Corsario's Kingmaker: The long way home (Inactive)

Game Master Corsario

"You're nothing but walking litter you creepy wrinkled thing...
time to throw you away."
Arv drags the flailing fey toward the pit.

grapple check move 30': 1d20 + 18 + 1 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 18 + 1 + 5 = 35
grapple check move 30': 1d20 + 18 + 1 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 18 + 1 + 5 = 32

Nice dragon intro, let me grab my pop corn... :D

The redcap that attacked Arv was supposed to roll twice and take the lower result, as per my sudden block.

1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19

Thank you Venetia. :) Then Arv is not injured, the attack missed, Much to the frustration of his fey opponent. ;)

Jay actually wouldn't get hit. His Prayer gives all the Redcaps a -1 penalty on their attack rolls, damage rolls, saves, and skill checks.

I do not think that I should have been able to be hit, I cast Fly in the first round and should have been 20 or so feet in the air watching for the dragon.

Kiri grins as the dragon appears. Drawing on dark magic that she abhors, but knows may be necessary to cause the defeat of the dragon, she calls upon necromantic magic to defeat the dragon.

Use Mythic Power to cast Bestow Curse via Wild Arcana.

Ranged Touch: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12<-- range of 170' via Spectral Hand

Dragon Will Save: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (5) + 13 = 18 v DC21

Spell Resistance: 1d20 + 7 + 1d6 ⇒ (13) + 7 + (3) = 23 vs SR23 <-- 1 Mythic Power/Surge

2 more Mythic points used.

Bestow Curse decreases 1 ability by 6 points. I will reduce the dragon's Dexterity by 6 points.

Kiri then calls to the mage near her.

Edeldhur, hit the big lizard with some thing to make him clumsy, tired or exhausted.

"He is still too far away Kiritta!" - Edeldhur retorts, as he readjusts his positioning to gain line of sight.

With practiced gestures, and relying on his mythical nature, he does again what he is best at, and launches an offensive spell at the massive dragon threatening them.

Empowered Fireball: 9d6 + 3 ⇒ (6, 6, 3, 6, 5, 6, 4, 2, 5) + 3 = 46<-Empowered means 69 damage

To overcome Spell Resistance (DC23): 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 7 + 2 = 29<- Success!

Dragon Reflex Save (DC21): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13<- -3 penalty from the Curse = Reflex save +8

Apologies for the delay, will go through previous posts to get everyone's buff's right. Janus was correct, no hit, just barely. :) Apologies Kiri for some reason I missed the fly spell. will upadte when I get a chance.

1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22

Still a hit on Arv. :(

Very nice strike on the dragon, Shizza!

ROAR!

I wanna fight the dragon too! To double move to the dragon or not to double move to the dragon, that is the question.

Venetia moves between the two redcaps and attacks the one less hurt.

First attack: 1d20 + 13 + 1d8 ⇒ (4) + 13 + (4) = 21 Legendary Surge!
1d8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 4 + 1 = 10
Haste attack: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (18) + 13 = 31
1d8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 4 + 1 = 13
Second attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26
1d8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 1 = 7

That's another 30 damage to the redcap, not sure how it only had 12 damage before since I dealt 19 to it with a cold iron weapon, and I forgot to add the bard song damage bonus before, so that's another 2 damage that I dealt before so I should have dealt 51 damage to this redcap now.

Surges left of legendary item, 3/4

Apolgies for my above mistakes, I am working on getting everyone stuff listed. Had some guys get injured at work so its been crazy hectic and no sleep during INvestigation. Sigh... Love and hate the oilfield sometimes.

@Venetia Ya clerical error again. Your first hit downs it and reduces it to negative one, if you want to choose which one you hit with your other two attacks thats fine.

Working on big update post right now! :)

If I dropped the one to negative with the first hit, then both the other hits should drop the other one as well.

Having little else to do, Janus hops in front of the mother and child and gets ready to fend off any more Redcap attacks.

Janus takes a five foot step to his left and goes into total defense.

Still waiting for the Dragon's response to being cursed.

Post got eaten reposting now!
Round Wrap up followed by next round actions!

Much to the frustration of the black dragon it's minions continued to fair poorly against the heroes and it too came under concentrated attack. It roared in outrage as it's magical defenses were penetrated by mere humans "INSECTS! I WILL TEACH YOU A LESSON FOR YOUR ARROGANCE!" It moves forward then, angling in to attack Ni'Tir, who towers over the Fey she was still struggling with...

The Black Dragon flys straight towards her, its flight more jerky then before fdue tot he curse it was inflicted with but not slowing down the beasts ability to fly. As it got within striking distance of Ni'Tir it rose up once more, hovering before the huge dinosaur and surrounding the both of them in a massive debris field that rose up thicker then before and obscured the sight of the pair just before they engaged in combat.

Those caught inside the Sphere

Everyone save for Venetia and Janus are caught inside the radius of the sphere of debris.

The dragons malevolent words are easily heard over the screaming winds that now surround your companions. The crash of something large is easily heard as well as the battle rages on within.

The remaining fey look even more frightened now that the dragon had entered the battle, the two who were distracted were quickly cut down by Venetia, eliminating another two opponents from the field of battle...

Grapple check with Arv: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26

The little creature gains the upper hand with your tentacle but hasn't broken the grapple, merely stopped you for now from depositing it into the acid pit only yards away.

One of Ni'Tir's remaining opponents moves towards the flagging Danath, taking advantage of his injured state as they attempted to slowly overwhelm your group...

Despite two more bloody hits Danath staggers under the assault, yet somehow remains on his feet...

Venetia's grace in battle proves the undoing of two of her opponents who collapse under her powerful strikes. However the one behind her takes a powerful swing while the paladin's back is exposed...

Janus's opponent sneers at him as he gets in its way at trying to reach the mother and child, both of whom are huddled closely together in fear of the oncoming fey. However the little feys hit goes wide, earning him a string of fey curses. His previous opponent curses as well, dropping his scythe on the ground again and glares at Janus as it tries again to lift its greased weapon...

Will update the remaining ones when I get to a computer that allows me to view the glade map... Sorry :(

Go ahead and post your actions. If you need anythig clarified let me know~

Knowing that this giant menace must be taken care of immediately, or the hope and dreams of the Barons will come to naught, Kiri flies into the sphere of dust until she can clearly see the dragon and then calls upon her magic infused with the new mythic powers she has gained as she sends a dark black line toward the black dragon.

Move: Fly to within 15' to avoid the concealment.
Standard: Cast Ray of Exhaustion using Wild Arcana (1 Mythic Point)

Attack(ranged touch): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18 vs AC14
SR Check: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25 vs SR23 <-- +2 CL from Wild Arcana
Fort Save: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (3) + 15 = 18 vs DC20

Blurr Check: 1d100 ⇒ 100 <-- 20 or less is miss

The ray strikes the dragon and suddenly the creatures muscles simply seize up, causing the monster to plummet to the ground beneath.

Dragon should now have 0 Dex, and thus be effectively paralyzed.

Damned MYTHIC wizards and their foul plans!!! Mature Black Dragon you say..? NEXT!! MUAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!

Hmmmmm, maybe we can strike a deal... Let him live in exchange for 100 years of servitude?

OK I've just returned to almost 30 posts and am confused. Is the map updated? Besides a reflex save for the dragon breath, is Szymon in the debris field? It's not marked on the map. Are the two fey near Janus/woman and kid still there? It would be really great if the DM would identify his monster posts with round numbers. Thanks

Reflex vs. DC 23 dragon Breath: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21 Does he have haste and any morale bonus to saves?

Using Resist acid 20, -24 hit points if fail and -2 hp if pass

Haste applies to reflex saves. Prayer should also apply.

Haste applies to reflex saves. Prayer should also apply.

Thanks, so Szymon passes the save -2 HP. I'll post an action when the other questions are answered. Cheers

One Symon, not affected by dragon breath, it was a line Not a cone or else many of you would be down. Only NiTir and 3 Red Caps were struck./ooc]

[ooc]Glade is Updated, apologies but I have had no internet access until now. Also Internet Explorer doesn't allow me to update a google doc and my phone is unable to as well.

Debris field circle added to the best of my ability, it is a 60ft circle, centered on the dragon. Added this to enemy stats for clarification purpose.

I have moved Kiri to where she would need to be to get clear line of sight of Dragon for her spell.

Previous Blur roll that was missed. <20 to miss: 1d100 ⇒ 69

Apologies if lack of Round count caused confusion, my bad.

Yes two fey remain harassing Janus/Woman and Child.

Any other questions?

Round 5

Seeing the redcaps engage his friend, Szymon charges to protect his friend Janus.
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free action maintain Crane Style, Fighting defensively (-1 attack +4 dodge AC, and deflect one melee attack with free hand per round)
spent Mythic point to ignore power attack penalties for 1 minute: round 3 of 10
charge power attack the one closest to Janus with haste and inspire and prayer
Masterwork Cold iron morningstar 1: 1d20 + 11 - 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 11 - 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 = 25
if hit, damage (20/x2): 1d8 + 4 + 6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 4 + 6 + 1 + 1 = 20

I need a definite confirmation on the Dragon Status before I post my actions ;)

Symon

The Redcap never saw it coming, as it raised its sycthe to strike, Symon mace came crashing down with a disgusting splat as he caved the little feys head in. With one decisive bloody blow the fey falls dead, leaving Symon the vicotry and Janus no longer flanked...

Kiri's second spell should have brought the dragon crashing down but as the dragons muscles grew rigid its rage increased. Her spell shattered as the dragon roared in outrage. "INSECTS! YOUR FEEBLE SPELLS WILL NOT BE THE END OF ME!"

You will have to move the circles to manipulate your character symbol's, sorry but that was the best way I could do it. Just recentered them on the dragon or I can move them for you. ;) Just let me know~

Danath continued maintaining his inspire courage, even as Ni'Tir fell he continued to fight doggedly on.

Total Defense
1/5 Mythic remaining

Decisive Strike to Janus!

Danath continues to give support the best he can to his comrades, granting them the insight to strike at their foes and bypass the enemies infuriating damage resistance...

Sorry for the wait everyone! Flipping a house ATM. Water pipes froze and burst two days ago. Siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiigh. this house is the bane of my existence...

HP 64/85

Unable to see anything going on in the direction of her allies, Venetia decides to take care of the fey brave enough to stab her in the back.

First attack: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (20) + 13 = 33
confirm: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (10) + 13 = 23
damage: 1d8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 1 = 6
crit damage: 1d8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 4 + 1 = 12
hasted attack: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (19) + 13 = 32
confirm: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (2) + 13 = 15
damage: 1d8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 1 = 7
crit damage: 1d8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 1 = 8
second attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16
damage: 1d8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 1 = 6

Venetia

Her strikes are quick and decisive, leaving her solitary opponent staggering and bleeding badly as several or her strikes struck vital points. The small fey doesn't appear like it will last much longer...

4 HP remaining.

Actions remaining until round wrap up

Arv, Edel and Janus

no rush, just keeping an active list to limit confusion. ;)

Not being able to do much of anything to the rampaging dragon, Janus decides to assist the people who can. After ordering Noelle stay outside the field of debris, Janus bravely takes a few steps closer to the fray. Relying his memory to recall the location of the Redcaps and thus avoid healing them by accident, the Oracle of Life quickly lets loose another wave of positive healing light upon his allies.

Mythic Channel Positive Energy: 4d6 + 10 ⇒ (1, 4, 1, 4) + 10 = 20

Using Selective Channel, Janus should heal just everyone on his team. Was Ni'Tir's 20 Resistance to Acid taken into consideration when that dragon attacked her?

Janus, I think Ni'tir was felled by melee attacks from the Dragon, and not acid :/

Working on my post right now.

Edeldhur does not step inside the cloud of debris, but he does move to the side and begins an arcane incantation, drawing across the planes of existence, and beseeching its inhabitants for aid in the combat.

Will be summoning 1d3 ⇒ 2 Lantern Archons.

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In the meantime, Zraaz'ktar follows his master, happily trying to zap the Magic Missile wand at any fey still standing and engaging his master's companions, while he snickers to himself.

UMD for Wand of Magic Missile DC20: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17

The snicker turns into a growl, as he is unable to activate the magical item, and begis cursing to himself instead.

I know that. I was talking about damage she took before being physically attacked. I might be reading the post wrong, but it seems like Ni'Tir took a lot of damage from the dragon's breath. She got a Natural 20 on her save, so she only took half of the 44 acid damage for 22 total. The Acid Resistance 20 should have shaved it down to a measly 2, but the narrative says that "it's easy to see that much of her thick hide was dissolving" and all. I point this out because it might make a big difference in the near future.

Posting this for ARV: (No worries bud! :) )

Arv continued to restrain the little angry fey until he reached the side of the pit, carefully traversing the edge as the sweet almost sickly smelling air compelled him to move away. Being an alchemist he was strong enough to resist the urge to retreat. Uncermoniously he deposited his opponent into the pit and before it splashed into the acid he had already turned away and watched as Kiri's spell bounced off the dragon...

Round 8

The dragon keeps up its powerful hovering as its minion's move to try and take down the heroes. Despite its injuries its presence was still as powerful as before, assured that such earthbound worms could not be it's downfall. Then it's wing beats paused, casuing its debris field to falter before it resumed its powerful rythm. It craned its neck to look back towards the north. After a couple wingbeats it begins moving forward once more, the great debris cloud subsiding as it ignored the heroes completely. The air snapped with air wingbeat, the shear pressure was enough to drive the small fey to the ground as the black dragon passed wordlessly overhead speeding off to the east. It slowly ascended skyward but never looked back...

FRA - Run - Leaving Combat to the east

When the dragon departed the fey broke completely. They weren't fools, over half their number had been slain and now that the dragon was gone they had no reason to stay. They began to scatter, in all directions, the one facing Janus snarled at the woman and child. "Keep dem then! We'll..." He pauses as his scythe slips out of his grasp again. Snarling in frustration before cursing Janus once more and abandoning its weapon.

Janus's opponent - Withdraw 60ft
Withdraw - 120ft

Apologies for the wait, for some reason the last three times I posted this it didn't post :(
Updated Map

Kiritta screams as the dragon begins to flee:
Oh no you don't you vile creature of hate incarnate.

With that, the flying harrower takes off after the dragon hoping to stop it before it can flee too far.

Fly 60' following the dragon.

Use a my last Mythic Point to cast Fleshworm Infestation at the fleeing dragon using my spectral hand spell.

Move: Fly 60' east.

Standard: Cast Fleshworm Infestation using Mythic Point/Wild Arcana.
--> Use Harrow Casting:
Card 1: 1d6 + 1d9 ⇒ (1) + (3) = 4 - Strength, CG
Card 2: 1d6 + 1d9 ⇒ (6) + (1) = 7 - Charisma, LG
Card 3: 1d6 + 1d9 ⇒ (6) + (6) = 12 - Charisma - CN
--> No effect, I only have Tower of Intelligence at this point

Ranged Touch Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16
Fort Save: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (4) + 15 = 19 vs DC25
SR Check: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27

Dragon should be -2 Dex, takes 1d6 ⇒ 6 damage, and is Staggered for 1 round.
--> effects continue for 9 rounds, must make a new Fort save each round vs. DC25, failure is -2 Dex, 1d6 damage and Staggered. If save made, only is sickened for 1 round.

Is Ni'Tir just down, or is she actually dead?

just unconcious she wasnt injured enough to die. But as per Corsarios wishes the main characters cant die. We can lose companions and gear but our characters will survive.

Note to self, get Cold Iron Weapon, sheesh.

Danath falls to one knee and pants for breath, he'd been injured multiple times and was thankful the battle turned when it did. As Janu's healing swept over them he rose to his feet. Stonger then before he moved over to the fallen beast Ni'Tir had become and checked on her. She was groggy but alive. He frowned as Kiri chased after the dragon and after a moment began dashing after her as well. Albeit he was much further behind...

A great black cloud begins to swirl, five hundred feet off to the east, one hundred thirty feet in height and blocking out the line of sight you had of the ascending black dragon...

Still moving forward~ Once we get some answers from Corsario will move to aid in Creating our Kingdom Placement and such~

Szymon stows his mace and speaks to the mother with the boy. "Madame, are you or your boy injured? Why were you being chased? And where are we?"

Diplomacy take 10+1=11

Seeing the Redcaps running off, Janus immediately turns his attention to the unconscious Allosaurus sprawled across the forest floor. He quickly gives his familiar an infusion of his magic, and the little dragoness immediately makes her way over to Ni'Tir. Once there, Noelle quickly casts the healing spell on the wounded druid.

Cure Serious Wounds on Ni'Tir: 3d8 + 7 ⇒ (2, 4, 5) + 7 = 18

Janus then turns to the rest of the group and asks, "Is anyone else hurt?"

Janus has Noelle deliver a Cure Serious Wounds to Ni'Tir via Deliver Touch Spells.

Back with the group~

Ni'Tir's form shifts as she awakens, bones crack and burnt reptillian skin becomes ebony smooth skin once more. She was groggy but on her feet, regarding the scene of the battles post chaos warily before realizing their enemies were gone. She crouched down then and held her head, her hands in her dreadlocks.

Symon's questioning is answered by the befuddled looks from the mother and son. The boys mother answered first, still clearly shaken by the whole ordeal. "They.. We don't know why but... They were trying to catch us. We don't know how we evaded them but if it wasn't for you they would have caught us both. Thank you all so much!" She is nearly in tears as she explains. Her son is quiet, nodding in thanks to Symon as he stares at Symon's bloody mace...

While waiting to see if he needs to heal anyone else, Janus briefly turns his attention to the mother and son and says, "I'm Janus Sevenstar, a healer of the church of Erastil. Sorry I couldn't do more other than distract them. Unlike my friend Szymon, I never thought to carry a cold iron weapon with me. By the way, I don't mean to pry, but I am curious as to why a black dragon and an army of redcaps were chasing you in the first place."

"Where are my manners, madame? Please forgive me. My name is Szymon Wojcik, at your service." He smiles and nods. "It would be pleasure to escort you to place of safety. Where would you like to go?"

After a minute or so, the white haired harrower returns to the group, a look of clear frustration on her face.
Stupid lizard. I was that close, as she says this she shows her fingers with hardly enough space to see through between them, that close to making that damned reptile fall from the sky like a rock.

"You know it, we know it... and I'd say the dragon knew it. It is defeated. Unless you intended to eat or stuff it, that should be good enough for a satisfying sense of accomplishment. Job well done by all."
Arv squats down and begins setting up his portable alchemy kit.

Kiritta simply stares at the half-orc alchemist.
I think that you misunderstand these vile evil creatures. Dragons live centuries, far longer even than the oldest of elves. It will return to its lair stew over its loss to us here. Then, it will begin to harass us and those who will eventually populate Slobada.

Eventually, we are going to have to fight this menace again, I just hope that we are prepared when this occurs.

Here and watching, as a Wizard should - just busy beyond possibility. Until the day after tomorrow... ;)