Chronicles of the Silver Rose Company

Game Master Patrick Curtin

Hamar nods to Karrin, "Where you go I shall follow then".

"We dropped one in the past Hamar, we can handle another, though be alert as there may well be others nearby. I wasn't thinking of a rescue but I suppose a change of plans is necessary, take out the ghost quickly, avoid collateral, and get the hostage out of there. Could be a trap though, so Nari, you watch this stranger and make sure she's up to something . . ."

Nari nodded. "I'm no telepath, but I'll let you know if the stranger means harm," she says, her eyes glowing briefly as she manifests Detect Hostile Intent.

"Right before we jump in, I have a spell to turn your sword into a beautiful instrument of flaming death. I don't get to use it much." Justin tells Hamar.

RIGHT before Karrin says 'go', Justin Casts Burning Blade (3.5) on Hamar's sword, Gains the Flaming Burst ability for 5 minutes.

Justin makes sure all of his usual (long duration) buffs are up and running. :)

"I can lead with a burst of energy from Great Flame, to try and weaken it," Ekuur says, as he ignites the flame on his trikal. "Also, before we go in, allow me to protect us all ..." Ekuur will cast communal protection from evil, giving everyone 1 minute except Hamar and Karrin, who receive 2 minutes.

As Ekuur 'does his thing' as Justin would say, the wizard reaches over and smears some oil on Hamar's blade, which promptly is covered in flames.

"Go get 'em!" he smiles.

Burning Blade 3.5 AKA Flaming Burst ability on Hamar's sword for 5 minutes

And, just as Karrin raises her arm to give the signal, Justin throws something on the ground. There is a flash of translucent flame in a circle around them, and everyone has a small barely visible flicker of flames around their person. And moves twice as quickly as usual.

HASTE for everyone! :)

"Oh right," Karrin says with her best dumb valley girl smile at Nari, as if the fact that elan's psychic abilities only now occurred to her, "That will work even better."

"Okay then," Karrin says to the team, "Standard tank and spank, meaties in the front, sneakies to the flank, and squishies rain down hell. Hamar we'll give you a cold count of 100 to get into position, then we come up the center? Any questions?"

Hamar nods to Karrin and sheathes his blades so that the flames do not give away his position. As always, the Barbarian's speed is practically blinding as he heads back up to the entrance staying out of sight. He creeps into the space looking to take a position that allows him to come behind the creature or at least flank it.

Stealth 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (18) + 15 = 33

** spoiler omitted **

Blayze:

Hamar nods to Karrin and sheathes his blades so that the flames do not give away his position. As always, the Barbarian's speed is practically blinding as he heads back up to the entrance staying out of sight. He creeps into the space looking to take a position that allows him to come behind the creature or at least flank it.

Stealth 1d20+15

Remember there are two creatures. One by the captive and one flying about

Perception: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (20) + 15 = 351d20 + 15 ⇒ (18) + 15 = 33

I swear to Jah . Why can't my PCs roll like this?

Hamar ghosts along, but an unseen pebble skitters across the black marble floor

"INTRUDERSSSSSS!" The creature circling the ebon sphere screeches

Initiative please

Karrin Kind wrote:

"We dropped one in the past Hamar, we can handle another, though be alert as there may well be others nearby. I wasn't thinking of a rescue but I suppose a change of plans is necessary, take out the ghost quickly, avoid collateral, and get the hostage out of there. Could be a trap though, so Nari, you watch this stranger and make sure she's up to something . . ."

Nari nodded. "I'm no telepath, but I'll let you know if the stranger means harm," she says, her eyes glowing briefly as she manifests Detect Hostile Intent.

The stranger has hostility, but it seems pointed at the creature

Hamar Initiative 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

The Barbarian shrugs as he is spotted, he and his allies are ready though the presence of the second creature did seem to slip his mind...

Init

1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

"Well so much for being quiet."

Merle opens up on a ghost mask thing with Magic missiles

5d4 + 5 ⇒ (4, 2, 4, 3, 4) + 5 = 22

"Well so much for being quiet."

Merle opens up on a ghost mask thing with Magic missiles

Init: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14

"Yeah. That's never been our BEST tactic." Justin agrees wryly as he pulls out a small crystal marble.

"But we're heck at raining H@%%! I got the one on the ground!" Justin cries as he dashes forward, his magically enhanced speed leaving small fiery footprints in his wake.

"At least, this worked the LAST time!" He mutters as he screeches to a halt JUST in his spell's range and flings the marble, crying "Forzare Encapsule!"

Gamey-rules stuff: :)
Move (with Haste) til just within 45' of the ghost next to the restrained prisoner (Range of spell at this level) Standard, cast Resilient Sphere, DC (Reflex) to avoid being trapped is DC:20

Init: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17

Karrin Pops up and charges, screaming bloody murder, toward the captive, great ax raised, and power attacks down onto the chains that hold her captive.

Attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (12) + 12 = 24
damage: 1d12 + 19 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + 19 + (3) = 26

"If you can fight, fight with us," Karrin says, "If not run as this is going to get worse before it gets better."

initiative 1d20 ⇒ 13

Ekuur runs into the room (move action) trying to position himself where a burst of channel energy will catch both creatures.

damage 5d6 ⇒ (5, 3, 2, 2, 1) = 13

Round 1

As his allies act and cast their spells it is clear that the way is free for him to attack the masked being. So much the better, creature with no form unnerve the Barbarian.

Charge + Skirmish + Dodge = AC20 - Flaming Burst on Scimitars d10 Flame Damage

Scimitar +1 Keen, Planar – 15-20x2
Attack #1 - 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (17) + 15 = 32 - Damage 3d6 + 6 ⇒ (5, 1, 6) + 6 = 18
Confirm Critical 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (15) + 15 = 30 - Critical Damage 1d6 + 1d10 + 6 ⇒ (2) + (7) + 6 = 15

Attack #3 - 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13 – Damage 3d6 + 6 ⇒ (1, 3, 2) + 6 = 12

Scimitar Keen Invigorating – 15-20x2
Attack #2 Offhand - 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (11) + 14 = 25 - Damage 3d6 + 5 ⇒ (5, 5, 5) + 5 = 20

Attack #4 Offhand - 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12 – Damage 3d6 + 5 ⇒ (6, 3, 1) + 5 = 15

As the strangers assault the vile undead creature, Blayze takes advantage of the opportunity working to free her gun hand from the loose binding.

Escape Artist: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21

Initiative: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Seeing that the stranger is not a threat to them, Nari turns her focus to the creatures, channeling an Energy Current of electricity towards the flying one.
If the other one is within 15 ft of the flying one then it will also potentially effect that one as well.
Damage: 9d6 ⇒ (6, 4, 2, 5, 1, 1, 6, 3, 6) = 34 Ref DC 22 for half damage

Sorry for the delay folks, free time is still elusive :(

As the strangers assault the vile undead creature, Blayze takes advantage of the opportunity working to free her gun hand from the loose binding.

[dice=Escape Artist]1d20+5

Blayze gets her hand free

[dice=Init]1d20+3

Karrin Pops up and charges, screaming bloody murder, toward the captive, great ax raised, and power attacks down onto the chains that hold her captive.

[dice=Attack]1d20+12
[dice=damage]1d12+19+1d6

"If you can fight, fight with us," Karrin says, "If not run as this is going to get worse before it gets better."

The giant blue-bladed axe strikes the chains off off Blayze

Blayze you can act this round

DM STUFF:

Initiatives Rd 1
Karrin: 17 (breaker of chains)
Justin: 14 (resilient sphere)
Ekuur: 13 (channel e-13)
Merle: 10 (magic missile)
Visages: 10
Nari: 9. (Energy current)
Hamar:6 (atk-
Blayze: Pending)

Merle Barer wrote:

"Well so much for being quiet."

Merle opens up on a ghost mask thing with Magic missiles

Init: d20+3

"Yeah. That's never been our BEST tactic." Justin agrees wryly as he pulls out a small crystal marble.

"But we're heck at raining H@%%! I got the one on the ground!" Justin cries as he dashes forward, his magically enhanced speed leaving small fiery footprints in his wake.

"At least, this worked the LAST time!" He mutters as he screeches to a halt JUST in his spell's range and flings the marble, crying "Forzare Encapsule!"

Gamey-rules stuff: :)
Move (with Haste) til just within 45' of the ghost next to the restrained prisoner (Range of spell at this level) Standard, cast Resilient Sphere, DC (Reflex) to avoid being trapped is DC:20

I'll need a caster check. These puppies have SR

Init

1d20 + 7

"Well so much for being quiet."

Merle opens up on a ghost mask thing with Magic missiles

5d4+5

Also a caster check plz Merle

initiative 1d20

Ekuur runs into the room (move action) trying to position himself where a burst of channel energy will catch both creatures.

damage 5d6

I'll say you can get both

The air in front of Ekuur brightens and a wave of spicy, hot air rushes forth

adj Will save: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (2) + 15 = 171d20 + 15 ⇒ (5) + 15 = 20

The creatures scream horribly as the desert-tinged fiery energy washes over them

I'll need a caster check. These puppies have SR

Of COURSE they do! ;P

Caster Lvl Check: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10

<SIGH> WHY do the digital dice hate me so much?!? I had the same problem today on my Pathfinders adventures game) :P

Her eyes glowing as she calls upon her divine gifts, Blaze's hand begins to glow even as she draws her gun in a complete blur, firing dead center of the vile creature that had hovered before her, taunting her.

"Let's see how you like the taste of this!"

Smiting Shot: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (3) + 14 = 17
1d8 + 16 ⇒ (1) + 16 = 17

The shot sounds like a roar of battle uttered from the heavens as the bullet traces a path of golden light toward the masked undead.

Dungeon Monkey wrote:

I'll need a caster check. These puppies have SR

Of COURSE they do! ;P

Caster Lvl Check: d20+9

<SIGH> WHY do the digital dice hate me so much?!? I had the same problem today on my Pathfinders adventures game) :P

A golden sphere starts to form around the masked ectoplasmic horror. It reaches a claw to touch it and it pops like a soap bubble. The creature turns to Justin and smiles, its porcelain face splitting in an impossibly wide toothy grin

"Come here, wizard" Its voice tugs on Justin's soul

DC 18 will save Justin

Her eyes glowing as she calls upon her divine gifts, Blaze's hand begins to glow even as she draws her gun in a complete blur, firing dead center of the vile creature that had hovered before her, taunting her.

"Let's see how you like the taste of this!"

[dice=Smiting Shot]1d20+14
1d8+16

The shot sounds like a roar of battle uttered from the heavens as the bullet traces a path of golden light toward the masked undead.

Blayze I need a quick init roll. It might be important

Caster lvl check

1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10

1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17

Blayze's Shot hits the horror in front of her, blowing a large glowing hole in its amorphous semi-gelatinous ectoplasm. It screeches loudly, just as the sphere attempts to form around it

Caster lvl check

1d20 + 9

Merle's magic missiles fade before reaching their target

A golden sphere starts to form around the masked ectoplasmic horror. It reaches a claw to touch it and it pops like a soap bubble. The creature turns to Justin and smiles, its porcelain face splitting in an impossibly wide toothy grin

"Oh,... That's not good." Justin observes somberly.

"Come here, wizard" Its voice tugs on Justin's soul

DC 18 will save Justin

"Argh! SO not Good! Cr@pCr@pcr@ppitycr@pcr@p!" Justin cries, holding his head in his hands as if he suddenly has a splitting headache.

Will Save 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11

Yep. It's official. The dice roller hates my wizardly @$$. Just sayin'. ;P

Two ones on caster checks and a failed will check? Round 1 isn't going well.

Stoopid digital dice roller. Watch. The only time I roll well is when I'm rolling as GM >.<

Dungeon Monkey wrote:

A golden sphere starts to form around the masked ectoplasmic horror. It reaches a claw to touch it and it pops like a soap bubble. The creature turns to Justin and smiles, its porcelain face splitting in an impossibly wide toothy grin

"Oh,... That's not good." Justin observes somberly.

Dungeon Monkey wrote:

"Come here, wizard" Its voice tugs on Justin's soul

DC 18 will save Justin

"Argh! SO not Good! Cr@pCr@pcr@ppitycr@pcr@p!" Justin cries, holding his head in his hands as if he suddenly has a splitting headache.

Will Save d20+8

Yep. It's official. The dice roller hates my wizardly @$$. Just sayin'. ;P

Sadly, that means you are >dominated< . Since attacking Blayze is against your nature you get another saving throw with a +2 bonus. If you fail next round you must attack.

Justin feels his feet move on their own as he walks over to the grinning horror. It points a long claw towards the former prisoner with the impressive firearm

"This one is your enemy. Destroy her"

Ack! and double Ack! O_O

New Save: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12

<Headdesk> >.<

Justin's head rises from his hands and he looks at the lady the creature is pointing too. His eyes narrow, a familiar look that usually means he is calculating and weighing his options.

Justin's hands burst into flames as he gathers power for another spell.

No he doesn't :-) You will note I cast communal protection from evil right before combat on everyone. Justin can't have mental control exercised over him for the next 9 rounds (1 minute duration).

YAY! Forgot about that one! (ANd of course Justin wasn't smart enough to cast his own Prt/Evil before we entered the ghost posties lair) ;P

So he's good for now. In 9 rounds is another story,... O.O

Oooh. Nice save. I had forgotten that too

Justin feels the pressure of the thing's compulsion, but it is as if a shield has slid itself between him and the urge

"Whoa, what the?!?,.." The flames fade from his hands and Justin shakes his head like a dog with a chew toy. Then the wizard looks at the masked ghost. He looks, perturbed.

"Oh your gonna regret THAT one Smoky the Ghosty. NO one plays mind games with me!" He growls, the flames leaping to life in his hands once more.

Justin looks thoughtful, and glances over his shoulder.

"Except Karrin." He amends.

Thanks for that Save Ekuur! And everyone remember that they also have HAste for another 8 rounds after this one is over! +1 extra att, +1 TO Att, +1AC, +1 ref save. :)

Ah Haste...

Hamar's hasted attack:

Scimitar +1 Keen, Planar – 15-20x2
Attack #1 - 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (11) + 15 = 26 - Damage 3d6 + 6 ⇒ (3, 5, 1) + 6 = 15

are we on round 2, or do we still need someone's actions?

Just the usage that's flying

The visage aloft in the chamber spins around. Suddenly a thick fog boils out of nowhere, concealing the gate and the central area.

ROUND TWO! There is now zero visibility unless you have dark vision

Round 2

Did the thing Hamar struck a few times disappear or drop or can he not tell?

Blinded by the sudden fog, Hamar goes on full defense folding his arms and blades in and tumbles away from his current position.

Acrobatics 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (5) + 14 = 19 A 27 if moving through a threatened square.

OOPS. Gotta tie up a few loose ends.

ref: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (19) + 11 = 30

Nari's electrical strike wraps the flying creature in a nimbus of blue fire. Not close enough to get the lower one

Hamar's whirling swords carve several hunks of ectoplasm from the creature on the ground

Merle attempts a dispel magic on the fog

Dispel magic

1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22

Is this actual fog or a darkness effect?