Curse of the Crimson Throne

Game Master Euan

Barael looks back to the double doors, and his eyes mirror Dandi's, widening in hopefully-not-too-late realization. That won't do, at all. Light steps
Stealth: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (11) + 19 = 30

Barael retreats back to the hallway, encouraging Dandi to do the same.

"This is not good. She isn't prepared to deal with dragons, let alone choose what clothes to wear tomorrow. She needs to be here, fully. Fully."

Barael turns to Dandi. "I mean no disrespect, miss Dandi. You are speaking alternately in different languages, and taking Fondo's suggestions too literally. Come back to us, please!" Barael looks unwilling to continue until Dandi is restored.

Fondo moves after Dandi and attempts to catch her in his arms in a dance. "Jel'inedra, your wits've taken flight. Come, let Kako bring them back."

Grapple: 1d20 + 16 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 16 + 2 = 28

Charlie will cast remove fear on himself, Dandi, Barael and Nikolay. We get +4 morale bonus to fear saves for 10 minutes. If we have any fear based attacks currently affecting us, they will be suppressed for the duration of the spell.

One action only folks - there are 'per round' spells going so we're going by rounds. Fondo and Barael are not able to react to Dandilion quickly enough to stop her as she follows Nikolay into the room - and beyond. 'course it can also be argued that Dandilion is taking more than one action, but this is more fun...

Dandilion walks, almost casually, right up to the door. Nothing grabs her as yet. Laori walks out into the courtyard with the others. Majenko hops off Barael's shoulder and begins to dance, inspiring courage... We're expecting it any round, right?

Updated Map
Please note, there are two figures on the map that only Dandilion can see. Please don't react to them. Er, unless you're Dandilion of course. Barael can see what looks like the white glimmer of bone shrouded in shadows - but much to small to be a dragon.

Round 0 - Majenko inspires the party to greater glory: +2 attacks/damage/saves vs fear (competence/morale).

Round 1, Init X

Briar curses in Elven as the Wait runs to the doors.

Not sure that's how we drew it up.

Briar moves to O3 (or P3 if there is a railing that might affect his view/shooting).

Briar readies a spell if he sees a dragon near or around Dandi.

1d20 + 22 - 3 ⇒ (4) + 22 - 3 = 23 Perception

O3 is fine. Briar can now see what looks like the white glimmer of bone shrouded in shadows - but much to small to be a dragon as well. It looks to be two skeletons...dancing? He perceives nothing else at the moment.

The stairs he's flying over climb to the second level and lead to a pair of double doors into the donjon beyond.

Just to be clear, the courtyard is open to the sky. I've alluded to it, but I'm not sure I've actually mentioned it outright. Sorry for the unclarity.

Charlie, a reminder that Fondo provides a +6 fear save bonus at all times to folks within 30 feet. It does NOT stack with Remove Fear. I assume that it's a strong enough bonus that others feel palpably at ease, though DM_Euan may disagree.

Fondo moves up to Dandi. If and when he sees the figures in the room, he moves to place himself between her and them (G05).

Nikolay walks up next to Dandi (H4).

"What have you found my dear?"

Laori Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12
Majenko Perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (13) + 12 = 25

Laori can't quite make out the skeletal forms in the next room, but Majenko can see them.

Dandi peeks in, then squeals, pirouettes into the room, calling over her shoulder to Nikolay, "Ооох! Танцување! Еден два три, еден два три!"

wisdom: 1d20 - 3 ⇒ (6) - 3 = 3

language: 1d20 ⇒ 10

Dandilion dances into the room joining the two skeletons in a writing mass of bone and flesh. They dance closer to the door and try to enjoin Fondo.

As they are by the door, you all now see a most unusual sight that you can just make out in the dark chamber. Two extremely unusual skeletons are dancing with each other to the tune of some unknown song.

One (S1) is no taller than a short halfling, while the other (S2) towers at just over seven feet in height. Both wear identical outfits of form fitting black leather with tight, black leather masks covering their heads. Each mask has a stitched seam running from forehead to jaw line to seal it in place.

The shorter one's left leg is missing, replaced by what appears to have been a chair or table leg. The taller has abnormally long arms that, when they hang at his side, reach to mid calf. It makes for a very comical dance, but it looks like they're having a lot of fun.

Well, Charlie might not quite see it (perception DC 20 or just move into the courtyard).

Knowledge Religion: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 6 + 2 = 26

Fondo strikes at the taller one with his rapier, once you'll allow for real initiative to begin.

Fondo's action will provoke initiative, but I still want the others to have a chance at this round's action before that happens.

Now, everyone (including Dandilion) please make a DC 18 Willpower save for no apparent reason this round. If you fail it, please feel free to make a DC 20 Wisdom check - also for no apparent reason.

1d20 + 16 - 3 ⇒ (6) + 16 - 3 = 19 Will Save

Interesting.

Round Surprise

Will: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 9 + 2 = 21

"Back, shades. Get thee to the Boneyards."

Fondo strikes at the larger ghost.

Ghost Touch Rapier: 1d20 + 17 + 2 + 2 - 3 - 3 ⇒ (14) + 17 + 2 + 2 - 3 - 3 = 29
(heroism, inspire courage, combat expertise, power attack)
1d6 + 3 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 6 + 2 = 14

"Their dance shall make fools of us all. Kill them swift or Dandi's mind shall be your fate."

language: 1d20 ⇒ 18

will save: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14
will save to notice: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

"Виле са крилима фин, родити лепота, грациозност и радостан ствари.
Дакле, моје лепотице плес, плес.Феи ће доћи да вас и вхимсицалли свезати у нитима на танак покров ... "

Dandi sings as she dances, her gutteral phrases sounding more like barking than any sort of song. Her hair grows wild and even more unkempt than before.

Holy wow... you guys are on a tear...

Barael watches with horror as fellow rodent dances out of the mousehole, with no fear of cat paw, claw, or maw. He freezes in place, looking skyward, then back at Dandi, where his eyes catch the shifting bones.

He feels a mixture of relief and shame as Fondo and Nik pursue her to the doors. Doors that no doubt allow passage for something large. We should have known better. Fondo should have understood better. His damnable ornate speech almost lead to her... what... is... that...?

Will Save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19
Wisdom Roll: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

Round 1, Init ? {-->P06}

Charlie will move to P06 and cast holy smite into C/D 3/4

DC 18 will, luck, cloak: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 10 + 1 + 2 = 26

damage: 5d8 ⇒ (3, 6, 8, 4, 3) = 24

will save DC 20 for half and not blindness.

Almost forgot...

Laori Willpower: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20 vs DC 18
Majenko Willpower: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20 vs DC 18

S1: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23 vs DC 20
S2: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27 vs DC 20

The skeletal creatures continue their dance as the party reacts hostilely, but a new foe enters the field of battle. From the battlements high above, the umbral dragon (image) descends, landing just behind the party. You only notice this for two reasons - one, the whole back group (Briar, Barael, Laori, Charlie, and Majenko) is shrouded in silence, and two, his breath weapon breaks his invisibility.

Everyone in the cone (that’d be everyone just for reference) please make a DC 23 fortitude or take 6 strength damage and be blinded for 1d6 ⇒ 4 rounds. If you make your save, please lose 1d4 ⇒ 4 strength instead (and no blindness). Also, it has a frightful presence, so please make a DC 23 willpower save or be shaken. The second save is a fear effect.

Please note some of you may be immune to the dragon's breath and many of you have various bonuses to the fear save.

The hovering dragon grins, its wide mouth rimmed with rows of sharp teeth. You read its lips (as it can't be heard in the silence), ”Belshallam is going to eat well today. Quite well”

Laori vs Strength: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (20) + 11 = 31 vs DC 23
Laori vs Fear: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 10 + 2 = 18 vs DC 23

Majenko vs Strength: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25 vs DC 23
Majenko vs Fear: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 9 + 2 = 28 vs DC 23

-Round 1-
Fondo - 22
Dandilion - 20 (-6 wis)(-4 int)(-3 cha)
Barael - 16+
Charlie - 16-
Nikolay - 15
Briar - 14 (10’ up) (-6 wis)
S1 - 6 (-12hp)
S2 - 6 (-26hp)
Dragon - 6 (5' up)
Majenko - 5 (10' up)(-4 wis)(-4 str)
Laori - 4 (10' up)(shaken)(-4 str)

Map Round 1

Round 0 - Majenko inspires the party to greater glory: +2 attacks/damage/saves vs fear (competence/morale).

Round 1, Init 16+

Fortitude Save v DC 23: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17 Man...
Will Save v DC 23: 1d20 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 + 4 = 14 Man...

Barael howls for Charlie to bless the back group with the wand, hoping that Charlie can hear him. If he can not voice his desire, he throws it to Majenko. Majenko!!! Get Charlie to Bless us mad!!!

Delay for Charlie, Init---> 15

Barael staggers from the veil that descends over his sight. He tunes into his Scent, and he Vanishes. 3/9

He launches himself at the beast. Move to Q-04, Draw Black Tooth with Keen, 2/3
Acrobatics Check v DC 10 to move greater than half speed while blinded, and attempt to avoid AoO: 1d20 + 26 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 26 - 2 = 30

Black Tooth: 1d20 + 11 + 2 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 11 + 2 + 2 - 2 = 24 for 1d6 + 1 + 6d6 ⇒ (2) + 1 + (6, 3, 6, 1, 4, 1) = 24
Miss Chance, High Good: 1d100 ⇒ 51

If Blessing of Fervor is in place, Barael chooses +2 bump to AC/To Hit

Making the saves now, but waiting to see how things develop before acting.
FORT save vs breath: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (14) + 13 = 27
FORT save vs presence: 1d20 + 13 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 13 + 4 = 35 +4 next to Fondo I believe, but didn't need it.

Nikolay resists the worst the castle has to offer so far, but still feels drained.

This thing needs to die quickly.
--Yes. Yes. I will get my name yet.

Round 1, Init 14, Part A

Briar's spell to defend Dandi never leaves his lips, only a silent mouthing of "Oh #$%!".

Let's see what I can see.

1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30 Fort Save
1d20 + 16 - 3 ⇒ (4) + 16 - 3 = 17 Will Save
1d20 + 16 - 3 ⇒ (17) + 16 - 3 = 30 Will Save (Harrow Point Reroll)

OOOOO, Harrow Edit

Will Save v DC 23: 1d20 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 + 4 = 15

Sigh...

Round 1, Init 20

fort save: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26
will save: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
will save (reroll, harrow point): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11 :(

"Barrie! Briar! Charlie! Help us! There's a DRAGON!!!! A DRA-GON!!! What do I DO???? I CANT Hear you! WHAT DO I DO?!?!?!
Fondo can you hear them? I can't hear them. My EARS are broken!"

Dandi flails, stumbling forward 5 feet. Her hair whips this way and that as she casts dispel magic targeting the silence on her friends.

caster level check: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (12) + 12 = 24

Round 1, Init 22

Fear v. dragon: 1d20 + 9 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 9 + 6 = 34
Will v. ghosts: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 9 + 2 = 18

Note that everyone within 30' of Fondo has +6 morale v. fear. Just Nikolay and Dandi at present...

Feeling the negative energy sweep through him without effect, Fondo whirls. He begins barking out prose before striking again at the taller ghost.

"Familia, stand together as each other's shields.
Dear jel'inedra, seize your wits and aid our cause!
Dread Laori, have you magics to these ghosts dismiss?"

Activate Tactician as a swift action and Battle Magic inspiring command on Dandi as a move action. As of now, Laori is included as an ally.

Note that both are only in effect for those who can hear Fondo.

Battle Magic: Dandi gains a +2 bonus on caster level checks and concentration checks.

Tactician (round 1 of 6): allies within 60 feet have access to the following teamwork feats:
*Allied Spellcaster: add +2 competence bonus to spell penetration when adjacent to ally with this feat; +4 if they have the spell prepared or on spontaneous list, and +1 CL.
*Shake it off: +1 competence bonus to saves for each adjacent ally, up to +4.

Ghost touch rapier: 1d20 + 17 + 2 + 2 - 3 - 3 ⇒ (14) + 17 + 2 + 2 - 3 - 3 = 29
+2 inspire, +2 heroism, -3 power, -3 expertise
1d6 + 3 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 6 + 2 = 13

The dragon lashes out at the invisible Barael as he comes barreling in (AoO):
Bite: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (16) + 23 = 39 damage: 2d8 + 12 ⇒ (7, 3) + 12 = 22

Shortly before that, Dandilion dispels the silence and a high pitched giggle is heard, briefly, in addition to the dragon. The party can also hear Fondo and gain all he has to offer.

Oh, and Fondo, no need to save vs the ghosts. Once you have successfully saved, you are immune to their dance for the time being. Everyone has saved out except Dandilion I think.

Round 1, Init 16- {-->O06}

vs. STR (23), luck, cloak: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 6 + 1 + 2 = 19

vs. Fear (23), luck, cloak, Remove Fear: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 10 + 1 + 2 + 4 = 19

Harrow reroll

vs. Fear (23), luck, cloak, Remove Fear: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 10 + 1 + 2 + 4 = 26

Charlie 5' drags his leaden limbs to O06 and uses the wand to cast Blessings of Fervor. He'll use his bump for the AC etc.

Fooking dragon turned my armor to lead. Gonna have a heart attack if I don't get squashed first.

"I CAN'T FOOKING SEE!"

Alas, the Tactician ability says that allies need to be able to 'see and hear' Fondo. So if you're blinded, I'm sorry, that part doesn't apply. We are so scr***d.

Round 1, Init 15

I don't think the blessing of fervor reaches Nikolay, Dandi and Fondo.

Nikolay casts burst of speed, moves up, and tries to put his sword in the dragon's mouth.

"You said you were hungry. Eat this!"

Even with the burst of speed, I think Nikolay's speed is 40', so he gets to P4 and lunges.

Power Attacks
Longsword Power Attack 2-handed: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (6) + 14 = 20
(BAB +9, STR +4, Black blade +3, Weapon Focus +1, -3 Power Attack) +2 inspiration
Longsword damage: 1d8 + 20 ⇒ (2) + 20 = 22
(+6 STR, +3 Magic, +9 Power Attack, +2 Weapon specialization) +2 inspiration

Round 1, Init 14, Part B

Briar gives Majenko a look as the dragon comes fully into view.

Why didn't you warn us that it was here, small dragon? You more loyal to your kin than us?

Hearing the sounds of silence broken, Briar looks at the umbral dragon.

You're mine now, b+!!*.

Cast Grace. BOF to movement. Move safely to Q8. Cast Bulls Strength.

Fondo provides a variety of support services including aiding Dandilion in dispelling the silence. Dandilion dispels the silence spell which was so vexing her. Charlie fervors the party as he himself steps back a bit, nearly crushed under his own weight. Barael, reeling from his failures, tries to attack the dragon invisibly. The dragon spots him though and gives him a little kiss, while he missed the dragon with his own strike. Nikolay rushes into the combat, but cannot quite land a strike. Briar moves to put a wall between him and the dragon and prepares for his combat behind an arrow slit.

The two skeletal figures continue to dance with Dandilion. DC 18 will save or lose Int: 1d4 ⇒ 2, Wis: 1d4 ⇒ 2, and Cha: 1d4 ⇒ 4. They seemingly ignore Fondo’s attacks (though they are, as far as you can tell, being damaged by them).

The dragon roars with excitement as his red eyes dance in his thick-plated skull. He casts a defensive spell…

Defensive: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25

The dragon roars with displeasure as the spell fails to have any obvious effect (thank you Deyanira).

Majenko continues to dance, he flies back (5’ flap) and casts Haste on the front half of the party (Everyone except Dandilion, Fondo, and Briar (cover)). Laori casts dispel magic defensively 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (13) + 13 = 26 vs DC 18 on the dragon CL: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17 and successfully dispels a spell from the dragon. She then 5’ steps closer.

-Round 1-
S1 - 6 (-12hp)
S2 - 6 (-39hp)
Dragon - 6
Majenko - 5 (10' up)(-4 wis)(-4 str)
Laori - 4 (10' up)(shaken)(-4 str)
-Round 2-
Fondo - 22
Dandilion - 20 (-6 wis)(-4 int)(-3 cha)
Charlie - 16 (-6 str)(blind)
Barael - 15+ (-22hp)(-6 str)(shaken)(blind)
Nikolay - 15- (-4 str)
Briar - 14 (10’ up) (-4 str)(-6 wis)

Map Round 1-2

Blindness 2 of 4

Round 1 - Majenko casts Haste on everyone except Dandilion, Fondo, and Briar.
Round 1 - Charlie cast Blessings of Fervor on Briar, Barael, Laori, Charlie, and Majenko.
Round 1 - Fondo provides Tactician: allies within 60 feet have access to the following teamwork feats: 
*Allied Spellcaster: add +2 competence bonus to spell penetration when adjacent to ally with this feat; +4 if they have the spell prepared or on spontaneous list, and +1 CL. 
*Shake it off: +1 competence bonus to saves for each adjacent ally, up to +4.
Round 0 - Majenko inspires the party to greater glory: +2 attacks/damage/saves vs fear (competence/morale).

Round 2, Init 22

Fondo curses and shouts to Charlie, "You have but thrice to blink and then you'll see. And if you might, mayhap some blessing for we sinners over here."

Charlie, remake your Fort save (DC 23) v. the blindness with a +2 from Fondo's Shake It Off inspiring command—not to be mistaken for his Shake It Off feat. Thanks, Paizo for the redundant naming...

He then continues his work on the ghosts.

Rapier: 1d20 + 17 + 2 + 2 - 3 ⇒ (14) + 17 + 2 + 2 - 3 = 32
1d6 + 3 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 6 + 2 = 14

Rapier: 1d20 + 12 + 2 + 2 - 3 ⇒ (13) + 12 + 2 + 2 - 3 = 26
1d6 + 3 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 6 + 2 = 13

Rapier: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 2 - 3 ⇒ (11) + 7 + 2 + 2 - 3 = 19
1d6 + 3 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 6 + 2 = 17

Tactician (round 2 of 6): allies within 60 feet have access to the following teamwork feats:
*Allied Spellcaster: add +2 competence bonus to spell penetration when adjacent to ally with this feat; +4 if they have the spell prepared or on spontaneous list, and +1 CL.
*Shake it off: +1 competence bonus to saves for each adjacent ally, up to +4.

will save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22
spellcraft: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (9) + 16 = 25

Round 1, Init 16- {-->O06}

spellcraft, luck: 1d20 + 14 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 14 + 1 = 22

Thanks, Fondo for the extra save.
save v. str FORT(23), cloak, luck, Fondo,: 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 6 + 2 + 1 + 2 = 20

Round 2, Init 14

Briar prays to Nethys for magical enhancement to his battle prowess. Quick cast Divine Favor.

I got you now, Dragon.

Channeling Charlies magic into more speed, Briar attacks with fury.

1d20 + 15 + 1 + 3 + 2 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 15 + 1 + 3 + 2 - 2 - 2 = 33 to hit; (PBS, DF, Bard, Deadly Aim, Rapid)
1d8 + 2 + 1 + 3 + 2 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 2 + 1 + 3 + 2 + 6 = 22 damage; (PBS, DF, Bard, DA)

1d20 + 15 + 1 + 3 + 2 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 15 + 1 + 3 + 2 - 2 - 2 = 35 to hit; (PBS, DF, Bard, Deadly Aim, Rapid)
1d8 + 2 + 1 + 3 + 2 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 2 + 1 + 3 + 2 + 6 = 22 damage; (PBS, DF, Bard, DA)

BOF Attack:
1d20 + 15 + 1 + 3 + 2 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 15 + 1 + 3 + 2 - 2 - 2 = 32 to hit; (PBS, DF, Bard, Deadly Aim, Rapid)
1d8 + 2 + 1 + 3 + 2 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 1 + 3 + 2 + 6 = 16 damage; (PBS, DF, Bard, DA)

Iterative:
1d20 + 10 + 1 + 3 + 2 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 10 + 1 + 3 + 2 - 2 - 2 = 25 to hit; (PBS, DF, Bard, Deadly Aim, Rapid)
1d8 + 2 + 1 + 3 + 2 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 2 + 1 + 3 + 2 + 6 = 22 damage; (PBS, DF, Bard, DA)

Briar 5' steps to R9.

Round 1/10 Divine Favor

Round 2, Init 15

Come on. Is that all you got?! Ha! Don't give up now...
Barael staggers from the loss of sight, the fur around his sockets becoming tinged with a red substance.

What?! He insisted, you whore! He's here, standing in front of you all noble, and he's the one, doesn't want to move. He has the power to end it. All he has to do is... step aside.
As the silence in the courtyard is brought to an end, the sound of teeth gnashing can be heard. "crkcrkcrkcrkcrkcrk..."

Give him room. This is a lesson in life, right there. Whoa! Wild swing! What are you going to do now, Bwarry? You can't see me, your eyes all swollen up, but you're still in the fight. You gonna keep flailing your arms like that, are ya? See?! See how easy it is to get hit?! How you gonna keep track of where the next blow is coming??
Your breath, you bastard... I can always pin you down on the whiskey. That, and your constant gloat.
Barael snuffles violently, a new red tinge beginning to form around the nostrils.

Breathing hard, aren't ya? Aww. The wings of a butterfly could knock you over right about now, huh? You'll be stepping aside real soon. Your fists got no strength behind them. Your heart's not in it anymore. That's because you know. You know she's not worth it. That lesson's on me. Know your place, boy.
My place is here. Between you and her. My place was always here. Between It and She. The wings of a dragon couldn't move me from my place.

Barael starts to laugh.

Black Tooth, Keen: 1d20 + 11 + 1 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 11 + 1 + 2 - 2 = 27 for 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5 damage

Iterative, Keen: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 6 + 1 + 2 - 2 = 19 for 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7 damage

Haste, Keen: 1d20 + 11 + 1 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 11 + 1 + 2 - 2 = 27 for 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2 damage

Bite Attack: 1d20 + 2 + 1 + 2 - 1 ⇒ (8) + 2 + 1 + 2 - 1 = 12 for 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3 damage

Confirm Critical #1, Keen: 1d20 + 11 + 1 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 11 + 1 + 2 - 2 = 32 for 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Confirm Critical #2, Keen: 1d20 + 11 + 1 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 11 + 1 + 2 - 2 = 27 for 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Miss Chance #1, High Good: 1d100 ⇒ 16

Miss Chance #2, High Good: 1d100 ⇒ 95

Barael draws himself to the wall. Move to R-03

Round 2, Init 16- {-->N06}

Charlie will move to N06 and cast heal on himself, defensively. He will then spit on his hands and rub them together and gets ready.

concentration: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (9) + 24 = 33

Dandi casts reduce person on herself and moves up to M-7, dancing the whole way.

Round 2, Init 15-
7 Mirror Images

Nikolay smiles at the dragon's frustration and closes in on it (5' step to Q5). He channels some arcane energy into his sword, casts vampiric touch defensively (autocheck) and swings several times at the dragon. Only then does he wonder where Fondo and Dandi are.

Spell Combat power attacks
Also, +2 inspire, +2 arcane, keen, -2 STR damge, +1 haste
Spellstrike attack: 1d20 + 12 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 12 + 3 = 30
(BAB +9, STR +4, Black blade +3, Weapon Focus +1, -3 Power Attack, -2 spell combat)
Longsword damage: 1d8 + 15 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 15 + 2 = 19
(+4 STR, +3 Magic, +6 Power Attack, +2 Weapon specialization)
vampiric touch: 6d6 ⇒ (1, 1, 3, 5, 5, 1) = 16
SR check: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 12 + 2 = 28 +2 from tactician
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Regular Longsword Power Attack 1-handed spell combat: 1d20 + 12 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 12 + 3 = 29
Longsword damage: 1d8 + 15 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 15 + 2 = 24
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Longsword Power Attack 1-handed spell combat iterative: 1d20 + 7 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 7 + 3 = 16
Longsword damage: 1d8 + 15 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 15 + 2 = 19

I found the answer about spell strike and haste. He does get the extra attack.

Regular Longsword Power Attack 1-handed spell combat: 1d20 + 12 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 12 + 3 = 32 - Possible crit with keen
Longsword damage: 1d8 + 15 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 15 + 2 = 25
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Confirm Crit?
Regular Longsword Power Attack 1-handed spell combat: 1d20 + 12 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 12 + 3 = 23
Longsword damage: 1d8 + 15 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 15 + 2 = 18

Fondo blazes three hits on his foe, and the skeletal figure finally falls in a pile of ‘bones’. Dandilion reduces herself and dances forward toward the dragon. Charlie steps back out of reach, but just in case casts defensively and heals his eyes - and strength drain. Barael, though he works hard through his blindness, cannot land a strike - critical or otherwise. He does do a nice bit of prose however. Nikolay steps up and delivers two mighty blows - and his vampiric touch does go through! Briar, from his hidey-hole lines up the dragon through an arrow slit and connects thrice!

The remaining skeleton continue to dance with Dandilion, and seems saddened when she leaves him to dance on her own in the room. Dandilion DC 18 will save or lose Int: 1d4 ⇒ 3, Wis: 1d4 ⇒ 2, and Cha: 1d4 ⇒ 2.

Frustrated at how the combat is going thus far, and his inability to stab at the creature doing him so much harm (Briar), he instead takes it out on the target doing so much damage with few hits - Nikolay, whittling down his mirror images. He sidles 5’ to the right and lands (well he landed last round but I forgot to mention it). He wraps his bulk around a small shallow pool, likely used to water horses in the day.

Bite: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (14) + 23 = 37 damage: 2d8 + 12 ⇒ (5, 1) + 12 = 18 1 is Nikolay: 1d8 ⇒ 4
Claw: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (5) + 23 = 28 damage: 2d6 + 8 ⇒ (1, 1) + 8 = 10 1 is Nikolay: 1d7 ⇒ 6
Claw: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (11) + 23 = 34 damage: 2d6 + 8 ⇒ (5, 5) + 8 = 18 1 is Nikolay: 1d6 ⇒ 1
Tail: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (9) + 21 = 30 damage: 2d6 + 12 ⇒ (4, 3) + 12 = 19 1 is Nikolay: 1d6 ⇒ 5
Wing: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (4) + 21 = 25 damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6 1 is Nikolay: 1d5 ⇒ 3
Wing: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (19) + 21 = 40 damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12 1 is Nikolay: 1d4 ⇒ 2

Majenko flies across the room so Briar can continue to see him as he continues to dance his inspirational dance. He then casts his final Haste on the back half of the party (Dandilion and Fondo). Laori 5’ steps up to the monster and swings!
Laori: 1d20 + 12 - 2 ⇒ (10) + 12 - 2 = 20 damage: 2d4 + 6 ⇒ (2, 1) + 6 = 9 and DC 17 for half: 4d8 + 10 ⇒ (3, 6, 1, 2) + 10 = 22
Laori: 1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 7 - 2 = 22 damage: 2d4 + 6 ⇒ (2, 3) + 6 = 11

-Round 2-
S1 - 6 (-12hp)
S2 - 6 (-83hp) (down)
Dragon - 6 (-120hp)
Majenko - 5 (10' up)(-4 wis)(-4 str)
Laori - 4 (10' up)(shaken)(-4 str)
-Round 3-
Fondo - 22
Dandilion - 20 (-6 wis)(-4 int)(-3 cha)
Charlie - 16
Barael - 15+ (-22hp)(-6 str)(shaken)(blind)
Nikolay - 15- (-4 str)(-18hp raw, knowing you have stoneskin and other things going on..)
Briar - 14 (10’ up) (-4 str)(-6 wis)

Map Round 2-3
Briar - you’ll have cover issues at the arrow slit Q-8, but you have a straight shot from the arrow slit at S-8.

[ooc]Blindness 3 of 4

Round 2 - Majenko casts Haste on Dandilion and Fondo.
Round 1 - Majenko casts Haste on Barael, Laori, Charlie, Nikolay, and Majenko.
Round 1 - Charlie cast Blessings of Fervor on Briar, Barael, Laori, Charlie, and Majenko.[/url]
[ooc]Round 1 - Fondo provides Tactician: allies within 60 feet have access to the following teamwork feats: 
*Allied Spellcaster: add +2 competence bonus to spell penetration when adjacent to ally with this feat; +4 if they have the spell prepared or on spontaneous list, and +1 CL. 
*Shake it off: +1 competence bonus to saves for each adjacent ally, up to +4.
Round 0 - Majenko inspires the party to greater glory: +2 attacks/damage/saves vs fear (competence/morale).

Round 3, Init 22

Fondo strikes at the remaining ghost and then zips forward toward the dragon.

Rapier: 1d20 + 17 + 2 + 2 + 1 - 3 - 3 ⇒ (14) + 17 + 2 + 2 + 1 - 3 - 3 = 30
1d6 + 3 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 6 + 2 = 17

Acrobatics v. ghost: 1d20 + 20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 20 + 2 = 24

Acrobatics v. dragon: 1d20 + 20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 20 + 2 = 32

"Oh dragon dark, you shall not keep us from our task: free this castle and claim our sacred sword." Activate Challenge. See details below.

Tactician (round 3 of 6): allies within 60 feet have access to the following teamwork feats:
*Allied Spellcaster: add +2 competence bonus to spell penetration when adjacent to ally with this feat; +4 if they have the spell prepared or on spontaneous list, and +1 CL.
*Shake it off: +1 competence bonus to saves for each adjacent ally, up to +4.

Fondo's challenge: allies have +1 circumstance bonus to hit the umbral dragon if he threatens it.

Round 3, Init 15+

Barael hears the creature... retreat, knows that the others have closed upon it. He moves cautiously forward R-03--->R-04, and threatens the creature with more swinging, though his expectations have been greatly reduced from his lack of success in his main barrage.

Aid Another(Nik) v AC 10: 1d20 + 11 + 1 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 11 + 1 + 2 - 2 = 13
Miss Chance, High Good: 1d100 ⇒ 62

Barael's laughter grows louder. The red around his eyes and nostrils deepens.

Round 3, Init 20

Dandi dances closer to the dragon, 5 foot step to N-07, then points and laughs. "You aren't all you think you are, silly Dragon! My friends will whittle you down to nothing but the fragments of dreams." then throws her head back and laughs and laughs and laughs....

Evil eye on the dragon, -4 to his AC, DC20 Will save, or it lasts 8 rounds. If the save is made, it is only 1 round...plus cackle, to extend.

Oops. End in Q06

"Brov, you alright?"

WTHeck is an Umbral Dragon? Kn. Arcana, luck: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 6 + 1 = 21

Round 2, Init 14

5' stepping to S8 and channeling Charlie's magic, Briar attacks with fury.

1d20 + 15 + 1 + 3 + 2 - 3 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 15 + 1 + 3 + 2 - 3 - 2 + 1 = 27 to hit; (PBS, DF, Bard, Deadly Aim, Rapid, Fondo)
1d8 + 2 + 1 + 3 + 2 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 1 + 3 + 2 + 6 = 16 damage; (PBS, DF, Bard, DA)

1d20 + 15 + 1 + 3 + 2 - 3 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 15 + 1 + 3 + 2 - 3 - 2 + 1 = 26 to hit; (PBS, DF, Bard, Deadly Aim, Rapid, Fondo)
1d8 + 2 + 1 + 3 + 2 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 1 + 3 + 2 + 6 = 16 damage; (PBS, DF, Bard, DA)

BOF:
1d20 + 15 + 1 + 3 + 2 - 3 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 15 + 1 + 3 + 2 - 3 - 2 + 1 = 30 to hit; (PBS, DF, Bard, Deadly Aim, Rapid, Fondo)
1d8 + 2 + 1 + 3 + 2 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 1 + 3 + 2 + 6 = 16 damage; (PBS, DF, Bard, DA)

Iterative:
1d20 + 10 + 1 + 3 + 2 - 3 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 10 + 1 + 3 + 2 - 3 - 2 + 1 = 26 to hit; (PBS, DF, Bard, Deadly Aim, Rapid, Fondo)
1d8 + 2 + 1 + 3 + 2 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 2 + 1 + 3 + 2 + 6 = 22 damage; (PBS, DF, Bard, DA)

Round 2/10 DivFav