Courts of the Shadow Fey (Rune Stones Part V - 4e)

Game Master Rev Rosey

MAP

Init so far:

"What are they up to?" Kia demands. Then goes forwards to join them, initiative at the ready. Dismounting and securing her steed while Arianwyn banters.

Initiative 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14

Do the others get the Kia bonus if they have followed me?

Kia's updated persona is uploaded to iPlay4e

Kia - Whiteclaw, Reason and Ixu get your bonus, Arianwyn and Tutaval do not.

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Init so far:

1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23. Ixu is 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21 I did not include Kia in the roll *blush*

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Init so far:

Init: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

Moving in cleric time.

From the woods, the source of the eerie howling appears. Three husks of bone and hate phase through the trees, two of them clutching at Arianwyn and Tutavak, while the third unleashes an unearthly wail.

Shade Touch (Ref)
1d20+14=33 - S1 v Arianwyn. Hits. 2d8+7=16 necrotic damage.
1d20+16=23 - S2 v Tutavak. Hits (haunts are not fey). 2d8+7=16 necrotic damage
16 necro to Arianwyn
16 necro to Tutavak

Howl of the Damned (Will). Range 10
1d20+16=25 - S3 v Tutavak. Hits. 2d8+9=22 psychic damage
22 psychic damage to Tutavak

One Marauder circles and tries to drive the warlock up the hill, but Arianwyn's defenses are simply too good.

Spear (AC). Reach 2. On hit, target is pushed two squares.
1d20+15=18 - M3 v Arianwyn. Miss.

The remaining marauders bide their time and from the thick foliage, a fanged shadow beast flits into view.

Damage totals this turn:
16 to Arianwyn
38 to Tutavak.

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Shadow Haunts: Shadow Fingers Aura 2. Living creatures that start their turn in the aura take 1 necrotic damage for each square of movement (including forced movement) until the start of their next turn. Shadow creatures are immune.

Arianwyn - (concealment); in Shadow Fingers aura
Kia - (due next round)
Tutavak (mounted) - in Shadow Fingers aura
Reason - (due next round)
Shadow Haunt 1
Shadow Haunt 2
Shadow Haunt 3
Whiteclaw
Marauder 1
Marauder 2
Marauder 3
Marauder 4
Marauder 5
Ixu
Demi Shadow Haunt

OK, Arcana check on Shadow Haunts
1d20 + 19 ⇒ (17) + 19 = 36

"Ach, this is rank stupidity on your part."

Minor - Curse S1. (Just noticed something odd - I have Well of Death on my iplay4e profile, and I didn't pick that. If you have to play me, then ignore that. I can't remember what I actually picked). Shift to Ll3 (damage taken). Otherwind Stride vs M3 and S1.'s Fort.

1d20 + 13 ⇒ (13) + 13 = 261d20 + 13 ⇒ (10) + 13 = 231d8 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14

On a hit, they are immobilised. If hit, S1 takes an extra:

2d8 ⇒ (3, 1) = 4

I teleport to Ll12 as an effect.

Arianwyn disappears in a hail of leaves that sting the eys of his opponents.

Berating the stupidity of the shadows, Arianwyn glues one the spot by sheer force of personality and vanishes into the trees. The marauder is less impressed.

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Shadow Haunts: Shadow Fingers Aura 2. Living creatures that start their turn in the aura take 1 necrotic damage for each square of movement (including forced movement) until the start of their next turn. Shadow creatures are immune.

Tutavak (mounted) - in Shadow Fingers aura
Reason - (due next round)
Shadow Haunt 1 - cursed by Arianwyn; immobilised to end Arianwyn's next turn
Shadow Haunt 2
Shadow Haunt 3
Whiteclaw
Marauder 1
Marauder 2
Marauder 3
Marauder 4
Marauder 5
Ixu
Demi Shadow Haunt
Arianwyn - (concealment)
Kia

My DM profile was wiped out completely earlier today. I'll be rebuilding it, but it's going to take a while. Just make sure your own profiles are still there and intact.

Suntide rears in sympathy to Tutavak's wounds, and as he comes down Tutavak has changed weapons to his spear, and immediately the long point slashes at one of the haunts.

Minor: Stow bow. Minor: Quarry on S2. Free with attack: Draw longspear. Attack: Reaping Strike vs S2 AC, +1 for mounted, 7 damage on miss. 1d20 + 15 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 15 + 1 = 361d10 + 7 + 2d6 ⇒ (5) + 7 + (5, 3) = 20

Crit! Triggers Soulfire free ation, granting me +2 speed, +2 Ref TEOMNT and +3 fire on my next hit. Damage: 3d6 + 29 ⇒ (5, 5, 4) + 29 = 43

HP: 49/87 Surge: 9/9
Special: Quarry on S2. +2 Reflex TEOMNT.

Oh, and mark S2 for good measure.

Eager to prove himself in the company of the Chosen, Tutavak's first attack confirms his reputation as a warrior of note.

Hearing the rest of the group approaching, the shadow haunts continue to harry those they can see. S1 and S2 claw fruitlessly at Tutavak and S2 shifts away into the trees. S3 drifts into the woods and hunts for Arianwyn the deranged howling glancing off the warlock harmlessly.

Shade Touch (Ref)
1d20+16=24 S1 v Tutavak. Miss.
1d20+16=20 S2 v Tutavak. Miss.

Howl of the Damned (Will)
1d20+12=22 S3 v Arianwyn. Miss.

Keeping to the cover of the trees himself, Arianwyn curses S3 and sends a lancing bolt of eldritch energy towards the creature.

Spiteful Glamor (Will). +1 for Prime Shot, -2 for S3's cover.
1d20+11=24 - Arianwyn v S3. Hits.
1d12+9=11 (target on full hp)

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Shadow Haunts: Shadow Fingers Aura 2. Living creatures that start their turn in the aura take 1 necrotic damage for each square of movement (including forced movement) until the start of their next turn. Shadow creatures are immune.

Whiteclaw
Marauder 1
Marauder 2
Marauder 3
Marauder 4
Marauder 5
Ixu
Demi Shadow Haunt
Arianwyn - (concealment and cover)
Kia
Tutavak (mounted) - in Shadow Fingers aura; +2 speed and Ref to end next turn
Reason
Shadow Haunt 1 - cursed by Arianwyn;
Shadow Haunt 2 - Tutavak's Quarry; marked by Tutavak; has cover
Shadow Haunt 3 - cursed by Arianwyn

I'm assuming we new arrivals come in at the bottom of the map.

Whiteclaw races into the area, coming to the aid of her allies, her axe flashing at one of the Shadow Haunts.

Moving to KK6. I'm assuming a path of: MM8, LL7, KK6, but if that doesn't work, move me as needed Rosey. Grasping Winds, targeting AC, vs S1. 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (14) + 14 = 28, on hit: 1d10 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15 cold damage. And, I pull all each enemy within 3 squares of me two squares. Since I'm betting I hit, that brings S2 to II7 (and removes his cover), and M3 to LL 4 and 5, MM 4 and 5. Mark all adjacent targets.

HP: 116/116 (Ixu: 79/79)
Surges: 13/13 (Ixu: 12/12)
Enc. Used: Grasping Winds,
Daily Used:
Status: Marked S1, S2, M3

Meanwhile... Kia is taking her time securing her mount, making sure it is comfortable... has enough to eat... doesn't feel unloved...

I've slightly rearranged your position Whiteclaw, as Tutavak and Suntide take up a lot of space. I've also added as square underneath him to make it a bit easier to see where he is.

Whiteclaw hurls herself gleefully into battle in charcteristic style, blasting past Tutavak and dragging the shadow creatures towards her.

The marauders respond variously. Three of them remain on the hill, but the giant marked by Whiteclaw swats viciously at her with his spear, and M2 crashes through the undergrowth in search of Arianwyn.

Whiteclaw's marauder makes a thorough hash of his attack, but the M2 does much better, ejecting the warlock from the trees and pushing him towards the pit in the ground.

Spear (AC). On hit target is pushed two squares.
1d20+15=19. M3 v Whiteclaw. Miss.
1d20+11=29. M2 v Arianwyn. Hits. 1d12+12=16
16 damage to Arianwyn

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Shadow Haunts: Shadow Fingers Aura 2. Living creatures that start their turn in the aura take 1 necrotic damage for each square of movement (including forced movement) until the start of their next turn. Shadow creatures are immune.

Ixu
Demi Shadow Haunt
Kia
Tutavak (mounted) - in Shadow Fingers aura; +2 speed and Ref to end next turn
Reason
Shadow Haunt 1 - cursed by Arianwyn; marked by Whiteclaw
Shadow Haunt 2 - Tutavak's Quarry; marked by Whiteclaw
Shadow Haunt 3 - cursed by Arianwyn
Arianwyn - 44/76hp: 8/8 surges: AP: 2nd wind; (concealment and cover)
Whiteclaw
Marauder 1
Marauder 2
Marauder 3 - marked by Whiteclaw
Marauder 4
Marauder 5

Keeping to the cover of the trees himself, Arianwyn curses S3 and sends a lancing bolt of eldritch energy towards the creature.

Spiteful Glamor (Will). +1 for Prime Shot, -2 for S3's cover.
1d20+11=24 - Arianwyn v S3. Hits.
1d12+9=11 (target on full hp)

Not that I mind the extra damage, but why did Arianwyn get this turn between the Ss and Whiteclaw?

Rev DM wrote:

Keeping to the cover of the trees himself, Arianwyn curses S3 and sends a lancing bolt of eldritch energy towards the creature.

Spiteful Glamor (Will). +1 for Prime Shot, -2 for S3's cover.
1d20+11=24 - Arianwyn v S3. Hits.
1d12+9=11 (target on full hp)

Not that I mind the extra damage, but why did Arianwyn get this turn between the Ss and Whiteclaw?

Because I messed up the Init order is why. I will move him to his new position in the order. I confused myself with half the party arriving one round later than the first two.

Ixu loops in over the treetops, frost pouring from the baby dragon's mouth.

Move to LL9. Breath Weapon vs S1, S2, M3, and Whiteclaw, targets reflex. S1: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (6) + 13 = 19, S2: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (16) + 13 = 29, M3: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (17) + 13 = 30, Whiteclaw: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (6) + 13 = 19. On hit: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9 cold damage.

Whiteclaw is missed.

HP: 116/116 (Ixu: 79/79)
Surges: 13/13 (Ixu: 12/12)
Enc. Used: Grasping Winds
Daily Used:
Ixu Used: Breath Weapon
Status: Marked S1, S2, M3

Ixu flies joyfully into battle and breathes cold over the shadows. S2 and M3 are chilled to the bone by the airborne assault.

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Shadow Haunts: Shadow Fingers Aura 2. Living creatures that start their turn in the aura take 1 necrotic damage for each square of movement (including forced movement) until the start of their next turn. Shadow creatures are immune.

Kia
Tutavak (mounted) - in Shadow Fingers aura; +2 speed and Ref to end next turn
Reason
Shadow Haunt 1 - cursed by Arianwyn; marked by Whiteclaw
Shadow Haunt 2 - Tutavak's Quarry; marked by Whiteclaw
Shadow Haunt 3 - cursed by Arianwyn
Arianwyn - 44/76hp: 8/8 surges: AP: 2nd wind; (concealment and cover)
Whiteclaw - in Shadow Fingers aura
Marauder 1
Marauder 2
Marauder 3 - marked by Whiteclaw
Marauder 4
Marauder 5
Ixu
Demi Shadow Haunt

Where do we shilly-shalliers arrive?

Did Arianwyn know whether the marauders have threatening reach?

Where do we shilly-shalliers arrive?

You're in this init round - so after Kia and Tutavak have wrought havoc, Reason can arrive and incinerate things.

Reason wrote:

Where do we shilly-shalliers arrive?

You're in this init round - so after Kia and Tutavak have wrought havoc, Reason can arrive and incinerate things.

EDIT - to answer Tutavak - he didn't know, but they don't.

Sorry, that was a location "where", not a time "where" :)

Sorry, that was a location "where", not a time "where" :)

Ah - my apologies. You arrive at the extremely crowded southern end of the map. There was a handy yellow blob indicating your starting area, but it got somewhat messy, so I removed it. Technically, you are following the road, but if you want to plough through the woods, you're welcome to do that too.

Kia finally appears, bow in hand, at Mm8 and asks Tutavak to clobber M3 while she takes in the situation.

"If you could see to that thing next to you Tutavak, it would be useful."

Commander's Strike at M3 through Tutavak. 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (13) + 15 = 281d10 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16

Tutavak finds his arm moving of its own volition as he experiences at first hand Kia's extremely forceful personality. His spear manages to bypass the surprisingly difficult shadow armour.

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Shadow Haunts: Shadow Fingers Aura 2. Living creatures that start their turn in the aura take 1 necrotic damage for each square of movement (including forced movement) until the start of their next turn. Shadow creatures are immune.

Tutavak (mounted) - in Shadow Fingers aura; +2 speed and Ref to end next turn
Reason
Shadow Haunt 1 - cursed by Arianwyn; marked by Whiteclaw
Shadow Haunt 2 - Tutavak's Quarry; marked by Whiteclaw
Shadow Haunt 3 - cursed by Arianwyn
Arianwyn - 44/76hp: 8/8 surges: AP: 2nd wind; (concealment and cover)
Whiteclaw - in Shadow Fingers aura
Marauder 1
Marauder 2
Marauder 3 - marked by Whiteclaw
Marauder 4
Marauder 5
Ixu
Demi Shadow Haunt
Kia

We're not concentrating fire very well, folks.

Tutavak backs up Suntide a few feet, the better to invoke the Sun Stallion's blessing -- and wrath -- through his spear.

Move: Shift south 1sq (sorry, Rev). Minor: Mounted Coordination for +2 damage on next attack. Standard: Soul Flare, burst 1 enemies, attacking S1, S2, and M3 Ref. Quarry dice if I hit S2. 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (7) + 12 = 191d20 + 12 ⇒ (15) + 12 = 271d20 + 12 ⇒ (14) + 12 = 262d10 + 6 ⇒ (4, 3) + 6 = 132d6 ⇒ (6, 2) = 8

Oh, yes, +3 fire from last turn's crit on each. I'll take the +2 against S2. Looks like I probably hit S2 for 16 fire and 10 untyped and M3 for 16 fire. As an effect, I grant Whiteclaw the Soulfire bonuses: +2 Speed and Ref and +3 fire damage through her next turn.

HP: 49/87 Surge: 9/9
Used: Soul Flare, Mounted Coordination
Special: Quarry on S2. +2 Reflex TEOMNT.

No +2 Ref. Cut/paste error.

Tutavak's spear speaks volumes for the Sun Stallion's power as he blasts at his alien foes.

Hit S2 and M3.

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Shadow Haunts: Shadow Fingers Aura 2. Living creatures that start their turn in the aura take 1 necrotic damage for each square of movement (including forced movement) until the start of their next turn. Shadow creatures are immune.

Reason
Demi Shadow Haunt - delayed
Shadow Haunt 1 - cursed by Arianwyn; marked by Whiteclaw
Shadow Haunt 2 - Tutavak's Quarry; marked by Whiteclaw
Shadow Haunt 3 - cursed by Arianwyn
Arianwyn - 44/76hp: 8/8 surges: AP: 2nd wind; (concealment and cover)
Whiteclaw - in Shadow Fingers aura; +2 speed/ref and +3 additional fire damage to end her next turn
Marauder 1
Marauder 2
Marauder 3 - marked by Whiteclaw
Marauder 4
Marauder 5
Ixu
Kia
Tutavak (mounted)

Ok, on rereading, I mixed up a couple of things. Tutavak is now at 48 and Suntide at 98 due to Shadow Fingers.
The Mounted Coordination is bonus damage on the attack, not just one target, but it's part of the attack damage.
So it should have been (assuming I hit what I thought) 26 vs S2 and 18 vs M3, plus Whiteclaw's bonuses.

Ok, on rereading, I mixed up a couple of things. Tutavak is now at 48 and Suntide at 98 due to Shadow Fingers.

The Mounted Coordination is bonus damage on the attack, not just one target, but it's part of the attack damage.
So it should have been (assuming I hit what I thought) 26 vs S2 and 18 vs M3, plus Whiteclaw's bonuses.

Got that. You hit S2 and M3, so S2 takes 13 (insubstantial) and M3 takes 18.

Finally snapping out of his reverie, Reason cautiously dismounts and scurries forward to join his friends.

Dismount, move to Mm4. If dismount is not an action, secure Horse.

Reason arrives on the scene in time to witness the Demi Shadow Haunt emerge from the woods. Vaguely wolf-like, it is clearly not undead, but seems rather, to be made of the stuff of shadow and to have taken this form merely for convenience. There mere sight of the beast inspires fear. Great jaws drop open and it moves towards Arianwyn.

Minor. Miasma of Fear. Close Burst 1. No roll. Ceatures within the zone gain vulnerable 5 psychic to end Demi-Haunt's next turn; creatures already vulnerable are pushed their movement on the haunt's turn.

The shadow haunts back away and resume their terrifying howling.

S1 and S2 shift and target Whiteclaw. S3 goes for Arianwyn
Howl of the Damned (Will)
1d20+16=32 - S1 v Whiteclaw. Hits. 2d8+9=16 psychic
1d20+16=23 - S2 v Whiteclaw. Hits. 2d8+9=21 psychic
1d20+16=21 - S3 v Arianwyn. Miss
37 psychic damage to Whiteclaw.

Arianwyn curses the Demi-Haunt and shifts back into the safety of the trees.

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Shadow Haunts: Shadow Fingers Aura 2. Living creatures that start their turn in the aura take 1 necrotic damage for each square of movement (including forced movement) until the start of their next turn. Shadow creatures are immune.

Whiteclaw - in Shadow Fingers aura; +2 speed/ref and +3 additional fire damage to end her next turn
Marauder 1
Marauder 2
Marauder 3 - marked by Whiteclaw
Marauder 4
Marauder 5
Ixu
Kia
Tutavak (mounted)
Reason
Demi Shadow Haunt - cursed by Arianwyn
Shadow Haunt 1 - cursed by Arianwyn; marked by Whiteclaw
Shadow Haunt 2 - Tutavak's Quarry; marked by Whiteclaw
Shadow Haunt 3 - cursed by Arianwyn
Arianwyn - 44/76hp: 8/8 surges: AP: 2nd wind; vulnerable 5 psychic to end demi-haunt's next turn; cover and concealment

Whiteclaw moves slightly to the north and engages the enemy.

Shift one square north and take one damage. Thorn Strike on S2, vs AC. 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (18) + 14 = 32, on hit: 1d10 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15 cold damage and 3 fire damage. On hit I also pull S2 to II8. Mark targets: S1 and M3 on a miss, S1 M3, S2 on a hit.

HP: 78/116 (Ixu: 79/79)
Surges: 13/13 (Ixu: 12/12)
Enc. Used: Grasping Winds
Daily Used:
Ixu Used: Breath Weapon
Status: Marked S1, M3

Whiteclaw ignores the attacks and concentrates on removing a shadow haunt. S2 is rapidly bloodied by the spurs of thorn springing from her battleaxe.

All but the marked marauder move further up the hill, but the giant nearest Whiteclaw pokes her with his spear, shoving her ever closer to the pit.

Spear (AC) - on hit target is pushed two squares
1d20+15=31 M3 v Whiteclaw. Hits. 1d12+12=24 damage
24 damage from the spear and 2 more from the Shadow Fingers aura
26 total

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Shadow Haunts: Shadow Fingers Aura 2. Living creatures that start their turn in the aura take 1 necrotic damage for each square of movement (including forced movement) until the start of their next turn. Shadow creatures are immune.

Ixu
Kia
Tutavak (mounted)
Reason
Demi Shadow Haunt - cursed by Arianwyn
Shadow Haunt 1 - cursed by Arianwyn; marked by Whiteclaw
Shadow Haunt 2 - BLOODIED; Tutavak's Quarry; marked by Whiteclaw
Shadow Haunt 3 - cursed by Arianwyn
Arianwyn - 44/76hp: 8/8 surges: AP: 2nd wind; vulnerable 5 psychic to end demi-haunt's next turn; cover and concealment
Whiteclaw - in Shadow Fingers aura; +2 speed/ref and +3 additional fire damage to end her next turn
Marauder 1
Marauder 2
Marauder 3 - marked by Whiteclaw
Marauder 4
Marauder 5

I get to bite. Yay! Swift Bite, when I bloody a foe I bite as a free action. 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10 damage to S2.

Ixu darts in to bite at a Shadow Haunt.

Move north 2 square and bite the bloodied SH2. 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (6) + 13 = 19, on hit: 2d8 + 7 ⇒ (3, 6) + 7 = 16

HP: 52/116 (Ixu: 79/79)
Surges: 13/13 (Ixu: 12/12)
Enc. Used: Grasping Winds
Daily Used:
Ixu Used: Breath Weapon
Status: Marked S1, S2, M3, Bloodied

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Whiteclaw embraces her heritage and bites the shadow haunt leaving it still feebler, but Ixu misjudges her attack, confused by the trees.

"There is no TREASURE!", she screams. "I want treasure!"

Shadow Haunts: Shadow Fingers Aura 2. Living creatures that start their turn in the aura take 1 necrotic damage for each square of movement (including forced movement) until the start of their next turn. Shadow creatures are immune.

Kia
Tutavak (mounted)
Reason
Demi Shadow Haunt - cursed by Arianwyn
Shadow Haunt 1 - cursed by Arianwyn; marked by Whiteclaw
Shadow Haunt 2 - BLOODIED; Tutavak's Quarry; marked by Whiteclaw
Shadow Haunt 3 - cursed by Arianwyn
Arianwyn - 44/76hp: 8/8 surges: AP: 2nd wind; vulnerable 5 psychic to end demi-haunt's next turn; cover and concealment
Whiteclaw - in Shadow Fingers aura; +2 speed/ref and +3 additional fire damage to end her next turn
Marauder 1
Marauder 2
Marauder 3 - marked by Whiteclaw
Marauder 4
Marauder 5
Ixu - in Shadow Fingers aura

Kia, realising that the shadow haunts are probably more dangerous than the marauders, takes aim at a bloodied foe...

Paint the Bullseye at S2 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (2) + 14 = 161d10 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Then she looks faintly embarrassed.

Trusting Kia and the others to destroy the bloodied haunt, Tutavak wheels Suntide about and feints at the nearest marauder.

Minor: Quarry on M3. Move: Offscreen South (don't worry). Standard: Charge M3, ending in original position. +1 to hit from mounted, +5 to damage from mounted charge. 1d20 + 15 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 15 + 1 = 201d10 + 2d6 + 7 + 5 ⇒ (1) + (1, 6) + 7 + 5 = 20 Bah.

HP: 48/87 Surge: 9/9
Suntide: 98/99
Quarry: M3
Used: Mounted Coordination, Soul Flare

Neither Kia nor Tutaval can make any headway against the strange shadows and giants on this occasion.

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Shadow Haunts: Shadow Fingers Aura 2. Living creatures that start their turn in the aura take 1 necrotic damage for each square of movement (including forced movement) until the start of their next turn. Shadow creatures are immune.

Reason
Demi Shadow Haunt - cursed by Arianwyn
Shadow Haunt 1 - cursed by Arianwyn; marked by Whiteclaw
Shadow Haunt 2 - BLOODIED; marked by Whiteclaw
Shadow Haunt 3 - cursed by Arianwyn
Arianwyn - 44/76hp: 8/8 surges: AP: 2nd wind; vulnerable 5 psychic to end demi-haunt's next turn; cover and concealment
Whiteclaw - in Shadow Fingers aura; +2 speed/ref and +3 additional fire damage to end her next turn
Marauder 1
Marauder 2
Marauder 3 - marked by Whiteclaw; Tutavak's Quarry
Marauder 4
Marauder 5
Ixu - in Shadow Fingers aura
Kia
Tutavak (mounted)

Reason launches a bolt of light at the nearby Haunt and attempts to aid his new companion.

Healing Word on Tutavak: surge + 3d6 + 3 ⇒ (5, 4, 4) + 3 = 16

Lance of Faith vs S2 Ref: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (20) + 12 = 321d8 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10
If hit, Kia gets +2 power bonus on next attack vs S2.

Are the Haunts undead? If needed, Religion: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (2) + 14 = 16

Taking a moment to register what is going on, Reason recognises the haunts as undead and obliterates S2 with a ray of divine light.

Have to go out and don't have time to update the whole thing right now, but thought you'd like to know :)

Nice crit! Until the end of Reason's next turn, he gets +2 speed, +2 Ref, and +3 fire damage. Whiteclaw's has expired, though. And thanks for the boost.
HP: 85/87 Surges: 8/9

Sorry, got called away before I could edit. That Crit was 2d6+1d10+13 Radiant damage. Which should make him even more deader :)

There is none more deader than that Shadow Haunt.

Reason notes with interest that the haunts seem particularly photosensitive.

Vulnerable 5 radiant.

The demi-haunt plunges through the trees and bites at Arianwyn, jaws clamping hard around his body.

Bite (AC). On hit target takes 5 ongoing psychic damage (se). First failed save: target takes a move action away from the demi-haunt (se). Second failed save: target falls unconscious (se)
1d20+13=31. Hits. 1d12+6=9
9 damage to Arianwyn and 5 ongoing psychic (se) and see effects above.

As the attack lands, the creature glows, exuding a miasma of fear.

Minor. Miasma of Fear (close burst 1). No roll. Targets gain vulnerable 5 psychic to end demi-haunt's next turn.

The fall of their fellow gives the remaining shadow haunts pause. S1 phases through the trees, away from Whiteclaw.

S1 shift and move

S3 howls again, targeting the beleagured warlock.

Howl of the Damned (Will)
1d20+12=19. S3 v Arianwyn. Miss.

Aware that he may be in some danger, Arianwyn teleports gracefully clear and fires a parting shot at the demi-haunt. It hits soundly, giving back a fair amount of the damage dealt to him.

Spiteful Glamor (Will)
1d20+9=24. Arianwyn v Demi-haunt. Hits.
1d12+9=21 (jammy so and so) plus
2d8=9 curse damage for a total of 30 damage.

1d20=17. Save v ongoing psychic

MAP

Shadow Haunts: Shadow Fingers Aura 2. Living creatures that start their turn in the aura take 1 necrotic damage for each square of movement (including forced movement) until the start of their next turn. Shadow creatures are immune.

Whiteclaw -
Marauder 1
Marauder 2
Marauder 3 - marked by Whiteclaw; Tutavak's Quarry
Marauder 4
Marauder 5
Ixu - in Shadow Fingers aura
Kia
Tutavak (mounted)
Reason - +2 speed/ref and +3 additional fire damage to end his next turn
Demi Shadow Haunt - cursed by Arianwyn
Shadow Haunt 1 - cursed by Arianwyn; marked by Whiteclaw
Shadow Haunt 3 - cursed by Arianwyn
Arianwyn - BLOODIED; 35/76hp: 8/8 surges: AP: 2nd wind: used Fey Step; vulnerable 5 psychic to end demi-haunt's next turn; cover and concealment

Seeing how the enemies seem to glide away from her, Whiteclaw calls upon the land. Ice forms over her armor, the ground turning frozen as she walks.

Minor: Form of Winter's Herald. Gives me +1 AC and CR 5 - the latter useless as it is overwritten by her CR 10 from her PP. However, the other effect could be key - it turns all squares within 2 of her into difficult terrain for enemies only, which should stop the shifting of the Haunts.

Following the Haunt, the gnoll keeps the pressure on her chosen foe.

Move to CC3, mark S1, Strength of Stone. 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (20) + 14 = 34, on hit: 1d10 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11 cold damage and I gain 4 temp hp.

HP: 52/116 (Ixu: 79/79)
Surges: 13/13 (Ixu: 12/12)
Enc. Used: Grasping Winds
Daily Used:
Ixu Used: Breath Weapon
Status: Bloodied, +1 AC

Crit! More damage. First I missed some of my own modifiers *blush*. I get 4 bonus cold from the axe for being bloodied, I get 2 bonus from being bloodied for being a gnoll and I get 2d10 for the crit. So, all told: 2d10 + 6 ⇒ (8, 5) + 6 = 19 extra cold damage.

What is it with you lot and crits :D Since you hit paragon you've rolled more than you've managed in the last two adventures.

Whiteclaw plunges into the trees after the shadow haunt and allows her connection with the cold of winter to flow through her axe. As the ground chills around her, she sees to her satisfaction that the haunt is bloodied.

Taking their cue from the haunts, the fey giants start to regroup towards the centre of the road.

M3 shifted and moved.

MAP

Shadow Haunts: Shadow Fingers Aura 2. Living creatures that start their turn in the aura take 1 necrotic damage for each square of movement (including forced movement) until the start of their next turn. Shadow creatures are immune.

Ixu
Kia
Tutavak (mounted)
Reason - +2 speed/ref and +3 additional fire damage to end his next turn
Demi Shadow Haunt - cursed by Arianwyn
Shadow Haunt 1 - BLOODIED; cursed by Arianwyn; marked by Whiteclaw
Shadow Haunt 3 - cursed by Arianwyn
Arianwyn - BLOODIED; 35/76hp: 8/8 surges: AP: 2nd wind: used Fey Step; vulnerable 5 psychic to end demi-haunt's next turn; cover and concealment
Whiteclaw - all squares within 2 difficult terrain for enemies, +1AC and resist cold 10; in Shadow Fingers aura
Marauder 1
Marauder 2
Marauder 3 - Tutavak's Quarry
Marauder 4
Marauder 5
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