DM Fflash's Shackled City Campaign

Game Master DM Fflash

Both the map and the audio work - very cool!

Epik heals himself and then casts holy sword, which enhances his weapon and creates a magic circle against evil around him.

LoH: 5d6 ⇒ (6, 4, 6, 3, 3) = 22

How long does it seem like we have?

Sam will cast haste on everyone and move away from the party a ways to make sure we don't all eat it's breath weapon

Not long

Tlanextic remains invisible and flies up and away from the building. Can't control his token.

Nowzai moves back inside for cover, takes out the sphere of the unseen and summons the invisible stalker, targeting the dragon.

Is there any way for Dalamus to climb to the roof, or is it completely engulfed in flames? Also, I moved back inside before you rebuilt the map, I can't tell if I am the only one outside or inside.

@Dalamus: The roof of the Temple is on fire ... it's not completely engulfed yet, but its burning in places. You can be inside

@Nowzai: token access should be fixed. Dragon is not currently visible other than the billowing smoke in certain areas directly to the west of you (an area of about 50 feet) ... pick a location for the stalker token (and an altitude ... smoke is everywhere)

A Legend of Fire and Flame Round 1

Init: Ma'puande, Hookface, Dalamus, Epik, Nowzai, Tlanextic, Sam

Epik imbues his sword and casts a spell (Aura added). Sam casts haste on the party.

Nowzai throws and shatters the sphere of the unseen on the ground and the stalker begins to coalesce (full round action)

Ma'puande again before the dragon and ensure everyone's tokens' locations are accurate from this last action

Dalamus will cast spider climb, and start climbing to the top of the temple, avoiding fire on his way.

Once on top, he will look for Hookface

If he can't see the dragon, Nowzai will have it appear directly overhead the building, as high as it can go. Once the dragon comes into range, it will close and attack.

"I am severely lacking in spell options," Nowzai calls out. "But I could telekinetically throw Epik at the beast. I cannot make you fly, but if you can grab hold, you may be able to land an strike or two before falling. What do you say?"

Ma'Puande says "Me as well! I can Levitate Epik (And whomever else) and then you throw him(them)."

She then casts Levitate (12mins Duration) on Epik

Epik nods grimly, "Yes, do it Nowzai. The Inheritor will catch me! Or, I could just levitate." He smiles at Ma'puande.

Sam casts Heroism and continues to fly away from the party a ways, trying to stay in the smoke but high enough that he still has air to breath, not sure what the hazard rules are

Nowzai nods with sly grin. He peeks out the door. When the dragon comes into view and range, he'll telekinesis Epik up at the beast.

Everyone will need to make a Fort Save vs smoke each round. DC is equal to 15+ round number. If you fail, take 1d3 non lethal damage

A Legend of Fire and Flame Round 2

Init: Ma'puande, Hookface, Dalamus, Epik, Nowzai, Tlanextic, Sam

Ma'puande casts Levitate on Epik.

The dragon continues to beat at the smoke for a few moments and you sense it wheels about to the north quickly.

Then it breathes.

Fire rains down through the smoke, intense heat washing over the party as they gather inside the atrium to the temple. The sheer power of dragonfire rages through the stone and wood walls, however, and the flame still rages over the party inside and along the outside to stop just short of Sam, who barely moved far enough away.

The fire burns away enough of the smoke to show the dragon's massive head and neck.

Those of you inside can take a +4 to reflex save and gain improved evasion from your cover.

Breath Weapon Fire Damage, DC 25 Reflex for half: 14d10 ⇒ (4, 10, 1, 9, 2, 9, 8, 9, 6, 1, 8, 7, 1, 10) = 85

Dalamus casts a spell and climbs up the building, dodging flame. [ooc(Reflex Save DC15 or take 1d6 ⇒ 5fire damage and catch fire)[/ooc]

Nowzai hurls Epik at the now visible dragon head. Violent thrust or sustained movement? His stalker coalesces in the middle of the street.

Epik can make his attacks. Sam casts a spell and moves through the smoke. Adjust your token? -- also need Ma'puande's action and Nowzai's stalker.

Fort Save
1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25

Reflex save
1d20 + 11 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 11 + 4 = 16

and just like that, Dalamus is down.

Dalamus you were not in the breath weapon, you just needed to make a DC 15 Ref of take 5 fire damage and catch on fire.

Fort Save - 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (17) + 13 = 30

Can Sam cast a spell and ready an action to attack the dragon as it continues it's momentum past him?

@Sam, negative ... spell combat is a full round action where you do both things together. Ready action is a separate standard action

I am a little confused, was I in the blast? I see that you are referring to spell combat Tike, so I am not sure if you are also referring to the blast?

Reflex Save: 1d20 + 7 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 7 + 4 = 23 <- Fail

Hit points: 36/79

Ma'puande channels some Positive Energy

Healing Burst: 6d6 ⇒ (2, 2, 2, 5, 5, 2) = 18

She then starts beating out the flames on her garments.

HP: 54/79

Spells:

6 = 0
5 = 0
4 = 0
3 = 3
2 = 6
1 = 8

Dalamus was not in the blast since he was not on the ground floor. The building is burning like crazy

Ma'puande, that is a brutal list of spells remaining

Reflex save - Dodging Flame
1d20 + 11 ⇒ (9) + 11 = 20

When at the top, Dalamus will look to see if Hookface gets within jumping distance.

Reflex Save: 1d20 + 10 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 10 + 4 = 16 ... 42 damage!

Nowzai leans back too slowly and gets scorched.

With the dragon now in view, Nowzai launches Epik forward with a telekinetic thrust.

Violent thrust, I guess, because I want him to get there fast. I'm not going for damage, more getting him in the vicinity so that he can take over...

The invisible stalker closes on the dragon and attacks.

Slam: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (5) + 14 = 19; Damage: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (2, 3) + 6 = 11

reflex: 1d20 + 4 + 14 ⇒ (17) + 4 + 14 = 35

Epik smites evil on the dragon as he approaches and slams his great sword at the dragon's head.

Attack: 1d20 + 19 + 6 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 19 + 6 + 5 = 36
damage: 2d6 + 7 + 13 + 2d6 ⇒ (5, 5) + 7 + 13 + (2, 6) = 38

We need to get back on a normal cycle since some of you guys are posting based on where the dragon was previously.

A Legend of Fire and Flame Round 2 retcons

Nowzai hurls Epik as quick as he can at the dragon ... and as much as he doesn't want to attack the dragon, he is throwing a hurtling paladin directly at it, do it is unavoidable. (Was Nowzai invisible as well? or just Tlanextic ... whom you have skipped again?)

To hit: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (11) + 15 = 26; miss

The dragon rears back as Epik is thrust violently at him, batting him aside with a wing, but the paladin streams white fire as he slashes violently at the dragon, carving as smoking gash into the offending wing, carving through the magical stoneskin protections with his divine power.

The stalker rushes forward and the dragon snaps a bite at him as he does so tearing away a large part of the elemental creature's essence. The stalker bounces off the dragon's hide ineffectually.

AoO Bite PA: 1d20 + 28 + 1 - 5 ⇒ (6) + 28 + 1 - 5 = 30; HIT!; Damage: 2d6 + 16 + 15 ⇒ (1, 6) + 16 + 15 = 38

Ma'puande heals the party

A Legend of Fire and Flame Round 3

Init: Hookface, Dalamus, Epik, Nowzai, Tlanextic, Sam, Ma'puande

Waves of heat and flame emanate from the dragon immolating those around him. (The stalker and Epik take 1d6 ⇒ 2 fire damage). Hookface continues to fly forward, drawing opportune attacks from Epik (who is now levitating in the air) and the stalker. It flies down by Dalamus, attempting to snatch the rogue from the roof.

Grapple: 1d20 + 32 ⇒ (6) + 32 = 38; if successful Dalamus is grappled and traveling with the dragon as it climbs up and away back into the smoke.

At the entire party now

CMD is 28, so yes, he is grappled.

Dalamus will try to break grapple, but will do so while trying to stay on the dragon

1d20 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 = 29

Dalamus also gets an AoO from the grapple initiation

Nowzai is not invisible. The stalker and Tlanextic are. Tlanextic is basically out of options, so they will stay out of the engagement for now.

Nowzai digs deep to pull up what's left of his prepared magic and waits for the dragon to come back into view.

As soon as its visible... max range is 140 ft.

Disintegrate (ranged touch): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18
Damage: 28d6 ⇒ (5, 6, 6, 1, 1, 2, 5, 5, 4, 4, 1, 3, 1, 1, 3, 1, 1, 1, 3, 3, 4, 3, 5, 3, 5, 1, 2, 6) = 86
DC 24 Fort save... take the first 5d6

The invisible stalker charges and attacks.
Slam: 1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 14 + 2 = 22; Damage: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (1, 4) + 6 = 11

AoO
1d20 + 14 ⇒ (1) + 14 = 15

Damage
1d8 + 6 + 2d6 ⇒ (1) + 6 + (2, 2) = 11

AoO: 1d20 + 19 + 6 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 19 + 6 + 5 = 33
damage: 2d6 + 7 + 13 + 2d6 ⇒ (3, 3) + 7 + 13 + (2, 4) = 32

Epik levitates back to the ground, healing himself with his last bit of healing as he descends. He then sheathes his sword and draws his bow.

LoH: 6d6 + 7 ⇒ (6, 3, 5, 5, 1, 4) + 7 = 31

A Legend of Fire and Flame Round 4

Init: Hookface, Dalamus, Epik, Nowzai, Tlanextic, Sam, Ma'puande

Epik cuts a gouge in the great reptile's side as it veers away. Conversely Dalamus's blade bounces harmlessly off its scales.

Dalamus struggles as the dragon zooms into the air, but the creature has him grasped tightly between two claws. The radiating heat from the beast burns at the fetchling. Take: 1d6 ⇒ 1 Fire Damage.

Epik moves to the ground and heals himself. (Remember Fort Save, in the smoke)

Nowzai readies a disintegrate spell and his stalker chases off in the direction the dragon went but cannot catch up to the exceptionally fast creature.

Sam does something.

Ma'puande does something.

I'll let those two retcon in a second, but in the mean time ...

The dragon crushes Dalamus with a claw as it rockets upward 200 feet. Damage: 2d6 + 11 ⇒ (6, 3) + 11 = 20

At the pinnacle of its climb, it releases Dalamus and flaps its wings hovering for just a moment in the air watching the rogue fall back into the smoke and then it shoots like an arrow back towards the ground.

Dalamus will impact the ground at the start of the dragon's next turn ... 250-foot fall

At party

Actually I noted it on Epik, but honestly everyone is due Fort Saves except Dalamus who is currently above the smoke. This is the one nice warning. Auto fails from here on out. Current DC is 19

Okay, I thought I was clear of the smoke because the small area on the map was clear. Follow up: where is clear of the smoke?

Fort Save?: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16 ... something happens.

Nowzai will cast feather fall on Dalamus if he can see him falling. (immediate action)

Tlanextic will fly down and pick up Nowzai.

If you're not flying and in an area that is visible to the ground, you are clear of the smoke, so no Fort Save required

Ma'Puande is in a clear section on the map, but in case I am misreading your note...

Fort Save: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25 Round 2 save
in round 2 Ma'puande casts Bless (+1 to To hit, and Saves)

Fort Save: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25 Round 3 save

in round 3 Ma'puande use Positive Channel
Channeling: 6d6 ⇒ (5, 1, 1, 6, 6, 1) = 20 30ft Rad

Dalamus has a ring of feather fall that he is wearing

Dalamus will cast invisibility so that the dragon can not see him and grab him once more

Okay, if Nowzai is in the clear then no change from the previous round. Tlanextic stays put and disintegrate spell readied.

Fort: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (1) + 20 = 21; fail

Hacking from the inhaled smoke, Epik moves out of the smoke and readies a shot for when the dragon appears overhead.

Attack, Bow: 1d20 + 15 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 15 + 7 = 24; smite evil
Damage: 1d8 + 14 ⇒ (7) + 14 = 21

A Legend of Fire and Flame Round 5

Init: Hookface, Dalamus, Epik, Nowzai, Tlanextic, Sam, Ma'puande

Dalamus floats easily down about 60 feet this turn (leaving him 140 feet above the ground). The rogue casts invisibility.

Epik keeps an eye on the sky with an arrow knocked, as does Nowzai with a disintegrate spell.

Tlanextic and Sam hang back watching the air closely and Ma'puande heals (hitting everyone except Dalamus).

Hookface grumbles loudly and then darts down with a powerful push of its wings and takes a gaping chomp at Dalamus, seemingly unaffected by the invisibility and then flies on by, still hurtling toward the earth disappearing into the smoke cloud below the fetchling's slowly defending form. (The move provokes an AoO from Dalamus)

Greater Vital Strike vs Dalamus: 1d20 + 28 ⇒ (9) + 28 = 37; HIT!
Damage: 8d8 + 16 ⇒ (4, 1, 5, 4, 7, 5, 5, 6) + 16 = 53

At party ... Dragon is currently not visible to anyone that cant see through smoke

AoO
1d20 + 14 ⇒ (9) + 14 = 23

Damage
1d8 + 6 + 2d6 ⇒ (6) + 6 + (2, 6) = 20

Fort Save
1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21

Epik continues to hold, waiting for the dragon to appear.

Ma'paunde can't reach Dalamus with any heals. She will pull a scroll of Cure Serious Wounds out and ready an action to cast it on him if he gets in range.

She will also take a moment to scan the skies for the Dragon using her Lifesense ability (60ft), and will point at it for the others. (Range shown in Green.)

A Legend of Fire and Flame Round 6

Init: Hookface, Dalamus, Epik, Nowzai, Tlanextic, Sam, Ma'puande

Dalamus floats down another 60 feet (80 feet above the ground), his swipe at the dragon as it darts by glances ineffectually off its scales.

Any action for this round?

Epik and Nowzai continue to hold as Ma'puande pulls a scroll and senses the dragon directly above Epik, about 50 feet in the air and descending fast.

She points it out and the dragon appears, hurtling down jaws first. Epik looses and arrow, and Nowzai throws a green ray, forcing it through the dragon's innate resistance. (SR applies for the future)

Spell Pen: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (18) + 14 = 32; success
Fort Save: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (13) + 17 = 30; success

Epik's arrow deflects wide and Nowzai's spell gouges a small hole in the dragon's wing, but much smaller than he had wished.

The dragon suddenly rotates its body, swinging its legs forward and with a great thrust from its wings, arrests its fall for just enough to keep it from a fatal crash, and instead it aims its entire bulk at Epik looking to crush the paladin and wizard.

Epik and Nowzai make a Reflex Save DC25 or be crushed for 2d8 + 16 ⇒ (7, 5) + 16 = 28 damage and be instantly pinned. Also take 1d6 ⇒ 3 fire damage this round

When it lands, it roars, turning his head side to side in terrifying display of awesome power.

Everyone make a Will Save DC22 or be frightened

At party

Dalamus will cast True strike on himself as he comes down.

Will save
1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14

Fort Save - 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (4) + 15 = 19 (round 4 DC 19)

Fort Save - 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (1) + 15 = 16 (round 5 DC 20)

Non-Lethal - 1d3 ⇒ 2

Fort Save - 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (5) + 15 = 20 (round 6 DC 21)

Non-Lethal - 1d3 ⇒ 1

Will Save - 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (16) + 13 = 29

Sam Casts Slow on the dragon - DC 21 Will

Spell Pen - 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (20) + 13 = 33

Sam will have casted Displacement, Call of the Void and Caustic Blood before casting Slow

Reflex: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (13) + 14 = 27
Will: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (19) + 17 = 36

Epik drops the bow, draws his sword and attacks.

Power Attack: 1d20 + 19 + 7 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 19 + 7 + 4 = 39
damage: 2d6 + 7 + 13 + 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (6, 5) + 7 + 13 + (5, 3) + 4 = 43

Ref Save: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 27
Will Save: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (20) + 14 = 34

Amazingly, Nowzai somehow avoids the dragon's landing and scoffs its supposedly fearsome display. He sends a sonic lance and quickened orb of sound at the dragon, point blank.

Defensive Cast DC 21: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (13) + 22 = 35
SR: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (16) + 18 = 34

Sound Lance Sonic damage: 10d8 ⇒ (4, 3, 6, 7, 3, 8, 2, 3, 7, 1) = 44
DC 21 Fort save for half (22 if he's an outsider)
Orb ranged touch: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14; Sonic Damage: 5d6 ⇒ (3, 4, 5, 1, 3) = 16

The invisible stalker dives down to attack.

Slam: 1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 14 + 2 = 19; Damage: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (5, 5) + 6 = 16
Move to a flank with Epik, if possible.

Will Save: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18
...and she attempts to run away in fear... =(
unless there is a reason not to, she will flee East at 30ft/round

A Legend of Fire and Flame Round 7

Init: Hookface, Dalamus, Epik, Nowzai, Tlanextic, Sam, Ma'puande

Sam's retcon spells are fine

Dalamus is overwhelmed by fear (descends to, but finds himself stuck falling toward the dragon.

If you have a method to get away, you must, but if you are forced next to the dragon you can attack on your way in ... with penalties

Epik leaps away from the dragon's crushing drop and the fear washes off him ineffectually. The paladin takes a tremendous swing, white fire arcing as he carves straight through the dragon's scales blowing through the magical stony protection to dig deep into its neck. It sprays fiery blood and roars in pain.

Nowzai rolls out of the way and grits his teeth through the wave of frightening presence, coming through the other side with his faculties in tact. The wizard fires off a pair of spells and connects with both, the sonic energy resonating through the creature, who doesn't appear to have any magical resistance to it.

Fort Save: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (19) + 17 = 36; success!

Sam casts a spell to slow the dragon as well pushing through its magical defenses

Will Save: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (4) + 16 = 20; fail!

The stalker moves in for a flank and the dragon snaps at it as it comes down, apparently oblivious to the outsider's invisible nature.

Bite AoO: 1d20 + 28 - 5 ⇒ (18) + 28 - 5 = 41
Damage: 2d8 + 16 + 15 ⇒ (4, 2) + 16 + 15 = 37

Ma'puande withdraws fleeing to the east, away from the smoke and fire.

The dragon, moving in ridiculous slow motion takes a guarded step away from Epik and casts as spell, washing away the slow.

At party

2nd round of "Run for your lives!!"
Ma'puande moves 30ft to the east.

Epik steps forward and attacks.

Attack: 1d20 + 19 + 7 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 19 + 7 + 4 = 32
damage: 2d6 + 7 + 12 + 4 + 2d6 ⇒ (6, 6) + 7 + 12 + 4 + (6, 2) = 43

Power Attack: 1d20 + 9 + 7 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 9 + 7 + 4 = 38
damage: 2d6 + 7 + 12 + 4 + 2d6 ⇒ (3, 2) + 7 + 12 + 4 + (4, 6) = 38;

Power Attack: 1d20 + 4 + 7 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 + 7 + 4 = 22
damage: 2d6 + 7 + 12 + 4 + 2d6 ⇒ (3, 3) + 7 + 12 + 4 + (2, 6) = 37;