DM-Camris' WRATH of the RIGHTEOUS Part 1: The Worldwound Gambit (table 2) (Inactive)

Game Master Camris

I didn't need to be NPC'ed, Camris, I posted. And I can't attack, as I'm nauseated. This kinda sucks, actually. Stupid stinking cloud. Stupid dretches.

Also, Arthas, are you channeling positive to harm undead? Or do you have Alignment Channel? Or something else entirely? I didn't know dretches could be harmed by positive, and as I'm in the radius, if you did harm undead, I need to save against it.

Will Save: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25

Nowwww I roll the 19.

Iavdi decided it's in her best interests to get out of this cloud, and quickly.

Acrobatics to avoid Aoo's: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (5) - 1 = 4

It is a positive burst. It should damage demons unless I am trapped in Pathfinder Beta test.

Nope, positive energy heals demons unless you have Alignment Channel (Chaos) or (evil). The only two types of targets for channel energy are living and undead. And demons count as "living". Maybe you wanna change that action to something else?

Well crap. I guess I am getting alignment channel

Voren moves through the cloud. When he comes out, he finds himself next to one of the dretches. Shrieking in fright, he swings the masterwork cold iron heavy mace.

Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 1

Round 3 Actions
Move Action: Move to K9
Standard Action: Attack demon 4

As Karthak slashes at the demon in front of him, Jokum manages to choke out, "Tentak! Help!"

Move action to push Tentak DC 25: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22

Jokum curses roundly as the little badger whines and hangs back.

I'm assuming in this post that number 7 is still standing; if Karthak took him down, cancel the above and Jokum will just 5'-step out of the cloud to start the countdown on his nausea.

Rounds nauseated if he gets out of the cloud: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Someone bot Dakota, she asked as much, I have no idea of what she could do in a situation like this though considering she wanted to save bardic performace

I am not on the map.

Arthas heads for the stairs striking anything in his way.

Radience: 1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 8 - 2 = 23
Damage: 1d10 + 4 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 4 + 6 = 17

Arthas... what dretch did you attack?

Since I don't see myself on the map, I hope the DM will select a proper target for me. Also Karthak I missed how you got injured, I though we were all bursted back to health before our former PC left.

two 20s and a 19 rolled by our friendly dretches two rounds ago...

Arthas: You are in the middle of the Stinking Cloud, about (M,7). I'm sure I marked it, a green circle with an 'A'.

Okay, I can see it now. Before it just showed two pc's. I will swing on baddie 7.

Since Dakota won't be able to post for a while I'd say we can go on, or if needed she could try to aid one of us as she did previously, GM choice, but we need to resolve this

I will bot Dakota while she's gone.

Round 3__________

Karthak Ironbreaker_____
"Good!" mutters Karthak as he slashes at the demon on his right
Karthak hacked Dretch 7 down.

Lavdi_____
And I can't attack, as I'm nauseated.
(Sorry, sorry, Red 5 is back in play then.)
Also, Arthas, are you channeling positive to harm undead? Or do you have Alignment Channel?
I didn't know dretches could be harmed by positive, and as I'm in the radius, if you did harm undead, I need to save against it.
Good catch. I’ll leave Red 3 out of play, because I’m sure Arthas would have done something equally devastating.
She moved out of the stinking cloud clumsily, but Red 4 could not hit her as she shifted.

Voren the Outsider_____
Voren moves through the cloud. When he comes out, he finds himself next to one of the dretches. Shrieking in fright, he swings the masterwork cold iron heavy mace.
Move Action: Move to K9 Standard Action: Attack demon 4
(K,9) is occupied, I moved you to (K,10)
He swung on the Dretch, but it bounced off his rubbery fat.

Jokum of the Breakbones_____
As Karthak slashes at the demon in front of him, Jokum manages to choke out, "Tentak! Help!"
Jokum curses roundly as the little badger whines and hangs back.
Jokum will just 5'-step out of the cloud to start the countdown on his nausea.

Karthak Ironbreaker_____
Someone bot Dakota, she asked as much, I have no idea of what she could do in a situation like this though considering she wanted to save bardic performace

Arthas Sword of Ragathiel_____
Arthas heads for the stairs striking anything in his way.
He charged through Jokums square and started up the stairs. (Tell me if I’m guessing wrong here).

(npc) Dakota___________
Dakota saw Voren get into a fight and not do well.
Taking a deep breath, she held her hand over her nose and mouth, took her rapier in hand and approached Red 4. She assumed a defensive stance and attacked to Aid Another with Voren.
Rapier Aid Another: 1d20 + 7 - 4 ⇒ (6) + 7 - 4 = 9 Miss. No aid this round.

Enemies________
Red 4 turns and attacks Voren.
Claw #1: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18 for a possible 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2 slashing damage.
Claw #2: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7 for a possible 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3 slashing damage.

Red 5 turns and attacks Iavdi.
Claw #1: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6 for a possible 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3 slashing damage.
Claw #2: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5 Fumble! He raked Red 4, annoying him.

Red 6 steps and attacks Iavdi.
Claw #1: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9 for a possible 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2 slashing damage.
Claw #2: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23 for a possible 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2 slashing damage.

Round 4_________

Players act in order of posting, enemies will go last.

TACTICAL SITUATION

Arthas, wait before going upstairs please, seems like the tiefling has fled already, no sense splitting the party now

People, once we get rid of these last dretches we will have completed the cleansing of the first floor we'll be able to move up. Things until now haven't been extremely complicated, but this will probably change from now on. I think we should agree on a plan of action, while Iavdi and Arthas are formidable let's try to prioritize our attacks a little. If an opponent can be dispatched let's focus on it and remove it from play and then move to another. Also worth noting is the fact a tiefling managed to evade us and went upstairs. This probably means we can expect the upper level to be aware of our presence, so let's fight smart and try to force the opposition to fight where its probably superior numbers do not cosntitute an advantage. For example if the tiefling casts Darkness, let's retreat out of it and lure him and his friends downstairs and wait where we can maximize our attacks and them cannot do the same. Let them waste their resources before joining battle and we'll get rid of them much quicker!" :P

Voren frowns when his attack proves ineffective. However, when the dretch launches at him, Voren shouts in surprise. However, the demon's claws seem to bounce off of the mage armor. Sighing in relief, Voren takes another swing with his masterwork cold iron heavy mace.

Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 7

This time, Voren's strike is much better placed.

I agree with Karthak. We need to stick together at this point. Everyone on the upper level will be ready for us.

Thanks Voren. I'll post my action now, but I'd like to hear the other's opinion too if possible

Karthak raises his axe once again to slash at the next demonic creature near him!

Attack roll: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15
Danage roll: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Attack dretch #5, cold iron dwarven waraxe

Jokum circles around the nearest dretch, continuing to heave. "Ten! Tak!"

Pushing, again, DC 25: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27 Aha!

Rounds nauseated remaining: 3. Jokum 5' shifts west, to directly above dretch 6.

Finally screwing up its courage (or something), the badger in the entrance lets out a rough bark, and charges through the stinking cloud!

Tentak's Fort Save, DC 13: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23

The badger fares better than his master did, emerging from the cloud with a shake of its head but otherwise unaffected. Seeing a demon nearby, it lunges!

Attacking #6: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18
Damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Tentak moves to the space Jokum vacates, and attacks! I'm in agreement on sticking together...dispense that Toragian tactical wisdom, Karthak!

Its a stone fortress so sound can only travel so far. Arthas was trying to catch up with the tiefling. He won't go to much past the top of the stairs, but what if there is another locked door and he hasn't gotten through it yet? Probably gone already, but Arthas has to try. If we could have somehow stopped him that would have been great.

Great... Let's get rid of these last dretches quick... try to hold them where they can't maximize their attack Arthas, then withdraw please. Karthak caused 8 damage to dretch #5 while Voren caused 7 dmg to dretch #4, unfortunately Tentak probably wasn't able to overcome dretch #6 DR and we have nauseated people here. It could take us another couple of turns before we can completely defeat them, depending on Iavdi

Stinking Cloud rounds: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

That about effectively removes me from this combat. I can't do anything to remove it, nor can I attack/cast a spell/do anything. Sorry, guys! Nauseated sucks.

Also agree that we need to regroup down here, preferably outside of the cloud.

Yes, but we need to get rid of the dretches first. Jockum has to roll for nauseated too, right? Roll low please!

Did when I got out of the cloud; rolled the exact same, sadly, just one round ahead. 3 rounds to go...

Arthas wasn't expecting an entire welcoming committee.

He returns the dramatic gesture and shouts

"You failed wretch! You sought to bring the prize to our lord on your own so you alone would have the glory. You can see that he favors me over your infantile scheming!"

"Do you have any idea who I am!?"

"Do any of you! Have any idea who I am!?"

Oh, boy. Here we go.

Cha check: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13+5 if they are indifferent

"I bet they don't know, my lord! Because if they did, they would be cowering in fear this very moment, dreading your wrath!"

Aid Another on Arthas' check with Perform Oratory: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 29

+4 if successful

Round 4_________

Voren the Outsider_____
Voren frowns when his attack proves ineffective. However, when the dretch launches at him, Voren shouts in surprise. However, the demon's claws seem to bounce off of the mage armor. Sighing in relief, Voren takes another swing with his masterwork cold iron heavy mace.
This time, Voren's strike is much better placed, and he hurt the little demon badly.

Karthak Ironbreaker_____
Karthak raises his axe once again to slash at the next demonic creature near him!
Attack dretch #5, cold iron dwarven waraxe
His attack strikes deep and the little demon is hurt badly.

Jokum of the Breakbones_____
Jokum circles around the nearest dretch, continuing to heave. "Ten! Tak!"
Jokum 5' shifts west, to directly above dretch 6.
Finally screwing up its courage (or something), the badger in the entrance lets out a rough bark, and charges through the stinking cloud!
The badger fares better than his master did, emerging from the cloud with a shake of its head but otherwise unaffected. Seeing a demon nearby, it lunges!
Tentak grabs onto the little demons leg and savages it, but seems unable to actually hurt it.

Arthas Sword of Ragathiel_____
Arthas wasn't expecting an entire welcoming committee.
He returns the dramatic gesture and shouts
"You failed wretch! You sought to bring the prize to our lord on your own so you alone would have the glory. You can see that he favors me over your infantile scheming!"
"Do you have any idea who I am!?"
"Do any of you! Have any idea who I am!?"

Arthas Sword of Ragathiel_____
Cha check: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13+5 if they are indifferent

Dakota Bloomingdale_____
"I bet they don't know, my lord! Because if they did, they would be cowering in fear this very moment, dreading your wrath!"
Aid Another on Arthas' check with Perform Oratory: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 29
+4 if successful

Enemies_____
Red 4 attacks Voren.
Claw #1: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13 for a possible 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4 slashing damage.
Claw #2: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6 for a possible 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5 slashing damage.

Red 5 attacks Iavdi.
Claw #1: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19 for a possible 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2 slashing damage.
Claw #2: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19 for a possible 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5 slashing damage.

Red 6 turned and attacked Tentak.
Claw #1: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23 for a possible 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5 slashing damage.
Claw #2: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18 for a possible 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5 slashing damage.

Abovestairs_____
Will save: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9 Fail.
Will save: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2 Fail.
Will save: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 1 = 13 Fail.
Will save: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 1 = 10 Fail.
Will save: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 1 = 18 Save
Will save: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3 Fail.
Will save: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 21 Save.
Will save: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6 Fail.
Under Arthas' withering verbal barrage, most of the tieflings hang back, afraid of possibly attacking an ally. The injured one Arthas had been chasing looked around with amazement and shook his uninjured finger at Arthas.

Round 5_____

Players take their turn in order of posting. Enemies will go last.

GROUND LEVEL TACTICAL SITUATION
SECOND FLOOR TACTICAL SITUATION

ARTHAS YOU CON MAN YOU! :P About the password, I'm unsure if we discovered something useful back at the tower of Estrod? I seem to recall something about a password but I'm not sure it was for these folks

Karthak keeps slashing at the demon in front of him:"Die! Damn you... DIE!"

Attack roll: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22
Damage roll: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Attack Dretch #5, cold iron. Voren and Jokum, can you set up flanks? Just 5 foot step iin diagonal, no attack of opportunity and +2 to hit for everyone!

Btw... poor Tentak! I don't know if it's wise to keep him into the fray, also we need someone capable of casting fireballs...

Yeeeah he's down to 3 hit points. D:

Tentak whimpers and scampers backward (withdrawing back to the door). Jokum bellows and curses the demon, but still can't do anything to help...

Rounds nauseated remaining: 2

Voren manages to avoid the claws of the dretch. He then moves to the side and swings his heavy mace.

Attack: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 3 + 2 = 12
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 1

Round 5 Actions
No action: Take 5 foot step to G8
Standard action: Attack dretch 4

Arthas narrows his eyes at the Sargent.

"Do you not recognize this blade?! The prize which had eluded us, that which was sought for corruption?! I should have you sent to be worn by the Virmeliks!"

"Tell me that the shard is at least safe!"

"Well? . . . Is it!?"

[joke]Ooooooh, a paladin, lying? Scandalous![/joke]

Memory: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (17) + 0 = 17

What was it? What was it?! . . . Oh! Oh yeah!"

Arthas scans the fiends before him.

"I've new material for the archives!"

With an angry and incredulous look he adds,

"We're none of you informed of my coming?!"

Round 5_____

Karthak Ironbreaker_____
Karthak keeps slashing at the demon in front of him:"Die! Damn you... DIE!"
Karthak finally hacked down Red 5 and stepped into a flank.

Jokum of the Breakbones_____
Tentak whimpers and scampers backward (withdrawing back to the door). Jokum bellows and curses the demon, but still can't do anything to help...

Voren the Outsider_____
Voren manages to avoid the claws of the dretch. He then moves to the side and swings his heavy mace.
Take 5 foot step to G8 Attack dretch 4
He swung on Red 4, but missed.

Arthas Sword of Ragathiel_____
Arthas narrows his eyes at the Sargent.
"Do you not recognize this blade?! The prize which had eluded us, that which was sought for corruption?! I should have you sent to be worn by the Virmeliks!"
"Tell me that the shard is at least safe!"
"Well? . . . Is it!?"
Will save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
The leader, sweating at the ugly possiblilities of his situation blurted out, "Yes of course it is! Sir. I mean, it has to be..."
"I've new material for the archives!"
With an angry and incredulous look he adds,
"We're none of you informed of my coming?!"
Sense Motive: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14
The leader said "No. Sir. I was not."
His eyes took in your appearance and narrowed. "You don't look like a cult of Baphomet Priest-Leader. Sir."

Enemies_______
Red 4 attacks Voren.
Claw #1: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20 for a possible 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4 slashing damage.
Claw #2: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21 for a possible 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2 slashing damage.

Red 6 turned and attacked Jokum.
Claw #1: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5 for a possible 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5 slashing damage.
Claw #2: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10 for a possible 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5 slashing damage.

The little guy Arthas chased up the stairs shrieked at the Leader in Abyssal.

Round 6_________

Players take their turn in order of posting, enemies will go last.

TACTICAL SITUATION

Karthak uffs and puffs as he prepares to launch an attack against the demon threatening Voren and Dakota

Attack roll: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15
Damage roll: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Actually Camris, I think the tiefling wouldn't be surprised of finding some of their own dressed as a paladin: we already discovered those paladins worshipping Baphomet down through the caves beneath Kenabres and they looked normal if not for the unusual choice of weapons. Also, we are talking about CE people here, it stands to "reason" they would go in full rampage mode when denied what they wanted, right? :P. Also: Damn that damage roll!!!!

Jokum manages to fend off the demon's attacks, and staggers around to one side, hoping to at least distract the demon...

5' step moving into position to give Iavdi and myself flanking bonuses when we recover... :P

Rounds nauseated remaining: 1

Voren shrieks in pain as the claws dig into his skin. He retaliates by continuing to swing his cold iron heavy mace.

Attack: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 3 + 2 = 14
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 6

Round 6 Actions
Standard Action: Attack demon 4

Total defense until you can fight again could be a good idea for our nauseated friends... XD

"Weren't told of my arrival!?"

Arthas spits out before jabbing a finger at the injured tiefling.

"I see through your tangled web of scheming you insolent wretch!"

Arthas darts forth and attempts to behead the tiefling.

"I despise your weakness and incessant yammering! Prepare for your reward, one thousand and one years of exquisite punishment for your failures!"

Radience, Power attack: 1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 8 - 2 = 21
1d10 + 5 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 5 + 6 = 18

"Now . . . "

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22

"Does anyone else wish to join him!? Or is one of you going to give me a status report on the current situation?"

Good job Arthas! I think intimidation was a more appropriate check for this kind of situation but the result was clearly excellent! Let's see how they react