan in the hold, bound and unconscious.

"Well, kinda hard for me to wake him up. Brachus?"

Brachus stops sustaining the aura emanating from his body and moves to help with the "relieving of enemy weaponry"

At Marisa's comment he looks over Mathysan

Heal check with a detect magic thrown in for good measure: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 7 + 1 = 18 (casting and guidance for a little boost)

Just hit point damage or something else? Assuming just damage and nothing odd comes up

Noticing some minor bruising on some of his companions Brachus takes out his holy symbol and fills the area with a soft warm glow

Channel to heal: 5d6 ⇒ (6, 4, 5, 1, 3) = 19

He's just knocked out from nonlethal.

Marthysan wakes up as Brachus channels the divine energy. Assuming he is untied, he rubs his temple. "Thank you for rescuing me. How did you find me?"

Pallas helps untie the Paladin. "When you did not appear at the latest banquet, we became worried and began to investigate. Those investigations brought us here, luckily in time."

He helps the man to his feet, handing him any of his belongings they might have come across. "How did they capture you? Did they tell you what they wanted?"

"No, they did not tell me. They ambushed me in my room and knocked me out. I fought back valiantly, but there were too many of them. It was the Aspis team. Are any still alive? Maybe they can tell us."

"At least one of them is alive and capable of answering questions"

The sorcerer was just grappled and then apprehended right?

Yea.

Brachus drags in the person near Marthysan

"Now tell us why you kidnapped him"

The mage awakes non too happy. "Because the Golden League wanted us to. They wanted him dead. We're supposed to throw the tournament tommorow."

"Huh. Well, I guess you threw the tournament early then. Well, maybe we can look forward to a bye tomarow then?"

"Nah. That wouldn't be much fun..."

"So who exactly is the person giving you the orders? Anyone you met?"

"I dunno. Risha was in charge of all that."

Am I going to study a speak with dead for that one or is Risha still alive?

Pallas killed Risha fairly dead so yes you need a speak with dead.

"Well if we realy want to now I can always try to talk to her corpse if we take some time to prepare...or do we just accept that the Aspis are traitors and try to win the tournament?"

Pallas scratches his head. "We could also offer to raise her, in exchange for going after her former employers. She seemed a very mercenary sort, she might go for it."

"I think we know all we need to know. The Aspis are villains working for other villains. All will be fine if we keep winning."

So what's the plan guys?

Pallas turns to the tengu, trying to make a point. "We now know that the Golden League is trying to fix the games, most likely for personal gain. We also know that they will use any method to assure the results they prefer. Shouldn't we deal with them first, or at least figure out if we are likely to encounter more underhanded sabotage attempts?"

So....

Brachus goes and pokes the Aspis agent

"Are there anymore plans to try to sabotage us or the tournament in general?"

Unless the answer is yes I say we just get on with the tournament.

"We were supposed the get to the finals and then throw the match against the Hob, Gomwai. He's the Golden League's guy."

Pallas looks interested. "Tell us more about this Hob, Gomwai."

"He's a martial artist who works for the Golden League and is fiercely loyal. He's good at knocking people out. There isn't much to know about him other than that."

It is the next morning. Due to the actions of the Aspis, the remaining competitors are disqualified. Which means the Dragons of Absalom are in the finals! The roar of the crowd and the beat of a dozen large drums fill the air; the energy and excitement in the Grand Pavilion are palpable. The winner of this match will be crowned Ruby Phoenix Champion and gain access to the vaults of the legendary Hao Jin, and in so doing, become legend as well. Your last opponent is the Hobgoblin known as Gomwai. He is flanked by a trio of tien warriors.

Brachus, Chugan, and Vahanian are up.

Brachus concentrates and casts a spell on everyone on our side as he waves at the people watching us perform in the finals.

casting Blessing of Fervor:

Each round for the duration of this spell choose one of the following bonuses for that round at the beginning of your turn.

-Increase its speed by 30 feet.
-Stand up as a swift action without provoking an attack of opportunity.
-Make one extra attack as part of a full attack action, using its highest base attack bonus.
-Gain a +2 bonus on attack rolls and a +2 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves.
-Cast a single spell of 2nd level or lower as if it were an enlarged, extended, silent, or still spell.

How are the enemies armed btw? Reach and/or ranged weapons? Heavy armor?

Gomwai seems to have no weapons. His cronies wield 3 section staves.

Any chance for precasting spells?

Anything that lasts for at least 10 minutes you can have up.

Brachus looks at his team mates

"Let's go get them and win this"

Glancing to the Barbarian, Chugan squawks, "Same plan that's been working" He then darts off into battle.

Using the "go faster" option, after starting to rage I'll move to q10 and ready for someone *cough*V*cough* to charge into flanking position. When that does occur:

Vital Strike!: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (6) + 19 = 25

Anything that lasts for at least 10 minutes you can have up.

In that case, Palls would have cast mirror image and good hope: +2 on almost all d20 rolls, and 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7 images.

Noticed the damage didn't come through on my post for some reason (BTW, to hit now = 27) soooo...
damage: 2d10 + 25 + 5d6 ⇒ (7, 8) + 25 + (3, 3, 4, 5, 4) = 59 + 5 bleed, 1 str, and a debilitating injury to attacks

1d20 + 24 ⇒ (9) + 24 = 33
2d6 + 26 ⇒ (3, 4) + 26 = 33

Vahanian moves up and between the two of them, the warrior is disected. The remaining warriors charge the back line of the party!

X1 provokes from Pallas.

X1 Charge vs FF Marisa: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (12) + 14 = 26
Sneak: 1d10 + 4d6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + (1, 3, 1, 6) + 4 = 21

X2 Charge vs Brachus: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (9) + 14 = 23
Sneak: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14

Marisa and Pallas!

Brachus grunts at the weapon hits him

Ack!

Marisa casts mirror immage
concentration: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26
# images: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Pallas, his weapon held high in a defensive posture, tries to block the incoming attack on Marisa, but is a second too late. Undeterred, he spins into action, unleashing a barrage of hits on the attacker.

Attack of Opportunity on X1: Scimitar: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (6) + 20 = 26, Damage: 1d6 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15

Bodyguarding Marisa: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (7) + 20 = 27, success! Marisa gets a +8 to AC, which sadly does not prevent the attack, as he rolled a 26.

Activate battle dance as a swift action; everyone within 30' of Pallas now can add +1d6 sonic damage.

Pallas will take the "extra attack" option from Blessing of Fervor. Full attack on X1 w/PA: Scimitar 1: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (18) + 23 = 41, Damage 1: 1d6 + 22 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 22 + (6) = 31, Iterative Scimitar 2: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (15) + 18 = 33, Damage 2: 1d6 + 22 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + 22 + (4) = 30, Fervor attack 3: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (12) + 23 = 35, Damage 3: 1d6 + 22 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 22 + (1) = 26, Crit confirmation on Scimitar 1: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (2) + 23 = 25, Crit damage 1: 1d6 + 22 ⇒ (2) + 22 = 24; Crit confirmation on Iterative Scimitar 2: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (14) + 18 = 32, Crit damage 2: 1d6 + 22 ⇒ (5) + 22 = 27

Pallas singlehandedly kills the Xun attacking Marisa. Gomwai quickly moves up to Brachus and throws a vicious hard right punch at Brachus.

Power Attack: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (9) + 14 = 23
Nonlethal: 2d8 + 10 + 1d6 ⇒ (6, 4) + 10 + (4) = 24 Make a fort savd DC17 or be stunned for 1 round.

The hobgoblin then calls upon his mystic ki to quicken his movement.Ki point for AC. Brachus, Chugan, and Vahanian are up again.

fort save: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16
folio reroll with GM stars fort save because being stunned doesn't seem like a good idea: 1d20 + 8 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 8 + 4 = 31

Brachus his ears are ringing from the solid blow that he is dealt

"...can't heal yet...spectators won't like that...'

Taking the bonus to attack and defense

Seeing Chugan on the other side of his enemies Brachus nods his head at the guy who just hit him in the head and prepares to strike at the other guy waving his morning star to distract the monk so Chugan can hit him from behind.

Attack vs X2: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 6 + 2 = 20 +2 if I also have goodhope. I'm not sure if Pallas cast it on everyone
Blunt+Piercing damage if hit: 1d8 - 1 ⇒ (4) - 1 = 3 + sonic damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5
Second attack vs AC: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 6 + 2 = 18 (+2 from goodhope)
Blunt+Piercing damage if hit: 1d8 - 1 ⇒ (1) - 1 = 0 + sonic damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4
and as a swift action casting forceful strike if one of the attacks hits
extra force damage: 10d4 ⇒ (2, 4, 1, 2, 4, 4, 2, 3, 4, 3) = 29
and might push him back
Bonus bull rush vs CMD: 1d20 + 6 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 6 + 10 + 2 = 27(+2 in case of good hope)
Fort save DC 21 to half damage and negate push back
(And second attack might not happen if the first hits and I push him away)

Crowd pleasing roll for doing sonic damage: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23 (+2 for good hope?)

"Boom!"

And now to hope you guys can take down this monk dude before he can take another action

+2 if I also have goodhope. I'm not sure if Pallas cast it on everyone

Yes, I precast it before combat began.