Curse of the Crimson Throne

Game Master Euan

The party waits, frustrated in the hall as Barael checks for traps and finds none. The door is locked however.

You're still a bit behind the timeline but go ahead and try to get the door opened so I'll know exactly how far back. Currently, in Dandilion's timeline, you're about to rush through the last bits of the maze - the last of you have just been birthed from the rock plug of Briars by the earth elemental.

And with that the Barael manages to unlock the door (nice roll!) in one round and burst into the room. Briar, knowing where the party is may act in a surprise round before everyone else, then at his regular initiative if he wishes. Barael also acted in the surprise round opening both doors. Nikolay cast vanish in his 'buff' round. Charlie may also cast one round of buff spells if he wishes. Vencarlo has no spells as far as you know.

This large room is lit by a heartily burning fire pit in the room’s center. Cages hang on chains dangling from hooks in the ceiling, while racks, strappadoes, gibbets, and other implements of torture fill the floor space. A pair of immense wooden doors stand in the wall to the opposite the cells. You see a man with distinguished gray hair at the temples on a rack. He has apparently collapsed from the pain and is currently unconscious.

Dandilion too is on a rack on the far side of the room. A beautiful three headed creature stands over her apparently just about to turn the rack… again. As you walk in she turns to you and says, "Oh good, more playthings. Please enter the cells and wait your turn, if you don't mind. I'd hate to have to kill you all. I just want some information." There are several cell doors open.

Please go one at a time (so Charlie is up) as the beatific one is delaying to see if you go in the cells as requested. Feel free to post your surprise round buffing/actions in the meantime.

--Round 1--
Good Guys - 22
Charlie - 19
Barael - 17
Dandilion - 15 (-51 nonlethal)(-21hp)
Briar - 12
Fondo - 8
Vencarlo - 6 (-7hp)(-5 con)(fatigued (starving))
Nikolay - 5+
Majenko - 5-

Map Round 1

Beatific One: This tall, feminine figure has golden tanned skin and well formed curves, suggesting years of activity and work toward physical perfection. Beneath her diaphanous robes, the creature’s legs cross over one another, while six arms - two facing toward her back - wave in a continuous dance. Three fanged heads sit atop a sturdy neck, studying every direction.

LOL@Charlie...yeah, my bad. Next time, I'll get you in the loop. As usual, blame the Elf.

Round of Surprises

Finally getting confirmation of near entrance (at least in theory...he doesn't know, but hopes they pick the right door), Briar reads from the scroll he's had in hand.

Briar will direct his power magics to remove the stone that holds the iron door and lock in place, giving it no purchase.

When the stone no longer supports the door, he will give it a swift kick.

Round 1, Init 12

Move: Kick down the door.

Briar will step out into the room, putting the remains of his scroll away.

"You there. That Waif is with me...I'm not done with her yet. She might have potential."

Round 1, Init 19 {X06-->W11}

Buff Round: Blessing of Fervor (not including Dandi and Briar)
Round 1: Charlie moves to W11 and casts prayer (using a harrow point to boost SR roll +4.) BoF: +2 saves and AC

spell resistance, harrow: 1d20 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 9 + 4 = 21

Charlie successfully bypasses her spell resistance and buffs/debuffs the group.

She examines the party arrayed against her, and casts a spell. Immediately her form and figure change slightly, blurring before your very eyes. 20% miss chance everyone.

--Round 1--
Beatific One - 18 (casts blur)
Barael - 17
Dandilion - 15 (-51 nonlethal)(-21hp)(unconscious)
Briar - 12
Fondo - 8
Vencarlo - 6 (-7hp)(-5 con)(fatigued (starving))
Nikolay - 5+
Majenko - 5-
--Round 2--
Charlie - 19

Map Round 1-2

Round 1 - Prayer (maybe not Briar)
Round 0 - Blessings of Fervor (not Briar, Majenko or Dandilion).

Round 1, Init 17

Barael barely has time to take in the scene as the doors part, when he sees the creature turn hazy, hovering over Dandi.

Swift He Vanishes. "So help me, if you've harmed our girl..." He gets the growl out before he closes the distance.
Move Action, BoF for increased speed He moves to W-17.
Acrobatics to avoid AoO: 1d20 + 23 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 23 + 1 = 34

Standard Action He swings as strongly as he can to draw its attention.
Black Tooth: 1d20 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 13 + 1 = 34 for 1d6 + 4 + 4d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 4 + (6, 2, 1, 2) + 1 = 17 damage
Miss Chance, High Good: 1d5 ⇒ 4

Confirm Critical?: 1d20 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 13 + 1 = 17 for 1d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 1 = 6 damage

The beauific one reaches out to Barael as he attempts to get behind her (and fails his acrobatics check). He seems to think he's invisible, and yet she sees right through him as if he were not (so no sneak damage).

Temple Sword: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (20) + 17 = 37 damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
Temple Sword (crit): 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (17) + 17 = 34 damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14

To add insult to injury, it is clear that not all of his damage goes through. In fact, none of it does... she seems to have some sort of damage reduction.

"She's got the right of my Vanish!! Careful Nik I couldn't scratch her, even a little, even a nick, even a...!!" nice rolls, yourself, Evilan

Round 1, Init 8 {W15}

Fondo uses Nethys' blessing to rush into flank with Barael. He begins to orate where he stands.

"You'd rack our sister, fiend? Prepare to meet
what end Pharasma has in store. We'll spare
no steel to bring you to your final fate."

Inspire courage: +2 competence to hit, damage, +2 morale to fear saves

Vencarlo too charges (well limps quickly with his own blessings of fervor move bonus) and attacks.

Vencarlo: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 10 + 1 + 2 = 29 damage: 1d6 + 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 1 + 1 + 2 = 6

Vencarlo curses as his blade too is turned aside by the creatures unusual skin (so soft and supple). "I too cannot harm her!"

Majenko flies above the group off Briar's shoulder. Unsure how best to aid, he flies in a roundabout way to V17 so as to provide a potential flank for Nikolay. He attacks once just hoping for luck to win the day.

Majenko: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 10 + 1 + 2 + 2 = 28 damage: 1d3 + 4 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 1 + 2 = 10 Poison DC 15

He too connects, but fails to pierce the creatures protections.

Round 2, Init 19 {W11}

Think of something inspirational to say. Sheet, the guys don't seem to be able to draw any blood.

"Eat sheet you three headed dog!"
With that Charlie casts Bless and hopes for the best.

He also takes a gander at the other torture victim to see who the heck he is.
knowledge local, prayer: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 7 + 1 = 12

Round 1, Init 5+ -->W15

Nikolay uses the extra speed from blessing of fervor to rush up to the flank with Barael since invisibility does not seem to work. He channels some arcane energy and swings hard.

"Dandi! Wake up!" Nikolay doesn't know.

+2, Keen, Prayer +1, flank +2
Longsword Power Attack 2-handed: 1d20 + 12 + 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 12 + 2 + 1 + 2 = 26
(BAB +6, STR +4, Black blade +3, Weapon Focus +1, -2 Power Attack)
Longsword damage: 1d8 + 15 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 15 + 2 + 1 = 19
(+6 STR, +3 Magic, +6 Power Attack)

Nikolay has to end up in X15 (flanking with Majenko) as Fondo is already flanking with Barael.

However as this is the first actual flank attack Nokolay learns that the three headed six eyed creature cannot be flanked in fact. However a 24 does in fact connect and so Nikolay manages to do some damage!

EDIT: Oops forgot the blur... 1d100 ⇒ 99 21 and up is good.

Barael charges behind the divinely beautiful creature and scores a solid blow, but fails to do any lasting damage. Briar kicks down the door, and a portion of the wall, and enters the fray. Fondo rushes up to provide a flank for Barael and begins to inspire the group to greater heights. Vencarlo strikes but fails to damage her. Nikolay discovers that flanking a three headed creature is impossible, but he does hit and manages to do a little damage. Majenko flanks her, but fails to damage her. Charlie casts bless and encourages the party.

She covers her wound with her hand a moment and turns to the newcomer Nikolay. "Ahh, so you are the one to beat. OK then, shall we duel, or shall we continue to engage these others in our dance?"

Temple Sword on Nikolay: 1d20 + 17 - 1 ⇒ (14) + 17 - 1 = 30 damage: 1d8 + 6 - 1 ⇒ (6) + 6 - 1 = 11
Temple Sword on Nikolay: 1d20 + 12 - 1 ⇒ (12) + 12 - 1 = 23 damage: 1d8 + 6 - 1 ⇒ (1) + 6 - 1 = 6
Temple Sword on Dandilion: 1d20 + 7 - 1 ⇒ (12) + 7 - 1 = 18 damage: 1d8 + 6 - 1 ⇒ (6) + 6 - 1 = 11
Spear on Nikolay: 1d20 + 17 - 1 ⇒ (4) + 17 - 1 = 20 damage: 1d8 + 3 - 1 ⇒ (2) + 3 - 1 = 4
Kukri on Nikolay: 1d20 + 17 - 1 ⇒ (20) + 17 - 1 = 36 damage: 1d4 + 3 - 1 ⇒ (3) + 3 - 1 = 5

Kukri crit on Nikolay: 1d20 + 17 - 1 ⇒ (4) + 17 - 1 = 20 damage: 1d4 + 3 - 1 ⇒ (1) + 3 - 1 = 3

Yes, that's right, she takes a swing at Dandilion lying strapped down on the table. Just for fun. Just to hear her gurgle.
She smiles.

--Round 2--
Beatific One - 18 (-9hp)
Barael - 17 (-21hp)
Dandilion - 15 (-51 nonlethal)(-32hp)(unconscious)
Briar - 12
Fondo - 8
Vencarlo - 6 (-7hp)(-5 con)(fatigued (starving))
Nikolay - 5+ (-22hp)
Majenko - 5-
--Round 3--
Charlie - 19

Map Round 2-3

Round 2 - Charlie stacks on a Bless (+1 attacks)
Round 1 - Fondo Inspires Courage (+2 attacks/damage/fear saves)
Round 1 - Charlie Prays (+1 attacks/damage/skills/saves -1 for me, nothing for Briar)
Round 0 - Charlie offers Blessings of Fervor (not Briar, Majenko or Dandilion).

Round 2, Init 8

"Fair jell'inedra bleeds, but every drop's
your death, oh hag of many ugly heads." Inspire courage, continued

Fondo strikes repeatedly at the three-in-one stooges.

Rapier: 1d20 + 13 + 2 + 1 + 1 - 3 ⇒ (14) + 13 + 2 + 1 + 1 - 3 = 28
+8 bab +4 dex +1 magic +2 inspire +1 prayer +1 blessing -3 power
1d6 + 3 + 2 + 1 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 2 + 1 + 6 = 14
1d100 ⇒ 55

Iterative: 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 1 + 1 - 3 ⇒ (1) + 8 + 2 + 1 + 1 - 3 = 10
+8 bab +4 dex +1 magic +2 inspire +1 prayer +1 blessing -3 power
1d6 + 3 + 2 + 1 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 2 + 1 + 6 = 17
1d100 ⇒ 64

Fervor: 1d20 + 13 + 2 + 1 + 1 - 3 ⇒ (13) + 13 + 2 + 1 + 1 - 3 = 27
+8 bab +4 dex +1 magic +2 inspire +1 prayer +1 blessing -3 power
1d6 + 3 + 2 + 1 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 2 + 1 + 6 = 17
1d100 ⇒ 44

They've come for her. Of course they have. There was never any doubt. Soon will come the healing, the soothing. This is what family feels...

Dandi jerks at the attack, her body straining against the bonds before falling still once more!

YAEEIEEGHHHH!!!!!!!

Her body JERKS!!! Shudders and yanks at the bindings, as the blade finds her tender side, drawing another fountain of blood into the troughs along the rack. A gurgle, a groan...then she is quiescent... once more.

the webs tighten, twist, and the creature's proboscus sticks in again. But soon....they'll come for her soon. This is what family feels like...

Round 2, Init 17

Barael sizes up the beautific one, and tries with all his might to land distracting blows.

Black Tooth: 1d20 + 13 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 13 + 2 + 1 = 19 for 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5 damage

Iterative: 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 8 + 2 + 1 = 18 for 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10 damage

Fervor: 1d20 + 13 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 13 + 2 + 1 = 20 for 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7 damage

Black Tooth, Ki Point 2 expended: 1d20 + 13 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 13 + 2 + 1 = 27 for 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10 damage

Bite Attack: 1d20 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 2 + 2 + 1 = 11 for 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8 damage

"One face for me!! At least one, you nightmare walking!!"

Round 2, Init 16

Briar air walks to U12 (5' up), taking a non-provoking route.

He will fire one *silver* arrow, hoping it penetrates the thing's defenses.

1d20 + 12 + 2 + 1 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 12 + 2 + 1 + 1 - 2 = 26 to hit; (bard, bless, PBS, DA)
1d8 + 2 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 1 + 4 = 10 silver damage.

"Hmmm." I will find a way past its defenses.

Round 2, Init 9

Now that Nikolay has seen the creature he listens to his gut as to which energy type it will not resist.
Knowledge Planes: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (15) + 16 = 31 Defenses? Which energy types?I'm assuming 31 is good enough. If so, Nikolay will choose fire. If not, 1d3 ⇒ 1 then cold.

We need some help here again.

Nikolay's blade is not just sheathed in fire, for a few seconds it actually becomes fire as he strikes at the thing.
It's energy attunement. The flavor text is my concept of how it would work.

+2, keen, +2 inspire, +1 prayer
Longsword Power Attack 2-handed: 1d20 + 12 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 12 + 5 = 34
(BAB +6, STR +4, Black blade +3, Weapon Focus +1, -2 Power Attack)
Longsword damage: 1d8 + 15 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 15 + 5 = 27
(+6 STR, +3 Magic, +6 Power Attack)
-
Longsword Power Attack 2-handed iterative: 1d20 + 7 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 7 + 5 = 23
(BAB +1, STR +4, Black blade +3, Weapon Focus +1, -2 Power Attack)
Longsword damage: 1d8 + 15 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 15 + 5 = 23
(+6 STR, +3 Magic, +6 Power Attack)
-
+2, keen, +2 inspire, +1 prayer
BoF Longsword Power Attack 2-handed: 1d20 + 12 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 12 + 5 = 30
(BAB +6, STR +4, Black blade +3, Weapon Focus +1, -2 Power Attack)
Longsword damage: 1d8 + 15 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 15 + 5 = 22
(+6 STR, +3 Magic, +6 Power Attack)

The beatific one sees the arrow coming and quickly blocks it aside. You've heard of monks who had this power, but you've never seen it in action before. It's really quite impressive, but frustrating as it results in a miss for Briar.

Vencarlo, seeing he cannot do much of anything to help in the combat, instead turns his attentions to poor Dandilion. He begins to undo the straps holding her down. Majenko, seeing what Vencarlo is doing, helps in his own way by undoing the straps on the other side. Dandilion is no longer strapped down, but she's still prostrate on the table, and exposed.

She blocked my arrow? SHE BLOCKED MY ARROW!? Without magic?!

"Did you guys see that? She blocked my arrow!"

The magical will always defeat the martial. I will show her.

Briar tries to snap his bow in frustration, but fails. He takes a moment to breathe deep and realizes that his frustration is not with the Being, but with himself.

I should be using magic, not this pathetic bow to defeat her.

With renewed intent, he seeks to end the threat.

"Fire and steel!!! Unleash some more of that, Nik!! Don't let up!!" Barael barks and chuckles, missing the Elf's moment of aghast.

Nikolay, you keep forgetting the blur.

You hit twice.

over 20 is good: 1d100 ⇒ 57
over 20 is good: 1d100 ⇒ 19

So you did miss once of your two hits.

Hey, I forgot the blur too! Remind me!! I could have missed... sigh...

If you manage to do damage, I'll remind you. If.

Round 3, Init 19 {W11-->X12}

BoF: +2 AC etc.

I understand kicking someone while they're down. Your foot's already there and all, but really? Stab someone on a table while you're in combat? That's a bit much, isn't it? This lady's needs to taste some boot in her teeth, methinks.

Charlie will 5' step to behind Briar and, using the rod of reach, casts Cure Critical Wounds on Dandi.

"Dandi, hang in there! We found the hideous three faced toad. We're here to take her down a few notches!"

CCW on Dandi: 4d8 + 9 ⇒ (2, 6, 8, 5) + 9 = 30

Barael swings madly, but cannot manage to connect but once, and fails to pierce her protections. Briar discovers that she has the power to turn aside his arrows (well one anyway). Fondo lashes out at the beauty and strikes true! Vencarlo begins to free Dandilion from her position. Nikolay turns his blade into pure fire and pummels her mercilessly! Majenko finishes freeing Dandilion from the rack. Charlie heals Dandilion - and she awakens under the power of such healing!

She turns to Fondo and examines him. "Ahh, two to beat! You'll have to wait though, your friend is quite damaging." She focuses two of her heads on Nikolay hoping to strike him down before he does the same to her.

Temple Sword on Nikolay: 1d20 + 17 - 1 ⇒ (13) + 17 - 1 = 29 damage: 1d8 + 6 - 1 ⇒ (5) + 6 - 1 = 10
Temple Sword on Nikolay: 1d20 + 12 - 1 ⇒ (15) + 12 - 1 = 26 damage: 1d8 + 6 - 1 ⇒ (6) + 6 - 1 = 11
Temple Sword on Nikolay: 1d20 + 7 - 1 ⇒ (18) + 7 - 1 = 24 damage: 1d8 + 6 - 1 ⇒ (2) + 6 - 1 = 7
Spear on Nikolay: 1d20 + 17 - 1 ⇒ (1) + 17 - 1 = 17 damage: 1d8 + 3 - 1 ⇒ (4) + 3 - 1 = 6
Kukri on Nikolay: 1d20 + 17 - 1 ⇒ (19) + 17 - 1 = 35 damage: 1d4 + 3 - 1 ⇒ (3) + 3 - 1 = 5

Kukri crit on Nikolay: 1d20 + 17 - 1 ⇒ (9) + 17 - 1 = 25 damage: 1d4 + 3 - 1 ⇒ (3) + 3 - 1 = 5

--Round 3--
Beatific One - 18 (-37hp)
Barael - 17 (-21hp)
Dandilion - 15 (-21 nonlethal)(-2hp)
Briar - 12 (5' up)h
Fondo - 8
Vencarlo - 6 (-7hp)(-5 con)(fatigued (starving))
Nikolay - 5+ (-60hp)
Majenko - 5-
--Round 4--
Charlie - 19

Map Round 3-4

Round 2 - Charlie stacks on a Bless (+1 attacks)
Round 1 - Fondo Inspires Courage (+2 attacks/damage/fear saves)
Round 1 - Charlie Prays (+1 attacks/damage/skills/saves -1 for me, nothing for Briar)
Round 0 - Charlie offers Blessings of Fervor (not Briar, Majenko or Dandilion).

Sorry about the blur. My eyes are blurry from the 16 hour days.

Possible crit on the first, which is the one that hit. :-)
Longsword Power Attack 2-handed: 1d20 + 12 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 12 + 5 = 22
Longsword damage: 1d8 + 15 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 15 + 5 = 27 Darn. That was nice damage.

Dandi shudders as the healing speeds through her system, then blinks, searching out her savior, "I knew you would come!"

Still a little dizzy from her recent brush with death, she searches for her tormenter, glaring and chittering as she does so.

Evil Eye against her AC, DC 16 Will save for 1 round, otherwise it's six "But she needs to GO!"

Round 3, Init 9
Quick Stats, 33/93

Nikolay races to take down the monster before he is taken down. He adds an easy spell (auto check the defensive cast) for the free attack. Nikolay rubs his eyes with the back of his hand as only one of the four attacks hits anything but air.

Since the DR is only good, the +5 should bypass it all anyway.

+2, Keen, +2 inspiration, +1 prayer, -2 spell combat
Longsword Power Attack 2-handed: 1d20 + 12 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 12 + 3 = 21
Longsword damage: 1d8 + 15 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 15 + 5 = 21
Blur, high good: 1d100 ⇒ 7
-
Longsword Power Attack 2-handed iterative: 1d20 + 7 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 7 + 3 = 13
Longsword damage: 1d8 + 15 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 15 + 5 = 21
Blur, high good: 1d100 ⇒ 6
-
BoF Longsword Power Attack 2-handed: 1d20 + 12 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 12 + 3 = 27
Longsword damage: 1d8 + 15 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 15 + 5 = 22
Blur, high good: 1d100 ⇒ 64
-
[dice="free" chill touch Longsword Power Attack 2-handed]1d20+12+3[/dice]
Longsword damage: 1d8 + 15 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 15 + 5 = 28
Blur, high good: 1d100 ⇒ 10
spell resistance: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28

Oops. Should have been one handed. Take 2 off the damage.

Round 3, Init 8

"He'll damage with fire, I'll cut you with words.
The end's the same: your torture is done."

More inspire courage: 11/11 inspiring command used, 0/11 bardic performance used

Fondo continues to press his attack, wishing his innate goodness were enough to counter the monster's defenses.

Rapier: 1d20 + 13 + 2 + 1 + 1 - 3 ⇒ (12) + 13 + 2 + 1 + 1 - 3 = 26
+8 bab +4 dex +1 magic +2 inspire +1 prayer +1 blessing -3 power
1d6 + 3 + 6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 6 + 2 + 1 = 18
1d100 ⇒ 33

Iterative: 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 1 + 1 - 3 ⇒ (13) + 8 + 2 + 1 + 1 - 3 = 22
+8 bab +4 dex +1 magic +2 inspire +1 prayer +1 blessing -3 power
1d6 + 3 + 6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 6 + 2 + 1 = 17
1d100 ⇒ 79

Fervor: 1d20 + 13 + 2 + 1 + 1 - 3 ⇒ (9) + 13 + 2 + 1 + 1 - 3 = 23
+8 bab +4 dex +1 magic +2 inspire +1 prayer +1 blessing -3 power
1d6 + 3 + 6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 6 + 2 + 1 = 13
1d100 ⇒ 82

If only my 'dice' critted as often as Nikolay's... Fondo would use Timely Inspiration on the first attack that doesn't hit..

Round 3, Init 17

"She times three is healing herself somehow. You'll want to not miss her so much. You know, empty out her cup before she calls for a refill."

Barael changes his mode of attack, reverting to disarming the Beautific as best he can. BoF for +2 to AC and Attacks

Black Tooth, Disarm: 1d20 + 13 + 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 13 + 2 + 1 + 2 = 22
Miss Chance, High Good: 1d100 ⇒ 70

Black Tooth, Disarm, Iterative: 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 8 + 2 + 1 + 2 = 27
Miss Chance, High Good: 1d100 ⇒ 53

Vencarlo follows Baraels lead and also attempts to disarm the beatific one now that Dandilion is more stable and awake (though still prone on the table).

Vencarlo: 1d20 + 12 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 12 + 1 + 2 = 18 blur: 1d100 ⇒ 4
Vencarlo: 1d20 + 7 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 7 + 1 + 2 = 12 blur: 1d100 ⇒ 85
Vencarlo: 1d20 + 12 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 12 + 1 + 2 = 28 blur: 1d100 ⇒ 93

...sadly, like Barael, he fails to remove a single weapon from her grasp.

Majenko flies around behind Nikolay (provoking to W14) and attempts to heal him of some of his injuries.

Temple Sword on Majenko: 1d20 + 17 - 1 ⇒ (20) + 17 - 1 = 36 damage: 1d8 + 6 - 1 ⇒ (7) + 6 - 1 = 12
Temple Sword crit on Majenko: 1d20 + 17 - 1 ⇒ (17) + 17 - 1 = 33 damage: 1d8 + 6 - 1 ⇒ (7) + 6 - 1 = 12

Cure Moderate on Nikolay: 2d8 + 6 ⇒ (6, 4) + 6 = 16

The little flyer gives her the eye as he's nearly taken out of the sky by her critical blow.

Round 3, Init 12

Briar cringes as Majenko nearly gets sliced in twain.

Briar pauses to scribe a flaming hyena rune on the wall next to him, the airwalks to X15.

He summons the hyenaic-rune to run into the Uglific One's square...burning as it does.

1d6 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8 fire damage (5/8) used.

"Fire, b~##%. You get fire. All you can take for all three of your misjoined heads."

@Nikolay: as a reminder, you have been air walked. It should last for 90 minutes from the time we touched the resonating stone.

For a fleeting moment, Barael feels a cringe as Majenko is nearly felled.

Charlie gives Nikolay a good clap on the shoulder (while casting a cure critical on him) and says, "Go stab her liver, Nik. I can't Imagine you will have much luck finding her heart"

Round 4, Init 19 {X12-->X14}

BoF: +2 AC etc.

CCW on Dandi: 4d8 + 9 ⇒ (7, 2, 5, 7) + 9 = 30

Barael tries valiantly to disarm but fails with each attempt. Dandilion fires off an evil eye trying to reduce her AC. Briar yells at Majenko's foolishness and fires up a little beatific one on the BBQ. Fondo manages a hit with every swing and the beatific one begins to question which foe is the most deadly. Vencarlo attempts to be disarming, but fails. Nikolay continues his beat down with another strong hit, but the blur gets in the way of the really strong hit. Majenko gets swatted for his good deeds as he heals Nikolay a little. Charlie heals Nikolay (not Dandilion as part of his post suggests).

She eyes the party carefully and nods lightly to both Nikolay and Fondo. She then attempts to cast a spell (defensively of course).

Concentration: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (14) + 13 = 27 vs DC 25

...and she disappears!

Please stay in initiative for now.

--Round 4--
Beatific One - 18 (-73hp)
Barael - 17 (-21hp)
Dandilion - 15 (-21 nonlethal)(-2hp)
Briar - 12 (5' up)
Fondo - 8
Vencarlo - 6 (-7hp)(-5 con)(fatigued (starving))
Nikolay - 5+ (-14hp)
Majenko - 5- (-24hp)
--Round 5--
Charlie - 19

Map Round 4-5

Round 2 - Charlie stacks on a Bless (+1 attacks)
Round 1 - Fondo Inspires Courage (+2 attacks/damage/fear saves)
Round 1 - Charlie Prays (+1 attacks/damage/skills/saves -1 for me, nothing for Briar)
Round 0 - Charlie offers Blessings of Fervor (not Briar, Majenko or Dandilion).

spellcraft: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (3) + 13 = 16

1d20 + 14 ⇒ (12) + 14 = 26 Spellcraft

"Naturally, one blast of my magics and she flees. No matter, we have what we came for, don't me," Briar nods at Vencarlo. "We can go now?"

Round 4, Init 12

Briar delays.

spellcraft: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (14) + 11 = 25

Dandi jumps off the table, one thick section of her hair smoothing over the rest of it. "She popped. We should go. I don't like it here very much." hair activated

Round 4, Init 17

Barael moves to the second prone individual, and begins undoing the restraints, assuming that he is, in fact, the Seneschal.

"Is this him, then, Vencarlo?" Barael waves Charlie over. "How bad off is he? Can he move quickly with the rest of us? Or do we leave him here for now, and figure a way back up and out?" Barael keeps looking towards the doors for the inevitable return of a fully healed Beautific One.

"She's coming back, is my guess. Like Sivit. Without a mark on her too, is my worry."

Round 4, Init 5+

"Son of an imp!"

Nikolay double moves to U11 and starts to open the door. but doesn't have a move action for that.

"She's too annoying to have gone too far."

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (19) + 14 = 33
Blur if it was an attack roll: 1d100 ⇒ 45
Crit?: 1d20 ⇒ 13 :-(

Round 4, Init 12

Briar comes out of delay, realizing the enormity of Nikolay's wounds (even if he doesn't).

"Come here, 'Sward, you're badly wounded," Briar says while pulling out the party's Wand of CMW. "Let us find magic to fix you."

With a look of distaste on his face, Briar spits out the distasteful command words to activate the wand: "oh-THOE!"

2d8 + 3 ⇒ (1, 7) + 3 = 11 Healing

Nikolay, remember you're still fervored, so I think you can make it to that door and try to open it. Alas, it is locked. Nice crit though...

Vencarlo replies to Barael-were, "Yes, that is the seneschal. He's been here longer and will be in even less shape than I to travel far, but let us do what we can to revive him. Does anyone have any water?" Vencarlo joins Barael and starts to undo the other side of the straps. (full round action per side, so you each have a move action remaining to undo the straps next round)

Majenko hops up on the edge of the fire pit and warms himself with the fire, keeping alert for anyone trying to sneak up on the party - visibly or invisibly.

Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16

Charlie goes over to Majenko and uses the cure serious wounds wand on him. "Whoa, Majenko. Easy with the heroics. We need you flapping."

"Hey guys, I have water in my haversack. Make sure you don't grab the booze. He's not ready for that. I'll heal him up next."

Round 5, Init 19 {X14-->}

BoF: +2 AC etc.

CSW on Majenko: 3d8 + 5 ⇒ (4, 7, 4) + 5 = 20

Round 5, Init 8

Fondo moves to and opens the north door, looking for signs of the beatific one on the other side.

"We should find a back way out, unless we aim to fight the ettin wench and Glorio both on our exit."

Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25

Barael moves over to the seneschal and begins to undo his restraints. Dandilion hops off the table and extends her hair readying for anything. Briar takes out a wand and reaches down to heal Nikolay standing just below him. Fondo moves with Nikolay and tries to open the doors, but they are locked. Vencarlo also moves to the seneschal and begins to undo his restraints. Nikolay moves to the double doors and discovers they're locked. Majenko watches for invisible foes sneaking up on the party. Charlie heals Majenko nearly to full.

There is no sign of the beatific one as yet. You may continue.

--Round 5--
Beatific One - 18 (-78hp)
Barael - 17 (-21hp)
Dandilion - 15 (-21 nonlethal)(-2hp)
Briar - 12 (5' up)
Fondo - 8
Vencarlo - 6 (-7hp)(-5 con)(fatigued (starving))
Nikolay - 5+ (-3hp)
Majenko - 5- (-4hp)
--Round 6--
Charlie - 19

Map Round 5-6
Fondo is standing under Briar in U12

Round 2 - Charlie stacks on a Bless (+1 attacks)
Round 1 - Fondo Inspires Courage (+2 attacks/damage/fear saves)
Round 1 - Charlie Prays (+1 attacks/damage/skills/saves -1 for me, nothing for Briar)
Round 0 - Charlie offers Blessings of Fervor (not Briar, Majenko or Dandilion).

Charlie moves over to the seneschal and checks him out, giving him water.

"What's your name, sir? We're here to help you. Have some water."

heal check: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (8) + 14 = 22

While he's at it…

sense motive: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (3) + 18 = 21

Round 6, Init 19 {X14-->}

BoF: +2 AC etc.