Big OM's Way of the Wicked (Inactive)

Game Master Big OM

Sorry thought the Forbid part gave it away. Forbid Action Attack. He can't attack this round

As the dark magic hampers his sword arm, Sir Balin adopts a defensive posture, shield raised. Total defense.

Just a thought. He technically can't take AoOs while using Total Defense. Not sure if it's a good idea or not, but trying to maybe grapple him might be an idea. If two of you help the third, we may be able to get him pinned, then tied up. Hell, I could even assist in that, I've got a 50/50 chance of granting a +2.

Drogan calls on Asmodeus yet again converting his last spell into infernal healing.

Don't attack into his guard, take up the flank and ready to attack him when he attacks.

Erodin adopts Drogan's strategy.

Ready action to attack once Sir Balin drops his guard.
Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19; Damage: 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (2, 6) + 7 = 15

Erodin, does that inclued the flank? You and Randu should move to flank and then ready as he does not get AoO.

Let's add +2 for flank and a total of 21. I am waiting for Randu to finish the round. Lyrysa do you want to take an action?

Randu notices the tactic, Playing defensive? Unwise...eventually we will wear him down unless he's hoping for a last minute rescue.

Hearing Dragon's words, he can't deny the wisdom of them and positions himself to the opposing flank if he can, and then readies himself to attack as soon as guard is dropped.

Pretty much same as Erodin
To hit: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11 +2 more for flank if it can be arranged
dmg1d8 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

Lyrysa summons the power of her Arcane Bond, forming a missile of force and sending it into the knight.

Step further away, arcane bond to cast Magic Missile.

Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Already includes flanking I'm afraid. This looks like a very deadly fight. But at least the casters have moved away from him.

Lyrysa, Didn't you use your Arcane Bond to cast sleep in the round before? I thought it was once a day?

Total damage dealt to Sir Balin 15, excluding magic missile atm.

Feeling the magic releasing its hold, Sir Balin adopts a more offensive posture and that is what Erodin and Randu have been waiting for. They both strike, however the knight is protected by his thick armour and is unharmed by the ambush like attacks. Angered he retaliates at Erodin gracing his chest with his blade.

Attacking Erodin: 1d20 + 11 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 11 - 2 = 29
Confirming: 1d20 + 11 - 2 ⇒ (3) + 11 - 2 = 12
Damage: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

Drogan wishes to keep the knight demoralized so he calls upon his faith yet again to cast his domain spell of Doom. This will demoralize him for 2mins if he fails will save DC 15.

Thought this would be good because the intimidate should be wearing off soon, so I will take advantage of the -2 to saves to keep him at a -2. Stop power attacking and get some damage on this guy. I will smoke him next round to give anohter -2 to hit and then I will step back in.

Erodin, stop attacking so recklessly. His fighting prowess is above your own. We must fight smarter and ware him down.

Ah, I did! Sorry about that, I must've forgot to mark it off so thought I hadn't used it yet. I apologize for that, totally my fault. Ray of frost then.

Attack: 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 - 4 = 19
Damage: 1d3 ⇒ 1

"I can take 'im," insists Erodin. But he tries a more judicious swing. Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17; Damage: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (6, 3) + 4 = 13

"No, Erodin, WE can take him... " Randu comments, realizing their foe is one not to be underestimated. He slashes at the man's side opposite the warrior.

To hit: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15 +2 if he can flank
Dmg 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

Saving against Doom: 1d20 + 6 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 6 - 2 = 17

Damage dealt 16
Lyrysa I am missing your action this round, the ray of frost was from last round

While Drogan's natural prescence might scare the great knight his infernal magic once again is turned, like waves crashing upon the rock. He even smiles as he blocks both Erodin and Randu's atttacks. Before continuing his relentless assault on Erodin, cutting his left leg as he is slightly off balance.

Attacking Erodin: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (11) + 11 = 22
Damage: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

I'll continue with the Ray's of Frost then, last round and this round. If he's too high for sleep, he's too high for daze. And in combat so no charm person.

Lyrysa continues blasting the knight, hoping to wear him down as the other's continue to pummel him.

Ray of Frost: 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 - 4 = 17
Damage: 1d3 ⇒ 1

Ray of Frost: 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 - 4 = 10
Damage: 1d3 ⇒ 2

Seeing Erondin take another strike Drogan knows the combat must be pressed if the have any hope of beating the knight. He calls up fury from the abyss to aid his attack.

Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22
Damage: 1d6 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11

He strides forward and sinking hiw maw deep into the knights shoulder pulling back drinking in the warm blood of the man.

We need Sir Balin to take over Erodin's crapy dice. Come on Erodin roll better :)

Randu takes advantage of Drogan's sudden lunge to press his own attack again.

To hit: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16 +2 more for flanking
Dmg: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Was worried Erodin had nonlethal damage = his current HP, but realized I didnt' account for the channel energy from Drogan.

Taking a step back from the fray, Erodin pulls out a potion and downs it. Cure Light Wounds: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Randu should step into flanking with Drogan after his attack.

Damage dealt 29

Sir Balin wast knowledge of combat and tactics shines as he quickly follows Erodin when he tries to withdraw.

Using the Step up feat here, if you are using a 5 ft. step?

Contempt shines from Sir Balin as he continues his relentless attack on Erodin. The storm of blade however never quite pierces his armour.

Attacking Erodin: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15

Drogan takes advantage of the Knights misfortune and summons up some smoke to fill his area blocking his vision.

Lyrysa we have him on the ropes, step in and aid one of our attacks if you would.

Randu don't forget to add your favored bonus to damage though you need to hit for that to matter. Come on team. If you two can hit this round and then two of the 3 of us hit next round maybe we got him. Lets find out.

Lyrysa flashes Drogan a bitter look, but still complies. "Better to die here than face failure." Drawing the looted sword as she moves, she takes it up in two hands, attempting to give one of the others an opening.

Not sure who's flanking with who, but I'll flank for the other. Move to move to spot and draw sword as I move, standard to aid another attack on Erodin.

Aid Another: 1d20 + 0 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 0 + 2 = 20 That's a +2 to hit Erodin.

Well damn. Erodin wouldn't down the potion in that circumstance. He would attack.

Seeing the knight pursue him, Erodin abandons his plan of drinking a potion. Instead, he lashes out at his pursuer. Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19; Damage: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (6, 3) + 4 = 13

Then he would keep attacking, taking help from a wizard of all people.
Attack: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 7 + 2 = 19; Damage: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (4, 4) + 4 = 12.

Then he would try to kill himself for being such an incompetent fighter. Thankfully, Sir Balin is available to help him do that, since Erodin would would probably miss an attack on himself.

"It's a shame, your death is actually going to be a loss for the new regime," Randu says, unable to help but admire the older warrior.

To hit: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10 +2 for flank
Dmg: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

alas, his next thrust misses completely

Good grief. What the heck is with our dice rolls?

Still 29 Damage

"What in the name of all that is holy," Sir Balin sputters as the smoke wraps around him. Loosing his bearing for a moment, he steps out of the cloud, eyes Erodin and strikes again, the smoke must have impaired his judgement because he misses again.

Attacking Erodin: 1d20 + 11 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 11 - 2 = 15

Now time to die Knight

Drogan seeing his allies surround the knight uses the flank provided from Lyrysa to full attack calling up the fury of the abyss again.

attack bite: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21
damage: 1d6 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11

attack Morningstar: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14
damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

Lyrysa keeps up her attempts to throw Sir Balin off balance. "Just die already!"

Aid Another: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11 +2 For Erodin

Attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25; Damage: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (1, 6) + 4 = 11 "Hah! Ye can't handle all o' us."

Hooray!

"Even the boldest stag must fall to the fury of the pack," Randu observes even as he tries, tries again to penetrate their foe's admirable defenses.
To hit: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16
Dmg: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

Damage dealt 40

While you swarm the poor knight and wound him greatly he grits his teeth and stands fast. Repaying Erodin's kindness in the same coin he forces his blade past all defences and pierces the right side of his chest. Erodin falls to the ground, bleeding, coughing blood and loosing consciousness.

Attacking: 1d20 + 11 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 11 - 2 = 20
Damage dealt: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

Stabilize: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21.

Randu watches Erodin fall, Damn it, he was useful! and calls out, "Lyrysa, if you'd assist me as you did him, we may yet take this fellow down!"

To hit: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15
Dmg: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14

Holy #$##, over 8 to hit rolls, not one of them 10 or over before modifers

You fought well Sir Balin, now go be with my master. Your soul is mine!

attack bite: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24
damage: 1d6 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14

attack morningstar: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

"Of course, Randu." Lyrysa attempts to aid Randu in his attacks.

I'm assuming Dragon and Randu are flanking now at this point.

Aid Another: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (9) + 0 = 9 Sadly no assist

Drogan's words are the last thing Sir Balin hears in this world as his throat afterwards is torn open leaving a gushing wound from which he'll never recover. Sinking to the floor he drops his blade and tries halt the blood loss to no avail. He doesn't seem scared or surprised, he has accepted this fate along time ago.

The dead knight on the floor is the only thing of interest in the cell save a few rags constituting a bed and buckets one for food and the other to relieve nature.

Almost covered in blood now is a silver and sapphire holy symbol of Mitra and while his sword, dagger and shield is of common craftsmanship, is his full plate and exquisite creation and his dark blue cloak has something special about it.

"No.." Timeon cries and sinks to the floor sobbing, Adriana keeps a watchful eye on the youth.

300 xp each

"You're more dangerous in battle than I realized, Drogan. Most impressive," Randu says with admiration

@DM I don't think we got xp for the undead. I can't find it.

Thank you Randu. The Dark Prince provides the skills needed for me to grow in his image. I would hope you Erodin keep to your training and learn how to hit targets that are moving... He gives a little chuckle.

Drogan takes the holy symbol off the knight.

I guess this is the one the Cardinal wanted. The one Erodin has on seems to have been a decoy.

Drogan detects magic.

We should take the armor and cloak as well. I have been planning on training in such armor. This would give me an excuse to learn.

He walks over and stands in front of the boy.

Timeon. This loss and pain you are feeling is weekness. Your god does not care what happens to you or Sir Balin there. Mitra demands your prayes by installing fear into you. Fear that if you do bad things or make a wrong decision that you will be in disfavor. Asmodeus rules through love. Those strong enough in belief to gain his eye will be rewarded and favored. Those that are week he cares nothing for one way or another. SO I ask who is evil. The god that uses fear and opprsession or the one that offers only reward for faithful service. You have a choice before you. You can stand wipe away those tears and be strong. You can choose to serve me. I will teach you what it means to be faithful. Choost to stand with Mitra and remain in your former life and we will let the Cardinal decide what is to become of you. Now get up boy. Tell me your answer.

"No offense, but we should tend to Erodin" Randu says

Heal to make sure he's stable 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27

Right you are, but I have no formal training in healing, but its pretty basic to stop blood loss. Besides the wound seemed to stop on its own, and he is still breathing. I have no further magic today so we will need to cary him out.

I think you are right Drogan, 600 xp each

As your sight changes most of therrom lies in greyish colours but the blue cloak shine with a feint blue aura of abjuration.

Gathering what little courage his has left Timeon stands and looks directly at Drogan. "I choose Mitra over your false god," he proclaims.

Very well boy. I'm sure the Cardinal and Tiadora will break you eventually, though your mind won't be your own with them so who knows.

Drogan will punch the boy in the face. Should be enough to knock him out again. We will then take the time to make sure Erodin is stable and gather up the armor, cloak and holy symbol. He will then throw Timeon over his shoulder.

Randu can you cary Erodin? Let us get out of this place.

Moves and opens the door.

Fine plan, where are you going there was only one way into this room?

The punch knocks the young man out and he falls to the floor like a sack of potatoes.

"I have him, I DO envy that you got to punch the little snot of a boy... he's been annoying me almost everytime he opened his fool mouth," Also making sure they have the goods of the fallen knight, Randu makes sure he doesn't drop their downed ally

Sorry I assumed there was another door or way out.

Strange I would think there is a way out of this room. Well it has 4 walls like most. Randu you take that wall, Lyrysa the left wall, and I will take this one. Let's take a few moments to search.

All take 20 looking at there walls. I have a 28

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21

Randu glances over the wall suggested.

No tile is left alone, no stone on the floor unexamined, but alas this seems to be the only room so fare without any secrets.

Funny. Looks like we need to backtrack to the room with the stairs. That may be our way out.

"You think we missed something earlier, eh?" Randu nods, "Very well."

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