DM Dan E’s Legacy of Fire (Inactive)

Game Master Dan E

Yep DR applies.

For Linah thanks for the confirm on the spells. So no dispel magic attempt then? Depending on how I go tonight I'll update.

Linah was fairly vocal in not wanting to open it so I think just move on. I had nothing to post except 'Sajan waits' and no change to status.

Very well then.

Zeladiel uses his scroll on Grall to no visible effect :) while Linah incants a quick bless spell.

Grall quickly guides Sajan and Nuveril forward a little way into the darkness while Linah, Khalid and Zeladiel hold back with the lights. Feel free to switch around order and light sources.

Grall leaves the two warriors, getting as close as he can in preparation for a rush.

Update to follow.

Yep, Linah is not interested in trying to open the door. A direct command from Khalid would change her mind though.

Bolstered by the encouraging effect of her bless spell Linah grips her scimitar and shield and waits for Khalid's command to begin the assault.

OK further mini-crisis over. Lets get into it.

Pre-surprise round MAP.

Khalid and Linah do their best to shield their lights, Zeladiel waiting nearby cradling his bow, while Sajan and Nuveril shuffle forward in darkness, acutely aware that ahead wait foes that can see better than they.

Ahead a creeping, invisible Grall makes his move...

Cries in the Darkness

Surprise Round

Initiative

Grall 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6 (acting)
Khalid 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18
Linah 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17
Nuveril 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18
Sajan 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
Zeladiel 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
Hyenadon 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11 (acting)

Only Grall can see obviously. Falchion out and extended, Grall pounds toward the hyenadon and its rider. The beast seems to scent him quickly, yipping loudly in warning and alerting its rider. It sniffs the air but before it can react further Grall is already inside its reach.

Functionally it scents you at 30' initiating the surprise round. It takes a move action to confirm your direction but that doesn't reveal distance until your within 5' (and thus no AOO).

As Grall launches his attack he can see two more hyenadons and their riders further into the room. In the south west section a great stone staircase (twin to the one in the north east) leads down. This seems to be the source of the noise (and, it would seem, the even worse smell).

There are wide exits to the west and south (rubble blocking much of the later although it seems climbable).

LAYOUT MAP. Hyenadons marked on the map.

Ordered Initiative (for Round 1)

Khalid 18a
Nuveril 18b
Linah 17
Hyenadon 11 (acting)
Sajan 10
Zeladiel 6a
Grall 6b (acting)
???

Effects

- Bless (all)
- Mage Armour (Zeladiel, Sajan)
- Gravity Bow (Zeladiel)

Notes

- Note light rules. A light spell generates 20' of normal light and 20' of dim light (20% miss). Zeladiel doubles the later to 40'

Grall to act (have presumed a charge) then fortunately Khalid to bring that light up.

Attack the Hyenadon. Probably wouldn't have charged since I was invisible, trying to keep some sort of AC since I won't be raging... +1 falchion pwr atk bless invisible 1d20 + 9 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 9 + 1 + 2 = 19 dam 2d4 + 11 ⇒ (4, 3) + 11 = 18

HP 80/80
Rage 11/16
AC: 18
Effects: Bless 47/50r (Not sure how long left really guessed 3 rounds to start this one.

Surprise round so you'll just get a move without a charge. Khalid feel free to go, Grall won't drop it in a single hit either way.

Surprise round so you'll just get a move without a charge. Khalid feel free to go, Grall won't drop it in a single hit either way.

True, add in the charge, I can attack from prone :)

Grall's falchion slices deeply into the hyenadon's shoulder as it yelps in pain. The gnoll becomes visible although he is delighted to note that the beast is slow to react to his positioning, snapping out slightly to his right.

Yep animals only have low-light not darkvision and there is currently none to use.

Round 1

The gnoll beyond and to the south east of Grall's target hefts a composite longbow in one hand while dipping an arrow into a pouch at its side with the other.

The hyenadon from the remaining pair of the trio reacts much faster than its rider but seems to wait for its command.

Khalid, Nuveril, Linah.

The the hyenadon yelp in pain from Grall's attack, Khalid moves forward, Tempest's lighted blade leading the way...

Looks like the best I can do from where I'm at is to get to (-A, 40) with a double move.

Assuming the dotted-line barrier prevents a charge? Probably not a smart idea anyway, but Nuveril's not known for making the smart choices. :)

That will spread dim light conditions to the melee but not show the combatants beyond. I'll update the map at the tail of round 1 with more light templates.

Note I missed Grall's blur in the effects above, factoring it in though.

Assuming the dotted-line barrier prevents a charge? Probably not a smart idea anyway, but Nuveril's not known for making the smart choices. :)

It will. Obviously didn't apply to Grall as he could position himself around. Note sure if its clear from the descriptions above but the barriers are only a few feet high, they aren't blocking LOS (Nuveril can get up on tippy toes.

Easily cleared with an acrobatics check from Sajan during his charge then ;). Obviously i'm going to wait until the Hyenadon's go before posting an action.

As Khalid runs past her, his illumination reveals Grall locked in melee with the hyenadon and its rider. She follows the light, eager to join the gnoll in battle, but the barrier breaks her stride. Growling lightly in frustration, she shifts her attention to the darkness beyond the limits of Khalid's spell. Taking up a position behind the partial cover of the broken wall, she readies herself for attack from whatever could be awaiting unseen in the darkness. Move to -A 38; Total defense: AC 28 vs. Medium or larger

Now that I am in the room, which stiarcase goes up and which one goes down?

Round 1, initiative 17
ac 21, touch 11, fleet-footed 20
cmd 16
hp 37/37
effects: bless (47/50)

Linah follows Khalid into battle, moving towards the hynadeon and its rider.

Double move to C,-37. I think i can get there.
I might light up Grall for the hyanadon... although Linah thinks they have darkvision.

Easily cleared with an acrobatics check from Sajan during his charge then ;). Obviously i'm going to wait until the Hyenadon's go before posting an action.

Jogged my memory. You may or may not recall I had previously ruled against this, partly in my mind because of the existence of Acrobatic Charge from the duelist prestige class which seems to let you do just this.

In view of HERE though, I'm going to revert and say it is OK. Don't think its the greatest ruling ever but I'm not anti enough to house rule.

Note still a problem if he needs to move through someone else.

Khalid and Nuveril move up using the cover of the barriers partial cover for both while Linah scoots along behind the halfling. C,-38 I think you mean.

The gnolls stare at the illuminated group in evident surprise, the rider of the beast Grall attacked still scrambling for his wits and weapon.

The beast itself doesn't need direction to lash out at the barbarian, ripping at his left arm with its powerful jaws. Grall is very nearly pulled from his feet but the warrior lowers his centre of gravity and stands his ground.

Bite vs Grall 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (19) + 11 = 30 hit
1d8 + 12 ⇒ (7) + 12 = 19

If hit, FA Trip 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18 fail!

Sheet has your CMD as 19 but I make 21 (-2 from charge) unless I'm missing something.

Sajan is up. He seems to have a clear charge line with a succesful jump assuming he doesn't slow to tumble. Then Zeladiel and Grall (some shocking initiative rolls all round).

Now that I am in the room, which stiarcase goes up and which one goes down?

The closer one, NE, goes up about thirty five feet (the foot is closer). The SW one goes down (although you can't see how far).

I have 80 feet charge and the Hyendadon is about 60 feet from me, seems I easily have the movement to tumble to avoid AOO too.

Sajan rushes down the long hallway, clearing the barrier in his path but failing to avoid a potential bite from the Hyenadon as he closes. If he successfully arrives, he slams his fist into the Hyenadon's snout.

1d20 + 16 ⇒ (10) + 16 = 26 Attack roll (charge, bless)
1d8 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12

1d20 + 19 ⇒ (5) + 19 = 24 Acro to jump over the three-four foot barrier.
1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13 Acro to negate AOO (fail)

-2 AC/CMD on the charge, rising to +1 overall if he gets to make his defensive attack.

Zeladiel advances (-c38) and fires at the Hyenadon.

+1 Longbow (precise shot) 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21
damage (gravity bow) 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (5, 6) + 1 = 12

Should have rolled a miss chance for the bite on Grall 1d100 ⇒ 100. One also for Sajan if he manages to close 1d100 ⇒ 5 and Zeladiel 1d100 ⇒ 83.

Sajan's charge brings him into the fray. His target lunges out as he closes, nearly throwing its off-balance rider. The attack is accurate though, the beast managing to close its powerful jaws around Sajan's elbow and in its frenzied thrashing, even the powerful monk is jerked from his feet.

AOO Bite vs Sajan 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (14) + 11 = 25 hit
1d8 + 12 ⇒ (2) + 12 = 14

Miss 1d100 ⇒ 54

If hit, FA Trip 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (18) + 12 = 30 success

This leaves him prone in D,39.

Zeladiel sends an arrow hissing in over Sajan's prone form, the enchanted arrow sinking deeply into the beast's side.

As above think Linah is in C,38. Your taking cover penalties in the 38 line while having a clear shot in 39 so I'll put you there.

Grall.

Somehow, just somehow, I knew you were going to roll high on both the to hit and CMB check.

I think, no I'm sure this is the only encounter in the whole AP to date I did not buff (at least the numbers). Hyenadon are horribly nasty for CR 4 with that reach and trip.

They need a 17 to trip me unbuffed, or a 15 when charging. Bah :P.

Attack the Hyenadon again... +1 falchion pwr atk bless1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 9 + 1 = 11 dam 2d4 + 11 ⇒ (2, 1) + 11 = 14

HP: 63/80
Rage 11/16
AC: 18
Effects: Bless 46/50r
Blur 26/30r

Grall trips over Sajan and almost loses his weapon...

Grall's stumble exposes him to the adjacent rider who finally settles himself enough to launch an attack, the warrior slashing down hard with its scimitar. This forces some desperate parries from Grall but with his feet firmly back under him the gnoll escapes injury if only by a hair.

Scimitar vs Grall 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 8 + 1 = 17 (higher ground) miss vs AC 18
1d6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

Miss 1d100 ⇒ 75

For a moment at least. The gnoll and hyenadon near to the stairs (to the south west) charge into the melee attacking Grall in unison. The barbarian is forced into a hasty sidestep from the flashing jaws of the hyenadon and walks straight into a ripping sidecut from the rider's scimitar that cuts a line across his chest.

Grall stumbles and for a moment it seems the hyenadon is lined up to bury the barbarian under hundreds of pounds of bulk ... but the beast ends up passing right through his blurred form.

Scimitar vs Grall 1d20 + 8 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 8 + 1 + 2 = 28 (higher ground, charge)
1d6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10 hit

Miss 1d100 ⇒ 56

Bite vs Grall 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 11 + 2 = 26 (charge) hit
1d8 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17

Miss 1d100 ⇒ 3 go go blur!

If hit, FA Trip 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (7) + 12 = 19

Rider auto-passes ride check. Having to charge it couldn't quite deliver a mass flank and put Sajan in reach of the second hyenadon. I have Grall in E,38 and the second pair in F,G,36,37. Note its a little unintuitive but a rider is deemed to be in each square of its mount for reach and targeting.

Cries in the Darkness

Round 2

Ordered Initiative

Archer gnoll and mount 19
Khalid 18a
Nuveril 18b
Linah 17
Hyenadon (wounded) 11
Sajan 10 (prone)
Zeladiel 6a
Grall 6b
Scimitar gnoll 3a
Scimitar gnoll and mount 3b

Effects

- Bless (all)
- Mage Armour (Zeladiel, Sajan)
- Gravity Bow (Zeladiel)
- Blur (Grall)
- Light (Khalid, Linah)

Notes

- Note light rules. A light spell generates 20' of normal light and 20' of dim light (20% miss). Zeladiel doubles the later to 40'.
- A rider on a mount larger than its target gains higher ground bonus, a rider counts as being in each square of its mount.

The bowman urges his mount forward and to the right, apparently seeking to get a better angle to shoot. Note only Grall can see this they're in darkness to everyone else. It seems to waver between the prone Sajan and partly in cover Khalid before launching a shot at the later.

Arrow vs Khalid 1d20 + 6 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 6 + 2 - 2 = 24 (partial cover)
1d8 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 2 = 7 hit

The inquisitor doesn't even see the missile until the big broadhead is driving into his left shoulder, numbing his arm all the way up even though most of the impact is taken by his armour.

More insidiously, a tell-tale burning warns the inquisitor that the missile must have been poisoned a few moments before he begings to feel a wave of weakness as the effect courses through his blood. Fort save please.

The archer begins to call out.

Khalid is up, updated map to follow.

Round 2, initiative 17
ac 21, touch 11, fleet-footed 20
cmd 16
hp 37/37
effects: bless (46/50)

Linah continues onward into the unknown darkness as she overtaken by Sajan. She continues her advancement but stops in her tracks as a huge beast appears from the shadows and throws the mighty monk of his feet. She dodges down to channel some healing energy into the vulrdani then comes jumps back to her feet to face the creature and its rider.

Move action to C,-38 (that's adjacent to Sajan, right?)
Standard action to cast Cure moderate wounds on Sajan: 2d8 + 5 ⇒ (8, 6) + 5 = 19

"There are more here! They are trying to raise the alarm to warn the Carrion King, we must not let them!"

Fortitude Save:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10 - Likely Fail (STR damage?)

Khalid mutters under his breath about the arrow lodged in his shoulder, as he pronounces judgement on his opposition, and moves in to battle the Hyenadon...

Protection Judgement = +2 AC (AC 22), Move (E,30)

Attack:1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 8 + 1 = 28 (bless)
Damage:1d6 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10 + 1d6 ⇒ 2 frost = 12 Total

Confirm?:1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 8 + 1 = 28 (bless)
Damage:1d6 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6 + 2 Fire (trait) = 8 Total

MAP to start of round 2 (this is ugly paint version sorry, a better version will follow).

Khalid succumbs to the fast acting poison.

Strength damage 1d2 ⇒ 2, another save next turn.

Undaunted he leaps over Sajan, Tempest cutting deep into the hyenadon's foreleg. Assume move was meant to be E,40 rather than 30. The rider tries desperately to pull its mount back but the inquisitor moves too fast, slashing his scimitar up across the beast's neck. It slumps to the ground with a final cry, its rider sliding off its side adroitly. F, 39.

Ride (mounted combat) check to avoid hit 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12 fail might have driven Talomyr to self harm if he'd made the nat 20 to succeed here
Ride check to avoid fall 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22 success

Nuveril is up and then the rest of you.

Am I in a threatened square? I can't make much sense of the maps sorry.

No.

When Khalid moved up with the light, did it reveal any of the rest of the combatants? I was kind of waiting to see what happened with the light moved. Counting squares, it looks like part of the other big red square ought to be in dim light; I'm guessing that's another hyenadon?

Khalid's movement places the bowman and mount in dim light. I think next time I'll just hold of on posting til I can provide the better map.

She can't make it over there, anyway. Going to let the guys have all the hyenadon fun again. :P

Frustrated that the more dangerous target was already felled before she could get into the fray, Nuveril breaks toward the dismounted gnoll, hopping over the prone Sajan before bringing her hammer to bear. Move to E 39; Attack 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22 damage 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

MAP . Theres a hyenadon right there for Nuveril.

Didn't realize the big red square was another mounted combatant. Apply her roll to the hyenadon then, assuming she avoids getting tripped; she seems to have the extra 5 feet to tumble. Move to E 36; Acrobatics to avoid AoO 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (6) + 13 = 19 AC 22; CMD 19

MAP . Theres a hyenadon right there for Nuveril.

Don't know if you missed it, but Linah went up to heal Sajan on her turn. So she should be at C, 38

Sajan gets up to his feet, thanking Linah. He steps to E39, slamming his fist into the dismounted Gnoll.

1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23 (Fighting defensively)
1d8 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15

Don't know if you missed it, but Linah went up to heal Sajan on her turn. So she should be at C, 38

I did thanks, set the map just prior to Nuveril's impulse given uncertainty about targets.

Nuveril closes, not quite fast enough to avoid an attack but between her natural ability and smaller size she dodges the beasts snapping jaws by half a foot. Its rider tries to pull it back but without luck, Nuveril clipping the beast in the side with a hammer blow.

AOO Bite vs Nuveril 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 17 miss
1d8 + 12 ⇒ (1) + 12 = 13

If hit, FA 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (10) + 12 = 22

Ride check to avoid hit (mounted combat) 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19 fail

Linah moves up healing the prone Sajan. Invigorated, the monk's strikes blow past the dismounted gnoll warrior's hasty shield blocks. It is left reeling and groggy but still able to fight.

Zeladiel and Grall.

Slight append. The on-foot gnoll is in F,39 (as I said above) rather than F,38 (as I lazily put him on the map).

Zeladiel mutters an incantation and lobs a small seed between the hyenadons (I,J,39,40) which explodes into a ball of flame.

fireball (Ref DC 17, fire) 5d6 + 2 ⇒ (6, 1, 6, 5, 6) + 2 = 26

He then takes cover, kneeling behind the low barrier (-A,41), looking for a target for his arrows.

If the Hyenadon is still alive I will attack it, if not I 5' to F38 and attack the dismounted Gnoll.

+1 falchion pwr atk 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22 dam 2d4 + 11 ⇒ (4, 4) + 11 = 19

Zeladiel's precisely aimed fireball explodes with a dull roar, igniting a firestorm of dust, the flames washing over all of the enemy combatants and stopping just short of your front line. Most manage to avoid the worst of the effect, although the rider who Sajan punched collapses to the ground screaming and burning.

The fire dismays the hyenadons in particular and their riders struggle to keep them under control.

Reflex F,G,36,37 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26 pass
Reflex F,36 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22 pass
Reflex F,38 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15 fail
Reflex L,42 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17 pass
Reflex L,M,42,43 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25 pass

Grall uses the distraction to land several deep cuts to the adjacent hyenadon, between blade, hammer and fire the beast can clearly not take too much more punishment.

His command to the gnolls provokes a furious attack from the closest but again Grall avoids injury, parrying a thrust while a follow up slash is fooled by the blur.

Scimitar vs Grall 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 8 + 1 = 17 (higher ground) miss vs AC 18
1d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Miss 1d100 ⇒ 1

Its mount tries to savage Nuveril, the beast snapping out with its powerful jaws. The halfling dodges the attack by a whisker, using all of her experience fighting against larger foes to duck in under the attack and force the creature back with several well times jabs with her shield.

Bite vs Nuveril 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (10) + 11 = 21 miss vs AC 22
1d8 + 12 ⇒ (7) + 12 = 19

If hit, FA trip 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15

With both attacks unsuccesful, the rider seems to see its end fast approaching. It pulls the hyenadon back slightly, seemingly determined to trade its life as expensively as possible. Five foot step to H,I,35,36

Cries in the Darkness

Round 3

Ordered Initiative

Archer gnoll and mount 19
Khalid 18a
Nuveril 18b
Linah 17
Sajan 10
Zeladiel 6a
Grall 6b
Scimitar gnoll and mount 3b

Effects

- Bless (all)
- Mage Armour (Zeladiel, Sajan)
- Gravity Bow (Zeladiel)
- Blur (Grall)
- Light (Khalid, Linah)

Notes

- Note light rules. A light spell generates 20' of normal light and 20' of dim light (20% miss). Zeladiel doubles the later to 40'.
- A rider on a mount larger than its target gains higher ground bonus, a rider counts as being in each square of its mount.

The bowman fires a quick shot at Khalid before spurring its mount over toward the SW steps (L,M,32,33). The shot is again a good one, coming dangerously close to hitting the inquisitor in the neck but wounding him in the arm instead. Fortunately, it seems the gnoll only had time to poison the single arrow.

Arrow vs Khalid 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 6 + 2 = 27 hit
1d8 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 2 = 9

Khalid, Nuveril etc.

Between the shouts, sound of combat and explosion the inhabitants of the Temple seem to be rousing. Over the din you can hear gnolls yipping and calling to each other. Most of the noise seems to come from the SW steps down, where it seems as if there are many gnolls, but you can also hear fainter calls from above (the NE steps) and from beyond the western exit on this level.

"We should fall back to the east door of the guard room, so we can funnel them down this tunnel. Don't get caught in the open."

Fortitude Save:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16

Khalid moves into a postion to set up a flank with Nuveril and Grall, attempting to dive past a potential attack from the hyenadon in the process. Once one of his companions is in position, the inquisitor strikes at the massive beast...

Protection Judgement still active (AC 22, 26 vs. AoO); Ending in (I,36) or (J,36) depending on the answer to my question in the OOC thread.

Attack:1d20 + 8 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 8 + 1 + 2 = 22 (bless, flank)
Damage:1d6 + 5 + 1d6 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 5 + (5) + (3) = 15 (precise strike, frost)

EDIT: Crap...forgot to roll the acrobatics, here it is...

Acrobatics:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

EDIT #2: Well, here's to hoping it misses me.