DM Wellards RotRL

Game Master Wellard

Esteriande feels her stomach churn in revulsion at the Skinsaw Man's depravity and blasphemy. For Aldern she has a little compassion ... but not for this monster ...

Will save: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15 Immune to fear, +4 to all within 10' of Esteriande vs fear.

Are we on new initiatives?

Initiative (if needed): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21

"Eet ees not a good likeness, but 'ee 'as ze nose perfectly," she murmurs to Muchorak.

Will Save
1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19

Will 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2 (+ an extra 2 if this is an enchantment)

Edit: Yeah, like that extra 2 will help that roll.

Saves for those not posted yet.

Ali 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Lunas 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

The shriek causes most of you to cower from the Revenant's wrath except Esteriande whose faith in her Goddess helps her withstand it and miraculously Inikai who seems to weather the effect well.

Iesha launches herself across the room reaching for the Skinsaw Man's throat.

Iesha Initiative 26

Esteriande Initiative 21

Skinsaw man initiative 20

Inikai Initiative 12

Iesha attack 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (12) + 15 = 27 Damage 1d8 + 14 ⇒ (3) + 14 = 17

Grab for grapple 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (19) + 18 = 37

The hand latches onto him squeezing hard

Should we roll initiatives for those that failed?

Please do although I suspect the fight will be over before most off you can react.

Length of fear effect

Muchorak 1d4 ⇒ 1 Round

Ursas 1d4 ⇒ 3 Rounds

Naria 1d4 ⇒ 4 Rounds

Ali 1d4 ⇒ 3 Rounds

Lunas 1d4 ⇒ 2 Rounds

Romon 1d4 ⇒ 4 Rounds

Marak 1d4 ⇒ 3 Rounds

Just realised that due to the paladin aura and it being a fear affect that Naria's save would be 18 so just want to check and see if she actually passes it.

Init

1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19

Three shots at the sawman
3d4 + 3 ⇒ (2, 4, 3) + 3 = 12

Initiative. 1 round, sweet I stand a chance to move at least!
1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

The shriek of frustration, of justice too long denied, and suffering held too close to heart, until it withered and corrupted all that was good within, tears through Marak, leaving him trapped in an echo of the creature's tormented despair.

Initiative 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 = 14

Ali currently has +2 to her will saves plus the 4 from Esteriande gives her 13. Don't know if that's enough but here's the Init anyway

Initiative:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16

Initiative 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23

Seldom in the course of RPG history has one PC done so little to garner a full share of experience. :-)

Ohh. and what Set said about Marak. Sincere flattery and all that.

EDIT: By which I mean Romon is a shattered shell of a half-elf for a while.

"In ze name of ze Rose!" Esteriande follows the spirit of vengeance, closing with the Skinsaw Man, her flickering blade flashing and her eyes grim with the pain of the betrayed heart.

Attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (15) + 11 = 26 (+2 Smite Evil, -2 Combat Expertise factored in)
Damage: 1d10 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17 (+5 Smite Evil, +2 additional strength factored in)

AC 22, +2 vs undead from veil of positive energy, +2 vs Skinsaw Man from Smite Evil, +2 from Combat Expertise, for 28 in total against his attacks.

Naria does pass it..just.It's a really nasty power. Pity it's mind affecting and therefore useless against her undead husband.

Esteriande's blade sinks deep into the Ghast's body.(total Damage 34)

He in return unleashes a furious series of attacks on Iesha trying to break her grip all off which fail miserably.

War Razor 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13

Claw 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Bite 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Naria up then Inikai's bolts hit

Naria launches a final barrage of Magic missiles at the skinshaw man

Magic missile

3d4 + 3 ⇒ (2, 1, 2) + 3 = 8

Both Naria and Inikai slam bolts of force into the source of your troubles. His screams of pain mingle with the cries of his wife and his own giggling laughter.(total Damage 54)

Round 2

Iesha 26
Esteriande 21
Skinsaw man 20
Naria 19
Inikai 12
Muchorak 6

Maintain grapple1d20 + 18 ⇒ (16) + 18 = 34

Iesha's hands wrap around the Skinsaw mans throat bones cracking as she begins to crush it with unnatural force.

Damage1d10 + 14 ⇒ (6) + 14 = 20 (74 total)

Esteriande delivers another furious blow, abandoning her defensive stance:

Attack: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (1) + 13 = 14 Damage: 1d10 + 12 ⇒ (7) + 12 = 19

... but has to adjust her swing as the Skinsaw man shifts Iesha into the path of her blade.

(Well, natural 1 always misses <pout>)

Romon backs away two steps, then whirls to flee. He trips over the body of a ghoul and sprawls to the floor.

On the OOC side i'm damn glad she's on our side seeing the total damage done! Seriously get him girl get him!

Oh yes! The only problem is we may have to fight her after he goes down. It's his turn now, then Inikai, Muchorak and Nalia I think. Don't know what his hit points are but I imagine they aren't looking good about now.

Waiting for Naria and Inikai to post

Waiting for Naria and Inikai to post

Does the skinshaw man not still have actions to take?

War Razor1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9
Claw 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Bite 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12

The Skinsaw man contines to slash and bite at Iesha to no effect.

I'll wait for Naria and Inikai to post as they just might drop the Skinsaw man!

Unless Naria takes him out first:

Inikai curses in Taldane and Shoanti as his satellite fires three more streaks of light at the skinsaw Man. Why won't he fall? the young man thinks to himself.

Magic Missile
3d4 + 3 ⇒ (3, 2, 3) + 3 = 11

Naria lobs an arrow of Acid at the skinshaw man

Acid arrow attack (touch)

1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27

Confirm

1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20

Damage 1st round

2d4 ⇒ (1, 2) = 3

Crit damage

2d4 ⇒ (2, 4) = 6

Damage 2nd round

2d4 ⇒ (3, 2) = 5

Muchorak musters his courage and attacks the horrific man...
+1 Magic Longsword
1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10
Damage
1d8 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

Well now I really hope they dropped the fellow.

The Acid burns into the Skinsaw man the bolts rock his frame and yet he still clings onto the unholy spark that animates his body.Muchorak is confused in his blow by the continual movements of his target and Iesha as they roll back and fore on the floor.

(94 damage total)

[b]Round 3[b]

Iesha 26
Esteriande 21
Skinsaw man 20
Naria 19
Inikai 12
Muchorak 6

Iesha maintain grapple 1d20 + 26 ⇒ (5) + 26 = 31

Damage(constrict)1d6 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 12

The Skinsawman continues to writhe in Iesha's grasp but his movements are getting weaker with each passing second.

[106 damage total]

Esteriande moves to flank with Muchorak, her blade flashing.

Attack: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (19) + 15 = 34 (have +2 from Smite, +2 from Flanking, no longer using Combat Expertise)
Damage: 1d10 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15

19 is threat range so ...

Attack: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (17) + 15 = 32 Damage: 1d10 + 12 ⇒ (8) + 12 = 20

If his AC is 32 or less then that's an extra 35 damage from my smitey goodness ...

Esteriande's blade enters the Skin saw mans neck and severs his head from his body..

The corpse collapses Iesha stands for a moment turns towards Esteriande and then collapses on top of the remains of her husband

A single word echoes around the room.."Peeeeeeace"

"Go gently to Pharasma's arms, and may Shelyn grant zat ze love you 'ad in life be rekindled pure and unbroken in ze next world, for 'ee zat dies pays all debts," Esteriande prays softly. "If zat is not to be, may you rest in peace and such 'appiness as you may find, in 'ze name of ze rose, so may it be."

Despite her combat fury, the devotee of the Goddess of Love looks with sadness and compassion on the two ruined figures.

"We should lay zem in a grave, zey deserve zat at least."

She is as compassionate to fallen foes as she is ruthless in dispatching them. What an odd womanthinks the young man who hosts the remains of an obliterated entity in his mind.

"My lady, while I certainly respect your commitment to the tennents of Pharasma and Shalyn, perhaps the most we could simply give them a water-burial in the pool we passed earlier. It would be the simplest and safest approach. If we were to dig graves for them it leaves us open to ambush, especially those inside the hole."

However, after seeing the amount of damage that she dish out, Inikai is NOT going to simply refuse to go along with her plans.

Did Mr. Skin have any booty other than his sword?

"Oui, mon ami, it would be painstaking work, but ze body parts could pollute ze waters, zey are ... unclean." Esteriande thinks a moment. "Zer is much wood, cloth and oil in ze 'ouse, we could build a pyre outside. Ze wind will blow ze ashes into ze bay. Or we could build it in zese caverns, zere is sufficient ventilation."

Muchorak looks at the two forms with disgust, "Burn them and this home. Cleanse the land of this darkness with fire." Looking about the room and seeing no immediate threats he sheaths his blades.

"Do we really need to burn this place now? With him gone it should all be back to normal right?"

Any intentions of searching the room?

Iesha's body is now just a normal human corpse

Naria will have a look around

Perception

1d20 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 1 = 15

Esteriande starts to search as well, both the fallen bodies and the room, talking as she does so and scanning around the cavern with her detect evil ability.

Perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 28

"Zere is more to zis 'ouse zan a den of ghouls," Esteriande says. "Zere is an evil 'ere, fused with ze very bricks an mortar, I 'ave felt it since I was brought into ze mansion. Somezing ... malignant, and as you would 'ave eet, old." She's 134 years old, older than the mansion!

She looks at Muchorak.

"I do not disagree zat much of zis place should be cleansed by fire, but zat ees not the ze best solution. Eet will only mask ze true problem and destroy many works of art in ze process. We need to save what can be saved, build a pyre for zese poor souls, and see to eet zat zis place is cleansed in ze spirit. If we do not, zis evil will only fester 'ere, and one day return to threaten ozers in a new form."

Knowledge (religion): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8 Assuming that Esteriande can still detect the lurking evil of this house, does she know what spell or action may purify it? Based on that roll, though, I suspect she is clueless.

You find a distrubing collection of ephemera which all concerns muchorak..including a collection of drawings which show him as a physically perfect specimen..

The painting is crudely daubed with blood and other less salubrious materials to turn it into a crude approximation of the Ranger.

Mixed in with the drawings is a letter the text of which reads..

Aldern—
You have served us quite well. The delivery you harvested from the caverns far exceeds what I had hoped for. You may consider your debt to the Brothers paid in full. Yet I still have need of you, and when you awaken from your death, you should find your mind clear and able to understand this task more than in the state you lie in as I write this.

You shall remember the workings of the Sihedron ritual, I trust. You seemed quite lucid at the time, but if you find after your rebirth that you have forgotten, return to your townhouse in Magnimar. My
agents shall contact you there soon—no need for you to bother the Brothers further.

I will provide the list of proper victims for the Sihedron ritual in two days’ time. Commit that list to memory and then destroy it before you begin your work. The ones I have selected must be marked before they die, otherwise they do my master no good and the greed in their souls will go to waste.

If others get in your way, though, you may do with them as you please. Eat them, savage them, or turn them into pawns—it matters not to me.

—Your Mistress, Wanton of Nature’s Pagan Forms

The fungal growth on the wall and the box remain to be investigated.. your intentions please

Esteriande will detect evil in the vicinity of the box and the manlike shape on the wall. If it is not evil she will approach - if it is, she will warn the others away.

How big is the box? Are there any other exits from this room?

"I can move things from a short distance without touching them. This could provide us a measure of safety rather than having to come right upon them."

Was the letter read aloud?

Turning to Esteriande, "Your words are still strange to me but I think I understand. If the house must be purged another way then let us set to it. And once it is done the house can be their pyre."

EDIT: After discovering the contents of the letter

"What is this Sihedron ritual?" He turns his question to Inikai and Marak. "Many more questions arise from that letter but I think it best if we take it in small bites."

Esteriande focuses on the fungal patch and staggers back stunned..the evil emenating from it is overwhelming.

I'm presuming you all find out about the letters contents.

Marak gives some serious thought to the matter..

Knowledge.[religion] 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

..but is a clueless as Esteriande.

Hmm Set hasn't posted for a bit here

Just checked ealier posts and saw that the puzzlebox is fist-sized

"That fungus is probably dangerous. Let's let it be."

Inikai's sattelite spins in place and the puzzlebox rises from the floor to the level of a man's out-stretched hand. Then it slowly floats toward him and stops about five feet away.Mage Hand Inikai looks closely from this distance to see if anything is noteworthy in the box.

Hmm Set hasn't posted for a bit here

Sorry, was feared throughout the melee, and the only thing Marak thought to say, that we should burn the house instead of dragging the bodies out, Muchorak had already said!

"Was the symbol found in the warrens with the sinspawn and ragewell not also called a sihedron?" Marak says, studiously pretending that he didn't spend the entire combat frozen in horror...

"Dangerous?" Esteriande is trembling with revulsion. "It ees ... words cannot describe! Malignant, perverse, an anathema to ze living - zis must be the 'eart of darkness of zis place! Do not approach it!"

Esteriande turns away.

"Zis is a different matter," she reads the letter aloud:

Aldern—

You have served us quite well. The delivery you harvested from the caverns far exceeds what I had hoped for. You may consider your debt to the Brothers paid in full. Yet I still have need of you, and when you awaken from your death, you should find your mind clear and able to understand this task more than in the state you lie in as I write this.

You shall remember the workings of the Sihedron ritual, I trust. You seemed quite lucid at the time, but if you find after your rebirth that you have forgotten, return to your townhouse in Magnimar. My agents shall contact you there soon—no need for you to bother the Brothers further.

I will provide the list of proper victims for the Sihedron ritual in two days’ time. Commit that list to memory and then destroy it before you begin your work. The ones I have selected must be marked before they die, otherwise they do my master no good and the greed in their souls will go to waste.

If others get in your way, though, you may do with them as you please. Eat them, savage them, or turn them into pawns—it matters not to me.

—Your Mistress, Wanton of Nature’s Pagan Forms

"So, an occult rite, to be performed on certain victims? Ze only purpose I can imagine is one of necromancy. Once our business 'ere is concluded, I zink I shall desire to exchange words with zis 'Wanton of Nature’s Pagan Forms,'" Esteriande notes grimly. "Is zere anything else in 'ere zat may indicate where in Magnimar I can start searcheeng for ze 'Brothers' an zis 'Wanton'? And yourselves, if you wish, but I do not wish to presume your involvement."

Knowledge Arcana checks please.

Shaking off their paralyzation Ali and Lunas growl a bit but seem otherwise unharmed.

Curious, but also very wary of, the abnormal fungal growth, Ali approaches it, but not very closely, and begins to sniff and consider if she has ever seen or heard of anything the like of.
Knowledge(nature):1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23
Perception:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18

While doing this she also opens her senses up to any emanations of magic about the room.
Detect Magic

Not sure what to make of the letter and Big Bear's involvement in all of this, the Wild Druidess shifts to Gnome form and moves over to the big ranger, holding his hand as she says fiercely
"You no worry Big Bear, Ali, and Lunas!, no let no no-good'ems take you away for bad bad things!"

Then, wrinkling her nose at the stench and gore all about them the pretty little Gnome suddenly claps her hands as an idea hits her. Scrunching up her nose in concentration Ali begins to use her natural racial ability to clean the clothes and forms of her companions of all grit and gore and changes the smell in the room to a much more pleasent, natural forest scent.
Presdigitation

Knowledge (arcana): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21

"Merci, mon petit loup-garou," she murmurs absently as she ponders the strange things they have uncovered.