Three of the four creatures become fascinated with the lights and colours Fenna conjures while one of them manages to resist.
Ordered Initiative-
Rigg (acted)- 35
Vormin (acted)- 21
Kip- 20
Kalev- 17
Spring Heeled Jack- 16
Troll- 15
Figure in Tower (acted)- 13a
Casimir- 13b
Tall Fey- 9a
Fenna- 9b
Malthir- 7a
Ricter- 7b
Map-
Notes-
All the courtyard of the keep (the grounds) is difficult terrain- luckily for you Casimir thought to use Feather Step on everyone so you ignore it...
Active Effects-
Protection from Evil- expires round 60 (Kip), 61 (Fenna), 62 (Casimir), 63 (Ricter), 64 (Malthir), 65 (Kalev).
Vanish- expires round 12 for both Kalev and Casimir.
Mirror Image- expires round 37 for Kip.
Malthir's Flaming Sword- expires round 66.
Bless on everyone- expires round 37.
Bestow Grace on Kip- expires round 49.
Hypnotic Pattern- Concentration + two rounds.
Action-
The south-east door opens and with a blur of motion a halfling sized individual comes rushing out. He sprints at supernatural speed around the central keep all the way to the south-west tower and then leaps up onto the west wall, a short sword in hand. Vormin holds his ground and maintains his defence, unwilling to enter the entangling roots and vines before him.
The incredibly fast Fey is the aptly named 'Quickling'. Their supernatural speed gives them incredible reflexes as well as evasion, uncanny dodge, and invisibility when they remain motionless for a few seconds. They are also skilled in the use of poison.
Seeing their cover is blown, Ricter decides to go on the attack rather than wait for further fire spells.
Even with the help of Casimirre's magic, his armoured form is quickly entangled in the unnatural weeds.
"You only delay the inevitable, wretches!"
Not able to see any enemy combatants, other than the group of four on the wall, Kip's constantly moving, splitting and merging forms reach inside their packs and withdraw a potion and then pull the stopper and down the contents.
Activating the message spell Kip reports for all to hear, Well done Fenna! Those are Forlarren on the wall, evil fey with some minor spell magic... they fear cold iron like all fey.
Turning to Ricter Kip adds, Ricter! Stay close to Fenna, let those inside deal with the trolls!
The massive, invisible half-orc wrenches his leg free of the plants holding it and steps back a little further into the entanglement. Temporarily unentangled, he places a deadly enchantment on his bardiche, increasing its deadliness.
Strength check
Reflex success
The black robed figure leaps from the wall to the top of the south-east tower, vaulting again to the other end of the tower. Without knowing it, he is almost directly above Casimir in his new position.
The unarmoured Troll makes his way around to the left of the main keep, apparently unsure and looking a little confused as to what he should do.
The female figure in the window seventy feet above seems to watch events unfolding, but does nothing else.
2d4+10
Casimir will very quietly take a fuse grenade from his bandoleer and hold it in his left hand. He will then ready an action to begin Inspire Courage if any allies enter melee before his next turn.
The only Fey not fascinated by Fenna's magic concentrates, shifting the flaming sphere to Ricter.
Fire damage to Ricter, DC13 reflex save negates
After directing the sphere, the Fey shakes one of his allies out of it by hitting him in the face, giggling as she does so.
Seeing the evil fey break her companion out of the magical stupor, Fenna abandons concentration on her spell and rummages through her pockets to find a colourful feather as she moves further around the writhing roots.
Well well well what do we have here. Enemies of all good creatures, so many gathered in one place.
You don't believe this yet, but this will be your last resting place. The champions of Kardas come to eradicate your evil from this world!
Charge flying to N1 I think, the map is a little hard to read but I think a fey that awakened the other is directly in front of me and attack it. I will be 5 feet off the ground.
"Pitiful attacks!
As soon as the sound of Malthir's battlecry rings out, a disembodied voice answers it from the shadow of the South-east tower:
"Forth, Guardians! Together we shall defeat this nest of evil!
Fenna begins to make her way towards the main east gate, still walking alongside the edge of the entanglement at present.
Malthir soars over the entanglement, accelerating, ascending and then plunging his sword into the Fey creature that had just been shook out of the fascination effect, ending his charge in mid-air just by the wall. The blade crackles with energy and flame as the sword's potency is increased against Fey. The blow fells the Fey but also snaps the other two out of it.
Ricter moves away from the flaming sphere but unfortunately gets stuck in the entanglement swiftly.
Strength check success (no longer entangled)
Reflex success (Ricter begins next turn unentangled and can take his full turn before having to save again)
Ordered Initiative-
Rigg (acted)- 35
Vormin (acted)- 21
Kip- 20
Kalev- 17
Spring Heeled Jack- 16
Troll- 15
Figure in Tower)- 13a
Tall Fey- 9a
Fenna- 9b
Malthir- 7a
Casimir- 7b
Ricter- 7c
Map-
Notes-
All the courtyard of the keep (the grounds) is difficult terrain- luckily for you Casimir thought to use Feather Step on everyone so you ignore it...
Active Effects-
Protection from Evil- expires round 60 (Kip), 61 (Fenna), 62 (Casimir), 63 (Ricter), 64 (Malthir), 65 (Kalev).
Vanish- expires round 12 for both Kalev and Casimir.
Mirror Image- expires round 37 for Kip.
Malthir's Flaming Sword- expires round 66.
Bless on everyone- expires round 37.
Inspire Courage- +1 to attack rolls, damage rolls, saves VS charm and fear effects.
Malthir Fly- expires round 39.
Kip Fly- expires round 40.
Action-
The supernaturally quick figure on the western wall darts into the tower near Malthir, moves swiftly into the position of the last Fey he cut down and jabs at Malthir with incredible speed and finesse with a short sword, opening a shallow wound on the Paladin's arm, through the plate-mail.
(Hit due to -2 charge penalty)
The blade was obviously poisoned...
Type poison (injury); Save Fortitude DC 14
Frequency 1/round for 2 rounds
Initial Effect 1 Con damage; Secondary Effect unconsciousness for 1d3 hours; Cure 1 save
After delivering the blow, the nimble quickling darts back into the tower and out of sight before Malthir can strike it.
Vormin cries out in triumph as he hears Casimir's voice ring clearly out across the courtyard. He lunges with his massive, one handed lance- the implement smashing against the tower inches from Casimir.
Vormin roars in frustration at his unseen foe, backpedalling fifteen feet, now even more wary.
Hit
1-50 misses
Poison save...
closer than I would have liked...
Kip catches sight of the speedy fey as it slashes at Malthir. He plumbs the depths of his knowledge for information about this new foe.
Kip's multiple forms lift into the air as he flies up following in Malthir's wake.
Somewhat concerned by the leaping black-skinned fey, Kip activates message once again, I will try to blind the black skinned one and then see about slowing down our speedy friend. If the four of you could get closer together we could haste the lot of you. Kip then turns his full attention to "Jack" and utters an arcane word, casting his spell.
Spring heeled Jack seems to visibly strain and almost falls from the top of the tower from the effort of resisting the power of Kip's magic compelling him to be struck blind; but he does not succumb to the spell.
In addition to the information listed in the DC16 information, you know the following about Quicklings-
They are extremely vulnerable to a slow spell. It loses its supernatural speed and all the abilities that come with it, as well as sickening the creature for the duration of the spell. Their spell-like abilities include shatter, levitate, flare, dancing lights and ventriloquism. As Fey their will is strong and even without their supernatural speed they arecapable of displays of incredible dexterity. They are also often tinkerers and trapmakers, enjoying setting dangerous and violent traps.
Kalev, still invisible makes his way out of the entanglement, drawing upon his experience with fighting large creatures, then swings his large, deadly weapon in a powerful arch, shimmering into view as the blade digs into the troll.
The bardiche slips past Vormin's hastily raised shield and cuts through the chain shirt, but the troll's incredibly tough skin resists the blade, albeit barely.
Spring heeled Jack leaps up into the air, floating down onto the wall as though under the effects of a feather fall spell, cloak billowing out behind him. Stood on the edge of the eastern wall, his malevolent gaze becomes apparent, with fiery eyes that seem to inspire fear by their very nature. He confidently makes a second leap, landing right in front of Malthir.
With an enemy finally in sight and out of the entanglement, the second troll starts working his way back around the keep to aid Vormin. The figure in the window disappears from view in the main tower above.
Awakened from their stupor, the three tall Fey turn their wrath to Malthir. Two of them use their innate magic to attempt to heat Malthir's magical armour and shield and Kip's chain shirt. Although Malthir's shield and Kip's armour resist the spell with the aid of their wearers, Malthir's full plate starts to become unbearably hot. Another flaming sphere winks into existence over the Paladin but he is just about able to float away from the fiery ball.
Defensive Casting VS DC16 (pass)
Reflex (fail)
Reflex (pass)
Reflex (pass)
Reflex (pass)
From behind Vormin, Cas yells: HEY UGLY, SEE THAT THING DOWN THERE. THATS ABOUT TO GO BOOOM! MOVE OR BURN.
Seeing battle joined in ernest, Ricter redoubles his efforts to get through the grasping undergrowth.
Fenna half considers following Ricter, sprinting towards the battle, but realising that she would unlikely be able to free herself should the vines get hold of her, she continues to skirt cautiously around the edge of the spell.
You think that you can strike fear into one of Iomedae's warriors? Think again! he grins at the little warrior.
Darkwood Heavy Wooden shield has an ACP of 0, full plate is MW so only -5. My total check with the Fly spell is +1 so at least I can try to make a 10 to do a 5 foot move and then attack. Assume 5' of movement will be a move action, not a 5' step allowing me to still attack the little creature.
fly
I guess I should have tried to hover, this move will draw AOO's from 2 of them I think.
Malthir flies a little to his right, drawing an attack from both Jack and the Forlarren threatening him- he is able to take both strikes on his shield as he passes, turning and slashing Spring Heeled Jack across the middle; the Fey winces in shock and pain from the power of the blow and the magic coursing through him but remains standing, apparently still having some fight left in him.
Miss
Miss
Ordered Initiative-
Rigg (acted)- 35
Vormin (acted)- 21
Kip- 20
Kalev- 17
Spring Heeled Jack- 16
Troll- 15
Figure in Tower)- 13a
Tall Fey- 9a
Fenna- 9b
Malthir- 7a
Casimir- 7b
Ricter- 7c
Map-
(Init count 20)
Notes-
All the courtyard of the keep (the grounds) is difficult terrain- luckily for you Casimir thought to use Feather Step on everyone so you ignore it...
Active Effects-
Protection from Evil- expires round 60 (Kip), 61 (Fenna), 62 (Casimir), 63 (Ricter), 64 (Malthir), 65 (Kalev).
Vanish- expires round 12 for Casimir.
Mirror Image- expires round 37 for Kip.
Malthir's Flaming Sword- expires round 66.
Bless on everyone- expires round 37.
Inspire Courage- +1 to attack rolls, damage rolls, saves VS charm and fear effects.
Malthir Fly- expires round 39.
Kip Fly- expires round 40.
Action-
There is no sign of the supernaturally fast Quickling, having entered the tower last round and not emerging as you might expect him to.
Vormin the troll sees the lit fuse grenade by his feet and apparently recognises it. He takes a mighty lunge for Kalev, shouting-
FOR THE GLORY OF HARGULKA!
Hit
Damage
... managing to stab the oversized weapon right through Kalev's guard and breastplate, almost threatening to pin the Ranger against the stone tower with the force of the blow. With a grunt and a mighty heave, Kalev removes the weapon from his bosy and his armour, just in time to react to Vormin's retreat...
Explodes round 13!
When Vormin tries to run, Cas calls out: "not so fast..."
He appears next to the troll and tries to swipe it's legs.
If I have Weapon Finesse, can I apply my Dex bonus to my combat maneuver checks instead of my Strength bonus??
It depends on what combat maneuver you're attempting. Disarm, sunder, and trip are normally the only kinds of combat maneuvers in which you’re actually using a weapon to perform the maneuver, and therefore the weapon’s bonuses apply to the roll. Therefore, if you're attempting a disarm, sunder, or trip maneuver, you can apply your Dex bonus instead of your Str mod on the combat maneuver check (assuming you're using a finessable weapon, of course). For other combat maneuvers, you use the normal rule for determining CMB (Str instead of Dex).
The Agile Maneuvers feat applies to all combat maneuvers, not just disarm, sunder, and trip, so it is still a useful option for a Dex-based creature that uses combat maneuvers.If you want to make a trip combat maneuver, do you have to use a weapon with the trip special feature?
No. When making a trip combat maneuver, you don't have to use a weapon with the trip special feature--you can use any weapon. For example, you can trip with a longsword or an unarmed strike, even though those weapons don't have the trip special feature. Note that there is an advantage to using a weapon with the trip special feature (a.k.a. a "trip weapon") when making a trip combat maneuver: if your trip attack fails by 10 or more, you can drop the trip weapon instead of being knocked prone.
On a related note, you don't have to use a weapon with the disarm special feature (a.k.a. a "disarm weapon") when making a disarm combat maneuver--you can use any weapon.
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Was that supposed to hurt, Kalev taunts biting back the pain, before swinging Cleft at the retreating troll.
Kalev dashes after the wounded troll, lowering the weapon in an attempt to impale his opponent.
The haft of Casimir's blade slams into the Troll's trunk-like leg as he materialises next to it, spinning as he delivers the blow with more finesse than power. Despite being caught off guard, Vormin is just about able to keep his footing and make his escape- Kalev's strike glancing off Vormin's tough natural armour after getting past his shield and chain shirt. Kalev refuses to be denied though, and rushes the Troll immediately, leaving a deep gash across its midriff from Kalev's lowered bardiche.
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Kip's hand reflexively tugs up his shirt collar as his chain shirt momentarily warms up, realizing that it must be visible from beneath his clothes. How did they see... Kip cuts himself off to concentrate on the task at hand.
Disappointed at his failure to blind "Jack", Kip switches tactics, as the multiple images of Kip begin gesturing and uttering the arcane words to slow those on the wall, before flying over the wall and into the courtyard above Ricter.
Kip activates message as he flies, Slowing those on the wall. Malthir get close to the others if you can and I'll cast Haste! Cas mind that bedroll, it might hide a trap...
Unrelated perception check for Fenna...
All of the Forlarren are slowed while Jack resists Kips magic with ease. The wounded, black-skinned Fey opens his mouth and unleashes a torrent of flame over Malthir, much of the fire missing the Paladin.
Reflex DC16 half
As the flames clear, Jack is already leaping clear faster than Malthir can bring his blade to bear; leaping up onto the east wall and away from the dangerous Paladin. The second Troll continues to move around the central tower, undergrowth and vegeation slowing him down, becoming visible to Malthir through the central room.
The three Forlarren try to keep Malthir off the wall while using their magical tricks- the flaming sphere is placed upon Malthir once more while simultaneously the magical heating of his armour rises in temperature...
DC13 negates (flaming sphere)
Save Made (flaming sphere)
Fire damage from Heat Metal
Defensive Casting VS DC15 (success)
The Forlarren Malthir is threatening almost fumbles the magic he is channeling, worried about the Paladin's blade as she finishes the incantation. The other is in a safer position, and both try to heat Liberator again...
Save passed
Save failed
Malthir is able to avoid the flaming sphere but the blade in his hand seems to be getting hotter, just like his armour...
Meanwhile, the fuse grenade Casimir dropped seems to have burnt through its fuse a little quicker than he would have liked- the device explodes, hurting both Casimir and Kalev.
Only slightly injured by the explosion, Casimir calls out: "Onwards, Guardians. These wicked fey and their troll allies will all fall to our might!"
He then begins casting a spell, careful not to give Vormin an opening to strike at him.
- succes
His spell complete, Casimir once again disappears from sight for all except Kip.
Move around the bedroll to -A11.
Malthir speeds after the little Fey trying to escape, ignoring the pain from the flames.
Goodbye little one.
Fenna continues to hurry towards the portcullis, though seeing the massive guardian standing just within she slows her pace slightly to avoid rushing headlong into the vicious looking weapon.
As Kalev emerges in spectacular fashion and the detonation of the fuse grenade echoes around the courtyard, Ricter reduobles his efforts to reach the now-raging battle.