DM RichD's Council Of Thieves Campaign

Game Master Briccone

The devil clutches the glaive tight. You want my glaive? He mutters. He starts to sob then stops look at the glaive then at Tal. I..will...only...give...it...to...the...warrior.... he says.

"Okay, no problem, please don't cry, I'm just trying to get you out." Monday softly says to the Devil.

He passes the shaft of the glaive through the bars in Tal's direction.

Monday shifts her eyes back and forth to Tal as she puts her hands on the bar.

Tal can't help himself as he laughs out loud at the farce of Monday and the devil. You can't be serious!?! If I take his glaive how is he going to help us? Seeing that the devil is quite serious about hte endeavor as the glaive is passed through the bars Tal looks at Naberius. Is this safe? Is there any way that he could exert control over me if I touch the glaive?

Only if Naberius tells him it is safe will Tal reach for but not touch the glaive yet.

"I don't really care if he wants to or can help us when he gets out, I just want to let him out. He's so miserable in there, wouldn't you be? Besides, everyone else's reasoning for not letting him out is that he'll attack. Can't quite do that without his glaive now can he?"

Mera turns her palms up in the air, an incredulous bewilderment crossing over her face as the glaive is passed on to Tal. Step takes a step backwards to lean against the wall as she exhales under hear breath, "Unbelievable."

Seeing that the devil is quite serious about hte endeavor as the glaive is passed through the bars Tal looks at Naberius. Is this safe? Is there any way that he could exert control over me if I touch the glaive?

"I do not know," says Naberius.

"Can't quite do that without his glaive now can he?"

Naberius sighs. "Yes, it is fully capable of tearing a person to shreds with its claws, not to mention its facial appendages. This thing is not worth your compassion. We must move on, Monday."

"Those things are weapons too? Cool!" she remarks before turning to Tal, waiting to see if he takes the glaive or not.

Glad that he waited for confirmation from Naberius Tal withdraws his hand from the glaive. Sorry Monday it is as Naberius states. As much as y may pity him I will not be the one to free him from his prison. The reward is not worth the risk.

You..will...be...sorry. the devil says pulling his glaive back from the bars as he starts to wail again.

I am assuming we're moving on?

Yes unless someone else does something to change the situation like Monday grabbing the glaive herself.

Monday lets out a sigh before unbarring and opening the door.

The devil stops wailing as Monday opens its cell. The creature stares at the open door thinking a trap before walking through. It nods at Monday and says, Thank you for freeing me! My name is Sza... It stops and looks at the glaive.

ვხედავ? დადასტურებული.

He then strikes out at Tal with the glaive. For Asmodeus! it shouts.

Attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (19) + 12 = 31
Confirm: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (8) + 12 = 20
Damage: 1d10 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9 +2 Bleed

Initiative Order/HP
Szasmir 25 (57/57)
Tal 23 (39/50)WOUNDED
Monday/Tuesday 14 (20/20)(22/22)
Mera 6 (22/22)
Naberius/Vasco 5 (32/32) (12/12)

Round 1

You...Will...Regret...not...wielding...me. The devil says as it tries to strike Tal again.

Attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17
Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

Everyone give me your Round 1 action.

Mera eyes go wide and she tries to stop Monday verbally, "No wait-" but she's too far away to stop her. Inevitably the devil strikes at Tal and Mera's thinly veiled patience all boils. She shoots daggers towards Monday and grinds her teeth in frustration. Realizing that now is not the time for chastising she starts up on song to inspire her allies. Her song starts slowly but quickly begins to pick up speed. "The Devil went down to Westcrown, he was lookin' for a soul to steal. He was in a bind 'cause he was way behind. He was willing to make a deal."

Inspire courage.

Tal gasps in pain as before he can react the devil struck him with the glaive. The blade bit down hard and seemed to fester as well. More blood than normalall came pouring from the wound making Tal a little nervous as to what would happen next. Focusing on the devil Tal spares yelling at Monday except for Heal thus blasted wound Monday or kill your new friend.

Spitting in pain and anger Tal attacks ruthlessly back, [You will pay for that. And once your dead I will still have your glaive.

Power attack 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25 for 1d8 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16

Round 1

Tal, not sure if he is angry at Monday or the devil, takes it out on the devil! His blade does not do the damage he expected it to.

Next Up: Monday, Tuesday, Mera & Naberius

"You're welcome Sza-hey, wait, No! Stop talking to your glaive! Bad glaive! Put it down right now!" Monday lets out as she steps behind Tal and places a chilled hand on his back.

Cure Light Wounds: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

Continuing her song about the devil who attempted a bargain, she tries to load her crossbow and fire a shot without hitting a friendly. Unfortunately finding an open firing lane proves to be more challenging that she expects. Firing the bolt towards the fray she hopes it doesn't hit Tal.

Crossbow: 1d20 + 5 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (9) + 5 + 1 - 4 = 11

Round 1 Con't

Monday, seeing how her act of mercy is turning into a bad situation, heals Tal.

Mera sings a song to inspire courage in her companions.

Next up: Naberius

Will Tuesday try to slam the devil in this round?

Round 1:

Naberius hisses a curse, but does not stop to lament their sudden predicament at length. He knew exactly how dire a threat were facing, and he aims to act accordingly. The wizard steps behind Tal, speaking words of power and moving one hand in a series of complicated gestures. The other produces pinchful of hair from his belt pouch, which he sprinkles on Tal as he intones. As with his previous size-increasing spell, there is a feeling vertigo, but instead of enlarging the bodyguard, his muscles start to bulge and twitch uncomfortably as if an electrical current were running through them.

"Put it down, quickly!" shouts the diabolist. "Do not touch its beard!"

Casting bull's strength on Tal. Enjoy! :P

Tuesday moves up to strike the unruly devil.

Slam (1): 1d20 + 3 + 2 - 1 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (8) + 3 + 2 - 1 + 1 - 2 = 11
Damage (bludgeoning, magical): 1d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 1 = 6

Thanks Naberius!! Thanks for the healing as well Monday.

Round 1 con't

Almost forgot-Monday I need a caster level check DC 16 or your healing spell does not work.

Tuesday tries to slam the devil but misses. Naberius casts a spell to give Tal great strength.

Round 2
Szasmir 25 (46/57)WOUNDED
Tal 23 (39/50)WOUNDED (or healed)
Monday/Tuesday 14 (20/20)(22/22)
Mera 6 (22/22)
Naberius/Vasco 5 (32/32) (12/12)

Attack 1: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (16) + 12 = 28
Attack 2: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14
Damage: 1d10 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

I..am..sor..SHUT UP! It stammers as its glaive cuts Tal again.

Everyone give me your Round 2 action. Tal and Tuesday are flanking the creature.

With the extra oomph that Naberius provides Tal brings down the longsword as hard as he can upon the devil but pays close attention to the glaive hoping to get his shield up in time to block the incoming blows.

power attack with flank and bull's strength 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 7 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 23 for 1d8 + 9 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 9 + 2 + 1 = 16

Caster Level Check: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24
I healed the f$!& out of Tal!

"... hey, something's not right, get that glaive away from him! It's messing with him. Sza? Can you hear me? Put the glaive down, please!" Monday calls out as she heals Tal again.

Caster Level Check: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18
Cure Light Wounds: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Thanks Monday!

Np :3

Round 2 Con't

Tal, feeling strong, cuts the devil again. Monday is right there to heal him of the devil's wounds.

Up next: Tuesday, Mera, Naberius.

I think The Devil's Wounds would make an excellent name of a Heavy Metal band! :P

That is would RichD!

Now if you would just stop hitting Tal this would go quicker. I mean really a AC 26 and your hitting it easily. I may have to start using combat expertise if you hit me again.

Continuing her song she grabs another bolt and begins to reload it. As he pulls it back and picks it up she watches Tal get sliced once more and cringes. Why doesn't anyone listen to me?" she thinks to herself as she takes aim and fires. The devil is difficult to target however and her shot is unsteady.

Why don't we just disarm it?

Cross+PBS+IC: 1d20 + 4 + 1 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 + 1 + 1 - 4 = 15
Damage: 1d6 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 1 + 1 = 5

@Tal:Maybe the glaive is also influencing the dice roller!

Round 2 Con't

Mera continues her song as her crossbow bolt misses the devil.

Up Next: Tuesday & Naberius

Slam (1): 1d20 + 3 + 2 - 1 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 3 + 2 - 1 + 1 - 2 = 12
Damage (bludgeoning, magical): 1d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 1 = 3

Slam (2): 1d20 + 3 + 2 - 1 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 3 + 2 - 1 + 1 - 2 = 21
Damage (bludgeoning, magical): 1d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 1 = 6

Round 2:

With a heavy sigh, Naberius expends the last of the magical energy stored in his trusty wand. He then tucks the expended implement into his new haversack.

Force Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Rest in peace, wand of magic missile. You served me well.

Round 2 Con't

Tuesday slams the devil with one of his fists, but it doesn't do as much damage as it should.

Naberius finishes off the wand of magic missile.

Round 3
Szasmir 25 (31/57)WOUNDED
Tal 23 (46/50)WOUNDED
Monday/Tuesday 14 (20/20)(22/22)
Mera 6 (22/22)
Naberius/Vasco 5 (32/32) (12/12)

Attack 1: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18
Attack 2: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

I..can't..put...YOU WILL ALL BE SACRIFICES! Szasmir says as his face contorts between sorrow and rage. This internal conflict is a blessing to Tal as Szasmir can't seem to strike the fighter this time.

Everyone give me your round 3 action.

Mera loads the crossbow once more and fires a wild shot towards the devil. Frustrated by her lack of effectiveness, she cuts off her performance and plans to draw her rapier and advance. The sound of her song continues to resonate in the corridor and inspire her comrades despite her stopping the performance.

IC will be in effect for rounds 3 and rounds 4 as well due to lingering performance.

Crossbow: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (7) + 5 + 1 + 1 - 4 = 10

Getting a reprieve from the assault from the glaive Tal hopes to make the most of the opportunity as he brings down his longsword with power. Just shut up already and die devil scum.

Power attack 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (15) + 12 = 27 for 1d8 + 12 ⇒ (7) + 12 = 19 flank, power attack, bull's strength inspire courage all factoring in.

Slam (1): 1d20 + 3 + 2 - 1 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 2 - 1 + 1 - 2 = 4
Damage (bludgeoning, magical): 1d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 + 1 = 8

Slam (2): 1d20 + 3 + 2 - 1 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 3 + 2 - 1 + 1 - 2 = 19
Damage (bludgeoning, magical): 1d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 + 1 = 4

Monday casts guidance upon Tal.

Round 3 Con't

Tal delivers a devastating attack, but doesn't do as much damage as he should. Monday casts guidance on Tal and while one of Tuesday's fists slams the devil, it does not do any damage.

Mera misses with a crossbow bolt.

Up Next: Naberius

Naberius?

Round 3

Not being able to think of the right spell, Naberius encourages his team.

Round 4
Szasmir 25 (17/57)WOUNDED
Tal 23 (46/50)WOUNDED
Monday/Tuesday 14 (20/20)(22/22)
Mera 6 (22/22)
Naberius/Vasco 5 (32/32) (12/12)

Forgive me...NOT! DIE AND BECOME SACRIFICES!

The devil says clearly conflicted as it tries to strike Tal again.

Attack 1: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (7) + 12 = 19
Attack 2: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

He again misses.

Everyone give me their Round 4 action.

Hoping the devil is on his last legs Tal powers into the attack once again to end this farce.

Power attack 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (1) + 12 = 13 for 1d8 + 12 ⇒ (4) + 12 = 16

Round 4

Tal tries to finish off the devil but is unable to.

Next Up: Monday, Tuesday, Mera, Naberius

Slam (1): 1d20 + 3 + 2 - 1 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 3 + 2 - 1 + 1 - 2 = 17
Damage (bludgeoning, magical): 1d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 + 1 = 8

Slam (2): 1d20 + 3 + 2 - 1 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 2 - 1 + 1 - 2 = 4
Damage (bludgeoning, magical): 1d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 1 = 5

Monday casts guidance upon Tal.

Round 4:

Naberius stands ready to unleash his more powerful spells as needed, keeping a careful eye on the fight between the devil and Tal.

Delaying for now.

The Devil's is AC19 and has 17 HP. Tal & Tuesday: Give me three rounds of attacks and let's see if we can't finish Mr. Szasmir off.

Slam (1): 1d20 + 3 + 2 - 1 + 1 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 3 + 2 - 1 + 1 - 2 + 2 = 12

Slam (2): 1d20 + 3 + 2 - 1 + 1 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 3 + 2 - 1 + 1 - 2 + 2 = 19
Damage (bludgeoning, magical): 1d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 + 1 = 8

Slam (1): 1d20 + 3 + 2 - 1 + 1 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 3 + 2 - 1 + 1 - 2 + 2 = 21
Damage (bludgeoning, magical): 1d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 + 1 = 4

Slam (2): 1d20 + 3 + 2 - 1 + 1 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 2 - 1 + 1 - 2 + 2 = 8

Slam (1): 1d20 + 3 + 2 - 1 + 1 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 2 - 1 + 1 - 2 + 2 = 8

Slam (2): 1d20 + 3 + 2 - 1 + 1 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 3 + 2 - 1 + 1 - 2 + 2 = 14

round 1 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (20) + 13 = 33 for 1d8 + 12 ⇒ (4) + 12 = 16 guidance factored in
crit round 1 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (19) + 13 = 32 for 1d8 + 12 ⇒ (8) + 12 = 20 guidance factored in

That should do it

round 2 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (3) + 13 = 16 for 1d8 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15 guidance factored in

round 3 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (2) + 13 = 15 for 1d8 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18 guidance factored in