DM Elanmorin's Hell' Rebels

Game Master Nathan Hartshorn

@Talon: you already acted in round 2 so I'll keep the first roll for round 3. Btw, you can't take a 5 foot step on the prisoner, it's more complex than just stepping and counts as moving. You can do so but then the zombies will get an AoO against you.

Lirotha steps away from the zombie and heals herself. Valrani does the same after missing her opponent. Talon slashes at the blue zombie drawing some long dried blood before stepping over the hapless prisoner's form...

AoO roll (zombie (red vs Talon): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

AoO roll (zombie (blue vs Talon): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Luckily for him the vicious undead creatures miss their attacks.
Desperate, Talon tries to gain more space to fight walking over the prone, chained man stepping on him and away from the zombies. It seems like a foolish move yet stepping on the prisoner has the effect of breaking his trance for a moment:"Auch! What?!?! Stop torturing me please!" cries the man, yet as he regains consciousness the undead seem to loose their vitality while the priestess face assumes an expression akin a strange mix between enraged and afraid. She keeps chanting though, as if not being able to stop or scared of the consequences of stopping.

Round 2 (and 3) - Bold may act

Valrani 17/17hp
Kurglunn 17/17hp
Talon 7/15hp
Morricone -5/19hp
Oren 12/21hp
Lirotha 1/14hp

Zombie (green) -2hp
Zombie (orange)
Zombie (black)
Zombie (blue) -2hp, stunned 2 rounds
Zombie (yellow) stunned 2 rounds
Zombie (aquamarine) -1hp, stunned 2 rounds
Zombie (fuchsia)
Zombie (red) stunned 2 rounds

Rocco 15/15hp

Oh I see what the problem was. Totally my fault. In my home games we cam make 5ft steps diagonally, that's why I wanted to move into the blue Zombie's space if he fell. But in normal PF rules you can only move horizontally and vertically correct? Cool cool. So I've still got a loaded pistol for my next round then.

Seeing the zombie in front of him somehow looking more slack-jawed than before, Rocco takes the opportunity to run around the stunned undead and get into a more advantageous position across from Kurglunn. Once he's in place, he slices once again at the aquamarine zombie with his knife.

Kukri, Flank: 1d20 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 + 1 = 8 Slashing Damage: 1d3 - 1 ⇒ (2) - 1 = 1

Also, to be fair, I think Aquamarine hit Rocco last time you did attack rolls, Elan. He should have taken 7 damage, which would put him at 8/15hp

Kurlgunn continues his furious assault against the zombie he and his master had turned their focus upon, unleashing another series of hard blows around the zombie's head and shoulders, hopefully to some effect this time.

Slam1, flank: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 3 + 2 = 25 Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
Slam2, flank: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 2 = 6 Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3
Confirm crit?: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 3 + 2 = 19 Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

stabilize: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8 vs Dc 15. And Morricones lifeblood continues to paint the canvas crimson

Kurglunn manages to land a solid hit on the zombie while Rocco manages to miss it despite its current state. Meanwhile Morricone keeps dying...

The few undead still able to move keep their relentless attack on though. The one with strange fuchsia stains on its limps towards enemies he can actually attack. Its companion wearing rotten green trousers does claws at Rocco instead...

Attack roll (Green vs Rocco): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13 -> Damage roll: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

... and misses the halfling by a hair's breadth.

Round 3 - Bold may act

Valrani 17/17hp
Kurglunn 17/17hp
Talon 7/15hp
Morricone -6/19hp
Oren 12/21hp
Lirotha 1/14hp

Zombie (green)
Zombie (blue) -2hp, stunned 2 rounds
Zombie (yellow) stunned 2 rounds
Zombie (aquamarine) -8hp, stunned 2 rounds
Zombie (fuchsia)
Zombie (red) stunned 2 rounds

Rocco 8/15hp

Eek! Someone get to Morricone to help. I'm too far away o_O

I'm trying! Rocco? Can you get to him first?

Round 3
Yeah, I should have done that before I ran around into flanking position with Kurglunn. Sorry Morricone! I'll do what I can.

Seeing his blade once again fail to have any noticeable effect on the zombie, and also finally noticing that Morricone is literally bleeding to death right next to him, Rocco steps away from the greenish zombie and weaves a spell to close up the bleeding bard's wounds and help keep him from death until he is able to provide more significant help.

5ft step, cast Stabilize on Morricone. It often helps for me to actually pay attention to the spells I have. -__-

Did the green zombie heal the 2 points of damage I did to it before somehow? Fighting defensively again: -4 to hit, +2 AC

Knowing she really can't hurt the zombie she already hit, she moves to use her healing hex on the next closest to Morri!

Healing Hex Touch Attack vs. Aquamarine? +Flank with Kurglunn: 1d20 + 2 - 4 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 - 4 + 2 = 10
Positive Energy; DC14 for 1/2: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

OK, I hope their touch AC sucks! Oren? A little help with green would be greatly appreciated!

No worries. I am still a few drops short of bleeding out. A pitty I can´t poetically cry for help!

Seeing how Morricone is quickly bleeding to death Rocco intervenes using his magic to save the bard's life.
Lirotha chooses once again to attack a zombie with her curative powers causing its flesh to burn.

Will save: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14

The creature somehow still stands though.

Round 4 - Bold may act

Valrani 17/17hp
Kurglunn 17/17hp
Talon 7/15hp
Morricone stable at -6hp
Oren 12/21hp
Lirotha 5/14hp

Zombie (green) -2hp
Zombie (blue) -2hp, stunned 1 rounds
Zombie (yellow) stunned 1 rounds
Zombie (aquamarine) -11hp, stunned 1 rounds
Zombie (fuchsia)
Zombie (red) stunned 1 rounds

Rocco 8/15hp

Oren takes a 5' step toward green and swings her cold iron handaxe twice through the air.

Mutagen attack 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 3 + 2 = 17
Mutagen damage1d6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 2 = 10

Mutagen attack 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 3 + 2 = 21
Mutagen damage1d6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 2 = 6

Would someone move me please?

I've got you moved: Thanks Oren! Excellent hits! =) Now, if we can just get Aquamarine to go down and keep the rest of the zombies stunned...

Actually I don't think I can attack twice with the same weapon. I'll go ahead and pull my silver hand axe at the same time I drew my other, if you will allow it, DM, and use it for the second attack. Please take one point off the damage on the second attack as it is a silvered weapon. Thanks.

Valrani steps up to her zombie dance partner and slashes once again at his dead flesh.

attack vs stunned: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18
damgage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

From the end of the first paragraph on the Brawler's Flurry ability: She does not need to use two different weapons to use this ability.
So you can totally strike twice with the same axe! At least that's how I read it.

Flurry can be the same weapon.

The Hound notices that there was some strange effect on the zombies when he disturbed the man in chains and as the zombies move in he turns to the man and says. "Sorry about this." and then flips his dagger in his hand and makes the pommel into the back of the mans skull to knock him out.

Attack: 1d20 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (2) + 2 - 4 = 0 Oh come on!!
Nonlethal Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

But misjudges and trips on the chains holding the man to the floor.

Kurglunn continues his assault, determined to make his undead foe fall.

Slam1, flank: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 1 = 6 Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
Slam2, flank: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 3 + 2 = 19 Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4

Man I can't wait to get to level 3 so I can pick up Power Attack!

I can't wait to get to level 3 so I can get Rapid Reload. Though at this point I'm hoping I survive to level 3..

Kurglunn continues his assault, determined to make his undead foe fall.Man I can't wait to get to level 3 so I can pick up Power Attack!

Don't forget...Kurglunn is flanking with Lirotha and the zombie is currently stunned. He still may have hit with BOTH swings!

Oren slams into the greenish zombie threatening Lirotha cutting it down mercilessly.
Valrani tries to do the same against the zombie in front of her. She hits it fair and square causing a huge gash on its torso, but the abomination does not fall.
Kurglunn swings at the aquamarine coloured undead but fails to connect with a punch while the other again does nothing.
The Hound tries to hit the shackled man, missing him. The prisoner is not amused:"What are you doing? I'm not a zombie! Stop them not me!!!" he cries but his voice seems to lose strength with every word as he's getting sleepy again...
And the zombie was previously trying to eat Talon's brains charges Oren!

Attack roll (Fuchsia vs Oren): 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 4 + 2 = 25 -> Damage Roll: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

And it slams its fist into the brave Tien woman with inhuman strenght causing a sickening crushing sound as it connects.

Round 4 - Bold may act

Valrani 17/17hp
Kurglunn 17/17hp
Talon 7/15hp
Morricone stable at -6hp
Oren 2/21hp
Lirotha 5/14hp

Zombie (green)
Zombie (blue) -2hp, stunned 1 rounds
Zombie (yellow) -10hp, stunned 1 rounds
Zombie (aquamarine) -11hp, stunned 1 rounds
Zombie (fuchsia)
Zombie (red) stunned 1 rounds

Rocco 8/15hp

Feel free to start with round 5, as usual Rocco's actions could cause stuff to get retconned though

"Stupid zombie! Why don't you die...again?!" Rocco thrusts his knife at the zombie with the lovely aquamarine scarf tied around its neck once again, hoping to help chip away at the undead's form.

Kukri: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 1 = 13 Damage: 1d3 - 1 ⇒ (1) - 1 = 0

He then steps away from the zombie and roots around in his pockets, eventually drawing out a small vial with a bright orange label with the image of a bursting flame.

5ft step after the attack, move action to draw an alchemist's fire.

Not knowing what else to do, Kurglunn continues to attack the stunned zombie.

Slam1, Flank: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 3 + 2 = 14 Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
Slam2, Flank: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 2 = 8 Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Seeing no alternative Lirotha steps up and attacks with her Starknife on the same zombie!

"Just fall down finally!"

MW Starknife w/Arcane Strike+Flank: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 3 + 2 = 25
Damage(Magic): 1d4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 + 1 = 4
Confirm Crit?
MW Starknife w/Arcane Strike+Flank: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 3 + 2 = 18
Damage(Magic): 2d4 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (1, 4) + 2 + 2 = 9

Rocco and Lirotha's efforts finally bring down the resilient zombie.

Round 5 - Bold may act

Valrani 17/17hp
Kurglunn 17/17hp
Talon 7/15hp
Morricone stable at -6hp
Oren 2/21hp
Lirotha 5/14hp

Zombie (blue) -2hp
Zombie (yellow) -10hp
Zombie (aquamarine)
Zombie (fuchsia)
Zombie (red)

Rocco 8/15hp

Valrani, amazed at the zombies unnatural stamina tries to slash at it again.
attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13
dmaage(slashing,cold iron): 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

If she drops it, Valrani will advance up to the second prisoner.

Oren returns her hands s attacks at the zombie that just hit her from behind. As she attacked, the fact that the group was probably going to die in this room set in on her.

Mutagen attack 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 3 + 2 = 13
Mutagen damage 1d6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 2 = 8

Mutagen attack 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 3 + 2 = 24
Mutagen damage 1d6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 2 = 8

The Hound realises he has to get out of that corner or it might very well be the end end of him, so he tries a risky move, and pushes off the force wall with his right foot and uses the momentum to propel himself off the opposite wall and somersault over the (red) zombie to land on the other side of it.

Acrobatics check to move past the zombie and avoid AoO (hopefully)

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

If I succeed, lt me know how far I can move. And even if I provoke an AoO and he misses can I still move and how far? Let me know and move me as far as I can down the corridor away from Red Zombie. Gonna turn in for the night now. Hope I don't die.

Valrani cuts down the zombie in front of her as does Oren with the one who just attacked her. The Hound tries a very risky move instead and fails miserably!

AoO from Red vs the Hound: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19 -> Damage roll: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

AoO from Blue vs the Hound: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13 -> Damage roll: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

He falls on the shackled man again after receiving a nasty cut from the zombie covered in red dried blood...

Does he wake up?: 1d100 ⇒ 36 Yes

"Ouch!!! You again? What are you doing, are you here to help them torture me??? Free me, quick!" he screams almost histerical, yet the ritual seems once again to get delayed and the zombies somehow sluggish.

Of the 2 remaining Zombies only the one covered in dried red blood stays active, but for some reason cannot bring himself to attack the Hound... Meanwhile the priestess seems livid but even then she doesn't stop chanting the arcane words of the ritual

Round 5 (and 6) - Bold may act

Valrani 17/17hp
Kurglunn 17/17hp
Talon 1/15hp
Morricone stable at -6hp
Oren 2/21hp
Lirotha 5/14hp

Zombie (blue) -2hp, stunned 2 rounds
Zombie (red)

Rocco 8/15hp

Unsure of what else to do, Rocco approaches the raised platform upon which the priestess is performing her dark ritual, but stops before he runs straight into the barrier surrounding it, taking a moment to try to figure out what is causing the barrier and how he might break it down.

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Unable to figure it out for the moment, however, he instead tries to overwhelm the mind of the priestess and break her concentration from her chanting.

Trying to cast Daze on the priestess. Not 100% sure if I have a great line of effect on her, GM, so I'll let you make the call on that one. If I'm allowed to cast the spell, it's a Will save DC14 to resist.

While Rocco is busy trying to figure out the barrier, Kurglunn senses the fear emanating from the far corner of the room. First, there is the fear of the strange man Rocco had introduced to Kurglunn just a short while ago. The man in the mask who used the loud object to hurt bad people. He was afraid because he was being attacked from all around and couldn't get out. Kurglunn could help with that.

There was also the man whose fear seemed to come in waves, in and out, in and out, like he wasn't always aware of what was going on around him. When his fear came in again, though, it was strong, and Kurglunn thought maybe he could help with that too.

Sensing all of this fear, he moves as quick as he is able to get to where the fear has grown so strong. He would be there soon, but not yet.

Double move. I'm coming, Hound!

Moved Valrani 30' on the map to the woman prisoner as the zombie was dropped.

Anyone able to wake Morricone?

Lirotha searches her sash for an old potion of healing and pulls it out with a cry of happiness! Kneeling next to Morricone she attempts to heal him with it!

Heal Check:(Administer Healing Potion): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19

Healing Potion): 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

Taking a deep breath and coughing Morricone wakes. "OUCH, that did hurt." But then he looks at Lirotha who kneels infront of her and smiles. "Thanks dear!" Quickly weaving another spell he heals himself more.CLW: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Lirotha heals Rocco enough for him to get back to consciousness and the bard raises to his feet and uses a spell to grant himself further respite from his wounds.
Valrani marches towards the female prisoner...

What does Valrani do? The woman is shackled and in trance, and she's being slowly drained of blood much like her companion currently entangled with the Hound whenever the ritual is active

Kurglunn runs towards the Hound trying to help him get out of the horrible situation he finds himself into.

Rocco can see the priestess on the other side of the translucent wall of energy and tries to affect her miond with his psychic magic...

Will Save: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (10) + 13 = 23

The spell doesn't have any effect but the woman, while still chanting gives him a look full of hatred...

Round 6 - Bold may act

Valrani 17/17hp
Kurglunn 17/17hp
Talon 1/15hp
Morricone 8/19hp
Oren 2/21hp
Lirotha 5/14hp

Zombie (blue) -2hp, stunned 2 rounds
Zombie (red)

Rocco 8/15hp

Rocco's reaction to the woman's look of hatred

Oren double moves toward the Hound. "Remember I have a healing potion! Use it on me if things get worse," she calls out, feeling weak from her loss of blood.

Could someone move me please?

The Hound goes for broke and pulls his pistol on the (blue) zombie and tries to clear the way through while it's stunned.

Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Valrani tries to wake up the woman from her trance. Maybe with a slap.

"Fight it woman! You're blood is fueling her power!"

As Valrani slaps the woman awake 2 things happen. The 2 remaining zombies immediately collapse and the shackles on both prisoners snap open. At the same time the priestess screams in pure rage as the ritual she was conducting is finally broken before completion.

"FOR THIS I WILL HAVE YOUR SOULS! YOURS EXPECIALLY, MORRICONE AULAMAXA! PREPARE FOR ETERNAL TORMENT, ALL OF YOU... FOR I'M AULA TANESSEN AND I AM YOUR DEATH!" she shouts.

As she speaks, the air obove her head ripples open as a cascade ink black feathers opens to reveal an armor clad winged woman wielding a wickedly looking bow. The almost angelic figure seems impossibly beautiful but at the same time her pitch black eyes convey an air of pure, unadulterated cruelty. She floats above the priestess fixing her gaze on the woman's back and saying nothing. Aula Tanessen, possibly too doesn't seem to have noticed her at all. Then the newcomer speaks with a voice like the most beautiful melody and the cacophony of a thousand shrieks of pain:"I'm here to collect on your debt..."

The barrier has not dissipated yet, you are out of combat for the moment... what do you do now?

Knowledge (planes): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22

Rocco freezes in his tracks, his eyes locked on the angelic figure hovering above Tanessen in a look of unbelieving terror at what is happening. As quickly but subtly as he is able, he begins to back away from the barrier and toward the exit, though his eyes never leave the devilish woman.

Stealth: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (11) + 16 = 27

On the other side of the platform Kurglunn moves quickly toward the Hound and seizes the man by the arm. As he takes hold of the vigilante, Kurglunn says in a hoarse, otherworldly whisper, "Come on, doggie! Rocco says pretty winged lady is bad bad news. Says we should run. Come on! And be quiet."

Stealth: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25

She's already aware of all of those in the room, stealth won't work unless you can find a way to distract her, also with constant true seeing invisibility and the like would not work on her... But she's done nothing to attack you.... yet

As the creature speaks Aula Tanessen pales visibly and shakes... her fury suddenly extinguished she falls on her knees:"Mistress... I... I run in a small delay here. Please let me deal with this rabble and then I'll make sure to complete the ritual and deliver the souls that were promised to Lord Scrax..." she stutters.

Oren pulls her potion and gulps it down, figuring she'd have to fight both of the figures.

CLW 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

She remains at the back of the group, trying to protect their rear as they run out of he room with the prisoners.

Valrani grabs the woman who is now free, and hustles towards the exit with her...

When she speaks the Erinyes' tone is utterly devoid of any emotion, sounding as cold as a steel blade between the ribs:"We are displeased, Aula Tanessen. Lord Scrax was extremely generous with you and yet you spat on his leniency. He was promised a bounty of 99 souls in exchange for the powers he gifted on you. A very small amount of souls I might add. He gave you the ritual to bring them to his fortress, unhinderd by the servants of Pharasma. Yet they were never delivered, and now I discover they cannot be delivered. You failed to properly copmplete the ritual. You allowed 2 of the marked ones to escape. You are not able to keep your end of the bargain now. Again... We are MOST displeased, Aula Tanessen. Your contract with Lord Scrax is null and void. Do you remember what was the agreed penalty for failure on your part?" she asks.

The priestess of Asmodeus called Aula Tanessen shakes violently now, grovelling on the ground:"Nonononononono... It was not my fault... Those interplopers... Those despicable Aulamaxas... THEY caused the ritual to break, THEY should be punished, not ME! Please great mistress... let me make this right! I will kill them all, take their souls and offer them to Lord Scrax's everlasting glory! I will buy other seditious rebels from Brzillai's Thrune's dungeons and I will re-enact the ritual, properly this time! I just ask you another small chance to prove my worth..."

The Hound nods to Kurglunn and reloads his pistol then with his gun trained on the priestess he lifts the prisoner with one arm and together with Kurglunn moves along the wall towards the exit.

"Someone please move me along the wall for about 6 squares. Thanks