Demonmoose's Iron Gods AP Green (Inactive)

Game Master GM Demonmoose

Can I use knowledge skills outside my initiative? If so I use my Knowledge Skills to identify those creatures. Knowledge Arcana, Engineering, Religion: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (1) + 12 = 13

Nevermind......

Kharamel casts Shield. He tries to figure out what their foes are.
Knowledge: Arcane: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14
Knowledge: Dungeoneering: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23
Knowledge: Local: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26
Knowledge: Planes: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16
Knowledge: Religion: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16

Kharamell knows the creatures are chokers, humanoid predators from underground that choke their foes.

The chokers move in close to the party, lashing out with their tentacle claws.

Everyone except for Valt dodges the whipping, grasping tentacle claws. Valt feels the sharp ends cut through his clothes and flesh, one of the chokers wrapping its tentacles around his neck and hoisting him up in the air. He can breathe, but can't speak or cast spells.

0 to Kharamell. 0 to Alexis. 7 to Zagmaander. 0 to Bron. 0 to Nyssa. 10 to Valt, grappled.

Everyone's turn.

Tess begins her assault on the chokers, firing into the nearest one!

Attack: 1d20 + 13 + 20 ⇒ (17) + 13 + 20 = 50
Damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

Attack: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (15) + 13 = 28
Damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13

Bron dodges the flaying tentacles and attacks the creature with both his kukris.
Attack: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17 Damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
Attack: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16 Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

Tessara's arrows stab through the heart and throat of the choker to the east in rapid succession. It slumps against the ground and dies.

Bron cuts the choker's tentacle, green ichor oozing onto the floor. It growls at him in a guttural language.

Kharamell, Cemifobbar, Nyssa, Alexis, and Valt's turn.

Concentration: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27
Kharamell casts Fly then moves out of the reach of the chokers. Not sure how high the ceiling is here, but I'd like an extra 5' beyond their reach.

In case an Acrobatics roll is required to move without provoking an AoO Acrobatics: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22.

Valt tries to escape the choker's hold, but he struggles in vain, as his fisical condition does not have the strengh no ability to do it.

CMB: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

Nyssa adjusts her position while she quickly studies one of the chokers, then lets an arrow fly.

Comp longbow: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 = 23
damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

Point-blank shot, studied target, 5' step.

Nyssa, don't forget +2 to hit and damage. We have a bard after all!

Čemifobbar decides he's needed most near Valt, since the largest numbers of them landed there. Grabbing his Falchion he moves to attack the choker grappling Valt.
+1 falchion: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (19) + 14 = 332d4 + 18 ⇒ (4, 3) + 18 = 25
(power attack, furious focus, and Alexis' bard song)
critical confirm: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 182d4 + 16 ⇒ (1, 2) + 16 = 19
If the choker actually survives that, it'll be staggered per the Frightful Charger power

The choker dodges the eidolon's greatsword. Cemifobbar frees Valt with his destructive slice. Green ichor splatters everywhere, covering Valt, Iophiel and Cemifobbar.

Nyssa's arrows stabs the creature in the throat. It hisses before slumping backward on its knees.

Alexis sings, probably.

Enemy turn.

Zagmaander slices apart the nearest choker, using her blades and fiery gadget.

The chokers continue their assault, whipping at the nearest adventurers with their long arms. One of the creatures grabs Cemifobbar and Alexis by the throat, lifting them up off their feet.

19 damage to Alexis. 6 damage to Cemifobbar.

Everyone's turn.

Tess pales at the creature lifting their stronger members in the air. That bastard! She fires another two arrows at it!

Attack: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (3) + 13 = 16
Damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13

Attack: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (16) + 13 = 29
Damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

Alexis did start singing. It's on the previous page. :)

Maybe four-arms won't betray us after all. Thinks Nyssa as she notes the xill making short work of a foe.
Putting that thought quickly aside, Nyssa studies her next target, the choker that has silenced Alexis' wonderful singing.
Drawing the string back to her ear, Nyssa lets fly another arrow.

Comp longbow: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 28
damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12

I'm assuming that the bard song was cut off.

From his lofty position, Kharamell takes aim at the choker that has Alexis. He powers it with arcane energy and fires.

Arcane Gun (Pistol): mage bullet (+1, shock), bard song, fire into melee
To Hit: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (14) + 5 + 1 + 2 - 4 = 18 To Hurt: 1d8 + 1 + 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 1 + (5) + 2 = 9

Čemifobbar tries to break free of the Choker's Grasp
bloodrage CMB: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 19
Hope that works; if it does, he'll step back 5 ft

got one HP back from fast healing

Activating his protection Judgement. Ac 24 now.
After the chokers tentacle assault Bron attacks the same choker with his Kukris.

Attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9 Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6 Attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25 Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Valt, free from the chockers hold, starts gathering energy to fuel his companions on this fight.

Haste to Iophiel, Tessara, Nyssa, Cemiffobar and Bron.

Alexis moves to attack to beastie flanking Kharamell.

rapier: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26

damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7 bards song, arcane strike

Tessara shoots at the Choker by Alexis. It crumples to the ground. Nyssa's arrow strikes one of the far chokers, killing it instantly.

Cem extracts himself from the choker. Bron makes a thin cut on the choker he is closest to. It hisses, but doesn't seem all that wounded.

Iophiel kills the choker that was holding Cemifobbar, then turns and knocks down the nearest monster. Alexis moves towards Bron, flanking the nearest creature and stabbing it in the back. It lurches forward and nearly falls into Bron.

Enemy turn.

The two chokers to the south run away, disappearing into the shadows.

Zagmaander slices apart the choker to the north, separating its head from its body with her twin blades.

The remaining chokers whip at Bron. One of the chokers grab him by the neck.

Tentacles v Bron: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 161d4 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6 grab >
Tentacles: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 211d4 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6 grab

Tentacles: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 241d4 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5 grab >
Tentacles: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 171d4 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4 grab

Tentacles: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 251d4 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5 grab >
Tentacles: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 71d4 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7 grab

Grab: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14
Grab: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20

10 damage to Bron.

Everyone's turn.

Nyssa steps to the north, gaining a clear shot at the choker that is bothering Bron.
She studies the target, then lets an arrow fly.

Composite longbow: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (10) + 13 = 23
Damage: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

She uses her magically enhanced speed to loose another arrow at the other choker.

Comp longbow: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22
damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14

Included soft cover and non-studied target.

Čemifobbar rushes to help Bron. He doesn't wast time picking up the falchion he had to drop but grabs Gunshy instead to attack the two chokers facing Bron.

Gunshy, furious focus: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (3) + 15 = 181d10 + 17 ⇒ (10) + 17 = 27
Gunshy, power attack: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (6) + 13 = 191d10 + 17 ⇒ (4) + 17 = 21
Include bonuses for power attack, bloodrage, bard song and haste spell. Hit 2 does not get the benefit of Furious Focus

And one more point fast heal from the bloodrage thing again.

The first should be staggered by Frightful Charger. I am guessing the second one would not be affected by Frightful Charger, since it's a bonus attack due to the Haste spell

Kharamell floats around the machinery to get a better shot. He fires at the chokers fighting Cemifobbar.
Arcane Gun (Pistol): RTouch, mage bullets (+1, shock), bardsong, fire into melee
To Hit: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (8) + 5 + 1 + 2 - 4 = 12 To Hurt: 1d8 + 1 + 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 1 + (4) + 2 = 10

Alexis steps into an advantageous position, and attacks

rapier: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 7 + 2 + 2 = 20 bards song, flank

damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11 arcane strike, bards song

Taking impulse with her wings, Iophiel charges the lone chocker.

Greatsword, charge: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 7 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 31
Damage: 2d6 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (5, 5) + 13 + 2 = 25

Crit confirmation: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 7 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 23
Damage: 2d6 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (4, 5) + 13 + 2 = 24

If there is a choker still standing Seeing his companions take out the remaining chokers Bron joins them, focusing his attacks on the final choker.

Attack: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19 Damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8 Attack: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18 Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

If there are no chokers standing Standing amidst the choker bodies Bron lays a hand on his irritated neck.

Cure Light Wounds: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12

The party makes quick work of the remaining chokers. Nyssa stabs two of the creatures with arrows, Cemifobbar knocks off the head of a choker with his blunt weapon, Kharamell misses his shot, and Alexis stabs one in the back again. For good measure, Iophiel slams a wounded choker in half, severing it with her greatsword.

Battle is over.

"Well, it seems that you can fight a little. Let us continue." Zagmaander says. The creature does not seem winded or wounded. She waits a few seconds before heading north and then east to another cavern.

"You're welcome, Zagmaander lead on!"

Čemifobbar will quickly retrieve his falchion and follow behind Zagmaander and the others.

This ten-foot diameter tunnel is decorated with metal beams that crisscross to form a lattice. Each beam has been decorated with strange writings and images of clawed hands, while on the walls are scrawled depictions of what appears to be a looming mountain adorned with strange spikes. In all of these illustrations, an immense demonic form is shown smashing the spiky mountain to rubble-within the mountain, an even greater demon bears the brunt of devastation.

"Strange. I would have thought that Hellion would have more guards. Your 'scrapworth' must have caused them all to flee."

Zagmaander pauses. "Once this battle begins, there will be no running away. You must defeat Hellion, or he will kill you."

Tess sighs deeply. "I have almost no magic left, but I still have my bow."

All I have left is vanish and obscuring mist. As the battle starts, Tess will augment Cemi's strength by 2.

"I will contribute as best I can." Affirms Kharamell.

"If he can be cut, he will die." Nyssa shrugs, she is as ready now as she ever will be. The suli notes the condition of her companions. Not all of them came through the choker's assault as well as she.

"Strange he wouldn't have faced us before now, if he's that strong. But we've come this far, we may as well continue."

Tessara, do you want to use the wand of scorching ray? I'd like it back after, of course. Alexis offers her favorite wand to the elf.

"No. As long as I have arrows I can contribute."

"Are we close Zaagmander?"

Valt uses his wand to fully heal himself, and then creates an invisible disk of energy to protect him and Iophiel.

Shield on Valt and Iophiel.

Let's se of what is made that demon, I have an angry angel to unleash!

UMD; CLW: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (8) + 12 = 201d8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
UMD; CLW: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (13) + 12 = 251d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

Čemifobbar will cast a Shield spell on himself as soon as battle is about to be joined.

"Hellion is in the next room."

Zagmaander waits a few more moments then continues down the pathway to the next room.

On the southern wall of this sprawling cavern, a massive wheel of metal buckets lined with sharp edges is embedded, partially buried, in the wall. The latticework of metal girders connects to the wheel. The whole of the device comprises a long mechanical arm ending in a metal wheel far larger than any mill's waterwheel.

In the center of the room is a large robot arachnid. It's eyes and lights glow a violent red. A metallic voice roars from the construct.

"So, the heroes come at last to fast the mighty Hellion. You dare challenge my power, apes?

In front of Hellion are a pair of Scrapyard Robots. You hear clanking movement, behind the party as another pair of mismatched robots appear.

Zagmaander leans against one of the walls, letting you speak.

Heroism, cat's grace, and gravity bow are in effect. When battle looks imminent she casts true strike.

"No. We come to throw you down. Perhaps if you beg for mercy we may grant you a quick death. But I doubt it, worm."

Čemifobbar shrugs, casts Shield on himself and readies himself with Gunshy.

He will answer Hellion nonchalantly:
"If you're so mighty, why even ask something so painfully obvious?"

Should Hellion attack Čemifobbar directly, with one of those nasty rays or something, he'll cast Windy Escape on himself.

"Your powers of hiding? I hear you, but I don't see you, demon!" Nyssa selects an adamantine arrow as she studies one of the scrap-bots.

"Time to take you out of commission!" Activating Destruction judgement

Knowledge Engineering: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17

You can take a look at Final Rust map.

How high is the ceiling? Can Kharamell get up out of reach of the enemies?
Kharamell rises up and targets the pink ranger with Scorching Ray through his arcane gun.

Scorching Ray: range touch
To Hit: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19 To Hurt: 4d6 ⇒ (2, 6, 5, 2) = 15

Activating bane ability, constructs.

I’ll take this one. Bron says while walking towards the robot next to arachnid. Slashing his kukri across the robot’s chest hoping to take him out quickly.

Attack: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (8) + 13 = 21 Damage: 1d6 + 7 + 2d6 ⇒ (4) + 7 + (5, 2) = 18

Bless is active, AC 24

Malfunction: 1d6 ⇒ 2
Malfunction: 1d6 ⇒ 4

Kharamell's scorching ray "bullet" strikes the creature and parts of its armored plating fall off to reveal the more delicate circuitry underneath.

Bron slashes at the scrapyard bot and severs its saw arm. The blade crashes to the ground and stops moving.

Alexis, Cemifobbar, Nyssa, Tessara and Valt's turn.
Pink (15), Green, Blue, Red (0), Hellion (0)

Nyssa looses an arrow at her studied scrap-bot.

comp longbow: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (1) + 12 = 13

Point-blank shot, studied target, bless, and a natural one.