Dragon's Demand (Inactive)

Game Master R D

Also, though the paladin is immune, everyone else needs a save vs fear for the dragon's "frightful presence" aura.

Agnes: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18, shaken
Harlis: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22
Daylight: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12, shaken
Hotspur: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11, shaken
Wayreth: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21

Not sure how I got so far from the combat, but between my moves from the previous round and a double move this round. I should be able to reach Ethendril's side this round.

Harlis' readied channel proceeds and heals while also bolstering those who waver.

All shaken gain a new save with +3, those not shaken get the AC and Tohit buff. Healing as prior roll.

Daylight new save: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24

Not sure how I got so far from the combat, but between my moves from the previous round and a double move this round. I should be able to reach Ethendril's side this round.

I didn't move your character... Though, I did warn you all to spread out before I you you with more AOE attacks.

Apologies, I took the liberty of moving everyone into the room spread out (we were clustered tighter than ticks and primed for another AoE). I am a paladin, and cannot lie (at least not without severe emotional trauma).

at least not without severe emotional trauma

:)

All good, it just means the dragon eats Ethendril before I full attack it.

Oh and I am in snake style btw. =)

So, the Grioths and Dragon are up, now.

"Attack the impudent one!" the dragon screams

[dice=Arcane Grioth]1d20, Miss
[dice=Divine Grioth]1d20, Miss

The dragon moves up to Ethendril.
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Round 2.

Party, go!

Ethendril: Attack

Everyone else: GO!

Hotspur, though shaken, continues to inspire courage (+1/+1) through her oration...

"Comrades, we shall not fall before a beast so unloved that his parents named him Szangi!"

And then she fires both barrels of her musket at the Arcane Grioth...

If the Arcane grioth is not visible, the other grioth will be the target. I will also burn a grit point to add my charisma modifier to the damage of the shot.

Point blank ranged touch attack: 1d20 - 2 + 1 + 1 + 11 ⇒ (4) - 2 + 1 + 1 + 11 = 15
Grit-boosted damage: 1d12 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 2 + 1 + 3 = 11

Sorry for the delay everyone! I'm back in the country now.

"Comrades, we shall not fall before a beast so unloved that his parents named him Szangi!"

Oh, snap! :)

The arcane grioth howls in pain.

Agnes and Wayreth may act.

Wayreth steps into a flanking position on the channeling grioth and delivers two quick roundhouse kicks to his head.

attack roll: 1d20 + 15 - 3 ⇒ (17) + 15 - 3 = 29
damage roll: 1d6 + 8 + 9 + 2d6 ⇒ (5) + 8 + 9 + (4, 4) = 30

attack roll: 1d20 + 15 - 3 ⇒ (14) + 15 - 3 = 26
damage roll: 1d6 + 8 + 9 + 2d6 ⇒ (2) + 8 + 9 + (5, 3) = 27

Agnes?

Agnes delays?

Bah, I forgot. I'm sorry. My mind is so scattered these days. I don't know what's wrong with me. I'm posting now-ish.

Agnes will begin to cast her fiery shuriken. Do I have to roll a concentration to maintain that major image? if so, 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18 if not, then ignore.

Major image is concentration +3 rounds. So, you're good.

Between Hotspur and Wayreth, the grioth minions are obliterated.

With his illusion gone, the dragon is revealed, everyone within 150 feet must make now attempt a save against its frightful aura.

(Not rolling for Ethendril, since he is immune.)

Agnes Will Save: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25, saved!
Harlis Will Save: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18, frightened
Daylight Will Save: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10, frightened
Hotspur Will Save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19, frightened
Wayreth Will Save plus benefit from aura of courage: 1d20 + 7 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 7 + 4 = 17, frightened

Anyone have any re-rolls they'd like to use?
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Aeteperax/Szangi bites at the paladin:

Note: the dragon has a 15-foot reach with his bite attack. It's a challenge to see on the map, but he's 10 feet away from the edge of the ledge.

Bite: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (7) + 18 = 25, Damage: 2d8 + 10 ⇒ (2, 7) + 10 = 19
Fly check to hover: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18, success

Since the dragon is effectively staggered, that's all he can do.

AFTER any re-rolls are resolved, the party is up in initiative.

Er, didn't we do the Frightful presence at the top of this page? Anyone who made that save is immune and my channel gave people who failed a re-roll.

Er, didn't we do the Frightful presence at the top of this page? Anyone who made that save is immune and my channel gave people who failed a re-roll.

Did we? My bad. :( Sorry. Carry on...

lay on hands: 3d6 + 6 ⇒ (5, 3, 2) + 6 = 16

"Szangi...the more I think about it, the more unfortunate this is for you. To have this grand illusion to pretend to be a tough dragon to hide how weak you are. That truly is sad...even sadder than being named Szangi."

The paladin heals the vicious bite he just receives, then lunges forward to attack.

+1 Greatsword (adamantine)(power attack, divine favor): 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 8 + 1 = 172d6 + 13 ⇒ (5, 1) + 13 = 19

I have protection from evil and divine favor active.

Hotpsur advances while continuing her oration: "Suck on this, Szangi... okay, so it's not very eloquent."
Inspire courage still up for +1/+1

She fires at the dragon...

Point blank ranged touch attack: 1d20 + 11 + 1 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 11 + 1 - 2 + 1 = 25

and burns another grit point to add cha mod to damage...

Damage: 1d12 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 1 + 1 + 3 = 9

I forgot the inspire courage on my roll...

Ethendril, I don't think we can reach the dragon in melee since he is flying... I had been hoping we would get one more shopping trip and level up before the final battle, but I guess we'll have to make do with what we have.

GM, since the dragon is biting at us, if I stand beside Ethendril, can I ready an action to kick/punch him when he reaches his head down to bite?

If I can:

attack roll: 1d20 + 16 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 16 + 1 = 35
damage roll: 1d6 + 6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 6 + 2 + 1 = 12

Are the two remaining Grioths in melee range? They aren't on the map.

I think we took them out. Do we have any way of grounding that dragon?

Retcon: At the end of his bite, the dragon takes a 5-foot-step-fly. Now you can hit him. Wayreth hit once and may roll the remainder of his flurry.

The grioths are no more.
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You cannot ready an action to attack a creature that has reach when that enemy is attacking you from reach without a specific feat/ability.

Seeing most of his companions healthy for now despite the dire situation Harlis pauses to heal his steed behind cover.

Btw, last round with protection from and channel Ethendril had 26AC and the bite would've missed.

Cure Moderate: 2d8 + 6 ⇒ (4, 4) + 6 = 14 on Daylight, swapping out Hold Person.

ROFL! Harlis is an excellent cleric! Nice.

Ethendril keeps one of his lay on hands. This fight is going to be a bit anti-climactic. :-)

Thanks for catching that, Harlis! Is SZANGI up again?

No. Wayreth can finish his flurry, and Agnes may post.

Wayreth keeps kicking since the dragon is in range.

attack roll: 1d20 + 16 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 16 + 1 = 34
damage roll: 1d6 + 6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 6 + 2 + 1 = 13

Agnes is up!

Agnes is failing at keeping up with posts. I am so sorry.

Agnes will move forward a five foot step and send her fiery shuriken at the dragon.
fiery shuriken 1: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7 and if it hits does 1d8 ⇒ 6 fire damage
fiery shuriken 2: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20 and if it hits does 1d8 ⇒ 7 fire damage
fiery shuriken 3: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21 and if it hits does 1d8 ⇒ 3 fire damage

Ethendril's attack misses. But Hotspur, Wayreth, and Agnes smack the dragon square on his snout!

What? How dare... The ignominy of... I'll make you regret... Argh! the dragon sputters, clearly flustered.

Bite: 1d20 ⇒ 1, Miss!

Now look what you made me do! the dragon whines.

Fly: 1d20 ⇒ 16, Good

The whole party is up!

Hotspur reloads (move action), and then aims both barrels at the dragon. She continues her oration (+1/+1 inspire courage):

"Aeteperax, or Szangi -- it doesn't matter. I've got a bullet with your name on it."

And she fires both barrels...

Point blank ranged touch 1: 1d20 + 1 + 1 + 11 - 4 ⇒ (14) + 1 + 1 + 11 - 4 = 23

Point blank ranged touch 2: 1d20 + 1 + 1 + 11 - 4 ⇒ (17) + 1 + 1 + 11 - 4 = 26

Burning a third grit point to add to damage...

Damage bullet 1: 1d12 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 2 + 1 + 1 + 3 = 16

Damage bullet 2: 1d12 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 1 + 1 + 3 = 8

With the dragon still in range, Wayreth adjusts his stance, combining the aggressive stance of the pirahna with the coiling stance of the serpent before spinning his body around to deliver two rapid kicks at the dragon's underbelly.

attack roll: 1d20 + 17 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 17 + 1 - 2 = 36
damage roll: 1d6 + 7 + 2 + 1 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 7 + 2 + 1 + 6 = 20

confirmation roll: 1d20 + 17 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 17 + 1 - 2 = 32
crit damage roll: 1d6 + 7 + 2 + 1 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 7 + 2 + 1 + 6 = 20

attack roll: 1d20 + 17 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 17 + 1 - 2 = 28
damage roll: 1d6 + 7 + 2 + 1 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 7 + 2 + 1 + 6 = 18

Harlis looks around as his companions battle the enraged creature of destruction to bolster where needed.

Is Agnes on 19HP higher? I think I have thrown out two channels since the breath weapon last struck?

Satisfied he couldn't come up with a better quip than Hotspur, Ethendril settles for swinging his greatsword at the flustered dragon.

+1 Greatsword (adamantine): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 182d6 + 7 ⇒ (3, 5) + 7 = 15

The dragons continues to roar. It's clear that he's not badly hurt, physically. His pride is severely damaged, however.

Agnes, you're up again. :)

Assuming Agnes needs the heal
Cure moderate: 2d8 + 6 ⇒ (6, 4) + 6 = 16 using using up lesser restoration.

Agnes will cast an ice missile at the dragon.
1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18 and if it hits will deal 3d6 + 2 ⇒ (1, 3, 6) + 2 = 12 cold damage
DC 15 fort or staggered 1 rd vs. foe in 30 ft.

I just got back home from PaizoCon. Sorry for the delays.

The dragon sputters impotently some more. Then he tries to bite:

Bite: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (8) + 18 = 26, Damage: 2d8 + 10 ⇒ (4, 8) + 10 = 22

Fly: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13 ROFL!!! :)

Aeteperax FAILS to hover! ALL party members within 5 feet of him may take attacks of opportunity.

AoO, +1 Greatsword (adamantine)(power attack): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 252d6 + 13 ⇒ (3, 6) + 13 = 22

Guessing I took that damage?

Ethendril takes a bunch of razor-sharp teeth to his arm, but the group's taunts seem to be paying off. The dragon crashes to the earth, and the paladin swings mightily at its exposed underbelly.

He heals some of the wounds he just sustained, as well.

"Szangi! You are losing control!"

+1 Greatsword (adamantine)(power attack): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 142d6 + 13 ⇒ (5, 5) + 13 = 23

lay on hands, fey foundling, greater mercy: 3d6 + 6 ⇒ (2, 5, 3) + 6 = 16

"I see an opening," Aeleth says cheerfully as Szangi falls down, leaving himself momentarily exposed for a free strike.

AoO attack roll: 1d20 + 16 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 16 + 1 - 2 = 30
AoO damage roll: 1d6 + 7 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 7 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 6 = 23

Flurry attack roll: 1d20 + 16 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 16 + 1 - 2 = 33
damage roll: 1d6 + 7 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 7 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 6 = 22

Flurry attack roll: 1d20 + 16 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 16 + 1 - 2 = 30
damage roll: 1d6 + 7 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 7 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 6 = 18

I don't know if Hotspur is in range for the AoO, but she doesn't have her bayonet equipped anyway, so I am just going to post her standard action for this round now, as I won't be near a computer again until tomorrow afternoon.

Hotspur jumps back 5', and reloads one barrel of her musket (move action). Then while continuing to mutter to herself, she fires on the dragon.

Burning a last grit point for extra damage, and continuing inspire courage +1/+1

Point blank ranged touch attack: 1d20 + 11 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 11 + 1 + 1 = 33

Damage: 1d12 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 2 + 1 + 1 + 3 = 18

EDIT:

Roll to confirm crit: 1d20 + 11 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 11 + 1 + 1 = 25

Possible extra crit damage: 3d12 + 6 ⇒ (12, 10, 11) + 6 = 39

I can't recall iof the magical modifier on a weapon gets multiplied again in the crit. If not, then please remove six points from that total.

Total possible damage = 57.

Harlis pauses for a moment to assess and think of the situation. Thinking upon the magics used by some of the grioth minions he tries to dispel any magics upon the dragon that may be aiding it.

Casting dispel magic targeted upon Szangi
dispel magic: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15

The physical blows that the dragon has received to date, while damaging, were mostly negated by his defenses. However, the relentless barrage of disrespect takes a toll greater than any sum of blows.

Aeteperax, entangled with taunts, cannot seem to maintain his composure. He falls hard to the bottom of the cave. As he gets up, Hotspur fires a critical hit.
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Rima Kell, the pregnant wife of Azmur Kell, has been kept imprisoned here by a combination of fear and the dragon repeatedly using charm person on her. Of late, the dragon has let the charm person part of this control slip; he believes Rima’s been intimidated enough that she won’t attempt to escape. In truth, Rima’s been biding her time, hoping for her chance. She’s managed to steal a +2 mithral dagger from the dragon’s hoard.

Seeing her chance, Rima hops out from hiding and stabs Aeteperax right in the eye. Her blade sinks deep--all the way to his brain.
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Combat over!

Aeteperax keeps his large collection of books (roughly two-thirds of which were recently looted from the monastery’s various libraries) in six 5-foot-wide wooden lockers. The hundreds of books in these chests (all with names like Codex of the Ebon Depths, Grimoire of Impossible Secrets, Kargeth’s Blackest Encyclopaedia, and so on) are worth a total of 12,000 gp. Each chest weighs 250 pounds when full of books.

Five smaller chests hold the bulk of Aeteperax’s more valuable treasures, including 8,940 cp, 5,100 sp, 2,300 gp, 93 pp, a small silver cauldron with carvings of wolverines on the side worth 120 gp, a gold scarab engraved with the symbol of Nethys worth 75 gp, a silver hand mirror with a darkwood frame worth 120 gp, a silver bowl worth 75 gp with six tiny jade statuettes of panthers inside (each statuette is worth 20 gp), a platinum holy symbol of Abadar worth 500 gp, a masterwork darkwood flute worth 300 gp, a painting of Queen Abrogail II on black velvet worth 1,500 gp, a pouch of a dozen flawed garnets worth 20 gp each, a 6-pound lump of voidglass worth 600 gp, a potion of good hope, a potion of water breathing, a scroll of chaos hammer, a suit of masterwork leather armor, a +1 light fortification buckler, a +1 returning starknife, a masterwork rapier, a +1 flaming burst hand crossbow, a +2 light mace, a pouch containing six screaming bolts, a wand of longstrider (44 charges), a wand of remove paralysis (38 charges), a ring of animal friendship, a belt of physical might +2 (Strength and Constitution), a cape of the mountebank, a pair of winged boots, and a circlet of persuasion.

When the PCs return to Belhaim in triumph, the townsfolk lavish the party with adulation. Lady Origena knights the PCs as well, elevating them into the aristocracy of Taldor and granting each of them the title of Lady or Sir. Rima soon gives birth to twins, and Azmur gives several of his magic items to the PCs in thanks for saving them.

As word of the PCs’ success as dragonslayers spreads, they might find their fame opens new doors. Of course, they could also attract the attention of criminals eager to help them part with their newly found treasure...