The child whispers to you. "I'm trapped here - I can't leave. Please help me."
He then disappears out of view.
Aliseya comes up from behind Zelda, catching a glimpse of the child before it vanishes. Placing her hand upon Zelda's shoulder, she sighs. Looking at her friend, she makes a suggestion.
"Maybe I can get some clues another way."
Ali retrieves her spirit planchette from her large satchel, showing it to Zelda and the others.
With a nod, she replaces the item and adds, "But let's continue searching the grounds first."
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Zelda turns to Caracotl
"Yes a spirit or something else but not a live child. It is still lost and wants to move on. We need to approach it gently and hopefully we can get some answers. I just don't think kind scared children spirits are the only thing in this area. We need to keep our eyes open and be very careful."
Zelda walks up to the house and opens the door.
"Wait!" Aleks yells, as Zelda reaches for the door. "I sense evil emanating from that house. If we are to enter, we should be ready for attack at any moment."
The spectral child lunges out of the darkness with claws extended.
If you can beat a DC26 perception roll you may take a surprise round action.
Out of the corner of your eye you see other children moving in the shadows of the house.
Round: 1, Initiative: 2
Weapon Equipped = Scimitar
Conditions = None
scimitar: Attack: BAB +3, Str +4, Magic +1, Power Attack -1 Damage: Str +4, Magic +1, Power Attack +2
longbow (19 cold iron): Attack: BAB +3, Dex +1 Damage: Str +4
Arcane Pool (su/swift): 5/5
You may channel negative energy that deals an amount of damage equal to 1d6 × your character level (4) to a creature touched. This effect heals undead creatures as spells like inflict light wounds. 1/1
Spells (Caster Level 4, Concentration +7 (+4 defensively))
At Will (self only): Feather Fall; Once a Day: Levitate
Zero (13): Dancing Lights, Detect Magic, Prestidigitation, Ray of Frost
First (14): Color Spray, Shield, Shocking Grasp, Shocking Grasp
Second (15): Ablative Barrier, Scorching Ray
Govannon, slow to see the problem, eventually rushes (double move) to the corner of the house, planning to try and flank the spirit through the open wall - just as soon as he can get there…
Round 1
Caracotl will draw his spear. Stay where he is and use his tongue to tap Zelda on the shoulder and use bit of luck. (until my next turn roll if you roll a 20, roll 2 and take the better)
"Desna guide this woman's hand"
Surprise Round
The spectral child lashes out at Zelda but the nimble rogue is able to dodge the attack. A second spectral child rises out of the earth behind Caracotl.
The eyes of the scarecrow on the hill above the town are burning a bright red.
; 1=Ale, 2=Ali, 3=C, 4=G, 5=Z
The spectral child dodges Zelda's rapier and her short sword passes harmlessly through the incorporeal child.
The child moves forwards and slashes Zelda with its claws .
The second child rends Caracotl .
; Z
; C
Round: 1, Initiative: 2
Weapon Equipped = Scimitar
Conditions = Arcane (+1 scimitar, 1/10r)
scimitar: Attack: BAB +3, Str +4, Magic +1, Power Attack -1 Damage: Str +4, Magic +1, Power Attack +2
longbow (19 cold iron): Attack: BAB +3, Dex +1 Damage: Str +4
Arcane Pool (su/swift): 4/5
You may channel negative energy that deals an amount of damage equal to 1d6 × your character level (4) to a creature touched. This effect heals undead creatures as spells like inflict light wounds. 1/1
Spells (Caster Level 4, Concentration +7 (+4 defensively))
At Will (self only): Feather Fall; Once a Day: Levitate
Zero (13): Dancing Lights, Detect Magic, Prestidigitation, Ray of Frost
First (14): Color Spray, Shield, Shocking Grasp, Shocking Grasp
Second (15): Ablative Barrier, Scorching Ray
Govannon rushes back the way he came like a child’s yo-yo, steps into flank with Caracoti (move), uses his arcane pool* to enhance his blade (swift), and swings (standard)!
(arcane, flank)
(arcane)
Round 1 action is almost the same as I wrote above just adding a 5ft step diagonally. So I am out of range of the children, but threaten them. (Reach weapon)
2 quick things gov needs to move up 1 more space to flank.
And Zelda bit of luck lets you roll that round 2 attack again and take the better result.
Aleks jogs toward the group, trying to close distance with the ghosts.
"Zel!"
The gypsy's eyes darken as they peer into the childrens' souls. It seems the great void dwells deep within them. She calls to them in a most hideous speech, syllables which the paladin most especially feels their nightmarish depth within one's very soul... a harsh, dissonant speech that one instinctively feels simply should not be.
And yet... a second presence simultaneously inhabits her soul. This presence seems to struggle with the first for dominance, and it is one which feels far more benevolent and compassionate to you.
The dark and the light struggle within her as the battle unfolds.
Aleksander runs to join the fight.
Caracotl steps back and braces for the coming attack.
Aliseya speaks in an unearthly tone and commands the undead to cease their attack. The wraith attacking Govannon complies and moves to Aliseya to grovel at her feet. "Brother Swarm killed me in my bed. Now he's coming to kill you too!"
Govannon strikes at one of the spectral children but misses.
Zelda strikes one of the wraiths with her rapier and destroys a portion of its essence.
The remaining hostile wraith turns and attacks Aliseya and cuts her deeply with its claws
On top of the hill you hear a loud shriek and you see the eyes of the scarecrow burning a bright red.
; Near Ali
; Near G
Round: 2, Initiative: 2
Weapon Equipped = Scimitar
Conditions = Arcane (+1 scimitar, 2/10r)
scimitar: Attack: BAB +3, Str +4, Magic +1, Power Attack -1 Damage: Str +4, Magic +1, Power Attack +2
longbow (19 cold iron): Attack: BAB +3, Dex +1 Damage: Str +4
Arcane Pool (su/swift): 4/5
You may channel negative energy that deals an amount of damage equal to 1d6 × your character level (4) to a creature touched. This effect heals undead creatures as spells like inflict light wounds. 1/1
Spells (Caster Level 4, Concentration +7 (+4 defensively))
At Will (self only): Feather Fall; Once a Day: Levitate
Zero (13): Dancing Lights, Detect Magic, Prestidigitation, Ray of Frost
First (14): Color Spray, Shield, Shocking Grasp, Shocking Grasp
Second (15): Ablative Barrier, Scorching Ray
Unable still to use his newfound spell casting abilities, but happy there’s one less opponent to worry about, Govannon crosses the field and swings on the still hostile incorporeal.
(arcane)
(arcane)
Running up to the first creature, he invokes Alseta's blessing. "Lady of transitions, return this spirit to its proper place." and slaps the specter with a free hand.
Ali shrieks in agony as the undead spirit claws her. Wrath comes over her face as she claws back at the spirit, muttering a dark incantation as she strikes...
Aleksander moves up and slaps the nearest wraith with positive energy, causing it to hiss in hanger.
Aliseya strikes back at the spectral child and wounds it sharply with a flash of divine power.
Zelda again wounds the same wraith with her rapier.
The wraith attacks Aliseya but is unable to hit.
From the ground emerges a large cloaked wraith. From beneath the shadows of the wraith's hood a dozen eyes glare at you with malevolent intent.
The commanded wraith screams shrilly in terror. "Brother Swarm! Please no, not again! Release us!"
; 1=A, 2=G, 3=Z
; Alie
Round 2 action
Caracotl visibly weaken raises his holy symbol and channels positive energy to harm the child not dominated by Ali(selective channeling to exclude the dominated child)
(Might be 1d6 due to negative levels not sure if i lose my extra channel dice to negative levels. )
DC 13 will save to halve damage.
Round 3 action with the addition of a new combatant Caractol turns to face the wraith and casts shield of faith on himself(+2 deflection bonus to AC for 1 min)
Round: 3, Initiative: 2
Weapon Equipped = Scimitar
Conditions = Arcane (+1 scimitar, 3/10r)
scimitar: Attack: BAB +3, Str +4, Magic +1, Power Attack -1 Damage: Str +4, Magic +1, Power Attack +2
longbow (19 cold iron): Attack: BAB +3, Dex +1 Damage: Str +4
Arcane Pool (su/swift): 4/5
You may channel negative energy that deals an amount of damage equal to 1d6 × your character level (4) to a creature touched. This effect heals undead creatures as spells like inflict light wounds. 1/1
Spells (Caster Level 4, Concentration +7 (+4 defensively))
At Will (self only): Feather Fall; Once a Day: Levitate
Zero (13): Dancing Lights, Detect Magic, Prestidigitation, Ray of Frost
First (14): Color Spray, Shield, Shocking Grasp, Shocking Grasp
Second (15): Ablative Barrier, Scorching Ray
Happy, for the first time in a while, he’s in melee with an opponent and can summon his full abilities. He swings and defensively casts, swinging again to deliver the spell. He does his best to try and end this foe so he can face the new one which causes fear even in the undead!
(arcane, spell)
(arcane)
vs DC 15
(arcane, spell)
(arcane, Ray of Frost)
Sadly, he swings wildly in his excitement and wonders if he'll hit at all!
Seeing his first swipe have little effect, Aleks swings again, noting with worry the new apparition and the wraith's apparent fear. This one might be the real threat here.
Aleksander attempts to hit the wraith again with positive energy but the spectral child dodges him this time.
Caracotl raises his holy symbol and a blast of divine energy sweeps over all three wraiths - the wraith children scream in pain.
Govannon manages to land one scimitar strike on the wraith child - further wounding him.
Zelda finally puts the child to rest with a final thrust of her rapier.
The large multi-eyed wraith raises his gray lifeless arms to the sky and shrieks. "Children, come to me! Your master calls!"
You hear the distinct sound of buzzing in the air. Suddenly, four additional spectral children rise from the ground.
;
; Dominated
; BS
; 1=A, 2=G, 3=Z
;
Round: 4, Initiative: 2
Weapon Equipped = Scimitar
Conditions = Arcane (+1 scimitar, 4/10r)
scimitar: Attack: BAB +3, Str +4, Magic +1, Power Attack -1 Damage: Str +4, Magic +1, Power Attack +2
longbow (19 cold iron): Attack: BAB +3, Dex +1 Damage: Str +4
Arcane Pool (su/swift): 4/5
You may channel negative energy that deals an amount of damage equal to 1d6 × your character level (4) to a creature touched. This effect heals undead creatures as spells like inflict light wounds. 1/1
Spells (Caster Level 4, Concentration +7 (+4 defensively))
At Will (self only): Feather Fall; Once a Day: Levitate
Zero (13): Dancing Lights, Detect Magic, Prestidigitation, Ray of Frost
First (14): Color Spray, Shield, Shocking Grasp, Shocking Grasp
Second (15): Ablative Barrier, Scorching Ray
Filled with concern that these fairly tough little creatures might be unending, Govannon never the less tries to take out the leader. He closes swiftly and strikes!
(arcane)
(arcane)
(arcane)
(arcane)
Glancing around with increasing worry, Aleks thinks it might be time for a change of tactic. "Perhaps at this point discretion is the better part of valor. I doubt these...things will follow us far." Aleks says, but nonetheless steps up behind spectral child facing Zelda and slaps at it with a hand of charged energy.
Round 4
Caracotl moves to a central location and once again channels positive energy to damage undead - specifically using selective channeling to not hit the dominated child, dont want to break that.
Gathering what might he can, Caracotl shouts "DESNA CLEAR OUR PATH SO THAT WE MAY TRAVEL WHERE YOU INTEND" after shouting the energy radiates from his holy symbol.
again DC 13 will save to halve damage taken
Grunting in pain as the frog-cleric's energy sweeps across him, Aleks glances back at him "Could you leave me out of that next time, friend?"
Twice more, Ali commands the spectral undead in the unnerving deep speech of nightmares...
And if the wraith falls under her command, "Kill yourself!"
Aleksander hits the wraith next to Zelda with positive energy.
Caracotl moves and then raises his holy symbol and calls down a wave of divine power - the hostile wraiths all shriek in agony.
Aliseya repeatedly commands the undead children to attack their master and for the master to detroy himself. One child obeys and moves to engage the master wraith. The master also falls under Aliseya's domination and stops his attack .
Govannon brutally wounds the master wraith with his enchanted blade.
Zelda moves to the nearest hostile child and wounds it with her glowing rapier.
The wraith on Zelda strikes her with its claws and drains her life force
One wraith moves up to attack Aliseya, but misses. Two wraiths move to Caracotl but are unable to hit the cleric of Desna.
The two dominated children continue to ineffectively attack their master. The master stands staring at Aliseya.
; left to right, top to bottom
;
;
;
;
; BS
;
; BS
;
;
; Zelda
; Aliseya
; Caracotl
; Caracotl
Round: 5, Initiative: 2
Weapon Equipped = Scimitar
Conditions = Arcane (+1 scimitar, 5/10r)
scimitar: Attack: BAB +3, Str +4, Magic +1, Power Attack -1 Damage: Str +4, Magic +1, Power Attack +2
longbow (19 cold iron): Attack: BAB +3, Dex +1 Damage: Str +4
Arcane Pool (su/swift): 4/5
You may channel negative energy that deals an amount of damage equal to 1d6 × your character level (4) to a creature touched. This effect heals undead creatures as spells like inflict light wounds. 1/1
Spells (Caster Level 4, Concentration +7 (+4 defensively))
At Will (self only): Feather Fall; Once a Day: Levitate
Zero (13): Dancing Lights, Detect Magic, Prestidigitation, Ray of Frost
First (14): Color Spray, Shield, Shocking Grasp, Shocking Grasp
Second (15): Ablative Barrier, Scorching Ray
Not sure how long it’s going to last, but if the undead around him aren’t attacking, there are plenty of others who are. Govannon moves into flank with Aliseya, and attacks! He provokes from the undead with hearts, but not the one he engages.
(arcane, flank)
(arcane)
"Aliseya, how long will your power last? Should we flee or fight?"
Aliseya grins menacingly back at the master wraith as her powers partially triumph over the dark one and its minions. Her eyes both glow red now, all too reminiscent to Zelda and Gov of their friend's haggish crone of a mother...
Once more, she calls forth on the dark powers to dominate and bind their will to her own. Entirely ignoring Govannon, her bony outstretched hand seems more like a bony claw than her usual smooth and youthful hand, pointing accusingly at the master as she utters more dark syllables.
I think, correct me if I'm wrong, I should have gotten an AOO on the first child to move next to me. They moved into and out of my threatened sqaures with my spear(reach weapon).
For Round 4
"My apologies, I did not realize that would harm you."
Not fixing what's working Caracotl will first take a 5ft step away from the ghost children threatening him and channel to damage undead, he will exclude the master wraith and Aleks.
Caracotl again brings down the divine wrath of Desna and burns the wraith children with positive energy.
Aliseya again commands the undead and this time brings two more of the children under her sway.
Govannon wounds one of the wraith children with his scimitar.
Zelda attacks and misses her wraith.
The two new dominated children move to attack their master
The master and children continue to attack each other ineffectively .
The two remaining hostile wraiths move to attack Aliseya and Caracotl, but both miss.
; left to right, top to bottom
;
;
;
;
; BS
; left to right, top to bottom
;
;
;
; 1=A, 2=G, 3=C
; Aliseya
; Caracotl
Round: 6, Initiative: 2
Weapon Equipped = Scimitar
Conditions = Arcane (+1 scimitar, 6/10r)
scimitar: Attack: BAB +3, Str +4, Magic +1, Power Attack -1 Damage: Str +4, Magic +1, Power Attack +2
longbow (19 cold iron): Attack: BAB +3, Dex +1 Damage: Str +4
Arcane Pool (su/swift): 4/5
You may channel negative energy that deals an amount of damage equal to 1d6 × your character level (4) to a creature touched. This effect heals undead creatures as spells like inflict light wounds. 1/1
Spells (Caster Level 4, Concentration +7 (+4 defensively))
At Will (self only): Feather Fall; Once a Day: Levitate
Zero (13): Dancing Lights, Detect Magic, Prestidigitation, Ray of Frost
First (14): Color Spray, Shield, Shocking Grasp, Shocking Grasp
Second (15): Ablative Barrier, Scorching Ray
Govannon steps over to a new target as his existing target falls under Aliseya’s thrall. ”Śābāśa Aliseya - āpani āmādēra saba sanrakṣaṇa caluna!”
He swings, twice he hopes, in an attempt to end the creature rather than just wounding another. There are so many, and he worries what will happen when Aliseya’s thrall starts to wear off. It can’t last forever!
(arcane, spell)
(arcane)
(arcane, spell)
(arcane)
vs DC 15
(arcane, spell)
(arcane, Ray of Frost)
(arcane, spell)
(arcane, Ray of Frost)
In the back of Aleksander's mind, he's really starting to worry about what's going on with Aliseya. His evil-sense is going nuts, but he's got more pressing concerns. Following Gov's lead, Aleks steps up on the other side of the ghost he's fighting. and swings at it with a hand charged with positive energy
"I can't keep this up all day. We need to finish this quickly." Aleks says, trying to think how he'll fight ghosts when his energy runs out.
...
Aliseya glares at Govannon as he speaks to her in the dark language of nightmares. She mutters something back to him before chanting a sinister-sounding prayer. Her claw-like hand, now aglow with violet power, grasps at the ghostly child not affected by her powers.
Her bony claw reaches into the child's chest. The child's ephemeral form is wracked with pain, and begins to waver out of existence...
Her dark prayer is actually a prayer to Pharasma to smite undead... the sinister quality of her prayer is entirely due to her speaking it in Aklo.
Round 6
Caracotl urgently says"I can only bring Desna's presence forth a few more times."
Channel to damage undead excluding Gov and the master wraith to avoid breaking domination
DC 13 will save once again to halve damage
Aleksander hits one of the ghostly children with positive energy.
Caracotl again calls forth a wave of divine power - eliciting further cries of pain from the wraiths.
Aliseya also attacks and wounds one of the wraiths with positive energy.
Govannon's combination of scimitar and magic finally destroys one of the remaining child wraithes.
Zelda moves to a flanking position on the last hostile wraith and wounds it with her rapier.
The master and children continue to attack each other ineffectively.
The one remaining hostile wraith lunges at Aleksander and hits him, but the paladin is strangely non-phased by the negative energy attack.
; left to right, top to bottom
;
; 1=A, 2=C
; Aleks
Round: 7, Initiative: 2
Weapon Equipped = Scimitar
Conditions = Arcane (+1 scimitar, 7/10r)
scimitar: Attack: BAB +3, Str +4, Magic +1, Power Attack -1 Damage: Str +4, Magic +1, Power Attack +2
longbow (19 cold iron): Attack: BAB +3, Dex +1 Damage: Str +4
Arcane Pool (su/swift): 4/5
You may channel negative energy that deals an amount of damage equal to 1d6 × your character level (4) to a creature touched. This effect heals undead creatures as spells like inflict light wounds. 1/1
Spells (Caster Level 4, Concentration +7 (+4 defensively))
At Will (self only): Feather Fall; Once a Day: Levitate
Zero (13): Dancing Lights, Detect Magic, Prestidigitation, Ray of Frost
First (14): Color Spray, Shield, Shocking Grasp, Shocking Grasp
Second (15): Ablative Barrier, Scorching Ray
Govannon responds to Aliseya, breathing heavily between blows, ”Ōẏēla, āha, hyām̐ āsalē. Ēkhanō tīkṣṇa sbarūpa paẏēnṭa kāja. Ēṭi ēkaṭi kuśrī bhāṣā... Kōna aparādha.”
Govannon 5’ steps to the next ghostly figure and tries to drop it too!
(arcane, spell)
(arcane)
vs DC 15
(arcane, spell)
(arcane, Ray of Frost)
Charging a hand with energy one more time, Aleks swings at the remaining ghost, now surrounded by the party.