Baldwin the Merciful's - CoT Campaign (Inactive)

Game Master baldwin the merciful

Thinking he's right, just... isn't my fight. Grease or something right here, dunno.

Free speech, will wait on init order to move.

Euphemia bristles.
"What in the nine hells are you talking about, Gerard?!"

Frank squeaks indignantly at her language, but Euphemia's hair begins to twitch.

Initiative Order:

Ilnerik - cast spell
Andrea - Summoning is Full Round action and 5 ft steps.
Shadow Rat swarm - doesn't act yet.
Gerard
Euphemia
Shadows
Orsin
Daniel

The grease or the voice? Didn't you hear him? It's not my fight, best if I just left... We'll rule the Council together. Seems reasonable enough.

Pardon me, Daniel... . Gerard turns to shoulder his way past the Paladin.

Unfortunately, Andrea is too busy chanting to really comment, but she doesn't look happy when she hears this.

Euphemia narrows her eyes into irate slits. For what was hopefully the last time today, she animated her hair completely and bit into her finger to draw blood.

"We have already bled for this, Gerard."

Casting False life. 1d10 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18

Finding Gerard's behavior suspicious, Orsin scrutinizes the rogue to discover if he conceals any ulterior motives.

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 19 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 19 + 2 = 34

If that uses his standard action, he then uses his move action to inspire courage.

Please, no Gerard, not you too...

Initiative Order:

Ilnerik - cast spell
Andrea - Summoning is Full Round action and 5 ft steps.
Shadow Rat swarm - doesn't act yet.
Gerard - moves to treasure room
Euphemia - cast false life
Shadows
Orsin
Daniel - cast slow, saves to follow.

RD 1: Shadows

The shadows move forward, two attack Daniel.

incorporeal TA: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5;str dam: 1d6 ⇒ 2

incorporeal TA: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5;str dam: 1d6 ⇒ 3

I believe Andrea has buffed you but the shadows don't know this.

Updated Map

I'm imagining the shadows poking themselves in whatever passes for eyeballs

Slow Will saves:

ilnerik: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15
negates his haste

shadow 3: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
slowed
shadow 2: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
slowed

shadow rats 1: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
slowed
shadow rats 2: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9
slowed

orsin moves to inspire courage. His standard action was trying to figure out what is wrong with Gerard (sense motive).

RD 2:

Initiative Order:

Ilnerik -
Andrea -
Shadow Rat swarm -
Gerard -
Euphemia -
Shadows
Orsin
Daniel

RD 2 MAP

RD 1: Shadows

The shadows move forward, two attack Daniel.

[dice=incorporeal TA]1d20+4;[dice=str dam]1d6

[dice=incorporeal TA]1d20+4;[dice=str dam]1d6

I believe Andrea has buffed you but the shadows don't know that

Ha! Typical. I get a sweet buff to negate their attacks and they roll 1's anyway. Ha!

Slow Will saves:

[dice=ilnerik]1d20+7
negates his haste

[dice=shadow 3]1d20+4
slowed
[dice=shadow 2]1d20+4
slowed

[dice=shadow rats 1]1d20+6
slowed
[dice=shadow rats 2]1d20+6
slowed

Wohoo! Daniel is a full bab char and is pwn'ing with his mighty casting (char level-3) abilities!....Will wait my turn before full attacking the sh!+ out of somebody!!

Gerard considers the rope that was used to descend.

RD 2: Ilnerik

A darkness rushes over Daniel's eyes and he fights to retain his eyesight.

Make Fort save to overcome a blindness spell.

BRING IT!
Fort Save: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (13) + 15 = 28
Yay! Divine Grace FTW!

Daniel feels a rush of evil as his vision blackens for just an instant before being washed aside by the power of the inheritor, he could feel her presence more strongly than ever. A warmth in his heart, she would NEVER abandon him.

Come, Illnerik. You face a goddesses wrath this day. You will defy your end no longer!

The darkness is quickly lifted by the light of Iomedae's faith.

FYI, Daniel you do not see the Ilnerik.

The sound of female screaming and water is quite loud now.

I forgot to add Jarvis into the mix.

When Gerard moves back into the treasure chamber Jarvis grabs at him to prevent him form doing anything foolish.

'Andrea can y'dispel him...he's under that Thing's influence...I've seen it before when I was captured.

CMB to hold Gerard: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15

He doesn't get a hold on Gerard but he is able to get stand between the rope and rogue.

RD 2: update

Initiative Order:

Ilnerik - cst blindness at Daniel but it failed
Andrea -
Shadow Rat swarm -
Gerard -
Euphemia -
Shadows
Orsin
Daniel
Jarvis

Map RD 2

Did anybody pick up on my shout about the woman drowning. Daniel has everything SLOWED (except Illnerik) and could try to save the woman, but that means no attacking and slashy slash is what he does best.

Daniel has a dilemma. smiles wickedly.

The way things unfolded in round 1, it would have been difficult for anyone to act on Daniel's warning besides your slow spell hit at the end of the round. Jarvis really needed to hold up Gerard.

HP 81/81
Current Saves: F12R5W115
AC: 24/T12/FF24
In hands: Wooden shield+2,Long sword +2
Current BaB: +10/+5
Spells in Effect: Protection from Evil 10' on Orsin(+2 AC/Saves vs. Evil,Protects against mental effects 40 minutes),
Resist Energy-Lightning on Euphemia/Frank(30 points 40 minutes)
Bless on everyone (+1 Hit/Saves vs. Fear) 11 Minutes
Aid on Orsin Bonus 13 Bonus HP for 11 minutes
Remove Fear on Gerard,Orsin and Jarvis (+4 saves vs fear) 10 minutes
Invisibility Purge 55' Radius sphere 11 Minutes(Negates Invisibility)
Deathward 11 Minutes on Daniel(Negates energy drain, etc)
Protection from Energy-Fire on herself (120 protection for 110 minutes)
Keen Edge on Orsin/Daniel (Increase crit range 1 step) 30 minutes
Channels 1/6
Bit of Luck 5/8

Andrea finishes summoning and her summons appears.

Listening to Jarvis, Andrea considers. If he is being controlled, keep him near Orsin, I cast a magical spell on him that protects against against evil control.

Magic Circle Against Evil provides another chance at +2 to suppress magical compulsions
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Andrea casts Dispel Magic at Gerard to free him from the effects of the magic.
Caster check: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18

Andrea's dispel of magic works on Gerard.

Gerard shakes his head, clearing his mind... Was just thinking I'd go and... Hmmm. Head games.

Go tear him a new one Gerard.

So gonna unleash!

RD 2: The shadow rats

The rats continue to hold back.

RD 2: update

Initiative Order:

Ilnerik - cst blindness at Daniel but it failed
Andrea - cast dispel magic, Latern Archon appears (Players haven't had access to 3P material)
Shadow Rat swarm - holding
Gerard -
Euphemia -
Shadows
Orsin
Daniel
Jarvis

Updated Map RD 2

This is why I hate going last...

"Whoever ensorcelled my man needs a firm talking to."
Assuming I am not prevented... Oh, and Andrea, Gerard is Deathwarded, too. :)
Euphemia moves directly behind Daniel as Frank leaps off her back and moves closer to Andrea.
She takes out the Morrowfall.
Casting Searing Light past him at the closest shadow: 1d20 + 7 + 1 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (8) + 7 + 1 + 2 - 2 = 16 10d6 ⇒ (1, 3, 5, 5, 4, 6, 1, 6, 3, 3) = 37

Gerard thinks he can thread the needle... In his periphery, Daniel sees gleaming metal flash by either side of his head, plunge into the shadowy form before him and tearing wisps of shadow-stuff away.

Behind the Paladin, the rogue steps between Jarvis and Andrea.

atk1, mith dagger +1, wf, aff, range, cover: 1d20 + 14 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 3 - 2 - 8 ⇒ (13) + 14 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 3 - 2 - 8 = 23
dmg1, mith dagger +1, aff: 1d4 + 1 + 1 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 1 + 3 = 9 .

atk2, dist dagger +2, wf, aff,, cover: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 3 - 8 ⇒ (17) + 9 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 3 - 8 = 25
dmg2, dist dagger +2, aff: 1d4 + 2 + 1 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 1 + 3 = 10 .

Both of Gerard's daggers hit (4 Hp and 5 HP respectively.)

Phem steps up and uses the scorching ray and destroys the shadow in front of Daniel.

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RD 2: update

Initiative Order:

Ilnerik - cst blindness at Daniel but it failed
Andrea - cast dispel magic, Latern Archon appears (Players haven't had access to 3P material)
Shadow Rat swarm - holding
Gerard - stepped to T,16 then tossed two dangers 4 and 5 HP of dam
Euphemia - stepped up to U,17 and blasted a shadow with searing light.
Shadows
Orsin
Daniel
Jarvis

One shadow floats 5 ft closer and reaches for Daniel,

touch att: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16;str: 1d6 ⇒ 4

The second shadow also attacks Daniel,

touch att: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13;str: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Two shadow rat swarms emerge from the walls in the treasure room. they are in incorporeal form. They can't take any other action this round.

Updated RD 2 Map with new rats

I dont know if this is RAW but it makes sense. Buffed with AID and Inspire Courage
With the realisation that the shadows could not hard him Daniel needed to get to Illerik AND closer to saving the woman.

Remaining where he was he was in no danger.
The smart thing would be to kill the shadows and NOT surround himself. The SMART thing would be to deal with the threats surrounding his allies and pick their foes apart one by one.
Never leave an enemy at your back...

Then he heard the woman scream again!
Andrea! We need you to channel against the undead.

With that he has no time to form more words... so he pictures his goddess in his mind. She was beautiful, powerful and she would NEVER leave him.

He steps THROUGH the incorporal shadow before him moving to X18 clearing a line for Em to use the morrowfall. Using his WEAPON MASTER domain power he CLEAVES both the shadows in W17, 18.
W17:
Inspired, Aid, Power Attack Cleave: 1d20 + 17 + 2 + 1 - 3 ⇒ (1) + 17 + 2 + 1 - 3 = 18
2 hand power attack: 1d8 + 6 + 1 + 2 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 6 + 1 + 2 + 9 = 24
W18:
Inspired, Aid, Power Attack Cleave: 1d20 + 17 + 2 + 1 - 3 ⇒ (8) + 17 + 2 + 1 - 3 = 25
2 hand power attack: 1d8 + 6 + 1 + 2 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 6 + 1 + 2 + 9 = 24

Well, if these are nromal shadows he would have killed both, but a 1 is an auto miss, but one survived a 37hp searing light so must be advanced.

Daniel - Aid is morale bonus and inspire courage is a morale bonus for saves and a competence bonus for Att/Dam.

Aid grants the target a +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and saves against fear effects, plus temporary hit points equal to 1d8 + caster level (to a maximum of 1d8+10 temporary hit points at caster level 10th).

Inspire Courage (Su): A 1st level bard can use his performance to inspire courage in his allies (including himself), bolstering them against fear and improving their combat abilities. To be affected, an ally must be able to perceive the bard’s performance. An affected ally receives a +1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls. At 5th level, and every six bard levels thereafter, this bonus increases by +1, to a maximum of +4 at 17th level. Inspire courage is a mind-affecting ability. inspire courage can use audible or visual components. The bard must choose which component to use when starting his performance.

Inspire Courage: You will get the +3 inspire competency bonus for att/dam. +3 morale bonus on saves for charm/fear.

Aid: You will get the +1 morale bonus on Att/Dam and temp HP.

Roll a dex check to see if you hung onto your weapon when you swung the first time.

There were three shadows. One was destroyed.

Dex: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 21

Acro: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10
Dex: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 1 = 13

RD 2: update

Initiative Order:

Ilnerik - cst blindness at Daniel but it failed
Andrea - cast dispel magic, Latern Archon appears (Players haven't had access to 3P material)
Shadow Rat swarm - holding
Gerard - stepped to T,16 then tossed two dangers 4 and 5 HP of dam
Euphemia - stepped up to U,17 and blasted a shadow with searing light.
Shadows - one is destroyed the other two missed Daniel
Orsin
Daniel - moved to X,17 hit one shadow
Jarvis

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RD 2: Jarvis

As the incorporeal rats come through the wall Jarvis panics a bit, My Family !" He dashs past the group to V, 17. That's my daughter...save her!"

the sound of choking and gurling can be heard by Daniel.

orsin has RD 2 Action remaining.

RD 3

Initiative Order:

Ilnerik -
Andrea -
Shadow Rat swarm -
Gerard -
Euphemia -
Shadows -
Orsin
Daniel -
Jarvis

What square is the sarcophagus in?

What square is the sarcophagus in?

Map

Daniel there are two, one on east and the other on the west side of the room, the dais is on the back wall across from you. I placed an red arrow on each of the sarcophagus for you.

RD 2: DMPC Orsin

Orsin continues his battle hymn, likewise Daniel and Jarvis can hear a strange evil melody echoing within the chamber.

Orsin sees the new threat behind him and goes into his PA,

longsword using Power Attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (14) + 12 = 26;dam: 1d8 + 18 ⇒ (3) + 18 = 21

longsword using Power Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15;dam: 1d8 + 18 ⇒ (6) + 18 = 24

Both attacks hit for 10 Hp, 12 Hp respectively but the swarm is still up.