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

Game Master Death-Lok

The warrior-priest half elf valkyrie returns to her friends and catches up on the next part of their mission.
"Companions, I am back from my temple observances and praying to the Warrior Maiden for our eventual success in this endeavor. I believe we can succeed."

assuming everyone is ready

"Gather round everyone. I'll teleport us to just outside the obsidian ring "

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Daleranna nods to the elf and half-elf and comes closer to Ravarel, waiting for the transportation magic. It was not her favorite type of magic but one could not choose in this case...

Siggut makes sure all his equipment is fully ready to go and prepares for transport.

Spellcasters, please post memorized spells, as applicable. Also post any buffs applied to party members.

The party leaves the comforting temperatures of Magepoint and appear in the hot and humid Amedio Jungle, the chirping of insects and the smell of death in the air. The black obsidian ring of solid stone stands before you and hopefully, better fortune awaits you on your second foray. The Spire towers over the wall.

How do you plan to get over the 30' high wall?

How hard does it look to climb?

Guess I should have teleported us inside the wall... With Overland Flight already cast Rav can fly over the wall and anchor a rope so the others can climb the wall

Ravarel consumes a 4th lvl spell adding 4pts to his Arcanist reservoir =12/14

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How hard does it look to climb?

It is unclimbable naturally, according to the Climb rules, as it is a smooth one piece of obsidian with no edges to hold onto. However, if you throw a rope and someone anchors it, you can climb it with a DC 10 check.

OK, I have climb at 10, so with a rope, it is automatic.

Daleranna takes a grappling arrow from the haversack, ties her spider's silk rope to one of its ends and lets if fly. With the rope secured, the elf quickly climbed over the obsidian ring.

"I think it will be very easy to climb this with the aid of this rope but if you need further assistance, I think I'll need some help to haul you up!"

Once the rope is in place, Siggut will shimmy over the wall.

Sorry folks.. Im usually busy most of weekends..

Elise casts Magic Vestment on her shield, Deathward on the whole group, with Siggut getting the one that lasts 120m and the rest getting 70 from wand. She also casts Corruption Resistance on herself.. Once they near the entrace she will cast Communal Resist Energy(30) Elec and FIre, extending both they will last 48 mins each.

"Stay close to me if you can as I have an Aura that will strengthen your mind.."

Within 10' of her you get a +2 Morale to will saves..

Looking at the wall and then her fullplate she smiles.. "It seems the sun god does not prepare one for walls heh.. I will need assistance over.."

Elise,how are you putting Death Ward on the party? Are you using 3 charges of your wand + your 2 memorized spells? Please clarify.

Once Ravarel serves as an anchor and Siggut scoots up the wall, he is strong enough to pull everyone else over. You see the ziggurat and spire again (See Page 3 of thread for pic to refresh your memory). The doors have been closed and the remains of the skeletal knight and the beetles you defeated before are nowhere to be seen.

You manage to slide down the rope on the other side of the obsidian wall. You approach the ziggurat's western entrance as before and push open the doors. As before, you see the depiction on the walls of armored soldiers butchering and burning a city, while a handsome man (Kyuss, who else?) watches with glee.

The inner doors that lead into the central chamber with the pit are closed. Marching order? What are you doing?

Yea casted ones on herself and Siggut. Everyone else gets a wand charge. sry..

Elise will be in the back with Rav..

Kaydanna casts Endure Elements right after the teleportation

"Siggurt, is it safe to climb up now?"

Marching order? What are you doing?

Proposed marching order:

A)
Daleranna on point
Siggut, Kaydanna
Rav, Elise

Or
B)
Dale point
Siggut
Rav, Elise (casters in the middle)
Kaydanna rear guard

at the closed doors "Dale can you check these doors to make sure they are not trapped? "

a rear guard would be a good option. it would be a quick move to the front for kay if she needs to run to the front...she has movement of 30

thanks Kaydanna! As a Glass Cannon Ravarel really appreciates having a competent rear guard at his back

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Agree with both marching orders, even if the second seems more interesting.

Daleranna nods, gestures them to stay a couple feet behind, and, without making a sound, moves towards the doors. Now that they were on hostile environment, sounds like talking were not necessary in her opinion.

Stealth: 1d20 + 27 ⇒ (5) + 27 = 32
Perception: 1d20 + 28 ⇒ (19) + 28 = 47
Disable Device: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (9) + 24 = 33 If there is a trap.
Perception: 1d20 + 28 ⇒ (19) + 28 = 47 Once the door is open. Trying to hear or see something (darkvision 60ft.)

Ravarel watches as Daleranna inspects the door, knowing that the group is up against tough foes, but his confidence is boosted by the swirl of arcane and divine energy coursing around his body, knowing this group is better prepared this time

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Daleranna finds the door untrapped, as it was during the party's first foray into the ziggurat beneath the Spire. However, she feels the presence of an evil force, behind the door. Once the doors open, the sight that greets the slayer is obvious. 15' from the entrance stands a medium undead warrior, wearing baroque green armor and wielding a greatsword, writhing worms moving through the chinks of its armor. Two others stand behind him, evenly spaced out (perhaps to avoid area attacks?). You see a 4th undead, an undead witch doctor in full regalia worn over full plate armor, on the other side of the pit that dominates the center of this room. It appears they were standing guard (eternally?), waiting for your return. With no cover/concealment and the pulsing illuminating light in the room, the slayer is instantly seen.

Initiative:
Daleranna: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11
Elise: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17
Kaydanna: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12
Ravarel: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13
Siggut: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23
Swords of Kyuss: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18
Wormcaller: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23
Kelva: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21

Initiative Order:
Wormcaller
Siggut
Kelva
Swords
Rest of party

Round 1:
The wormcaller calls out from beyond the pit seemingly to the side where you cannot see, "Mistress Kelva, the living intruders are back, as you surmised. And so quickly!"
The wormcaller delays.

Initiative Order:
Siggut is up!
Kelva
Swords
Wormcaller
Rest of party

Updated Map

Siggut will charge the close warrion.

charge, power attack
to hit: 1d20 + 24 - 4 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 24 - 4 + 2 = 28 damage: 1d6 + 14 + 8 + 2d6 ⇒ (5) + 14 + 8 + (1, 4) = 32

AC 35, 136/136 HP

Siggut strikes a powerful blow, chipping bones off the skeletal warrior's rib cage.

Bad guys' Turn:
At the Wormcaller's heed, one of the Swords of Kyuss (furthest one back #3) blasts Daleranna with his Invocation of the Worm blast that covers a 20' radius, that flows harmlessly over the party, as their Death Ward buffs protect them. The negative energy does, however, heal the undead warrior caught in the blast and all the damage done by Siggut is erased.
14d6 ⇒ (5, 1, 2, 5, 5, 4, 6, 2, 2, 2, 5, 3, 4, 6) = 52

Hearing no screams from the party this time, the Wormcaller screams out, "Kelva, as you predicted, they have come prepared this time. The fools think they are safe!"

Wormcaller:
The undead priest first casts a Quickened Hold Person on the female archer (Will DC 18 save) and then a pillar of flame comes down from the ceiling, engulfing Daleranna and Siggut (Reflex DC 21 save for half (or none with evasion))!
Flame Strike damage: 12d6 ⇒ (1, 4, 2, 6, 3, 1, 4, 4, 3, 1, 4, 3) = 36...if Daleranna is held, she takes full damage.

Swords of Kyuss actions for #1 and #2 depend if the elf is held. Will wait for save.

NEW PLAYERS: When I request a save from you and it is not the first thing posted in your very next post, I will assume you voluntarily fail the save. YOU HAVE BEEN ADVISED SO READ MY POSTS CAREFULLY.

reflex save: 1d20 + 10 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 10 + 4 = 22

Will Save (DC 18), elven immunities: 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 11 + 2 = 21
Reflex Save (DC 21), elven immunities: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (17) + 18 = 35

Daleranna feels the magical energy trying to stop her movements but her natural resistance against spells against her mind protects her. Sensing the danger, the elf also dodges the pillar of flame.

Yeah... this is not going to be easy... I should be more agile in the future so I can act and not just react...

Thank you. Siggut suffered 18 points of burn damage.

Swords of Kyuss: Continuation
Sword of Kyuss #1 raises his greatsword over his head and Siggut sees it drips with acid and he attacks the singed dwarf twice but misses poorly each time!
Attack: 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (4) + 25 = 29...miss
Attack: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (4) + 20 = 24...miss

Sword of Kyuss #2 charges Daleranna, cutting the elf severely and burning her with acid as well!
Siggut gets an AoO as he passes by!
Charge power attack: 1d20 + 25 + 2 - 3 ⇒ (13) + 25 + 2 - 3 = 37
Damage: 3d6 + 23 ⇒ (1, 5, 5) + 23 = 34

Damage taken 1st round:
Siggut 18
Daleranna: 34

Kelva is out of line of sight so what she does you do not know.
All except Siggut are up!

Sword of Kyuss #1 has red dot.
Sword of Kyuss #2 has green dot.
Sword of Kyuss #3 has yellow dot.

Updated Map

Daleranna steps back after she is attacked.

"This is why you should always remain behind the lines"... of course master Ingrith was right...

Drawing arrows in quick succession, Daleranna sends a couple arrows into the cursed warrior in front of her.

5ft. step to west, getting out of melee, swift action to study it and then full-round to shot with rapid strike.

Attack#1 (longbow), deadly aim, point-blank shot, rapid shot, studied target: 1d20 + 21 - 4 + 1 - 2 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 21 - 4 + 1 - 2 + 3 = 33
Damage#1 (longbow), deadly aim, holy, manyshot, point-blank shot, studied target: 2d8 + 6 + 16 + 4d6 + 2 + 6 ⇒ (5, 7) + 6 + 16 + (5, 5, 4, 6) + 2 + 6 = 62

Attack#2 (longbow), deadly aim, point-blank shot, rapid shot, studied target: 1d20 + 21 - 4 + 1 - 2 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 21 - 4 + 1 - 2 + 3 = 30
Damage#2 (longbow), deadly aim, holy, point-blank shot, studied target: 1d8 + 3 + 8 + 2d6 + 1 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 8 + (3, 6) + 1 + 3 = 25

Attack#3 (longbow), deadly aim, point-blank shot, rapid shot, studied target: 1d20 + 16 - 4 + 1 - 2 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 16 - 4 + 1 - 2 + 3 = 30
Damage#3 (longbow), deadly aim, holy, point-blank shot, studied target: 1d8 + 3 + 8 + 2d6 + 1 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 8 + (3, 3) + 1 + 3 = 23

Attack#4 (longbow), deadly aim, point-blank shot, rapid shot, studied target: 1d20 + 11 - 4 + 1 - 2 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 11 - 4 + 1 - 2 + 3 = 16
Damage#4 (longbow), deadly aim, holy, point-blank shot, studied target: 1d8 + 3 + 8 + 2d6 + 1 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 + 8 + (4, 1) + 1 + 3 = 28

Thanks to Clustered Shot, all damage is added together before applying any DR.

Rav casts Haste upon the group.

Daleranna goes after Rav so she will get an extra attack this round

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Remember folks you have resist fire and elec 30 as well.. That said I believe it would be 9 damage with a save.

Elise goes into action.. "Not to fear! Pelor is here! Witness my gross Incandescence!"

She channels damage twice using quickened channel and 3 uses of the ability.. It will hit the two closest Swords..

Channel Damage!: 9d6 + 18 ⇒ (5, 6, 3, 2, 6, 4, 5, 2, 5) + 18 = 56 DC 21 Will for half, No channel resistance applies.
Channel Damage!: 9d6 + 18 ⇒ (1, 4, 6, 2, 5, 4, 6, 1, 2) + 18 = 49 DC 21 Will for half, No channel resistance applies.

That is positive damage btw.

Kaydanna spends a blessing to enchant her sword for good and then advances towards the sound of battle...

i think she can make it to the doorway next to Delaranna

GM, not sure if you are using the actual order (or if when it is the party time we act in post order)... in any case, since Daleranna isn't yet sure about the undead's AC, lets say that instead of using her Rapid Shot, she would be using the haste to get four attacks. This way, please add 3 to each of her attacks (+2 from removing the Rapid Shot and +1 from Haste).

Depending on the status of the Sword Dal shot full of arrows I might have a slightly different action as well.. Not gonna burn to channels on one..

Waiting for Siggut's attack of opportunity resolution.

power attack, bane undead weapon
AOO: 1d20 + 24 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (19) + 24 + 2 - 4 = 41 damage: 1d6 + 16 + 8 + 2d6 ⇒ (2) + 16 + 8 + (4, 3) = 33 Damnit, no improved critical

The undead warrior takes a savage blow from Siggut but manages to wound the elven woman. Unfortunately, she takes offense to that and puts 4 holy arrows in his chest but it still stands, barely!

Sword of Kyuss #1: Taken 133 damage!

Elise, you may alter your action, if you so wish.

If the two still stand she will do her above action. You are factoring in that Sigut's weapon will bypass DR/Silver with the bane ability in play. +3 bypassses Silver.

If the two still stand she will do her above action. You are factoring in that Sigut's weapon will bypass DR/Silver with the bane ability in play. +3 bypassses Silver.

Yes, Siggut did 33. Daleranna did 62+25+23-10=100. Total=133.

Gotcha, well if there both still up my above action will happen..

EDIT: Elise, from your position on the map, if you quick channel as a move action and channel again, only 1 enemy is within 30' of you, even with a 5' step. I will assume you move up then and channel once to catch both enemies then.

Sword of Kyuss #1: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (7) + 12 = 19
Sword of Kyuss #2: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (9) + 12 = 21
The second Sword's skeletal face melts off (a la Raiders of the Lost Ark) after the first Channel, even when he resists its effects.
The first Sword fails to resist the holy energy, taking 56 damage in total.

SIGGUT is up and #1 is adjacent to him so he can full-attack his heart away. Then bad guys.

DM, just to make it clear, the one that is dead is the green one, right? In the other posts you said the green was #2 so I'm confused now...

Sorry, you are right. I forgot #2 charged. Thanks!
#2 with green dot is dead
#1 with red dot failed save and took 56 damage.
All clear now!

Is #1 the one that Sig charged then? The map isn't getting updated with movement so I was confused about positions..

@Elise.... Daleranna started the encounter in front of Siggut who led off by charging #1red then #2 green charged past Siggut (AOO) to attack Daleranna.

#2green is now dead. #1red is locked in melee with Siggut.

We haven't damaged #3yellow or the Wormcaller yet. And Kelva who can cast Prismatic Spray and Chain lighting, turn invisible and cast cleric spells is yet to be seen. She's probably buffing.

That's my 1min recap. . Hope it's accurate

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Well several of you have see invis up so she will make her presence known soon.. I got whats going on now, I just thought both were n range when in fact they weren't..

Well several of you have see invis up so she will make her presence known soon.. I got whats going on now, I just thought both were n range when in fact they weren't..

I don't know if anyone has See Invisibility up besides Rav. But's he's on the lookout for that Evil B%&#!

Waiting for Siggut's action...

Updated Map

Sorry, didn't notice I was up.

power attack, undead bane, haste
to hit: 1d20 + 24 + 2 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 24 + 2 - 4 + 1 = 32 damage: 1d6 + 16 + 8 + 2d6 ⇒ (4) + 16 + 8 + (3, 2) = 33
to hit: 1d20 + 24 + 2 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 24 + 2 - 4 + 1 = 38 damage: 1d6 + 16 + 8 + 2d6 ⇒ (6) + 16 + 8 + (3, 5) = 38
to hit: 1d20 + 19 + 2 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 19 + 2 - 4 + 1 = 20 damage: 1d6 + 16 + 8 + 2d6 ⇒ (5) + 16 + 8 + (4, 2) = 35
to hit: 1d20 + 14 + 2 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 14 + 2 - 4 + 1 = 21 damage: 1d6 + 16 + 8 + 2d6 ⇒ (3) + 16 + 8 + (3, 2) = 32

Sorry for delay.

The dwarf lands 2 powerful blows on the Sword of Kyuss, dealing 71 additional damage, for a total of 127 to Sword #1, but he still stands.

Bad guys' turn:
The wormcaller, alarmed by the destruction of one of the Swords, casts a Quickened Hold Person again on Daleranna (Will DC 18) and then proceeds to cast a Greater Dispel Magic (Area Dispel) in a 20' burst, seeking to dispel the party's Death Ward.

If centered on Elise, the burst catches the party and dispels their Death Ward protections!
Dispel check: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (19) + 12 = 31

The wormcaller, satisified by Kyuss' blessing, screams at the 2 remaining Swords, "Use the Invocation!" Which they promptly do, burning the party with 2 waves of negative energy, hitting Sword of Kyuss #1 and all party members except Ravarel!

Invocation #1: 14d6 ⇒ (4, 5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 6, 1, 2, 2, 2, 3, 6, 1) = 47...DC 22 Reflex save
Invocation #2: 14d6 ⇒ (5, 2, 5, 1, 4, 1, 2, 4, 4, 3, 6, 5, 1, 4) = 47...DC 22 Reflex save
Sword of Kyuss #1 heals 94 damage, only suffering now 33 damage.

Will wait to see outcome of party saves to determine Kelva's actions.
Daleranna: Will DC 18 save, followed by 2 DC 22 Reflex saves, assuming 1st is successful
Siggut: 2 Reflex saves DC 22
Elise: 2 Reflex saves DC 22
Kaydanna: 2 Reflex saves DC 22

reflex save: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12
reflex save: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11

well isn't that just special

REF vs 22: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (10) + 11 = 21
REF vs 22: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14

curse you Tharizdun!

Kaydanna tries to avoid the energy damage but gets struck twice...