DM Fflash's Shattered Star Campaign

Game Master DM Fflash

So could Relan acrobatically jump to the roof and then to the ground (two rollls) as part of a single move and then attack the guy with wings?

However, since I just double checked that I actually posted it, the man flies up at the end of last round, so he is no longer on the ground

Hmm. Was Relan skipped somewhere in there? He has not acted since the black tentacles was cast.

Black tentacles last round

This round: finish 1 round cast on leep, cast confusion, dimension door disorientstion, Ardoc flies up,

And Relan never acted. Getting Dimension Doored should not count as his action. I had asked at least once if he was up.

Using a dimension door prevents you from acting until the beginning of your next turn

I am pretty sure only for the caster. I cannot count the number of times my wizard has dim doored the fighter to the enemy caster to let the fighter come out of delay. Standard tactics.

It's one of my tables favorite tactics.

I can see that read. I tend to play the conservative side of spell casting, but if that's the rule you're used to, we can go with it.

Roll your acro checks then, Relan and we will see what you can do before he flies up.

Hasted, Relan tries to bring the fight to the wizard. Drawing his pole arm as he moves he quickly jumps from the walk to the roof and from the roof to the ground where he attacks the prone wizard. As he swings he turns the blade to do non-lethal damage, remembering that he had agreed not to kill the man

Acrobatics 1: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19

Acrobatics 2: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 28

+1 keen guisarme vs prone enemy: 1d20 + 17 + 1 + 2 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (18) + 17 + 1 + 2 + 2 - 4 = 362d4 + 9 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (1, 4) + 9 + 9 + 2 = 25

Prone bonus should offset the -4 for nonlethal. Hope I have the buffs right. Bard song and haste, oh and Herosim. What else? And now the question is will he provoke once when he flies away or twice since he really needs to get up from prone.

Sorry, missed this earlier: Nalar, the Kiln is about 500 feet away

Actually he won't fly up ... he's confused, he'll attack Relan.
I've moved Relan and the Ardoc to the ground floor level where they actually are.

Relan Miss vs Blur: 1d100 ⇒ 5

Relan drops down moves a few feet and then drops down again, landing like a cat and swinging to smack the fallen Ardoc with the butt of his pole arm misjudging where the man is due to his blurry nature. He stands up, ripping his chisel from his neck and rushes at the warrior swinging horribly awry. (Draws an AoO on the stand)

To hit vs Relan: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (3) - 1 = 2

Feather Crossed Lovers Round 7

Init: Nalar, Braelex, Relan, Vuloo, Andel, Herifax, Kanya, Berkanin, Petey

Nalar fires down a pair of scorching rays at the man as well striking him once with burning fire as the other one misses just wide due to the strange blurring magic.

Nalar Miss vs Blur: 1d100 ⇒ 8
Nalar Miss vs Blur: 1d100 ⇒ 60

Braelex drinks an elixir as Andel fires an arrow and Vuloo starts a spell.

At Relan for AoO + Round 7 action

Thanks Dm, Everyone I have a plan. Going to try and Charm him on my turn then Dimension Door him to 'safety'.

As the wizard tries to stand Relan smacks him with the side of his blade in the head, connecting for non-lethal damage.

+1 keen guisarme vs prone enemy: 1d20 + 17 + 1 + 2 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (9) + 17 + 1 + 2 + 2 - 4 = 272d4 + 9 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (1, 3) + 9 + 9 + 2 = 24

Miss chance: 1d100 ⇒ 75

Moving away from the man so that he can better use his pole arm, Relan then attacks, this time lethal damage, hoping to both damage and trip the man.

+1 keen guisarme: 1d20 + 17 + 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 17 + 1 + 2 + 2 = 302d4 + 9 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (4, 2) + 9 + 9 + 2 = 26

Miss chance: 1d100 ⇒ 47

Felling Smash: 1d20 + 28 ⇒ (1) + 28 = 29

Miss chance, if needed: 1d100 ⇒ 11

Hmm. First, not sure a 1 auto fails a trip or not since its a contest. What is your call on that? Second, if so, I a not sure I need a second blur roll here as a felling smash is one attack. Again, your call. but even it the attack trips And I do not need the miss chance roll that miss chance would apply to the follow on AOO from greater trip and so would miss. So I shall not even roll that AOO.

Surrender and call off your allies if you wish to live. he threatens.

It's pretty clear

Relan gets an opportune blow in as the man stands and then follows up with a vicious strike. Surprisingly, the wizard is able to leap out of the way of the trip.

Confusion Roll: 1d100 ⇒ 4; act normally

Berkanin shakes his head and then takes a step back from Relan as realization dawns on him. He casts a quick spell stating simply, "Get upstairs as quick as you can and kill those intruders. Don't hurt the harpy, the clockwork dragon, or the catwoman."

Relan make a Will Save DC18 or be dominated and essentially do what he tells you to, no amibiguity. Since killing your friends i against your nature, I'd say, you gain a +2 bonus to the roll

The catwoman steps away from the edge of the roof and disappears.

@Nalar Round 8. Everyone's actions, please.

It's a long shot but got to try it.
Nalar sees Berkanin gain a moment of clarity and try to dominate his friend. With a few quick gestures he casts a similar spell on the enemy wizard.
Casting Charm Monster on Berkanin, DC 23 will save.

Will Save with Heroism and +2: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 8 + 2 = 30

Wow. I do not think I am dominated. :) Will wait to see the result of Nalar's spell before acting.

Sorry, should've made a spellcraft check to know what Berkainin was casting.
Spellcraft: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (11) + 18 = 29 Yeah, pretty sure Nalar knows enchantments when he sees them. Still, don't want to meta game.

Vuloo places the lantern archon near the bridge at a point where he thinks it can strike Ardoc with its light rays. He then commands the archon to attack the wizard.

Vuloo moves closer to the bridge and heals himself.

Archon attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19; ranged touch
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2
miss chance: 1d100 ⇒ 100

Archon attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14; ranged touch
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6
miss chance: 1d100 ⇒ 28

CSW: 3d8 + 8 ⇒ (7, 3, 7) + 8 = 25

Andel fires on the clockwork dragon.

Attack, Shock Shortbow: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19
Damage: 1d6 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 1 + (4) = 7

Walking on air a few inches above the platform, Braelex moves out into the open. She readies her crossbow to fire, should the harpy or catwoman reappear.

Corrosive Burst Light Crossbow: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (3) + 16 = 19; Damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9 plus Acid: 1d6 ⇒ 5

Feather-crossed Lovers Round 8

Init: Nalar, Braelex, Relan, Vuloo, Andel, Herifax, Kanya, Berkanin, Petey

Nalar attempts to charm the Ardoc ...

Berkanin Will Save: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13

... and is pleasantly surprised as the spell settles onto the man's mind.

Braelex looks about for a target,waving her crossbow left and right.

Andel fires at the dragon striking it once in a spray of electricity, the shock coursing easily through the metal creature and playing out along its joints, causing extra harm.

Vuloo's archons appear and blast Berkanin into unconsciousness.

@Relan. Don't forget the Perception spoiler up there in Round 7. You might want to roll for it ...

Yes!
As his spell settles into Berkanin's mind Nalar smiles for a moment before the wizard is blasted into unconsciousness. Well done every one, hold fast Relan, I'll be down soon. Braelex, get ready to teleport Andel and Vuloo out of here!"

Perception: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (9) + 13 = 22

Holding. Relan states to Nalar as he delays, then turning to the south adds Something comes from that way.

Nalar looks south of Relan at the Gazebo and his blood chills. "Relan, it's the luker above in the Gazebo, the abomination from eariler, get towards the house now!"
Alternate take: Run, it's the Dread Gazebo!

Feather-crossed Lovers Round 8 (cont)

Init: Nalar, Braelex, Relan, Vuloo, Andel, Herifax, Kanya, Berkanin, Petey, Lurker Above

The harpy appears again flapping up with an angry squawk above the roof and out over the courtyard firing an arrow onto the bridge at Braelex

To hit: 1d20 + 15 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 15 + 2 = 27; HIT!
Damage: 1d8 + 3 + 2 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 2 + 6 = 15

The small dragon flies down toward his master, hovering out of range of Relan as he spits a glob of acid.

To hit vs touch: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9; miss

As Relan turns to swat at the annoying beast, he hears Nalar's warning and catches sight of the flapping lurker as it explodes from the gazebo like an octopus, grasping at the warrior to engulf him. It hits like a speeding wagon, landing hard on the warrior and wrapping him into an airtight seal, choking off all breath (Provokes an AoO; grappled and unable to speak/cast, must hold breath)

To hit: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (19) + 17 = 36; HIT!; Damage: 3d6 + 18 ⇒ (2, 2, 4) + 18 = 26
Grab: 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (13) + 25 = 38; success; engulfed!

At Nalar, Round 9

Hmm. So even though I was delayed and made the perception check I could not come out of delay and move first? I read Nalar's post but am just getting home and can not longer post from work.

Delay is not ready ... Ready interrupts. Delay means you go after some other initiative action (so technically, we're At Relan, End of Round 8). Nalar's post while interesting in the grand scheme of keeping the plot line together is late considering he acted earlier in the round and didn't have the opportunity for the perception roll. Combat banter is one thing, but carrying on a back and forth dialogue to allow you to make decisions is another.

"Relan, Nooo!" Nalar shouts as the warrior is engulfed. For a moment he is torn between his mission and helping his friend. "Thyrl, stbalize the wizard." He commands his familiar as it flys down to the ground, it's silver star glow as it casts stabilize on Berkanin.

Looking around for answers Nalar catches sight of the Harpy, leaning out the window slighty he calls on the power of the Shard of Lust. "You should kill the monster before it kills your boss!" He shouts.
Suggestion DC 14, up to the DM is it's a reasonable suggestion.
As he calls on the magic of the shard he turns to run inside, heading for the stairs.

Was not acting on Nalar for the record. I knew what the creature had to be. The only reason I had not retreated when you posted was I worked 10 hours and went to the gym. But I will roll with it. Also the site seems slow and unstable at the moment.

Relan catches sight of the creature as it closes oh him and attacks mostly by instinct. His keen weapon cuts deeply into the creature.

+1 keen guisarme: 1d20 + 17 + 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 17 + 1 + 2 + 2 = 412d4 + 9 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (1, 4) + 9 + 9 + 2 = 25

Confirm: 1d20 + 17 + 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 17 + 1 + 2 + 2 = 394d4 + 18 + 18 + 4 ⇒ (2, 2, 1, 2) + 18 + 18 + 4 = 47

I will need to better understand my options. Can I use a two handed weapon while grappled and engulfed? If not can I pull another weapon. I have forgotten much of how this works. :(

If the grapple was what provoked the attack of opportunity then the damage is applied as a penalty to the maneuver. While grappled you can't take an action the requires two hands.

It was movement through a threatened square, not the grapple.
You cannot use 2 hands, you may draw a weapon. As far as retreat, I assumed you intentionally didnt retreat to protect the Ardoc, which is why you posted a delay (which is an action)

Ok. So Relan would like to come out of delay. :) He still power attacks but Furious Focus does not negte the minus for his attack.

Suddenly unable to breath Relan releases his pole arm with one hand and draws a weapon more designed for close fighting.

Longsword: 1d20 + 14 + 1 + 2 + 2 - 3 ⇒ (20) + 14 + 1 + 2 + 2 - 3 = 361d8 + 5 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 6 + 2 = 16

Confirm: 1d20 + 14 + 1 + 2 + 2 - 3 ⇒ (10) + 14 + 1 + 2 + 2 - 3 = 261d8 + 5 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 5 + 6 + 2 = 15

The dice seem to be with me for this encounter. I hope that 26 comfirms.

Relan is cured 5 hp from the life link.

Vuloo directs the archon to attack the lurker.

Archon attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12; ranged touch
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Archon attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8; ranged touch
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Andel moves out onto the bridge and fires on the lurker.

Attack, Shock Shortbow: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24
Damage: 1d6 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 1 + (5) = 8

Andel needs to make an Acro check

Feather-crossed Lovers Round 9

Relan, having prepared for something gets a vicious slash in before he's enveloped, dropping his polearm within the creature's crushing embrace. He draws his sword and with a vicious upthrust carves his way out of the creature, leaving a massive hole in the thing. It collapses in a heavy heap on the ground around him. The warrior stands for a moment in gory glory, his ichor-stained blade raised high above him.

Init: Relan, Nalar, Braelex, Vuloo, Andel, Herifax, Kanya, Berkanin, Petey, Lurker Above

Nalar cries out in alarm, calling upon the power of the shard to aid him, he sprints downstairs. The harpy shakes off the effects, however.

Will Save vs suggestion: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26

At Braelex & Vuloo ... different targets for archons and Andel?

Dm does the hallway have windows looking out or is the mural covering that wall?

Boards are back up, I can answer your question now!

No windows in the hallway, just that massive mural as you suspected

Thanks Dm, good to know the boards were down for everyone else. That was unusually long.

Boards are back up a second time ... Braelex and Vuloo are up

It's getting a little bit ridiculous to be honest.

Up above, Braelex had a readied attack.

She shoots and hits the harpy with an acid infused bolt searing a wing as the harpy glides up over the roof

Braelex activates her boots and hastily reloads and fires again at the harpy.

Corrosive Burst Light Crossbow: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (15) + 16 = 31; Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3 plus Acid: 1d6 ⇒ 1
Corrosive Burst Light Crossbow: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (10) + 16 = 26; Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6 plus Acid: 1d6 ⇒ 5

I've lost track... am I still getting life link heals from Vuloo? (that power is a nightmare for bookkeeping)

Vuloo?

Sorry for the delay - the site wasn't showing any updates for some reason.

Braelex - yes, lifelink is giving you 5 hp per round. Let me know how many rounds of healing you have used so I can adjust Vuloo's hp. If you can keep your current hp in your stat bar I can better track the hp transfer.

Andel Acro: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (12) - 2 = 10

Vuloo heals himself and directs the archon to attack the harpy.

CMW: 2d8 + 8 ⇒ (4, 7) + 8 = 19

Archon attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8; ranged touch
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5

Archon attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6; ranged touch
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Andel will fire on the harpy if he can stay on his feet.

Attack, Shock Shortbow: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11
Damage: 1d6 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 1 + (5) = 8

Feather-crossed Lovers Round 9 (cont)

Init: Nalar, Braelex, Relan, Vuloo, Andel, Herifax, Kanya, Petey

Vuloo heals as his archons and Andel fire wide. Braelex strikes home two more vicious bolts.

The harpy shouts out, "Kanya, where are you? Berkanin is done for ... let's go!"

She fires an arrow at Andel and then swoops down behind the side of the building to hover above the ground. (She's on the ground floor map now)

To hit Andel[1d20+17[/dice: 1d1d8 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18

As Relan is standing victorious, the catwoman appears out of nowhere and strikes him in the side with vicious backstabbing precision.

"You bastard! You killed him!" She creams in rage, tears flowing freely.

To hit vs Relan flat footed AC: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (19) + 11 = 30;HIT!; Crit?: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15; fail
Damage: 1d6 + 2 + 4d6 ⇒ (5) + 2 + (6, 5, 2, 6) = 26
To hit vs Relan flat footed AC: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19
Damage: 1d6 + 2 + 4d6 ⇒ (6) + 2 + (4, 4, 6, 4) = 26

At the top of Round 10

Oh, and scratch that second sneak attack, Relan. Regular invisibility breaks on the first attack. I believe that's the generally accepted rule

Vuloo directs the Archon to move to continue its attack on the harpy.

Archon attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15; ranged touch
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1

Archon attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22; ranged touch
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Andel lean over the rail and fires down on the cat woman, if possible.

Attack, Shock Shortbow: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26
Damage: 1d6 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + 1 + (6) = 8

Stepping back, Relan drops the long sword and draws a second pole arm. He lives. Look to see that its true. We have no wish to see him dead.

+1 Cold Iron Ranseur: 1d20 + 17 + 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 17 + 1 + 2 + 2 = 312d4 + 9 + 9 ⇒ (4, 2) + 9 + 9 = 24

Felling Smash: 1d20 + 27 ⇒ (9) + 27 = 36

Greater Trip: 1d20 + 17 + 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 17 + 1 + 2 + 2 = 232d4 + 9 + 9 ⇒ (3, 2) + 9 + 9 = 23

Now stay down and talk instead of fight!