DM Stephens Serpents Skull Campaign - Chp1:The Smugglers Shiv (Inactive)

Game Master terok

Round 2 cont.

Anton once again questions his decision, but the dryad's magic is strong; he resolves to follow his own path and not let the kind fortuneteller tell him what to do. "It's just a short walk," he replies firmly.

Current Status
hp 26/26, AC 20 (22 vs. evil), bless, Elysium's Call, longstrider, protection from evil

Good lord man! :P

Is that also your round 3 action then?

I guess I should wait to see what happens before I post... ;)

...and an updated map would be good too. :)

I know, right?! If only I'd rolled a 10 the third time instead of the second; that's how close it was. And yeah, I guess I'm walking over to Aycenia now. :(

I think it is official.... the dice haaaaaaaaate you! ;)

Again, reposting for the new page....

Order of Combat Round 3:

Anton 18a *gone* (pending)
Nim 18b
Wic 18c
Aycenia 17
Corbrius 13a
Tragershen 13b
Aedalis 10
Darkwood 8
Mihai 3

Yes the elemental did hit, though barely.

Anton moves over next to Aycenia, just as he moves next to her she lashes out at him breaking the compulsion over him.

claw atk 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9

Wow, lucky you guys, the dice roller is on your side atm, not a single hit so far.
I realized you were probably waiting on me. She took her AOO on you as you moved into A8, the tree doesn't not try to attack you.
Nim is up.

Round 3

*********** Nim's turn (init 18b)*****************

Nim moves to get closer to the action... (MA to -A 1)

************ Wic's turn (init 18c)*****************

Wic remains at Nim's side, ready to defend him... (MA to A 2, SA readied action)

Current status and effects:
Current status and effects:
Wicewakan: AC 18 HP 24 of 24
Nim: AC 20 HP 29 of 29
longstrider, bull's strength, bless, aspect of the bear

Since the spell ended after just a move action, does Anton get a standard action too? I'm really not familiar with how it works.

Since the spell ended after just a move action, does Anton get a standard action too? I'm really not familiar with how it works.

You had to move 30', is that a double move for you even with the extra movement? 20 Base, 15 due to armor +10for boots= 25 movement?

I missed the part about moving to A8, had been assuming B6. Oops.

When Nim moves up the tree strikes out...
AOO Root atk 1d20 + 9 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 9 - 2 = 20 dam 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8 Hit

Aycenia strikes at Corbrius...
claw atk 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12 Miss
claw atk 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14 Miss

She then 5' shifts to -7A, she screams out in frustration! The glitterdust wears off after Tragershens turn...

Round 3 Map

The tree has 20' reach?!

Round 3

SA: Cast Shocking Grasp
MA: Move to -A8 via A9

Spellstrike: 1d20 + 8 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 8 + 1 + 1 = 111d6 + 3 + 3d6 ⇒ (6) + 3 + (1, 1, 1) = 12

Corbius again intones words of power feeling the surge of electricity coursing through his body then moves with Aycenia working to keep her between himself and the tree. Lunging towards Aycenia with his rapier, Corbius stumbles on the now torn up ground loosing his balance and thrusting his rapier at the air only.

Current Status

AC 19+2=21
HP 23/23
Arcane Pool 3/4
Ward
Mirror Images x4 till round 31
Strength of personality till round 6
Bless
Shocking grasp held for 9 rounds.

Yup, would definitely have used Focus to extend the Evil Eye penalty.

Round 3-

Aedalis took cautious steps forward 5 foot step north as the summoned elemental followed Aycenia and made an ineffectual swing for her. He marred the Dryad's resolve, reflexes and resilience as well as maintaining focus upon spoiling her chances of hitting with her claws.

Elemental Miss: 1d20 + 6 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 1 - 1 = 11

Evil Eye on Aycenia's saving throws, Focus to extend both hexes. If i'm not able to post next round, Aedalis will step 5 foot to the north and use Misfortune on Aycenia, Focusing on either success or failure. Her save to resist it should be at -2.

The tree has 20' reach?!

Longer if it so wishes...

Step to B4 and cast Azlanti Foresight.

Cast defensively concentration check 1d20 + 4 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 4 + 3 = 25

That should catch Nim, Wicewaken, the elemental, Anton, Corbius and Tragershen, giving a +1 insight bonus to attack rolls and reflex saves.

Longer if it so wishes...

I feel completely let down by my "successful" knowledge check. ;)

The roots you see are 30' long. You want to move back to E1 and I can use the AOO on Corbrius?

No... that is all right... please carry on...

Aycenia speaks right after Aedalis goes, Destroy the rest of them, I will deal with the imaged one, starting with that one!,and points to Aedalis.

It lashes out at Aedalis with it's roots.

Root atk 1d20 + 9 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 9 - 2 = 22 Hit! damage 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
Root atk 1d20 + 9 - 2 ⇒ (8) + 9 - 2 = 15 Hit! damage 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

The two doots slam into Aedalis, squeezing and crushing him. When the second root hits, it latches on and drags him 10' closer to D7 before releasing him.

It then attacks the earth elemental with its maw.
Maw atk 1d20 + 11 - 2 ⇒ (10) + 11 - 2 = 19 Hit! damage 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

Mihai to go then round 4.

Aedalis seemed far less wounded than he should have been, the necromantic energies he has called upon on the approach to the tree protecting him against the worst of the tree's assault.

18/23HP.

I'll PM Mihai in case the dots/new aren't working. :P

Round 3: AC 14, HP 21/21

Mihai watches as the tree and dryad fight back, and it is cemented within his mind that felling the dryad is key to emerging victorious. Moving closer to where many of his companions fight he extends the grace of Sinishakti unto Corbius "Strike her down, Aycenia must fall"

Move to G6, Bit o' Luck on Corbius

Order of Combat Round 4:

Anton 18a
Nim 18b
Wic 18c
Aycenia 17
Corbrius 13a
Tragershen 13b
Aedalis 10
Darkwood 8
Mihai 3

Battle with the Dryad Round 4

Anton to start a new round!

Round 4

5' step to B7. Trip: 1d20 + 3 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 3 + 1 + 1 = 17

Anton carefully steps back, placing himself between Aedalis and Aycenia. The little ranger sweeps his lucerne hammer low, trying to knock the dark dryad off her feet.

Current Status
hp 26/26, AC 20 (22 vs. evil), Azlanti foresight, bless, longstrider, protection from evil

Round 4

*********** Nim's turn (init 18b) *****************

Nim shrugs off the surprising strike from the large tree before giving Wic the command to attack the tree as he himself moves into range to strike back.... (MA to -A 4)
FA Handle animal - attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14 success
...and as Nim gets into position he drops his shield, (FA) placing both hands upon his scimitar, but holds off making his attack until Wic gets into a flanking position...

************ Wic's turn (init 18c) *****************

Wic moves swiftly into position at the command of his master and attacks...
SA attack w/bite +bless +foresight +flank: 1d20 + 4 + 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 4 + 1 + 1 + 2 = 25
bite damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
free trip: 1d20 + 4 + 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 4 + 1 + 1 + 2 = 15
...and both druid and wolf tear into the tree with their coordinated attack. (24 damage total)

Current status and effects:
Wicewakan: AC 18 HP 24 of 24
bless, azlanti foresight
Nim: AC 19 (20 vs AoO) HP 21 of 29
longstrider, bull's strength, bless, aspect of the bear, azlanti foresight

Sorry, just noticed Ayencia's position... please put Nim in A 4 and Wic in A 7.

The Darkwood lashes out at Nim as he moves up...
maw atk 1d20 + 11 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 11 - 2 = 23 dam 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15 Hit
and tears a considerable chunk out of the tough Druid...

It seems to like Nim???

Nim and Wic then tear into the tree giving it similar wounds back!

Aycenia then shifts back 5' -B,6 and waves her hand...a fireball erupts in B,C/9,10. It tears into most of the group with great power and energy hitting Corbrius, Wic, Anton, the earth elemental, and Aedalis!

I am basing thess outcomes on how I understand illusions to work. Please keep in mind that this is a Supernatural ability so you can't spellcraft it to know she is casting an illusion or that would give you a bonus to your Willpower save as well.

Corbrius to go.

Will: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16 Just for how Mihai reacts on his initiative count.

MA: Move to -C7
SA: Deliver Shocking Grasp with Spellstrike

SpellStrike Attack: 1d20 + 8 + 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 8 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 30
SpellStrike Attack Bit o LuckRoll: 1d20 + 8 + 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 8 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 13
Critical Confirm: 1d20 + 8 + 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 8 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 28
Critical Confirm Bit o Luck Roll: 1d20 + 8 + 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 8 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 25

SpellStrike damage: 1d6 + 3 + 3d6 ⇒ (1) + 3 + (6, 2, 5) = 17
Critical damage: 1d6 + 3 + 3d6 ⇒ (2) + 3 + (2, 3, 4) = 14 Total 31

Corbius chuckles at Aycenia's Illusion. You will have to do better then that!. Corbius then again steps forward and drives his rapier into the dark dryad as electricity arcs around the weapon burning and flaying her flesh as it does.

Current Status

AC 19+2=21
HP 23/23
Arcane Pool 3/4
Ward
Mirror Images x4 till round 31
Strength of personality till round 6
Bless
Azlanti Foresight
Bit o Luck till end of round

will save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9
reflex save: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

The Darkwood lashes out at Nim as he moves up...

maw atk 1d20+11-2 dam 1d8+7 Hit
and tears a considerable chunk out of the tough Druid...

It seems to like Nim???

No mystery really... as per my comment in the discussion thread. :P

Will: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18

I was wrong on the way that Figments work they can't produce effects that damage people so no damage. She will change her tactic for the moment.

Suddenly multiple images of Aycenia appear all around her, making it hard to know which is the real her...

Duplicating a lower level spell, mirror image. There are 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6 images of her.

Corbrius you can retcon your action if you wish or try to attack one of her? She is basically buying time so her tree can finish some of you.

Nim is staggered momentarily by the viscous wounding he takes, but presses on with his attack against the menacing tree. Seeing all the others concentrating their efforts and attentions upon the dryad alone, Nim shakes his head. Through gritted teeth he proclaims, The tree is the real threat here! Ignore it at our peril! (FA speech)

Current status and effects:
Wicewakan: AC 18 HP 24 of 24
bless, azlanti foresight
Nim: AC 19 HP 6 of 29
longstrider, bull's strength, bless, aspect of the bear, azlanti foresight

Uncertain as to how he can actually harm the fiendish tree, Tragershen casts a spell in hopes of creating more confusion for the foe.

Cast Mirror Image defensively, concentration 1d20 + 4 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 3 = 10.

A brutish root lashing close to Tragershen causes him to lose focus and lose the spell with it. Grimacing with frustration, he draws his rapier and careful starts to make his way around the arboreal menace to draw attention away from the more vicious druid.

Failed casting, ready weapon, step to B5.

Corbrius, just so you know my impression of the current scenario there are basically four choices in front of you unless you can think of another, I can understand if you are not sure what to do:
1.Attack the images and hope to hit the real one, you would have a 1 in 7 chance, 1 is her on the dice.
2.Spend a standard action to try and figure out which one is real by interacting with the illusion ro studying it carefully.
3.Ignore her for the moment and use your attack rolls on the tree possibly using a different spell.
4.You may have another option that is a area of affect spell to try and get her to lose concentration on the illusion.

I think I will opt to close my eyes and attack her blind taking the normal 50/50 miss chance as it states in the mirror image spell. I will take low hits as you said she was 1. Here is my role.

concealment roll: 1d100 ⇒ 25

That is certainly another option I didn't think of and a pretty good one!
Just remember that you have shown her a tactic she didn't think of :)

The blade does little damage to her but the electricity runs through her leaving her visibly shaken.

Tragershen also tries to bring up some duplicates but the tree roots swinging around causes him to lose it.

Aedalis to go.

Should I play Aedalis and Mihai for the time being? ;)

This will give me something to do after Nim is dead as well. :D

Never saw a will save for Aycenia against Aedalis' second evil eye last round. Irrespective of the save, she is still taking the penalties due to use of Focus. -2 to saving throws and -2 to attack rolls for her.

Aedalis took a step backwards upon seeing the impressive area of ground the tree could attack. Remembering the hex he first saw Pezock utilising, he spun webs of ill fate around the dark dryad.

5 foot to E8. Focus as a move action to extend both Evil Eyes on Aycenia. Standard action to use Misfortune on her. DC16 Will save at -2 negates.

Meanwhile, the elemental followed Aycenia and continued to attack her, having not been told any different.

Elemental Attack: 1d20 + 6 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 6 - 1 + 1 = 15

Moving to E 8 puts you at 35' from Aycenia (she is at -B 6 I think)... and out of range of cackle I believe.

5 foot step goes last then.

Willpower Save for Evil Eye last round 1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 7 - 2 = 18succeed!

Willpower Save vs. misfortune 1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 7 - 2 = 20 succeed!

The tree attacks Nim...
Root atk 1d20 + 9 - 2 ⇒ (10) + 9 - 2 = 17 Miss
Root atk 1d20 + 9 - 2 ⇒ (5) + 9 - 2 = 12 Miss

Maw atk 1d20 + 11 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 11 - 2 = 18 Miss

Yet again Aedalis' magic saves Nim's life!
A twist of fortune causes Nim to stumble back at the last seoncd as both a root and the Maw decended, narrowly missing him....

Mihai to finish the round, then back to the top!
A little slow posting with the holidays...so no concerns if others are slow as well.

Mihai steps forward towards the combat and concentrates on the will of his patron. He attempts to keep his companions walking...

5ft step forward then Channel to heal, exclude tree and Aycenia: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 2) = 6
Should hit everyone.

Concentration check to keep concentration on Spell vs. DC 36 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (17) + 13 = 30

Order of Combat Round 4:

Anton 18a
Nim 18b
Wic 18c
Aycenia 17
Corbrius 13a
Tragershen 13b
Aedalis 10
Darkwood 8
Mihai 3

Out of town atm so no map but not much changed....Anton to start the round. I will provide a map update tonight or tomorrow morning when I get back to my house.

Corbrius lands a good blow that knocks her out of her active concentration. The illusion continues, but it is now easy to pick her out of the still images as she is heavily bleeding and burnt from the electricity.
The wave of healing keeps the group going and you feel the tide of battle moving into your favor as your defenses prove too much for the evil duo...

Round 5

NA: 5' step to C6.
SA: Ready action.

Just after yet another failed attempt to contribute by tripping the dark dryad, Anton observes Nim barely avoid getting smashed into the ground or bitten in twain. He realizes just how quickly their fortunes could change if the terrible banyon landed more blows, and prepares to make that harder, moving between the tree and their healer as he does.

The little ranger looks up at the adjacent elf. "What are you doing? You're going to get yourself killed!"

Current Status
hp 26/26, AC 20 (22 vs. evil), Azlanti foresight, bless, longstrider, protection from evil

Round 5

*********** Nim's turn (init 18b) *****************

Nim stands his ground, foolishly... he thinks to himself, as the wave of positive energy washes over the group. The minor mending of his wounds does little to bolster his opinion of his chances of surviving the tree's fury for much longer.

Seeing Anton's manoeuvring, the druid calls out, equal measures of irritation and desperation tingeing his voice, Are those weapons and armor merely for show?! I could use your help felling this tree!!

Fully committed to a fight he never sought, he swings once again with all his might...
SA attack w/scimitar (two-handed) +bull's str +bless +foresight -power attack +flank: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 1 + 1 - 1 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 7 + 2 + 1 + 1 - 1 + 2 = 25
damage (two-handed) +bull's str +power attack +pack hunter: 1d6 + 8 + 3 + 2 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 8 + 3 + 2 + (5) = 20
... and once again his blade bites deeply into the tree. As he yanks his sword free, he spins low and comes back up with his shield in hand. (FA + MA to ready shield)

************ Wic's turn (init 18c) *****************

Wic times his attack to coincide with the distraction of Nim's mighty blow...
SA attack w/bite +bless +foresight +flank: 1d20 + 4 + 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 4 + 1 + 1 + 2 = 20
bite damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
free trip: 1d20 + 4 + 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 4 + 1 + 1 + 2 = 17
...and he succeeds in tearing a mouthful of splinters free with his powerful jaws. (24 damage total)

Current status and effects:
Wicewakan: AC 18 HP 24 of 24
bless, azlanti foresight
Nim: AC 20 HP 12 of 29
longstrider, bull's strength, bless, aspect of the bear, azlanti foresight

Note: I am out of town for the next few days. Posting will be difficult... not that is probably matters right now. :) If need be, please DMPC Nim.

Just to summarize... I have us at (64-15DR=)49 damage done to Aycenia and 48 damage to the tree. I also have the following positions for everyone: MAP

And Happy Holidays to all! :)