Bloodsong of the Treeless Lands: Rune Stones Part IV (4e)

Game Master Rev Rosey

Whiteclaw

Ixu looks remarkably smug as cold roils around three of the fey, adding a coating of ice to their shadowy forms.

Hits all but the bloodied one.

MAP

Kia
Arianwyn - BLOODIED, taking 5 ongoing poison and slowed (se both)Whiteclaw
F1 - insubstantial and concealment; immobilised to end Arianwyn's next turn
F2 - BLOODIED; immobilised to end Arianwyn's next turn
F3 - insubstantial and concealment; immobilised to end Arianwyn's next turn
F4 - insubstantial and concealment; immobilised to end Arianwyn's next turn
Morgzil - not due for another round
Reason
Vel - not due for another round
Ixu Palax - +2 to hit F2 to end Reason's next turn

Kia puts an arrow to her bow and fires at the bloodied fey.

Paint the bullseye vs AC at F2. 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (20) + 12 = 321d10 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Oh, a crit! so that's 3d6 + 13 ⇒ (6, 4, 3) + 13 = 26 damage

Also, F2 takes a -2 penalty to all ranged and area attack and any other attacks against him get a +4 bonus to damage

Even as F2 sneers at Ixu's failed attack, an arrow sings through the air and puts an end to it. Kia is in fine form.

MAP

Arianwyn - BLOODIED?, taking 5 ongoing poison and slowed (se both)
Whiteclaw
F1 - insubstantial and concealment; immobilised to end Arianwyn's next turn
F3 - insubstantial and concealment; immobilised to end Arianwyn's next turn
F4 - insubstantial and concealment; immobilised to end Arianwyn's next turn
Morgzil - not due for another round
Reason
Vel - not due for another round
Ixu Palax - +2 to hit F2 to end Reason's next turn
Kia

Teleport to G19

Concealed BTW. No longer Bloodied. Minor - Curse F3. Standard - Witchfire vs F3 Ref.
1d20 + 12 ⇒ (4) + 12 = 162d6 + 9 ⇒ (6, 1) + 9 = 16
Move to E19. Save.
1d20 ⇒ 19

The sting of poison spoils Arianwyn's concentration, and with a snarl he ducks behind a tent.

The warlock makes himself scarce and leaves the field to Whiteclaw for the time being.

MAP

[b][/b]
F1 - insubstantial and concealment
F3 - insubstantial and concealment; cursed by Arianwyn
F4 - insubstantial and concealment;
Morgzil - not due for another round
Reason
Vel - not due for another round
Ixu Palax - +2 to hit F2 to end Reason's next turn
Kia
Arianwyn

Whiteclaw's turn, I think

As if energized by her daughter's breath weapon, Whiteclaw's own fur grows shards of ice and she moves into the midst of the Fey and her axe lays out all around her.

Shift to J9, mark all 3, Form of the Winter Herald as a minor, then Form of Winter Heralds attack. Close Burst 1, targeting AC. Attack rolls vs: F1 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (7) + 14 = 21, F3 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (7) + 14 = 21, and F4 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (14) + 14 = 28. On hit: 1d10 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9 cold damage and immobilized (save ends), on miss, half damage and immobilized until EOMNT

Statuses:

W: HP: 87/96
Surges: 10/13
AP: 0/1
Status: All hostiles marked, +1 AC, cold resist 5, all squares within 2 of her difficult for enemies only.

IP: HP: 79/79
Surges: 12/12
Status: Breath Weapon expended.

Despite her best efforts, the wily fey manage to evade the worst of Whiteclaw's attacks.

You didn't take their total concealment into account, so you only hit F4

Daggers strike from three sides before the shadowy figures teleport away.

F1 just uses a basic dagger attack.
1d20+11=17. F1 v Whiteclaw. Miss

F3 and F4 both Shadow Blade (Ref). On hit target takes 5 ongoing poison and is slowed (se both)
1d20+11=19. F3 v Whiteclaw. Hits. 3d4+5=12
1d20+11=29. F4 v Whiteclaw. Hits. 3d4+5=13
25 damage to Whiteclaw who takes 5 ongoing and is slowed (se both)

All three teleport away.

MAP

Ixu Palax - +2 to hit F2 to end Reason's next turn
Kia
Arianwyn - concealment
Whiteclaw - 5 ongoing poison and slowed (se both)
F1 - insubstantial and concealment; immobilised to end Whiteclaw's next turn
F3 - insubstantial and concealment; cursed by Arianwyn; immobilised to end Whiteclaw's next turn
F4 - insubstantial and concealment; immobilised (se)
Morgzil
Reason
Vel

Did you skip Reason by accident?

Ixu flies over to assist Reason, biting at the fey attacker.

Move to M13 and bite with flanking. 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (10) + 15 = 25. On hit: 2d8 + 7 ⇒ (1, 5) + 7 = 13

Statuses:

W: HP: 62/96
Surges: 10/13
AP: 0/1
Status: All hostiles marked, +1 AC, cold resist 5, all squares within 2 of her difficult for enemies only. Ongoing 5 poison and slow (se)

I: IP: HP: 79/79
Surges: 12/12
Status: Breath Weapon expended.

Kia fires off another arrow, this time at F1, although the target seems mighty hard to hit.

Painting F1 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (8) + 13 = 211d10 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

If that hits, F1 takes a -2 penalty to all ranged and area attacks to end of Kia's next turn.

Unsure of her next move, Kia stows her bow ready to take out whatever weapon seems most appropriate when the time comes.

33 Arrows

Ah. The perils of updating late and in a hurry. I missed Reason by accident, but I'll drop him into the init order in front of Kia when I get back from classes and update properly.

Sorry, Reason.

Rumbling like a happy geyser, Ixu Palax's aim is good enough to take a chunk out of the fey besetting Reason.

Nodding his gratitude, the tiefling steps back and attempts to bring divine light to fey shadow. As his holy symbol flares, he slightly misses his footing on the tussocky ground and misfires.

Reason shifts back one and sends a Sacred Flame towards F1. On hit, Whiteclaw can make an immediate save.
1d20+7=15. Miss.

MAP

Arianwyn - concealment
Whiteclaw - 5 ongoing poison and slowed (se both)
F1 - BLOODIED; insubstantial and concealment; immobilised to end Whiteclaw's next turn
F3 - insubstantial and concealment; cursed by Arianwyn; immobilised to end Whiteclaw's next turn
F4 - insubstantial and concealment; immobilised (se)
Morgzil
Vel
Ixu Palax - +2 to hit F2 to end Reason's next turn
Reason
Kia

Move to I14. Concealment gained. Minor - Curse F1. Crown of Stars vs F1's Ref.
1d20 + 12 ⇒ (1) + 12 = 132d12 + 9 ⇒ (5, 11) + 9 = 25
Sigh. Well anyway, Sustain Minor - Make a Charisma vs. Will attack against any target in range. On a hit, deal radiant damage equal to your Charisma modifier.

Arianwyn moves back to survey the state of the enemy. A halo of flaming stars appears round his brow.

Arianwyn returns to Kia's side and the fey look slightly startled by the abrupt appearance of a starry crown on his head.

"Fool. We already know you're our target, we don't need any more guidance."

MAP

Whiteclaw - 5 ongoing poison and slowed (se both)
F1 - BLOODIED; insubstantial and concealment; immobilised to end Whiteclaw's next turn; cursed by Arianwyn
F3 - insubstantial and concealment; cursed by Arianwyn; immobilised to end Whiteclaw's next turn
F4 - insubstantial and concealment; immobilised (se)
Morgzil
Vel
Ixu Palax - +2 to hit F2 to end Reason's next turn
Reason
Kia
Arianwyn - concealment

"How droll. Savour your pathetic jests as you are charred to ash."

Start of turn save: 1d20 ⇒ 15

The venom doesn't bother Whiteclaw in the slightest as she moves after one of the Fey.

Move to E13, mark F3. Winters Claws, targeting AC. 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (6) + 14 = 20. On hit: 2d10 + 7 ⇒ (10, 5) + 7 = 22 cold damage and it's slowed until EOMNT.

Statuses:

W: HP: 62/96
Surges: 10/13
AP: 0/1
Status: F3 marked, +1 AC, cold resist 5, all squares within 2 of her difficult for enemies only.

I: IP: HP: 79/79
Surges: 12/12
Status: Breath Weapon expended.

Chill seeps from Whiteclaw as she lunges at the fey, but the creature dodges the blow.

Stabbing fruitlessly at the gnoll, it shifts away and then moves gracefully out of the chilling zone around the gnoll. Swift though it is, the creature's failure renders it substantial and it ducks behind a tent.

Dagger Strike (AC). Stalker can shift one before or after the attack (as it's part of the attack power, it can shift in the difficult terrain)
1d20+11=14

Risking attacks from Ixu and Reason, F1 moves to towards its prey. The dragonette wails as her bite passes straight through the shadowy form. Reason merely looks resigned as his mace fails to make any impact.

"They cheat!" she screams in outrage.

F4 contents itself with throwing a spiteful dagger at the warlock and freeing itself from the forces holding it in place.

OA from Reason
1d20+6=12. Miss.
OA from Ixu
1d20+11=17. Miss.

Dagger Strike. Fey can shift one before or after attack.
1d20+7=25. F1 v Arianwyn. Hits. 1d4+5=9
1d20+5=23. F4 v Arianwyn. Hits. 3d4+5=8 (lucky shot that, I gave him an additional -2 for cover from the tent).
17 damage to Arianwyn

1d20=13 - save v immobilisation

MAP

Morgzil
Vel
Ixu Palax - +2 to hit F2 to end Reason's next turn
Reason
Kia
Arianwyn - BLOODIED?; concealment
Whiteclaw F1 - BLOODIED; insubstantial and concealment; cursed by Arianwyn
F3 - cover; cursed by Arianwyn; marked by Whiteclaw
F4 - insubstantial and concealment; immobilised (se)

Morgzil emerges from Vel's tent and takes in the scene. If he is surprised, it does not show. The seeker approaches the center of the battlefield and slams the butt of his staff into the ground.

Move: J9. Minor: Hex vs F1, F3, F4 Will. 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (7) + 14 = 211d20 + 14 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 14 - 2 = 191d20 + 14 ⇒ (8) + 14 = 22

Misses all of them due to concealment and cover, I'm afraid.

MAP

Morgzil
Vel
Ixu Palax - +2 to hit F2 to end Reason's next turn
Reason
Kia
Arianwyn - BLOODIED?; concealment
Whiteclaw
F1 - BLOODIED; insubstantial and concealment; cursed by Arianwyn
F3 - cover; cursed by Arianwyn; marked by Whiteclaw
F4 - insubstantial and concealment; immobilised (se)

Misses all of them due to concealment and cover, I'm afraid.

Sorry to delay further, but I'm pretty certain concealment does not apply to bursts. Still clean miss?

Ah, OK. Didn't register it was a burst. In that case, it hits F1 and F4. F3 still gets cover and is a miss.

Morgzil thumps his staff a second time, and the ground beneath the hexed spirits shakes, throwing them together on the ground while leaving the allies untouched.

Capricious Earth (burst) vs F1, F4, Will. 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (8) + 14 = 221d20 + 14 ⇒ (16) + 14 = 30 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8 Knock prone and slide F1 to K14, F4 to L14.

Vel emerges from the tent next, clutching her robe closed in one hand and her orb in the other, eyes furious. "What by the hells . . .?"

Seeing the fey, she instinctively summons flames around the two Morgzil threw together.

Move to H7. Scorching Burst vs F1, F4 Ref. -2 for prone. 1d20 + 12 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 12 - 2 = 171d20 + 12 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 12 - 2 = 291d6 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

Morgzil takes only a second to assess the situation and promptly knocks the fey to the ground, the better for Vel to fry them.

F1 avoids the flames, rolling aside, but F4 scorches nicely.

MAP

Ixu Palax
Reason
Kia
Arianwyn - BLOODIED; concealment
Whiteclaw
F1 - BLOODIED; insubstantial and concealment; cursed by Arianwyn
F3 - cover; cursed by Arianwyn; marked by Whiteclaw
F4 - insubstantial and concealment; immobilised (se)
Morgzil
Vel

Bloodied indeed.

HP: 26/70
Surges: 4/9
AP: 0/1
Status: F1 Cursed, Bloodied, Concealed

Ixu shifts slightly and the dragonling claws at both Fey assassins.

Shift to L13. Dragon Onslaught vs F1: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (16) + 13 = 29 and F4: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (1) + 13 = 14. On hit: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9

Status:

W: HP: 62/96
Surges: 10/13
AP: 0/1
Status: F3 marked, +1 AC, cold resist 5, all squares within 2 of her difficult for enemies only.

I: IP: HP: 79/79
Surges: 12/12
Status: Breath Weapon expended.

F1 may have avoided the flames, but Ixu's claws are too quick. The fey is very obviously battered now.

Reason sighs slightly as he edges gingerly away and heals Arianwyn with a resigned quirk of the eyebrows.

Second Healing Word on warlock boy. Surge plus 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (1, 3) + 3 = 7

Divine light pours from his holy symbol as he strikes at the shadowy heart of the invading fey. F4 flinches as the light surrounds it, but cannot avoid the devastation, nor the impending wrath of Whiteclaw.

Daunting Light (Ref) v F4. On hit, it grants CA to Whiteclaw to end Reason's next turn.
1d20+11=30. Hits. 2d10+5=19 radiant.

MAP

Kia
Arianwyn - concealment
Whiteclaw
F1 - BLOODIED; insubstantial and concealment; cursed by Arianwyn; prone
F3 - cover; cursed by Arianwyn; marked by Whiteclaw
F4 - BLOODIED; insubstantial and concealment; prone; granting CA to Whiteclaw to end Reason's next turn
Morgzil
Vel
Ixu Palax
Reason

Kia draws her sword and moves up to F1, then tries to strike the Fey.

Take out sword - Move to J14 - Sunder Armour vs AC 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (8) + 13 = 212d8 + 6 ⇒ (8, 1) + 6 = 15

If that hits, all throws to hit F1 are crits of 18-20. On a miss, nothing happens except that Kia scowls.

Kia's prone opponent presents a target she can scarcely miss and her blade sneaks under the shadow fey's defenses. The noose tightens around the fey and ways to escape are evaporating rapidly.

Just hits. +2 for melee attack v prone cancels out the concealment.

MAP

Arianwyn - concealment
Whiteclaw
F1 - BLOODIED; insubstantial and concealment; cursed by Arianwyn; prone; attacks crit on 18-20 (to end Kia's next turn?)
F3 - cover; cursed by Arianwyn; marked by Whiteclaw
F4 - BLOODIED; insubstantial and concealment; prone; granting CA to Whiteclaw to end Reason's next turn
Morgzil
Vel
Ixu Palax
Reason
Kia

Move to L10 (concealment). Standard - Eldritch Blast vs F1.
1d20 + 12 ⇒ (11) + 12 = 231d10 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 161d8 ⇒ 5
Minor - Crown of Stars vs F4's Will.
1d20 + 12 ⇒ (11) + 12 = 23
On a hit takes 4 radiant damage.

Arianwyn saunters past the fallen fey and, always one to kick an enemy when he's down, casually unleashes a bolt of white energy.

"Hilarious, isn't it?" he says humourlessly.

Teleport to J8.

Arianwyn demolishes one fey, callously taunts another and teleports clear.

MAP

Whiteclaw
F3 - cover; cursed by Arianwyn; marked by Whiteclaw
F4 - BLOODIED; insubstantial and concealment; prone; granting CA to Whiteclaw to end Reason's next turn
Morgzil
Vel
Ixu Palax
Reason
Kia
Arianwyn - concealment

Whiteclaw moves around the tent to stay close to her prey, her axe flashing down at it.

Move to G18, mark F3 once more. Strength of Stone. 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (7) + 14 = 21. On hit: 1d10 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8 cold damage and I gain four temp hp

W: : HP: 62/96
Surges: 10/13
AP: 0/1
Status: F3 marked, +1 AC, cold resist 5, all squares within 2 of her difficult for enemies only.

IP: HP: 79/79
Surges: 12/12
Status: Breath Weapon expended.

Whiteclaw knocks a lump out of the lurking fey and heals herself in the process.

Unable to reach their prey and with no likely escape available, the assassins both shift and move, their intentions unclear. F4 rises and shakes aside the aftereffects of Morgzil's earth hex.

F3 takes the opportunity to stab at Whiteclaw and becomes insubstantial again as the blade strikes home.

Dagger Strike (AC) - allows shift before or after attack and fey may turn insubstantial.
1d20+11=27. F3 v Whiteclaw. 1d4+5=7
7 damage to Whiteclaw

1d20=14 - F4 saves v Hex.

MAP

Morgzil
Vel
Ixu Palax
Reason
Kia
Arianwyn - concealment
Whiteclaw
F3 - insubstantial and concealment; cursed by Arianwyn; marked by Whiteclaw
F4 - BLOODIED; insubstantial and concealment; granting CA to Whiteclaw to end Reason's next turn

Recharge Capricious Earth 1d6 ⇒ 6 Yes

As the fey shakes off his hex, the Kargzant Seeker renews the enchantment, then levels his staff at the one that seems on the verge of escaping.

Minor: Hex - burst vs F3, F4 Will 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (18) + 14 = 321d20 + 14 ⇒ (11) + 14 = 25 Got them both.

Standard: Beast Curse vs F3 Fort. On hit, F3 becomes tiny, insubtantial, concealed, cursed, marked, ground squirrel,who can not use powers, TEOMNT. 1d20 + 14 - 2 ⇒ (10) + 14 - 2 = 22

"Very nice, beloved," Vel murmurs as she launches Adalram to harry the squirrel, and a blast of flames at the other fey.

Free: Adalram to active. Move: Adalram to B13, Vel to H10. Standard: Fire Burst vs F4 Ref. 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (15) + 12 = 273d6 + 7 ⇒ (5, 3, 2) + 7 = 17

"And you wonder why we don't like Kargzant." mutters the newly arrived ground squirrel, suddenly confronted not just by a desire to gnaw things, but a rodent's eye view of Adalram.

Vel adds insult to injury, as she sets fire to F4.

MAP

Ixu Palax
Reason
Kia
Arianwyn - concealment
Whiteclaw
F3 - insubstantial and concealment; cursed by Arianwyn; marked by Whiteclaw; ground squirrel (tiny, cannot use powers to end Morgzil's next turn); Very unhappy.
F4 - BLOODIED; insubstantial and concealment; granting CA to Whiteclaw to end Reason's next turn
Morgzil
Vel

Ixu chases after her own prey, the little dragon seeming to enjoy the game of Fey and Dragon.

Shift to M14 and bite. 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (2) + 13 = 15. On hit: 2d8 + 7 ⇒ (3, 8) + 7 = 18

Status:

W: HP: 59/96
Surges: 10/13
AP: 0/1
Status: F3 marked, +1 AC, cold resist 5, all squares within 2 of her difficult for enemies only.

IP: HP: 79/79
Surges: 12/12
Status: Breath Weapon expended.

Slightly resembling a silvery kitten chasing fresh prey, Ixu pounces and misses.

Reason is due back, so I'm holding for him to post.

MAP

Reason
Kia
Arianwyn - concealment
Whiteclaw
F3 - insubstantial and concealment; cursed by Arianwyn; marked by Whiteclaw; ground squirrel (tiny, cannot use powers to end Morgzil's next turn); Very unhappy.
F4 - BLOODIED; insubstantial and concealment; granting CA to Whiteclaw to end Reason's next turn
Morgzil
Vel
Ixu Palax

Both fey are also hexed (se)

Lucky old them, then. Amended below.

MAP

Reason
Kia
Arianwyn - concealment
Whiteclaw
F3 - insubstantial and concealment; cursed by Arianwyn; marked by Whiteclaw; ground squirrel (tiny, cannot use powers to end Morgzil's next turn); hexed (se)
F4 - BLOODIED; insubstantial and concealment; granting CA to Whiteclaw to end Reason's next turn; hexed (se)
Morgzil
Vel
Ixu Palax

Reason launches another bolt of light towards the wounded fay.

Will be more eloquent next time. Lance of Faith vs F4 Ref: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 151d8 + 59 ⇒ (8) + 59 = 67 Hit: Radiant and Ixu gets +2 to hit F4

Welcome back :)

Mislead by the shadowy forms, Reason's attack misses as the wounded fey lunges aside.

MAP

Kia
Arianwyn - concealment
Whiteclaw
F3 - insubstantial and concealment; cursed by Arianwyn; marked by Whiteclaw; ground squirrel (tiny, cannot use powers to end Morgzil's next turn); hexed (se)
F4 - BLOODIED; insubstantial and concealment; granting CA to Whiteclaw to end Reason's next turn; hexed (se)
Morgzil
Vel
Ixu Palax
Reason

Kia moves next to F4 and then shifts to an advantageous position before hitting out once more.

Move to L15. Wolf-pack tactics Allowing her to shift to M16 for CA

1d20 + 13 ⇒ (19) + 13 = 321d8 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

As a minor action, Kia stows her sword

Kia, you can't use the shift on yourself. It applies to one ally. You still hit the fey, but you're at L15.

Wolf Pack Tactics:
Before you attack, you let one ally adjacent to either you or the target shift 1 square as a free action.

The fey writhes into the shadows trying to avoid the blow, but to no avail. It is just barely clinging to life now.

MAP

Arianwyn - concealment
Whiteclaw
F3 - insubstantial and concealment; cursed by Arianwyn; marked by Whiteclaw; ground squirrel (tiny, cannot use powers to end Morgzil's next turn); hexed (se)
F4 - BLOODIED; insubstantial and concealment; granting CA to Whiteclaw to end Reason's next turn; hexed (se)
Morgzil
Vel
Ixu Palax
Reason
Kia

Kia, you can't use the shift on yourself. It applies to one ally. You still hit the fey, but you're at L15.

Wolf Pack Tactics:
Before you attack, you let one ally adjacent to either you or the target shift 1 square as a free action.

Aarrggh! You are quite right, I misread it.

Not a problem :)
Arianwyn to get splatty.

Curse F4 - minor. Eldritch Blast vs F4.
1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 171d10 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 111d8 ⇒ 7
Minor - Crown of Stars attack vs F4's Will
1d20 + 12 ⇒ (20) + 12 = 32
Oh how, you taunt me. 4 radiant damage to F4

Arianwyn stands like a gleaming prince in the centre of the battlefield, calmly sending glowing death upon the fey.

The hapless fey struggles as the radiant light bites deep, even though it manages to avoid the great blow that precedes it.

MAP

Whiteclaw
F3 - insubstantial and concealment; cursed by Arianwyn; marked by Whiteclaw; ground squirrel (tiny, cannot use powers to end Morgzil's next turn); hexed (se)
F4 - BLOODIED; insubstantial and concealment; granting CA to Whiteclaw to end Reason's next turn; hexed (se); cursed by Arianwyn
Morgzil
Vel
Ixu Palax
Reason
Kia
Arianwyn - concealment