Death-Lok's Age of Worms Campaign (Inactive)

Game Master Death-Lok

I wouldn't object to the headband if nobody else has use to it, simply for saves, but likely someone else can get more from it. Prefer the belt I already have.

I spent an alarming amount of arcane energy on that wench....Where to now?

fyi..... Spells Arcanist 1: 5/6, 2: 1/6, 3: 0/6, 4: 0/5, 5: 1/5, 6: 3/5, 7: 2/3 ...........Probably good for one or two more fights.....Do we have a plan for rest and recovery within this prison or do we have to complete the rescue and get outta here in one shot?

"Back to the ghost.."

Elise senses evil from the blade but is protected by the ghost's prior casting of Death Ward on the party. She also feels a sense of sadness as she grips the blade's hilt. She stores it away and the party heads back to the ghost's cell.

Rav, if you find a place you feel is safe, resting is up to you. That fight did drain the spellcasters of resources.

I burned a decent amount of resources but still have plenty left atm. Magnificent Mansion needs to be picked up Rav lol.. Great spell for resting.

Back to the ghost!

yeah... mansion is next on the list. . for now the best I can do is rope trick

on to the ghost... let's see if it has a recommendation where we can hide out and rest

Siggut will again take point heading back.

Mal covers the rear, itching for some action.

Guys, I have been battling a flu this week but will post soon.

Elise... ready a heal spell for our gm. sounds like he needs one. ;) hope you feel better soon .. but no rush, we'll be here when you feel better

..

You follow the maze-like path back to the ghost’s cell and thankfully, you are not assaulted on your way back. You enter the empty cell and the ghost of Lady Cessily Mantiel appears. She looks at Elise. ”I sense you have accomplished your goal. Please let me see and touch the scimitar.” When Elise presents the weapon, the ghost sighs and her face exudes a smile for a brief second, before she reaches out to purify the unholy blade. ”I will forever be in your debt for redeeming my soul. You may rest in my cell during your stay in this forsaken place. May Sarenrae watch over you.” The blade is suddenly engulfed a burst of light and the spirit fades away, finally at peace. The scimitar hums lightly and when grasped, the blade is covered in flames.
Dawnflower Kiss: +1 holy flaming scimitar
In a worshipper of Sarenrae’s hand: +2 holy flaming burst scimitar
You can rest here safely so post memorized spells and anything else I need to know

"A safe place to rest is worth it by itself. Does that mean we don't need watches and I can just sleep?"

I trust the word of a paladins ghost. I think we can rest here safely. And if we run into too much trouble to handle I tomorrow I'll keep this as our teleport get outta trouble destination. It feels like this day has lasted forever ;) A good sleep is well deserved

good to be back

"Indeed.. We will be safe here."

The lined items are casted before heading out.

Hero Bonus Hps: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15

Others, please take a peak so you know what spells affect you as well.

As far as spell suggestions go Rav I'm not sure teleport and greater are needed. If you are using greater I would take a different 5th level spell. Maybe Wall of Force for CC or Fire Snake? Feeblemind could be a game changer as well..

before going to sleep Rav recharges his staff with a spell. Staff now 1/10 charges :(

And in the morning Rav buffs with his standard buff routine
Mage Armor 1rst
Ablative Barrier 2nd
Overland FLight 5th

Upon hearing the good news, Siggut takes out his flash of ale, guzzles a bunch, then takes out his bedroll, and with a comment of "Rest easy comrades. " rolls into the blanket and goes to sleep, armor (comfort) and all.

The ghost's word is true, as you rest for 8 hours without issue and may re-memorize spells. After your rest, you can continue trekking through the prison searching for the imprisoned paladin.

You leave the ghost's cell and enter a corridor to a new section of the prison, with Mal the tracker in front. The corridor here is 15' wide. At the other end of the 30' corridor, there is an immense humanoid creature (15' tall) made of silvery armor, which starts to move toward you aggressively, rather quickly!

Initiative:
Elise: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
Mal: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16
Rav: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (7) + 12 = 19
Siggut: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
Silver creature: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20

Surprisingly, the creature moves faster than any of you, taking a 5' step forward and then its body in an instant turns into a a liquid form of silver goo, with enough reach to attack Mal, who is in front! Both of the creature's liquid fists pound the inquisitor, breaking bones in the process!

Attack: 1d20 ⇒ 8...hit
Attack: 1d20 ⇒ 20...threat
Confirmation Attack: 1d20 ⇒ 16...confirmed
Damage: 80 damage! 65 damage after temporary hit points are gone.

Combat Map

Party is up!

knowledge to ident creature: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (16) + 24 = 40
not sure which knowledge is relevant, most likely one with a +24 mod. please see below to alter if necessary
+24Knowledge (Arcana)(Int)____{+14rank,+7Int,+3Class}
+23Knowledge (Dungeoneering)(Int____{+13rank,+7Int,+3Class}
+11Knowledge (Engineering)(Int)____{+1rank,+7Int, +3Class}
+11Knowledge (Geography)(Int)____{+1rank,+7Int, +3Class}
+11Knowledge (History)(Int)____{+1rank,+7Int, +3Class}
+19Knowledge (Nature)(Int)____{+9rank,+7Int,+3Class}
+11Knowledge (Nobility)(Int)____{+1rank,+7Int, +3Class}
+24Knowledge (Planes) (Int)____{+14rank,+7Int,+3Class}
+24Knowledge (Religion) (Int)____{+14rank,+7Int,+3Class}

weaknesses, special defenses/attacks, sr etc....

Elise converts a 3rd level spell into some healing for Mal..

Emp Cure Serious: 3d8 + 15 + 12 ⇒ (4, 2, 4) + 15 + 12 = 37

moving 5' up to heal him.

Siggut will activate his quickrunner's shirt to move up and still get a full attack (he will likely provoke).

+1 adamantine heavy pick, power attack, hero's feast
to hit: 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (17) + 25 = 42 damage: 1d6 + 23 ⇒ (3) + 23 = 26
to hit: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (6) + 20 = 26 damage: 1d6 + 23 ⇒ (4) + 23 = 27
to hit: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (3) + 15 = 18 damage: 1d6 + 23 ⇒ (3) + 23 = 26

Mithral Golem! Immune to magic except slow and powerful cold spells

Rav casts Haste on the group

@sig Rav cast haste before you charged.... You get one more attack

AoO on Rav (as the golem's reach is the entire corridor): 1d20 ⇒ 12..hit
Damage: 32 (12 lethal/5 nonlethal) after loss of temporary hit points)
Rav: Concentration check DC 30 or lose Haste spell

concentration: 1d20 + 14 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 14 + 7 = 41
Success

ouch....my squishy caster has Gotta remember reach

power attack, haste
to hit: 1d20 + 26 ⇒ (11) + 26 = 37 damage: 1d6 + 23 ⇒ (6) + 23 = 29

Siggut's pick manages to harm the creature twice, but in its ooze-like form, the weapon's piercing damage is limited.
Waiting for Mal to finish the Round.

Mal cries out in pain, as he absorbs two powerful blows from the creature. He smiles at Elise's healing touch.
Swift action to Greater Bane (construct)

To hit:
+11 base
+1 weapon focus
+3 bow
+7 Dex
+1 point blank
+2 Greater Bane
+2 heroism
-3 deadly aim
-2 rapid shot
+1 haste
=+23 hit

To damage:
+3 bow
+1 point bank
+6 deadly aim
+2 greater bane
+2 strength
=+14 damage

Attack sequence I believe:
Manyshot: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (10) + 23 = 33
Damage: 1d8 + 14 + 4d6 ⇒ (7) + 14 + (6, 5, 3, 2) = 37
Damage: 1d8 + 14 + 4d6 ⇒ (5) + 14 + (2, 2, 1, 5) = 29
Hasted shot: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (18) + 23 = 41
Damage: 1d8 + 14 + 4d6 ⇒ (5) + 14 + (1, 5, 4, 6) = 35
Shot: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (1) + 23 = 24
Damage: 1d8 + 14 + 4d6 ⇒ (7) + 14 + (4, 2, 6, 3) = 36
Shot: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (17) + 18 = 35
Damage: 1d8 + 14 + 4d6 ⇒ (1) + 14 + (1, 5, 5, 4) = 30
Shot: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (5) + 13 = 18
Damage: 1d8 + 14 + 4d6 ⇒ (8) + 14 + (6, 4, 1, 5) = 38

Mal's arrows rip through the golem's ooze-like body, in violation of the laws of science, causing 131 damage!
Clustered shots is such a broken feat IMO. I am considering banning it after this fight.
AoO on Siggut: 1d20 ⇒ 3...miss
AoO on Mal: 1d20 ⇒ 6...hit
Damage: 34

Round 2:
The golem continues attacking the inquisitor.
1d20 ⇒ 11...hit
1d20 ⇒ 10...hit
Damage: 62
Mal has 29 hps left.
Party is up.

Siggut will continue to try to pick apart the problem.

haste, power attack, adamantine
to hit: 1d20 + 26 ⇒ (9) + 26 = 35 damage: 1d6 + 23 ⇒ (3) + 23 = 26
to hit: 1d20 + 26 ⇒ (13) + 26 = 39 damage: 1d6 + 23 ⇒ (3) + 23 = 26
to hit: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (18) + 21 = 39 damage: 1d6 + 23 ⇒ (4) + 23 = 27
to hit: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (3) + 16 = 19 damage: 1d6 + 23 ⇒ (6) + 23 = 29

Rav holds his action... Not much he can do vs the golem and he's content to let sig and Mal pick it apart

Elise casts Heal on Mal.

Conc: 1d20 + 26 ⇒ (13) + 26 = 39 vs 27..

Full Hp..

Siggut's three attacks with his pick destroy the golem.

Saving the heal spell then..

Last 3 chrages of wand.

Heals Mal: 3d8 + 3 ⇒ (2, 4, 6) + 3 = 15

One channel since others are hurt.

Channel: 10d6 ⇒ (2, 4, 3, 3, 1, 2, 5, 3, 2, 3) = 28

Other heals on Mal..

3d8 + 15 + 13 ⇒ (6, 2, 3) + 15 + 13 = 39
2d8 + 10 + 10 ⇒ (2, 8) + 10 + 10 = 30

Convert a 2nd and 3rd level spell. He can heal his last few points. Should be at 141.

"Mal.. Try not to get beat up so bad dang.. My resources are not infinite! Shall we move on?"

"Hmm, that's a mighty big pile of mithral. Wonder if we can scoop some up, it's pretty valuable. "

agreed. Would be a shame to waste all that mithral.

There are 3000 lbs of mithral. Can anyone carry that?

Where's the damned portable hole when you need it?

"A shame, but let's keep moving.."

"Give me a sec. "
Siggut will grab a chunk of around 50 lbs of mithril. This is still well under his light load.

Hey Sig... Help me out here

With Sigs help Rav takes a 50lb chunk and places it in his haversack

Elise I don't suppose you have a scroll of treasure stitching handy do you? I used my last one a long time ago and never replaced it. Would be a great way to transport this thing... If not everyone take a chunk and let's move on

"I don't no.. And I can't carry a big piece of metal."

"Yeah, need to stay light on my feet and that metal is too heavy. Let's move on." Mal leads the party down to the next intersection or room.

Rav keeps a wary eye out for other golems as Mal leads the way ...He'd love to have a golem of his own one day, but being on the wrong end of a golems attention is not something he enjoyed.

The next portal that the party takes to transport you underground as you appear inside a sloping twisting cavern trail lit by braziers. You follow the twisting path down until you reach a straight forward area where in the distance you see a naked woman bound to an "X" cross (Wolverine style - like this - Pic). The cavern roof here is about 100 feet high. No dangers are perceptible.

Mal believes the prisoner to be Sheyla. Can he tell? He casts Freedom of Movement on himself and with bow in hand, looks to the rest of the party as he can dimension hop next to her immediately.

Oops, I forgot some detail. The cross is situated at the mouth of a small cave.

The figure looks familiar, but her head is bent down so you cannot see her facial features. However, the woman does have the same color hair as Sheyla.

Elise casts Shield of Faith on herself..

"Be cautious.."

I hope it's her but beware she may not be the same person you knew after all this time here...Could be a trap...but I hope not

Rav looks about warily ready to provide artillery if needed