DM Emissary's Ruby Phoenix Tournament (Inactive)

Game Master Misroi

Um. The elemental does its best to avoid the swarm? ^^;

Im a dumbass and forgot I have See Invisibility as a known spell. Sheesh.

Zarina casts a spell enhancing her vision, allowing her to detect invisibility, and follow her foe.

Heehee, I was wondering when you were going to cast that, Zarina.

The elemental flies into the swarm of angry wasps, flailing wildly to hopefully strike Tsavati. It cannot find her, but the wasps are outraged by this new addition, and sting it as mercilessly as they stung the nagaji. Your elemental takes 2d6 ⇒ (6, 6) = 12 points of damage.

Zarina casts her spell, and quickly sees why the air elemental missed - Tsavati is no longer within the swarm. Instead, she has fled to the canopy. She is forty feet above the floor, and now about forty feet from the group.

Tsavati's Spellcraft: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15

Aaaand she fails another roll to figure out what you guys are casting. Zarina, you've still got a move action - your fly speed would be good enough to actually get to her if you'd like.

Zarina flies 10' in the opposite direction, hoping her opponent doesn't know she's pinpointed her.

Indeed, Tsavati seems to have ignored Zarina for the moment, instead focusing her attention upon Zakarras. She begins to chant, and Zak snaps off a shot in her direction, but it flies wide of the mark. She intones some words that echo in the archer's mind, and he reels as his mind is suddenly under assault. He struggles to keep control of his will, but Tsavati's words echo in his mind. Hear me and obey. Hear me and obey. Hear me and obey.

Your turns!

Spellcraft 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

Zarina intones the words to a familiar spell and fires a sphere of fire toward the-visible-to-her spellcaster. After thee fire engulfs her, Zarina follows up the spell by moving directly to engage her. "I have you now, sister. Surrender, or things will get bloody!

Cst Fireball. Last third level spell of the day.

Damage 9d6 ⇒ (3, 3, 4, 4, 2, 1, 1, 1, 4) = 23

Reflex dc 17 for half.

Reflex: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 = 23

Tsavati whips around in time to see the ball of flame heading towards her. She dives for cover behind some of the shoots, and some of the dried leaves catch flame. She hisses in pain, but avoids the worst of the blast. "Your magics are weak, sister by scales! You will soon see what could have been if you followed in your draconic parent's footsteps!"

Is she visible to everyone again? Not sure if it was invisibility or greater invisibility...

She is not, which should clear that bit of confusion right up.

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (9) + 19 = 28

Easily realizing what the woman cast and still unable to see her, Poog gets ready to cast a spell should Zakarras prove weak-willed.

Ready action to cast break enchantment if Zakarras takes action against any of the party members.

will save +7, +2: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12

Zak awaits direction...

Not that it matters in this case, but you don't get the +2 to save versus dominate person until you get a command to take actions contrary to your nature. Don't worry, that's coming!

Spellcraft 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 28.

Simon curses under his breath when he recognizes the spell cast upon Zakarras, mutters a spell of his own - and fades back into sight, his cane brandished like a weapon.

"Scaly harlot!" he roars. "Coward! Filth! Show your snake-spawned self and try to fight instead of cowering and hiding! Vermin-eater!"

At the same time, the air elemental makes a beeline for the area Zarina just fried, still in whirlwind-form.

Simon casts Protection from arrows on himself and uses Bluff 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25 to hopefully attract Tsavati's anger to himself -- and thus, Zakarras' next attack.

You know, I just realized - I don't have cat's grace prepped today, so I took an illegal action last time. Oh well, it would have been a readied attack should she become visible, which she didn't, so it doesn't really matter. Do I have enough information currently to pinpoint a square that Tsavati is in, or do I need to roll Perception to try to ID the spot from her shouting?

She hasn't actually physically attacked Tsavati, so you probably don't know exactly where she is, but the fireball narrows it down. Go ahead and roll Perception DC 20.

Perception check: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15

Asha listens hard for where the bodiless voice might be coming from, but cannot determine the spot well enough to judge. Murmuring a prayer, she waits for a sign for what to do next.

As Asha strains to either catch a glimpse of movement to betray Tsavati's position, she hears a shout. "You may favor the flame, but my mother was the oncoming storm!" Zarina sees her float a short distance away, and cast a spell. Say, five feet. The air begins to crackle and the scent of ozone dominates as a bolt of lightning blasts from her hands at the other dragon-blooded woman.

Zarina takes electric damage, Reflex DC 18 for half: 10d6 + 10 ⇒ (6, 1, 2, 1, 4, 1, 3, 2, 5, 1) + 10 = 36

Before the thunder has time to clap, Zarina sees Tsavati throw her hand forwards as a series of green force bolts fly towards her, slamming into her.

Zarina takes force damage, no save: 5d4 + 5 ⇒ (1, 4, 4, 2, 4) + 5 = 20

"Warrior Zakarras!", she calls out to the archer below. "Strike her down!" Zak begins to raise his bow, and his brow furrows. From within, he struggles to regain control over his mind, but Tsavati's will is strong.

Zak, make another Will save at +2 or shoot Zarina. Assuming Poog doesn't succeed on his break enchantment, of course.

Your go!

Now that she has a target (since I assume I know where those spells originated), Asha hurls her shuriken toward the sorceress, hoping luck or providence will guide the weapons.

Shuriken flurry: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (19) + 12 = 31, damage 1d2 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8, miss chance 1d100 ⇒ 65
1d20 + 12 ⇒ (15) + 12 = 27, damage 1d2 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8, miss chance 1d100 ⇒ 34
1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20, damage 1d2 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7, miss chance 1d100 ⇒ 83

Might have hit with the first one...?

Break enchantment: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (11) + 11 = 22

Probably not good enough... but maybe. That was my held action from last round, right, so I should get another round? And I can see her? How far from me is she?

I really, really hate to spoil it, but break enchantment has a 1 minute casting time.

Oh... Crap. Well, then, I guess I'll cast something else.

Previous round: Not that it apparently matters at the moment, but Poog would have cast true seeing.

Just need to know how far away she is from me.

Aww. My infuriate and distract-strategy failed completely? o_o

Probably for the best - protection from arrows wouldn't stop Zak's arrows, so you'd've probably not appreciated the results.

will save +7, +2, +2: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18

the extra +2 is from: Unflinching +2 (Ex) +2 Will save vs. mind-affecting effects

Zak obeys the voice and takes aim on Zarina.

arrow 1: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (13) + 20 = 33
dmg: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

how do the other decisions get made, such as feats to improve the damage and full round attack or not?

How high up is Zak at the moment?

Reflex 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24

"Is that all you have, sister? Now it's time for you to face the fire of my ancestry!" Zarina throws back her head and bellows a challenge, moving forward in her frenzy, and slashing out at the woman.

Raging. AC is now 22. Using Power Attack. Zarina took 50 damage total.

Attack 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (10) + 15 = 25

Damage 1d6 + 14 ⇒ (4) + 14 = 18 plus
1d6 ⇒ 5 Fire

Asha

Whoops, forgot to adjudicate the taunt! I figure it would work like Intimidate, so the DC would be equal to 10 + her HD + her Wis mod. You do beat that, so, yes, she does order Zak to attack you instead. Dominate person allows her to order Zak to perform as she desires to the limits of his ability, so he'd get the full round attack on Simon.

As soon as the lightning leaves Tsavati's fingers, Asha spins and throws a trio of shuriken towards that area. Two whiz by harmlessly, but a third catches the woman in the thigh, causing a hiss of pain. Zarina charges at the woman, tearing into her with her claws. They scrape uselessly against Tsavati's force field, and she snorts smugly at the other woman's ferocious attack. "Your blood is polluted by your ancestor's fury, sister. You have no chance to recover the bracelet. Victory shall be mine this day!"

Poog casts a spell, and immediately he sees Tsavati in battle with Zarina 40' directly above his head.

ouch, sorry Simon, hope this isn't bad...

Arrow 1 hits 31 AC for 18 dmg.

Arrow 2: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (14) + 18 = 32
Dmg: 1d8 + 12 ⇒ (2) + 12 = 14

Arrow 2: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (13) + 13 = 26
Dmg: 1d8 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15

Arrow 2: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25
Dmg: 1d8 + 12 ⇒ (8) + 12 = 20

Depending on what kind of arrows you're using, I may actually not be hurt.

Poog concentrates for a moment on the enemy spellcaster and then barking a quick word in Goblin as he wraps his fingers in a seemingly impossible series of gestures, he sends a curse in her direction.

Cast eldritch fever on Tsavati; DC 17 Fort save to negate

just plain arrows

Hooray for protection from arrows, then! :D Simon only takes 10 damage. Take care of that sorceress before Zak shoots again, and Bob's your uncle. ^^

Fort save: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22

Tsavati coughs a few moments, but seems otherwise unaffected by Poog's curse. "Your weirding way is no match for me, you prancing little fool!" She calmly floats away from the furious woman before her, and both Poog and Zarina see her withdraw a skull from her pack. Wider than it is tall, Zarina is close enough to see it bearing a strong resemblance to Poog's head, and runes have been carved into the polished bone. From deep within its eye sockets burns a tiny ember. Tsavati calls down from above. "Since your people love fire so much, you might actually like this! Take this!" She lobs the bomb towards the little goblin.

Ranged Touch: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11
Reflex: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (15) + 11 = 26
Damage: 5d6 ⇒ (5, 1, 6, 3, 6) = 21

Unfortunately for her, the distance between her and the ground meant the goblin had plenty of time to avoid the oncoming missile. It shattered on impact, but Tsavati howled in pain as she was suddenly engulfed in flame. "Damn you, greenskin! It should be you burning!"

You all are up now. Zak, you're still dominated, so you're still going after Simon until the domination ends or he is no longer a threat.

"Ooooh, goblin skull bomb! That am good magic!

"Too bad you am not knowing how to use it!" Poog shouts with a laugh. "Why am not you trying again!"

As he taunts the woman, he concentrates, sending the swarm buzzing toward her.

Swarm can move up to 80 feet, which I think should get it back to her.

Asha rushes to Simon's side, laying her palm on his wounds and murmuring a soft prayer. Lay on hands for 3d6 ⇒ (1, 4, 3) = 8 hit points back.

Using the goblin skull bomb is probably one of the worst things she could have done, but I gave her the item, and I wanted to use it before the battle was over. Besides, I liked the idea of setting Poog on fire with it!

Still perceiving Simon as threat, Zak unleashes another volley of arrows.

deadly aim, clustered shot, boots of speed

Arrow 1: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (11) + 18 = 29
Dmg: 1d8 + 12 ⇒ (1) + 12 = 13

Arrow 2: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (5) + 18 = 23
Dmg: 1d8 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17

Arrow 3: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (8) + 13 = 21
Dmg: 1d8 + 12 ⇒ (4) + 12 = 16

Arrow 4: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21
Dmg: 1d8 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17

I think I'd better do something about that and leave the sorceress to others. Otherwise, Zak is gonna kill me. o_o

Simon sees Zakarras take aim at him, and flicks his wrist, casting something small down onto the ground. Thick, black smoke billows out, obscuring both Simon and Asha.

Simon uses Smoke Bomb to create a 15-ft. radius smoke cloud, centered on him, and then tumbles for cover. A handy mangrove tree would be lovely. ^^; Acrobatics 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (19) + 18 = 37. Stealth if applicable: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (9) + 13 = 22.

Seeing her moment to pounce, Zarina inhales deeply and exhales a gout of flame, showing clearly her Draconic heritage.

Dragon Breath--DC 18 Ref for half damage.

Damage Fire 9d6 ⇒ (3, 4, 4, 2, 1, 6, 4, 5, 1) = 30

The swarm surrounds Tsavati again, conveniently excluding Zarina from the angry stinging insects. More cursing follows as invisible welts arise on Tsavati's body. Asha rushes to protect Simon, healing his wounds, but Zak's arrows fly again, piercing the old man's side. No mangrove trees, I'm sorry to report, but you can definitely get some cover behind some of the bamboo. Zak will need to make a DC 22 Perception check to try to find you before he can target you again.

Tsavati's Reflex: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18
Wasp Swarm's Reflex: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Tsavati cries out as the fire engulfs her, her breathing becoming heavy and ragged. "You...you will not prevail! My magics are stronger than you all!" The invisible woman's words echo through the silent forest, which is when you notice the swarm of wasps were burned away by Zarina's flame.

Tsavati floats away from Zarina once again, and withdraws a potion from her pack. She quickly quaffs it, and the burns on her body soon heal. "Now then, sister, where were we?"

Potion of Cure Serious Wounds: 3d8 + 5 ⇒ (1, 8, 1) + 5 = 15
Your turns!

If those arrows hit me... I'm at -18 hp. Fortitude save 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23. :-\ Am I dead...?

perception: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (6) + 15 = 21

woohoo!

Zak fails to find to find Simon after the smoke bomb and tumbling, though he hovers about searching for his vanished foe.

Woohoo, indeed! ^^

You likely wouldn't be dead - Tsavati's command was to strike you down, not kill you. The third arrow would have knocked you out, so the fourth arrow would just have been wasted. At that point, Zak would just be sitting there, awaiting a new order. Instead, he lost you in the smoke, and is still attempting to find you and kill you. You continue to tie him up!

Hooray! ^^ Ow... Mission acc... ow... complished...

Asha, also having lost Simon in the smoke, guesses that even he couldn't move too far while hiding. She takes a step in the direction she saw him start to move, then raises her holy symbol and sends curative energy flowing in all directions.

Spending two more uses of lay on hands for another channel energy. Simon should be in the radius, and Asha's not real concerned if anything else might be. Healing: 4d6 ⇒ (1, 6, 1, 3) = 11 hit points back to everything in a 30 ft radius.

Miss chance 1d100 ⇒ 73. Is Tsavati within range for a sneak attack? If so: ranged attack 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17 for 1d2 ⇒ 2 + 3d6 ⇒ (3, 6, 1) = 10 damage, plus giant wasp poison for 1d2 ⇒ 2 Dex. damage, Fort save DC18 to negate.

Hidden behind the bamboo and the smoke, Simon struggles to do something.
'If Zarina is firing at that spot, then...'

A single, poison-tipped shuriken flies whirring out from the bamboo to take the Mage in the back.

Right after this attack, the old man does his best to hide from Zak again.

Stealth 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (2) + 13 = 15.
If Simon can reasonably estimate that Tsavati is out of sneak attack range, he has to make other plans...

Zarina casts a spell, and suddenly there were multiple copies of the sorcerer staring at Tsavati.

Cast Mirror Image. 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6 images appear.

Tsavati is invisible, which means Simon cannot see her clearly enough to gain sneak attack. Even if he could, she's in the canopy, which is 40' from the ground, meaning she's out of sneak attack range.