DM NomadSage's Jade Regent - The Hungry Storm (Inactive)

Game Master nomadicc

Parity staggers left and right, slashing about aimlessly with Suishen screaming soundlessly. After a moment of panic, he settles down and thinks.

Suishen, point the nearest out for me ... I'll ... I'll try to hit it

Malnival closes the distance to Harlan preparing his spells to battle the quasit.

Round Five
Initiative Order: Parity [22], Malnival [19], Tunuak [15], Ulf [12], Harlan, Heng [7], Eguriak, Maeve [6]

At the top of the bore, Malnival moves over to Harlan's side, scimitar and spell ready should the quasit reappear. Ulf stands by, listening for any hint of the demon's location. Harlan heals all three with another burst. For the nonce, the quasit remains invisible.

Within the silent zone, the force spirit attacks Parity, but luckily only disperses two more of the mirror images. Tunuak suddenly sprouts translucent, cloud-like wings from his back and withdraws straight up into the air. Heng lashes out to grab the shaman, but only brushes his foot before he's out of reach.

@ Heng and Maeve's action, which you will probably want to update (sorry about that). Tunuak is 60 ft up.

Maeve will step back out of the silent zone and cast Glitterdust. DC is 15, but she's betting that being blind and trying to fly in a cramped cavern probably isn't a good idea. And it might just annoy him enouigh to bring him back down to ground level. No one ever said she thinks these things through.

Round 5
AC:24/20, hp: 54/59, Ki 2/7, Stun 6/7, Fire 6/7, dragon stance

With the tricky shaman out of reach, Heng attempts to tumble past the spirit attacking Parity to set up a flank. ki defense

acrobatics 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (2) + 12 = 14

Unarmed 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 9 + 2 = 30
damage 1d8 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 6 + 2 = 9 +1d6 ⇒ 2 cold

Round 6

Parity will lash out at where he thinks the Spirit is.

Round Five, continued...

Heng starts forward to engage the force spirit, but slips his footing and makes a rare (and awkward) tumble to the ground. (Prone; you can spend your 2nd move action to stand, but essentially make no progress this round)

Maeve casts a spell at Tunuak, filling the air around him with a cloud of glittering, golden particles. Tunuak bellows in rage and surprise as his vision is overcome by the brilliant burst.

Using Suishen's guidance, Parity slashes at the spirit, hitting with no trouble, but the katana only bounces harmlessly off its magical skin.

Tunuak Will save vs Maeve's glitterdust: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13 {fail}

At Malnival's turn... actions for R6?

EDIT: I borked that badly - the ramp requires the Acro checks, but the base floor is just difficult terrain (2 sq movement)... Heng should be flanking the spirit and hit easily... same result as Parity's attack, though.

Holding action to fire off web.

Holding action to fire off web.

What's your trigger?

Heng shakes his head as his attack appears to have no effect whatsoever, "Parity, Suishen has no effect on this conjured creature, but Tuanak floats above and is blinded. Kill the shaman and I'll try and deal with his servant. Maeve, do you have any idea what this creature is?"

I'm assuming Hengs voice doesn't come through?

I see the lil'bastage!

oops. in space no one can hear you scream...

Heng withdraws up the ramp until the silence subsides and shouts his query to Maeve.

acrobatics 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (17) + 12 = 29

Round 6
HP: 33/56, AC: 18, Images: 6

"It's not a creature. Think of it as..." Maeve frowns for a moment, trying to explain the intricacies of magical theory to what amounts to a couple of laymen. "It's a really solid illusion. You're not going to be able to hurt it. Just stay away." With that she pulls out another wand and points it at the old man.

Swift to Arcane Strike in case of AoO. Then a move to draw and a standard to activate

Use Magic Device: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (7) + 12 = 19
Wand fails to activate

Harlan?

I'm after Tunuak, might as well wait to see what happens before I act. I'm either going to heal or cast Dispel Magic on his flying butt.

I posted for Round 6, but you had me act in Round 5 ... do I need to repost for 6 or am I lost?

I posted for Round 6, but you had me act in Round 5 ... do I need to repost for 6 or am I lost?

The fault probably lies in my cryptic round labeling. My post for your action was technically the beginning of R6 (since you're first initiative). You can post for R7, or probably wait until after Harlan's turn.

I'll update the next half-round in a little bit...

Round Six
Initiative Order: Parity [22], Malnival [19], Tunuak [15], Ulf [12], Harlan, Heng [7], Eguriak, Maeve [6]

Using Suishen's guidance, Parity slashes at the spirit, hitting with no trouble, but the katana only bounces harmlessly off its magical skin.

Malnival stands and waits, watching the area like a hawk with the words to a spell on the tip of his tongue.

Tunuak flies straight up, nearing the level of Malnival and Harlan. Still struggling with the glitterdust, he casts a spell on himself, healing most of the wounds inflicted by Parity.

Ulf steps towards the ledge, drawing two throwing axes and hurling them at Tunuak. Unfortunately, the missiles fly wide, as if deflected by an invisible wind barrier around the shaman.

3 3's in a row... must be a portent of some kind!

Further actions for R6/R7?

Round 7
HP: 33/56, AC: 18, Images: 6

Frustrated, Maeve takes the wand in both hands and shakes it at the shaman. "Burn, dammit!" It's not clear whether she's addressing Tunuak or the recalcitrant device.

UMD: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17

Heng's not really certain what Maeve is talking about as usual, but understands her warning to leave the spirit creature be and turns his attention back toward Tunuak.
i'll wait and see if Harlan can drop this turkey.

Round 6

Still hurt but seeing that his friends need Tunuak on the ground, Harlan casts a spell to end the evil shaman's flight.

Targeted Dispel Magic on his Flight spell, Caster Level Check: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (20) + 11 = 31 to determine what spell he is using to fly. I would've put it first but then it would've altered my Dispel roll.

Wish I'd done those in reverse now. :P

Malnival watches for the demon and covers Harlan's backside.

if the dispel magic didn't do the trick, I'll just take a pot shot at Tunuak.

sling 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9
damage 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

yeah, killing time.

Round 7
HP: 64/64
AC: 20 (17 while blind/deaf)
Vanguard Blast 4/6, Swift Spell 3/3, Spell Block 3/3
Spells: 1st: 5/5, 2nd: 2/4, 3rd: 2/2
Status: above plus deaf/blind, resist cold, airwalk

Assuming Harlan's dispel fails, Parity steps back 5' away from the thing he's fighting.

Is there some sort of problem? You didn't penetrate it ... what is it that we're fighting?

Action dependent on Suishen's response ... either wade back in and fight or begin to climb the air ramp as a double move (1/2 speed as long as full blindness/deafness in effect, full once no longer an issue).

and mirror image (3)

Round Six, continued...

Harlan attempts to dispel Tunuak's wings, but the try is not powerful enough to break the shaman's spell. Seeing this, Heng slings a bullet at Tunuak but aims hastily and misses wide. Maeve tries her wand again, unsuccessfully, and curses to let everyone know it.

The quasit remains out of sight.

Round Seven

Heeding Suishen's train of thought, Parity withdraws from the spirit and begins climbing up into the air. The return of sound a few moments later is like a breath of clean, autumn air. (With the double-move, I have you 20 ft up; Tunuak is 75 ft up.)

Malnival continues to guard for the quasit.

The force spirit flies up after Parity, slashing him from behind and finally cutting through the mirror images. Tunuak casts another spell, summoning another force spirit to his side, but continues to struggle with the blinding dust.

Ulf throws his last axe and a dagger at Tunuak, finally managing to break through his wind barrier and wounding him on the leg.

Back to Harlan's turn... actions for R7/8?

Since this is a complex, 3D battle, I'll break out the elevations for everyone, using the center floor as ground zero.

Heng: +15 ft
Parity, Black: +20 ft
Maeve: +25 ft
Tunuak, Blue: +75 ft
Harlan, Malnival, Ulf: +100 ft

Round 7
AC:24/20, hp: 54/59, Ki 2/7, Stun 6/7, Fire 6/7, dragon stance

Heng continues his ascent toward his companions above.
double move 100' on up.

acrobatics 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (20) + 12 = 32

Round 7
HP: 33/56, AC: 18, Images: 6

Maeve starts the ascent as well, pausing only to once again try taking a shot at the old man, shifting to a somewhat defensive stance.

Swift to activate Crane Style, Move 60', then try to get the wand to fire again.

UMD: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17 ....grrr

Also, I don't think Tuanak can actually direct the Spiritual Allies while he's blinded. Parity can't designate distant targets at all, I seem to remember, and if anybody can while blind it should be the one who is blind all the time

Round8
HP: 58/64
AC: 20 (22 defending)
Vanguard Blast 4/6, Swift Spell 3/3, Spell Block 3/3
Spells: 1st: 5/5, 2nd: 2/4, 3rd: 2/2
Status: above plus resist cold, airwalk, mirror image (30

Parity climbs as straight up as he can in a line, double move (so 40 foot slant range from where he is).

Spiritual ally requires a swift action on behalf of the caster to move it, so can only move one of them per round unless he uses a move or greater.

Round 7

Realizing he cannot dispel the flight Harlan looks around for something he can do to help. Noting that Heng and Ulf are guarding him from the quasit he grins before acting.

Is there enough stone to stone shape some kind of ramp in order to get at Tunuak? He's flying but maybe I can make it easier for people? I ask for next round. This round my action is to prepare a Dispel Magic if he casts another spell.

Is there enough stone to stone shape some kind of ramp in order to get at Tunuak? He's flying but maybe I can make it easier for people? I ask for next round. This round my action is to prepare a Dispel Magic if he casts another spell.

There's no stone - its all ice. And he will cast, so gimme a preemptive roll.

Spiritual ally requires a swift action on behalf of the caster to move it, so can only move one of them per round unless he uses a move or greater.

Correct.

Counterspell: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25

Anything for Malnival, or still continuing to hold?

Holding.

Round Seven into Eight
Initiative Order: Parity [22], Malnival [19], Tunuak [15], Ulf [12], Harlan, Heng [7], Eguriak, Maeve [6]

Up top, Harlan prepares another counterspell, while down below, Heng races up along the ramp. Maeve moves alongside Heng, and tries a third time, unsuccessfully, to use her wand.

Senses returned to him, Parity continues his rapid airwalk ascent. Malnival continues to hold.

Tunuak begins the chanting of another spell, and at the critical moment, Harlan releases his dispel. Tunuak howls in anger as the shaman's magic fizzles around him. However, he is able to brush and blink away the last of the blinding dust. The force spirits move to defensive positions around Tunuak.

Ulf, without any remaining weapons to throw, re-draws his longsword and gestures to Malnival. "I can cover Harlan... you go take care of the crazy old man!"

Actions for R8 -> R9?

Round 8

Harlan grins in his best effort to distract Tunuak.

I'm still hurt, and he might still cast.

Decision made Harlan heals himself and Ulf.

Assuming Ulf is still hurt I will channel for 4d6 ⇒ (1, 6, 6, 6) = 19 excluding all 4 baddies. If he doesn't look badly injured I'll heal myself for CMW+charge: 2d8 + 7 + 2d6 ⇒ (1, 8) + 7 + (1, 5) = 22.

...you know, dumb question. Is there any other obvious way out of this room besides the one we came in through?

...you know, dumb question. Is there any other obvious way out of this room besides the one we came in through?

If you can fly, you can exit through the crack in the ceiling.

Assuming Ulf is still hurt I will channel for 4d6 excluding all 4 baddies....

He's at 26/62, so the heals would be appreciated. Your call.

Channel then.

Round 8
AC:20, hp: 54/59, Ki 2/7, Stun 6/7, Fire 6/7

Heng pauses in his upward journey to send another sling bullet in the general direction of the shaman. As the bullet hooks off, Heng shakes his head in disappointment thinking that if he were truly worthy of his father's training, his aim would be perfect.

Sling 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
damage 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Malnival nods his head and turns, casting two Scorching Rays at the flying mad man.

Ranged Touch#1:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23
Damage: 4d6 ⇒ (3, 4, 5, 2) = 14

Ranged Touch#2:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14
Damage: 4d6 ⇒ (5, 3, 3, 5) = 16

I just thought of something, is the mad man's wings actually keeping him aloft or is it magic flight? If the wings are then I will change my action to web him.

I just thought of something, is the mad man's wings actually keeping him aloft or is it magic flight? If the wings are then I will change my action to web him.

Based on the ability description, its the wings, but "translucent and cloud-like"...

Irregardless of that... Web spell: "These masses must be anchored to two or more solid and diametrically opposed points or else the web collapses upon itself and disappears." There's no Spider Man option.

Round 9
HP: 33/56, AC: 18, Images: 6

Maeve continues up the ramp, shaking the wand the whole time. Much of what comes out of her mouth isn't fit for polite company. Or any company. Some of it sounds suspiciously like invoking the names of That Which Should Not Be Named....and maybe the blasted thing was created by such an unspeakable horror, because it lets loose with a particularly potent gout of flame.

UMD to try to get the wand working, move to keep walking up the ramp at 60'

UMD: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (8) + 12 = 20 ...FINALLY
Ranged Touch Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22
Damage: 4d6 ⇒ (5, 5, 5, 4) = 19