DM NomadSage's Curse of the Crimson Throne (Inactive)

Game Master nomadicc

"They die like anything else, Ab," calls Melianthe. "We can drown them and suffocate them, burn them, that sort of thing. Push them into the pool and we can kill them at our leisure."

I'm a wizard with a rogue splash for flavor.

Not to mention that convenient +3 to Bluff and Disguise in anticipation of qualifying for Veiled Illusionist, right? ;)

"Lovely. Then I don't need to swap weapons," Absinthe calls back to Melianthe.

On the ledge 35 feet below, you won't have line-of-sight to target the guardians, unless they are on the edge and looking over at you (even then they'd have cover).

@ Melianthe: how are you activating a hex as a move action?

Melianthe tries to hex the guardian but it seems to have no effect on the creature. She then steps off the edge and floats down the ledge below.

Fungal Guardian 3 Will save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23

Jarha shifts a couple steps and hurls a kinetically-charged pebble at the fungi-covered skeleton. It hits the target with a loud crack, sending bits of bone and gelid goo flying, but fails to knock it down. The other nearby guardians attack, taking advantage of the opening in Jarha's defenses.

Fungal Guardian 3 AoO vs Jarha: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (13) + 16 = 29; Mirror Image?: 1d2 ⇒ 1; Damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12
Fungal Guardian 4 AoO vs Jarha: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (9) + 16 = 25; Mirror Image?: 1d2 ⇒ 1; Damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

Segang swings his earthbreaker, slamming the guardian attacking him. Seren retreats, following Melianthe over the edge and floating to the lower ledge. The guardian slashes at him as he moves past. (they have Combat Reflexes...)

Fungal Guardian 3 AoO vs Seren: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (18) + 16 = 34; Damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
Confirm Critical: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (15) + 16 = 31; Total Damage: 1d6 + 6 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 8 = 19

The fungal guardians close in, three attacking while two spew forth clouds of poisonous spores.

Absinthe, Segang and Jarha: DC 17 Fort save or 1d2 Con damage and fatigued for 1 minute!

Fungal Guardian 2 scimitar vs Segang: 1d20 + 16 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 16 + 2 = 26; Damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
Fungal Guardian 2 scimitar vs Segang: 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 11 + 2 = 14; Damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

Fungal Guardian 3 scimitar vs Segang: 1d20 + 16 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 16 + 2 = 38; Damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9 (see below)
Fungal Guardian 3 scimitar vs Segang: 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 11 + 2 = 30; Damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11 (see below again)

Fungal Guardian 5 scimitar vs Jarha: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (8) + 16 = 24; Damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12
Fungal Guardian 5 scimitar vs Jarha: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 28; Damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7 (see below)

Confirm Critical vs Segang #1: 1d20 + 16 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 16 + 2 = 36; Total Damage: 1d6 + 6 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 6 + 9 = 21
Confirm Critical vs Segang #2: 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 11 + 2 = 22; Total Damage: 1d6 + 6 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 6 + 11 = 21
Confirm Critical vs Jarha: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 12; Total Damage: 1d6 + 6 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 6 + 7 = 19

Absinthe ripostes, doing a small amount of damage to her attacker.

*

Initiative Order: (Round Two)
[19] Melianthe <<<
[18] Jarha
[14] Segang
[09] Seren
[09] Guardians
[08] Absinthe

Top of the order... Actions?

Ouch! I see a total of 55 points of damage, but which attack hit the mirror image?

Fort save: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18

Jarha barely shakes off the effects of the fungus and, seeing the impossibility of the current situation, takes a withdraw action to jump off the ledge.

Acrobatics vs. DC 15 to ignore first 10 feet: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23

Minimal damage of 2 points with boots of the cat for falling 25 feet

You're right--the Fly part of Flight Hex is a standard action--but the Feather Fall part is immediate. My move was a 5' step (off a cliff)

Melianthe rises into the air...

and shoots a Web Bolt at the guardian she attempted to hex.

DC16 or grappled for 1 minute.

Reminder that Abby has the Ward Hex. +3 to that save.

Ah crap. I guess Fly is a standard action and then the move to rise is a move action. No Web Bolt yet.

@ Jarha: Check the crit confirmation against you; I rolled a 1 so that damage shouldn't apply.

As for mirror image, the convention I use is 1d#, where # is your total images +1. A roll of 1 hits you, any other hits an image (assuming a good enough attack roll).

So, the two AoOs hit you. And I just realized I didn't roll for it on the regular attacks...

Mirror Image?: 1d2 ⇒ 2 ... this attack hits your image, no damage, but your image is gone.

Thanks. Got it. So 31 points of damage from the attacks.

Jarha's token is over open space, currently. If that's where he had to fall, he'll end up on the rope bridge further down, or in the water at the bottom.

Somewhat confused. Segang was hit three time and was critted twice right? That means a 17 was a crit I guess. And you have totaled the total damage for each crit on the confirm line. Each crib did 21 and another hit did 10 for a total of 52. Taking DR 3 times, reducing damage to 40. Correct?

Segang, better understanding the threat of these guardian creatures switches to a full rage and full attacks hoping to drop at least one. He initially focuses on the southern one. If it drops he will 5' step and attack the one south of Ab.

Earthbreaker: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (14) + 14 = 282d6 + 16 ⇒ (3, 4) + 16 = 23

Earthbreaker: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 272d6 + 16 ⇒ (4, 3) + 16 = 23

Somewhat confused. Segang was hit three time and was critted twice right? That means a 17 was a crit I guess. And you have totaled the total damage for each crit on the confirm line. Each crib did 21 and another hit did 10 for a total of 52. Taking DR 3 times, reducing damage to 40. Correct?

I tried to make it as unconfusing as possible. Attack rolls first, with threatened crit rolls below (input after checking preview). I put the total damage on the crit line, assuming the crit confirms. Too many numbers to track at my end, so I leave it for you guys to check the dice vs your AC and do the hit point math. If I forget something like mirror images or miss chance, let me know.

Yes. It will help once I figure it all out I am sure. Was I correct?

The 17 roll was a critical threat, yes.

Right. But the total damage is what I was wanting to make sure was accurate. 21+21+10 for 52 minus DR of 4 three times = 40.

Right. But the total damage is what I was wanting to make sure was accurate. 21+21+10 for 52 minus DR of 4 three times = 40.

Your math checks!

It looked to me like the space was at least half filled with ledge and the start of the bridge. But if I cannot land there I will land under Melianthe, since she is in the air.

Thanks, Mel! Fort. save 1d20 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 6 + 3 = 29 Whoo!

Absinthe covers her mouth and nose with her arm, narrowly managing to avoid breathing in the spores. Eyes narrowing in distaste, she moves forward in the lithe, slippery way that is a Rogue's bread and butter...

Acrobatics 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (5) + 15 = 20

... and hopefully moves into a flanking position with Segang without having taken attacks of opportunity from the fungal guardians. Regardless, she uses her position to best effect!

Abby flanks with Segang and attacks: 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 11 + 2 = 18 for 1d6 + 2 + 3d6 ⇒ (2) + 2 + (6, 3, 6) = 19 damage.

Fort Save that I forgot: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (8) + 15 = 23

Seren floats down to alight on the ledge and swears, frustrated at not catching the ambush.

He casts fly and then draws a magic item from his pack.

Would Segang want to be enlarged? Could help block the pass. If not, I'll grab a wand of magic missiles instead

Large is good.

Large is good.

Excellent, Seren will draw the scroll this round and read it next round then.

Jarha calls out, "if you all can knock any of them down here, I can finish it off. Or if Seren or Melianthe can lift me up to another part of the ledge... but they may not be able to carry my weight. Otherwise, I may back up on the bridge to see if I can get the right angle for a shot."

Melianthe activates her flight hex and moves up into the air. Above, Jarha falls back off the ledge, using his kinetic control to dampen the impact of landing.

Segang smashes one guardian with two solid hits, cracking bones and sending pieces of armor and fungus flying. The thing remains standing, if only just.

Seren casts a flight spell on himself and takes out a scroll.

Two of the fungal guardians chase after Jarha, following him off the side and using innate powers of flight to slow their descent just beside the ledge and Melianthe. The other three continue to attack Segang and Absinthe.

Fungal Guardian 1 scimitar vs Absinthe: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (14) + 16 = 30; Damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11
Fungal Guardian 1 scimitar vs Absinthe: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 = 23; Damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
Fungal Guardian 2 scimitar vs Segang: 1d20 + 16 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 16 + 2 = 20; Damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
Fungal Guardian 2 scimitar vs Segang: 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 11 + 2 = 31; Damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8 (see below)
Fungal Guardian 3 scimitar vs Segang: 1d20 + 16 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 16 + 2 = 25; Damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12
Fungal Guardian 3 scimitar vs Segang: 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 11 + 2 = 21; Damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

FG2 Confirm Critical vs Segang: 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 11 + 2 = 15; Total Damage: 1d6 + 6 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 6 + 8 = 18

Absinthe rolls past the southern guardian, but it quickly reacts to her movement. She comes up on the other side and tries to take out the flanked skeleton, but her blade skips off its armor harmlessly.

FG1 AoO vs Absinthe: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (7) + 16 = 23; Damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

*

Initiative Order: (Round Three)
[19] Melianthe <<<
[18] Jarha
[14] Segang
[09] Seren
[09] Guardians
[08] Absinthe

Actions?

The 15 does not confirm, but Segang takes 18 more points of damage this round. So far we have not dropped an enemy yet... Edie - Also I just noticed that these things have a better "to hit" than a raging barbarian. lol.

Segang focuses on the enemy to his south. If it drops he will 5' step and attack the other enemy near Ab.

Earthbreaker: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (3) + 14 = 172d6 + 16 ⇒ (1, 6) + 16 = 23

Earthbreaker: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 272d6 + 16 ⇒ (4, 4) + 16 = 24

By the way, it was the boots of the cat that allowed Jarha to have minimal damage, not a kineticist ability. I assume that one of the guardians is down at Jarha's level and one is up at Melianthe's level?

Jarha will take a five foot step back, use a move action to create another copycat, and use his growing command over the element of air to send an electric blast at the guardian.

Electric Blast Touch Attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (14) + 11 = 25
Damage: 4d6 + 5 ⇒ (1, 2, 5, 4) + 5 = 17

If it hits, he wants to try to tell if it seemed more or less effective than the physical aetheric attack (I.E. did it seem like the guardians have DR or, on the other hand, resistance to electricity?).
Perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (7) + 12 = 19

Seren will fly up and out and then enlarge Segang using a scroll.

DM will need to change your token and displace baddies

Melianthe flits backwards from the fungal guardians near her, astonished, and then blinks rapidly while moving her arms and speaking something in a strange tongue.

She then winks in and out of existence, seemingly at random.

5' 'fly step' and casting Blink.

Roger that. I hope the guy to the south is down.

Absinthe attacks. If the fungal beast between her and Segang is still upright, she'll hit it, flanking. If it is gone, it will attack the fungal guardian to the left of her!

Attack 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 28 for 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8.
If flanking, add +2 to attack roll, and 3d6 ⇒ (2, 4, 3) = 9 sneak attack damage.

Melianthe flies a few feet back and casts a new spell, starting to blink in and out of reality. Jarha backs up and blasts the near guardian with an electric jolt. It appears to work normally against the creature.

Above, Segang smashes his target again, hitting once and sending it into a jumble of slimy bones and armor. Seren magically enlarges him a moment later.

The guardians attack, the two above continuing to slash at Segang and Absinthe, while the two below pursue Melianthe and Jarha.

Absinthe shifts to flank the guardian between her and Segang, slashing her blade to good effect.

How is Absinthe doing on health? I've landed more than 13 total damage in the last few rounds.

Actions?

I've got Ward Hex up, so my AC is actually 3 higher than it's in my stat bar. I'll update, but I have kept up with health.

I think the Ward poofs the first time you are hit. :\

Also need to roll to see if it hit Jarha's copycat instead of Jarha.

His eyes locked on his opponent, Jarha will take another five foot step back, use a move action to gather power, and send a sling bullet hurtling at the creature, using the bowling infusion.

Ranged attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16
Damage: 4d6 + 11 ⇒ (4, 3, 6, 1) + 11 = 25
Trip attempt: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24

Probably a miss...

Melianthe stares with concentration at Segang, and odd laughter seems to issue from her corset.

She shifts away from the nearest guardian again, still blinking in and out like an afterimage.

Fortune on Segang--he can take the better of two d20 rolls for an attack, save, etc. for two rounds, plus Cackle as a swift action to extend it to three rounds via Cackling blouse.

Aw, blergh. Then I'm at 27 hp and could use a health boost.

If she can get down here, Jarha can heal her. Looks like she could run down the bridge that Seren is flying over.

Segang takes 29 damage -8 for DR twice. He is at 47 health/71 rage health

Segang continues to try to protect Ab and attacks back into the flank with her.

Earthbreaker: 1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 14 + 2 = 283d6 + 18 ⇒ (6, 5, 3) + 18 = 32

Earthbreaker: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 9 + 2 = 243d6 + 18 ⇒ (4, 2, 2) + 18 = 26

Fortune reroll: 1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 14 + 2 = 35

Absinthe continues flanking. If the guardian she is trying to hit goes down to Segang, she shifts to the next closest enemy.

Flanking 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 11 + 2 = 17 for 1d6 + 2 + 3d6 ⇒ (2) + 2 + (3, 4, 2) = 13 damage. If non-flanking, subtract +2 from attack roll and the 3d6 from the damage roll.

"Flying plants ... awesome. I'm outta options before we even start."

He draws the wand of magic missiles and wails away, starting with the flanking warrior if Segang doensn't kill it (which I doubt) and then moving to the flying one near Mel.

Damage: 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (1, 2) + 2 = 5

"Make someone invisible!" shouts Melianthe.

Are we fleeing? No reason to cast invisibility otherwise ... sneak attacker is getting sneak attacks

Segang is not fleeing...

@ Jarha: sorry, forgot again... Mirror Image?: 1d2 ⇒ 2... image is hit & destroyed!

Melianthe grants Segang good fortune and starts to cackle. Jarha projects another sling bullet, but it flies past the skeleton's head.

Segang hits the next guardian twice to good effect, blasting it apart.

Seren nods and fires his wand at Melianthe's attacker, doing some damage.

The three remaining fungal guardians continue to slash their blades at Segang, Melianthe and Jarha, respectively.

*

Initiative Order: (Round Four)
[19] Melianthe
[18] Jarha
[14] Segang
[09] Seren
[09] Guardians
[08] Absinthe <<<

Absinthe is blocked by Segang from attacking the guardian on her ledge. Change of input? And actions from everyone else...

Can Jarha take a five foot step straight back so his back is against the cliff (which occupies half the square)?

Melianthe locks eyes with the guardian near her. Misfortune Hex DC19 for two rounds.

Hoping her Blink spell will protect her, she continues to cackle.

Gah! I forgot Melianthe's blink as well... 50% Miss Chance: 1d100 ⇒ 20 ... missed!

@ Jarha: yes, but considered Squeezed.

meaning -4 to AC and attack? If so, he’ll need a different plan.

Absinthe will use Acrobatics to get up and over Segang and into flanking position with the last ghoulie on the ledge: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (12) + 13 = 25

Jarha can't take much more of this and the guardian will get an attack of opportunity against him almost whatever he does (unless he squeezes against the cliff, which would allow the guardian to trap in him a disadvantageous spot), so Jarha decides he needs to exit and reset the situation. Jarha moves across the bridge (taking an AoO) and turns invisible.