You've rebelled against your master, Cardinal Adrastus Thorn. Can you kill him before he kills you? Who will lead the forces of Asmodeus in their final assault on the noble kingdom of Talingarde?
"Not surprised," Jax mutters to his sword "You're not great on conversation."
Hey, I didn't even criticize him for stealing my kill. Brink hums merrily in Jax's hand. Not that it's much of a steal. Constructs don't taste like much of anything. This one was a little different, though. I think it --
But just then the dragon sticks its head in the entrance of the chamber and breathes on you all, which cuts the conversation somewhat short.
Judge, your Perception was high enough to spot the dragon's final approach, so you have a chance to act in the surprise round. Roll for initiative and tell me what you're doing if you win.
Hearing the mighty beast, the Judge's undead eyes take on a look of mirth. Without a care in the world, he walks straight toward the creature.
Welcome lord of ice. We are the new ruler's of the pitiful land soon to be formerly known as Talingarde. We have come to your home to ask you to join us in subjugating the incorrigible fools who currently inhabit this land.
Even if it does take 1 minute, the Judge will try to subvert the dragon, that is just the cocky SOB that the Judge is. You never know, perhaps the Judge's actions will so surprise the dragon (and the DM), that something will happen. Otherwise, the Judge will take a very cold shower and come out really ticked off.
You're all minding your own business, just starting to search the rubble for anything shiny, when you hear the Judge's harsh voice ring out: "Welcome, lord of ice. We are -- "
It's a choking cloud of corrosive droplets -- some sort of cold, cold acidic bile.
Everyone take 18d8 ⇒ (1, 4, 5, 8, 6, 6, 8, 2, 6, 8, 2, 1, 1, 3, 7, 2, 2, 8) = 80 of acid damage and also 1d4 ⇒ 1 negative levels. (The cold is magical or spiritual, it seems. Yes, Judge, it's a death effect so you're immune.)
A successful DC 28 Reflex save means you've managed to somehow jump clear or find shelter; you take only half damage from the acid and avoid the negative levels entirely. I don't think any of you have acid resistance. Does Jax have Evasion from his rogue levels? Anyway, please be sure to mark off your hp -- they might drop a lot lower, so we want to keep track.
1d20 + 22 ⇒ (17) + 22 = 39 The invisible Ulp manages to stay out of the way, mostly. Immediately his delayed consumption of his Resist Energy kicks in giving him Acid Resistance 30
Nythoggr is a beast of legend. He resembles nothing so much as a great emaciated serpent with two long, clawed arms. He is bone white. His head is crested with horns and bone spurs like a great crown. His massive bulk is pitted and scarred with a thousand wounds and cuts. But they have all healed. This is no easy beast to slay, though countless have tried.
Although he has no wings, he seems to swim through the air somehow.
As the freezing acid cloud begins to clear, you hear him rasp out short, harsh phrase.
The dragon's initiative is 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15. Roll your save against his breath first and then your initiative; if you beat his init, you may act.
You are scattered around the cave, so your range to the dragon is random: 20' + 2d4 x5. That's not including an additional 10' of altitude, as the dragon is floating 10' off the ground.
Ulp, Knowledge checks for rare monsters (which this definitely is) are 15+CR. So you got nothing.
On the plus side, your dex is higher than his, so you go first. Your current range to the dragon is 20' + 2d4 ⇒ (1, 2) = 3 x 5' = 35' plus 10' of altitude.
Drens sees the huge beast float into the room...only his quick reflexes allow him to dive behind a rock and NOT take the breath weapon full in the face.
Dren is still hiding in the shadows. Might not make a difference but he is still cowering behind some rocks...
Stealth 41 from above.
Since I am after the dragon I will hold my action to see what he is doing since he might kill me anyways.
HP 169/169; AC:37/21/29; Saves: +22/+23/+20; Init +10; Per +28(See Invisibility), CMD 42
Misc:
Effects: Resist Cold 30, Fly 30', Telepathic Bond
Reflex:1d20 + 23 ⇒ (14) + 23 = 37He does! I didn't think to take any archetypes so he's straight 5 rogue. He only has fire resistance, as he traded the resist acid/cold/fire for more AC.
Initiative:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 27
Jax deftly ducks, rolling through the air behind a stalactite. "Ouch! That was close."No damage due to evasion.
Range from Target: 20'+2d4 ⇒ (3, 3) = 6x5 = 50' +10' altitude..but Jax is also currently flying.
The tiefling mutters to Brink. "Make yourself sharper. Let's let Edmin take the brunt of that thing's attention. Then we'll teleport behind him."
Brink activates Black Blade Strike for +4 damage for 1 minute.
At the same time, Jax opens up his own powers and lets magic flow into Brink. The blade feels the ice and electricity crackle over it even as it grows harder. Swift action: Add +2 Flaming Shock
Grasping Brink in both hands, he casts a quick protective spell, multiple images of Jax appearing around himself. 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6 images
He then moves to find cover behind some rubble in the room.
Zoren sits up near the ceiling, having avoided the last few fights and simply staying (somewhat) nearby if needed. Upon seeing the acid blast melt through rock and stone, he decides this is a good time to continue avoiding combat.
Initiative:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23
The wizard blinks out of existence, turning invisible.
Greater Invisibility
He's just going to cast invisibility again and sit outside the room, using Telepathic Bond to stay in contact with Jax. If Jax goes unconscious, he'll use teleport and escape. Otherwise, he just waits around as Jax's transporter and refuses to participate in fighting no matter how badly the fight goes.
Ulp does a full bomb attack all attacks vs touch, and the first one Ulp is invisible., I have taken into account the -2 for range
1d20 + 22 + 1 - 2 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 22 + 1 - 2 - 2 + 2 = 37 for 8d6 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (3, 3, 4, 1, 1, 2, 6, 1) + 7 + 1 = 29 DC 24 for half on splash only. Direct hit Dazzled.
1d20 + 17 + 1 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 17 + 1 - 2 - 2 = 18 for 8d6 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (4, 2, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 4) + 7 + 1 = 42 DC 24 for half on splash only. Direct hit Dazzled.
1d20 + 12 + 1 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (5) + 12 + 1 - 2 - 2 = 14 for 8d6 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (5, 2, 5, 5, 1, 6, 6, 5) + 7 + 1 = 43 DC 24 for half on splash only. Direct hit Dazzled.
Mythic Rapid Shot taking two additional attacks for the -2 to hit on all attacks 1d20 + 22 + 1 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 22 + 1 - 2 - 2 = 25 for 8d6 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (5, 2, 2, 5, 4, 3, 3, 2) + 7 + 1 = 34 DC 24 for half on splash only. Direct hit Dazzled.
1d20 + 22 + 1 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 22 + 1 - 2 - 2 = 36 for 8d6 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (4, 5, 6, 3, 6, 6, 2, 4) + 7 + 1 = 44 DC 24 for half on splash only. Direct hit Dazzled.
note that if the electricity does not seem to work, Ulp will immediately switch to fire. If he switches to fire he will use unstable excelerants to add 1d6 to each one. I will roll that extra damage in a spoiler, just let me know if the switch is made so I can track resources.
Reflex: 1d20 + 29 ⇒ (16) + 29 = 45<--The Judge has Ring of Evasion, so no damage on successful save.
The Judge somehow turns to his side causing all the icy breath to pass him by, he then turns and throws back his head and laughs at the feeble wisp of ice and draining energy.
He then once more speaks in a perfect rendition of the tongue of dragons.
Is that the best you have? That is why you should join us. Against worthless humans, that is a true weapon. Against the heroes of Asmodeus, not so much.
As you can see, you have now annoyed my companions. If you wish to parlay, then cease you fighting, otherwise, may your sole remain on the first level of Hell for all eternity.
The Judge will remain standing in front of the dragon, but take on a defensive posture to avoid most damage should the creature choose to attack.
Ulp does a full bomb attack all attacks vs touch, and the first one Ulp is invisible., I have taken into account the -2 for range
It does take electrical damage, and its touch AC is low. Your first two attacks hit, as does your mythic one. However, its DR soaks up a lot of the damage. It ends up taking 14 + 27 + 19 + 29 = 89 damage.
Thought we had air walk, negative level did not take a Bab acordiacording to companion chart, do I need to subtract a Bab?
"For each negative level a creature has, it takes a cumulative –1 penalty on all ability checks, attack rolls, combat maneuver checks, Combat Maneuver Defense, saving throws, and skill checks. In addition, the creature reduces its current and total hit points by 5 for each negative level it possesses. The creature is also treated as one level lower for the purpose of level-dependent variables (such as spellcasting) for each negative level possessed. Spellcasters do not lose any prepared spells or slots as a result of negative levels."
Edmin, charging the dragon gets you an AoO. The massive jaws snap at you: 1d20 ⇒ 12 Some of the teeth crunch through your armor, and you feel a blast of pain as acidic venom eats into your flesh.
Hm, don't think I can do Power Attack on the first round. Ah well. Edmin, take a mere 3d8 + 15 ⇒ (7, 6, 8) + 15 = 36 damage. However, you will need to make a save against poison.
The tail does another 3d6 + 18 ⇒ (5, 5, 4) + 18 = 32 of damage, and also has the Grab special ability. So it gets to attempt a grapple as a free action, without provoking an AoO. Grapple roll: 1d20 ⇒ 6
Oh man, I should have done that first! The grappled condition is soooo good.
Okay, so to sum up: Edmin, you take 118 points of damage, must make two Fortitude saves, and are grappled. The grappled condition is as follows:
Quote:
Grappled creatures cannot move and take a –4 penalty to Dexterity. A grappled creature takes a –2 penalty on all attack rolls and combat maneuver checks, except those made to grapple or escape a grapple. In addition, grappled creatures can take no action that requires two hands to perform.
Note that last bit. I must point out that a greataxe is a two-handed weapon, meaning you can't swing it. Also, while you're an amazingly powerful fighter, you're being grappled by a Gargantuan creature that weighs several tons, and has a CMD/CMB accordingly.
Okay, the dragon, having unleashed a flurry of hurt on Edmin, finishes its turn. Over to you guys.
Ulp pouts a little that his lightning bombs did little to harm the beast, so he decides some fire might be ideal. He pulls a handful of his clay pellets out and launches fire bomb after fire bomb. adding a haste attack since Jax said he was retconning, or if not retconning then it will be cast this round and I will wait for it.
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The Judge shakes his head:
Stupid lizard. We could have made a great team.
He than nonchalantly walks over to where Edmin is being grappled and taps Edmin on the shoulder. A moment later, the Judge and Edmin reappear directly behind the dragon and in a flanking position with Jax or Ragnar.
Move to Edmin (probably draws an AoO, although the dragon may have already used this on Edmin.)
