Feral's Valley of Veiled Flame (Inactive)

Game Master Feral

Xue ponders for awhile.

"What isss an "Efreeti", anywayssss? I have never sssseeeen such a thing."

@Xue: Go for it!

Henry doesn't really have any preparations either.

"What? What? Oh! Huzzah!" Henry raises his sword in the air and leaps atop his pygmy dinosaur, ready to charge the fortress!

Eurdan frowns at Xue’s question and shakes his head. ”Efreeti are true genies. They are gifted with multiple powerful magics and are known to be skilled swordsmen. Tygora is no exception.”

***

A short time later the party a small army of oread laborers and craftsmen stand outside the Council House with weapons in hand. They appear somewhat nervous but determination is visible in their eyes. After a signal from Eurdan they spread out, sweeping through Crystalcrag while subduing any ifrits they find. The fighting is intense but brief and a handful of hours later the city is secure. All that remains is Tygora’s burnished throne.

Fury’s Hold is a massive, fortified palace with elaborate architecture that hints at its magical origins. The structure combines thick walls made of solid bronze juxtaposed with delicate, sweeping features that seem to defy gravity. Tygora’s elite ifrit soldiers guard the enormous front gates alongside a pair of huge fiery elementals. At Eurdan’s command the oread charge forward smashing into their wayward children and largely clearing the way for the party to advance.

Enora: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15
Han: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
Henry: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 1 = 18
Mrachni: 1d20 ⇒ 5
Xue: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10
Badguys: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16

Henry is up.

Henry hefts his spear vertically into the air and calls to the elementals guarding the gate, "Stand down! Your time is over in this city! Surrender and walk away and we will let you live."

As per his order, he is offering them a chance to surrender (as a standard action). If they don't accept, he will then challenge Elemental #2, gaining +2 attack and +7 damage against that one.

Victims: 2d5 ⇒ (5, 1) = 6

The enormous elementals, utterly loyal to their efreeti master, barely acknowledge the halfling’s command.

Though both elementals are huge and fiery they are clearly two different types. One is willowy with a dancing ephemeral form. The other hulks with a frame like a brawny dwarf. The hulking one lumbers forward and smashes a huge fist into the mounted Xue while the other springs forward, strikes at Henry’s noble steed, and then darts away.

Smash vs Xue: 1d20 + 18 - 4 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 18 - 4 + 2 = 34
Damage plus fire damage: 2d8 + 7 + 8 + 2d6 ⇒ (1, 3) + 7 + 8 + (2, 6) = 27

If hit, DC 18 reflex or catch on fire.

Spring Attack vs Henry’s mount: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (1) + 15 = 16
Damage plus fire: 2d6 + 4 + 2d6 ⇒ (6, 3) + 4 + (6, 2) = 21

If hit, DC 18 reflex or catch on fire.

The party is up.

Enora looks at her staff as if it has betrayed her. Why can't you do ice magic!?

She casts haste on the party (inclusive of the mounts.)

Han will inspire the party! +2 competence attack/dmg/ and +2 morale bonus on saves vs charm/fear.

He will then give Mrachni the power of heroes. Heroism for the next 70 minutes. +2 morale bonus on attack, saves, skill checks.

Mrachni steps forward and brandishes his sword. "Hear me!" he calls to the elementals. "If you oppose justice here, you will die! Consider well!"

5' step to U4, Dazzling Display.

Intimidate (inspired, widdle): 1d20 + 13 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (15) + 13 + 2 - 4 = 26

The elemental's living flames dim slightly under the mighty orc's fierce display. Both shaken.

Henry and Xue are up.

Henry chases down the elemental that tried to hit him!

+1 lance power attack charge: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 10 + 2 + 2 + 4 = 20
damage: 1d6 + 11 + 2 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 11 + 2 + 7 = 25
damage: 1d6 + 11 + 2 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 11 + 2 + 7 = 22
damage: 1d6 + 11 + 2 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 11 + 2 + 7 = 26

(spirited charge)

Xue spurs his horse forward; he lashes out with his blade, and bites with his mouth. S7:T8

Auto guide with knees
reflex,hit: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13 Catch on fire is 1d6?
power attack: 1d20 + 11 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 11 + 2 - 2 = 28
power attack: 1d8 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16
power attack: 1d20 + 5 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 5 + 2 - 2 = 19
power attack: 1d4 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
reflex for bite (assuming burn): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22

R energy fire soaks some

The fiery elemental swipes at Henry's reptilian steed as it bears down on him.

AoO vs Henry’s mount (shaken): 1d20 + 15 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 15 - 2 = 31
Damage plus fire: 2d6 + 4 + 2d6 ⇒ (1, 2) + 4 + (2, 2) = 11

Dino Reflex: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10

Catch on fire is 1d6?

Normally yes but in the case of creatures with burn it's equal to the damage of their burn attack (2d6 for these guys).

Unfortunately the point of Henry's lance misses its mark as the enormous tower of living flame avoids the blow. Xue has more luck connecting once with his exotic blade.

The elementals strike back, proving their intelligence in the way they spread their consuming flames among those seeking entrance into the palace.

No reflex is necessary for the bite because you missed. Also, you're already on fire.

Smash vs Red Hair (shaken): 1d20 + 15 - 2 ⇒ (3) + 15 - 2 = 16
Damage plus fire: 2d6 + 4 + 2d6 ⇒ (5, 6) + 4 + (2, 2) = 19

Smash vs Red Hair (shaken): 1d20 + 15 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 15 - 2 = 27
Damage plus fire: 2d6 + 4 + 2d6 ⇒ (2, 4) + 4 + (6, 6) = 22

If hit, DC 18 reflex or catch on fire.

Smash vs Henry (shaken): 1d20 + 15 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 15 - 2 = 30
Damage plus fire: 2d6 + 4 + 2d6 ⇒ (5, 2) + 4 + (2, 2) = 15

Smash vs Henry (shaken): 1d20 + 15 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 15 - 2 = 14
Damage plus fire: 2d6 + 4 + 2d6 ⇒ (4, 6) + 4 + (5, 5) = 24

If hit, DC 18 reflex or catch on fire.

Xue and Indiana are currently on fire.

Xue burning damage: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 3) = 4
Indiana burning damage: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 1) = 2

Xue burning duration: 1d4 ⇒ 3
Indiana burning duration: 1d4 ⇒ 4

The party is up.

Edit: Hey look, we have combat reflexes!

AoO vs Xue (shaken): 1d20 + 15 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 15 - 2 = 14
Damage plus fire: 2d6 + 4 + 2d6 ⇒ (6, 2) + 4 + (5, 4) = 21

Remember Haste

Hey, you forgot their shaken penalty to damage!

(Will post my action tomorrow morning, gotta run... just had time to tell you you're a cheaterer.)

A shaken character takes a –2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks. Shaken is a less severe state of fear than frightened or panicked.

A slacker and a slanderer...

"Don't be incompetent and hit it already!" Han yells at Henry.

Not so Gallant Inspiration: 2d4 ⇒ (4, 3) = 7 So with haste, his spirited charge should be 26. Does that hit?

Han then fires off a trio of arrows at elemental #1.

Haste, Inspire, Melee: 1d20 + 12 - 4 ⇒ (16) + 12 - 4 = 24

1d6 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14

Haste, Inspire, Melee: 1d20 + 12 - 4 ⇒ (17) + 12 - 4 = 25

1d6 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15

Haste, Inspire, Melee: 1d20 + 7 - 4 ⇒ (1) + 7 - 4 = 4

1d6 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14

Ride: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (2) + 12 = 14

Henry is not able to steer Indy away from the hit. "Aye, I'm trying!" he yells back to Han. Indy steps back and Henry jabs again!

challenge, haste, inspire

+1 lance power attack: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 10 + 2 + 1 + 2 = 26
damage: 1d6 + 11 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 11 + 7 + 2 = 26

+1 lance power attack: 1d20 + 5 + 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 5 + 2 + 1 + 2 = 18
damage: 1d6 + 11 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 11 + 7 + 2 = 23

+1 lance power attack: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 10 + 2 + 1 + 2 = 18
damage: 1d6 + 11 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 11 + 7 + 2 = 23

I guess Indy can try to put himself out?
Ref: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27

Thank you, I had forgotten haste

Xue lashes out with the sword, knocking the hand away from hitting his horse. Haste + bodyguard, Red Hair's AC just hits 28

He tries to do the same for Henry, but can't quite deflect the blow. Bodyguard for +4 AC, which puts him at 27 with haste I believe. He might be able to drop down behind his mount for cover.

He then lays into the second elemental, attempting to focus attacks.

"You guys would be sorry, if I had Ray of Frost!"

Wanting to appear useful, Enora points her staff at the nearest elemental and releases the tiniest stream of acid imaginable.

Acid Splash: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (14) + 6 + 1 + 2 - 4 = 19
Acid Damage: 1d3 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

See, that's what you get when I post late at night!

Mrachni holds his sword up and moves into the fray! Move to O7.

Boop (haste, inspired hero-horc, flank): 1d20 + 9 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 9 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 29
Damage: 1d8 + 7 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 7 + 2 + 2 = 14

Han’s chastisement isn’t quite so gallant but it’s inspiring enough to set Henry’s errant charge on the right path and he slams into the elemental with deadly force and it only takes one more blow for the heroic halfling to strike down his opponent reducing its once mighty force to a pile of inert ash. The rest of the party piles onto the second elemental, wearing it down with sword slashes, inspired arrows, and tiny jets of magical frost. The huge elemental slows but doesn’t fall and it rears back to smash into Red Hair again.

Fire Damage for biting the elemental: 2d6 ⇒ (6, 4) = 10

Smash vs Red Hair: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (5) + 15 = 20
Damage plus fire: 2d6 + 4 + 2d6 ⇒ (1, 6) + 4 + (1, 2) = 14

Smash vs Red Hair: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (18) + 15 = 33
Damage plus fire: 2d6 + 4 + 2d6 ⇒ (5, 3) + 4 + (4, 3) = 19

If hit, DC 18 reflex or catch on fire.

Xue and Indiana are currently on fire.

Xue burning damage: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 1) = 4
Indiana burning damage: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 5) = 6

The party is up.

Forgot something:

AoO vs horc: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (14) + 15 = 29
Damage plus fire: 2d6 + 4 + 2d6 ⇒ (4, 1) + 4 + (3, 3) = 15

If hit, DC 18 reflex or catch on fire.

Xue hisses furiously as his most prized possession is assaulted He furiously attempts to make the creature pay!

katana,power attack,haste,flank: 1d20 + 11 + 2 + 1 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 11 + 2 + 1 - 2 + 2 = 20
1d8 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16
katana,power attack,haste,flank: 1d20 + 11 + 2 + 1 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 11 + 2 + 1 - 2 + 2 = 16
1d8 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15
power attack,haste,flank: 1d20 + 5 + 2 + 1 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 2 + 1 - 2 + 2 = 11
bite,power attack: 1d4 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

But his aim is thrown off by his bucking mount.
South one square please

1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

Red hair then becomes Red Burning Hair.

Reflexive Hero-Horc: 1d20 + 3 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 3 + 2 + 1 = 22
*flex*

HP: 36/51

Mrachni manages to avoid the living flames' grasp, though he does take a painful hit in the process. Gnashing his tusks, he swings his sword again at the flaming monster!

Attack (haste, inspire, heroism, flank): 1d20 + 9 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 9 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 30
Damage: 1d8 + 7 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 7 + 2 + 2 = 16

Attack (haste, inspire, heroism, flank): 1d20 + 9 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 9 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 27
Damage: 1d8 + 7 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 7 + 2 + 2 = 12

"What? Don't worry, Xue! And Red Hair!"

If possible Henry reels Indy around and orders the dino to push through the elemental!

Indy is performing an overrun as part of the charge with Henry attacking along the way. Indy has Improved Overrun and Henry has Ride-by-Attack so it shouldn't provoke from either I think.

overrun: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25

haste and inspire

+1 lance power attack: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 10 + 1 + 2 = 15
damage: 1d6 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 11 + 2 = 16

Han fires another trio of arrows at the remaining elemental.

Haste, Inspire, Melee: 1d20 + 12 - 4 ⇒ (12) + 12 - 4 = 20

1d6 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16

Haste, Inspire, Melee: 1d20 + 12 - 4 ⇒ (17) + 12 - 4 = 25

1d6 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13

Haste, Inspire, Melee: 1d20 + 7 - 4 ⇒ (1) + 7 - 4 = 4

1d6 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14

I forgot inspire, shame on me

Xue and Henry struggle to strike the swiftly dancing elemental but Mrachni’s sword and Han’s arrows finish it off before it can spread anymore of its deadly flames.

Red Hair Duration: 1d4 ⇒ 1

Red Hair Burning Damage: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 6) = 7

Last Round of Burning Damage: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 3) = 5

Moments after the gate's elemental guardians are slain the oread succeed in overcoming the bulk of the ifrit guards as well. As one, the small army crowds the gates but they appears impenetrable. Before a new plan can be conceived the deafening roar of a giant fills the air and Valsog appears at the rear of the formation hefting a huge chuck of debris overhead. He hurls it with tremendous force and it collides with the bronze gates smashing them to splinters!

Forward!

Does it seem like the remainder of the fighting will take more than 6 minutes?

It's hard to say. The palace is really big and there's no telling what other forces/defenses Tygora's got in place.

Xue will feed a potion of curative magic to himself, and another to his horse.

1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8
1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Horc will use a fervor to heal himself.

Healt: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 1) = 4

Lame.

He will then down one of the four CMW potions we got.

CMW: 2d8 + 3 ⇒ (2, 5) + 3 = 10

HP: 50/51

So what are we waiting for? Is anyone still hurt?

I think Indiana is.

Xue has a little damage. His horse is still significantly hurt.

I'll heal the mounts then. Gogo gadget wand!

Indy: 3d8 + 3 ⇒ (6, 3, 3) + 3 = 15

Red: 4d8 + 4 ⇒ (3, 3, 6, 5) + 4 = 21

Xue: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

"Thank you human for your kindnesss."

Thanks; I'll mark 5 charges off mine

Charging forward the party and their army passes through an elaborate foyer into a courtyard. Weapon racks along the walls suggest this area once served as a training ground and parade for Tygora's ifrit soldiers. Four steep steps at the rear ascend to another pair of bronze doors.

More ifrit pour forward to engage the assembled oread leaving the party few to continue if not for the elite guard who holding their position. One of the guards, a female in orange-yellow robes, sneers at the party. "For the glory of Tygora - destroy these fools!"

Enora: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11
Han: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17
Henry: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
Mrachni: 1d20 ⇒ 5
Xue: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22
Badguys: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23

Before the party can react the woman gestures flinging an enormous blast of flame into their midst.

Fire (reflex 20 for half): 9d6 ⇒ (3, 2, 3, 1, 6, 2, 3, 2, 4) = 26 - Also if you fail you're vulnerable to fire for a round.

Victim: 1d5 ⇒ 1

The warriors with her move in as the smoke begins to clear. One, clearly more experienced than the other two, dashes forward to engage Mrachni while the others advance and then lower their swords just long enough to spray a sheets of flame across the front rank of Pathfinders.

Vs Horc: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 12 + 2 = 28
Damage plus sneak: 1d6 + 4 + 2 + 2d6 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 2 + (4, 5) = 16

Burning Hands vs Xue, Red Hair, Henry, and Indiana (reflex 11 for half): 5d4 ⇒ (1, 4, 2, 3, 2) = 12

Burning Hands vs Xue, Red Hair, Henry, and Indiana (reflex 11 for half): 5d4 ⇒ (1, 2, 2, 1, 2) = 8

If you fail the first save keep the vulnerability in mind.

The party is up.

Reflex: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20

Enora throws up a shield of energy that absorbs most of the attack, and her quick reflexes shield her from most of the damage. Immediate Action: Arcane Barrier

Fie on that woman! Doesn't she know fireballs are dangerous? Well, she cannot hit what she cannot see.

The halfling woman begins to chant and mist begins rapidly to spill from her mouth and fill the room.

Obscuring mist. Moving to N 19.

As Enora's conjured mist washes over them, a thin film seems to form atop the ifrit warriors' eyes. One of them laughs. "We are born of smoke and ash. Your magic cannot stop us!"

The rest of the party is up.

Enora takes pleasure in knowing they wasted a feat on a s$@$ty ability.

Reflex: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 3 + 2 = 15

HP: 8/51

Mrachni coughs as the flames engulf him and the sword strikes him. Whispering a prayer to the Swordmistress, he brandishes his weapon and then steps back into the fog. Fervor (2/6) to cast shield of faith, Dazzling Display, 5' step back to R20.

Intimidating Hero-Horc: 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 13 + 2 = 21
*rolls eyes*

Xue: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14
Xue: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22
Xue: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 28
Red Hair: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9
Red Hair: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22
Red Hair: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

Xue and Red hair both take the brunt of the fireball. They run around the front line in order to directly assault the woman who just harmed them so dearly. He headbuts her, hard enough to stun her! Q30:R31

unarmed, dragon style: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 21
1d6 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12
Stunning fist DC14 fort
bite: 1d20 + 5 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 5 - 2 = 7

Red hair kicks!

1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13
1d6 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

The horses armor took 2 points of fire damage

The ifrit warriors are visivly shaken by the wounded orc's fierce defiance.

It looks like Red Hair doesn't have enough movement to get around without provoking at least once.

AoO vs Red Hair (shaken): 1d20 + 10 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 10 - 2 = 9
Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Fort: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22

Red Hair's hooves are blocked by the woman's magical defenses but Xue's headbutt connects with a sickening crunch. The ifrit spellcaster shrieks in pain but manages to keep her bearings.

Han and Henry are up.

Don't forget haste people! Your saves should be at +1 and you have more movement.

Did you reapply the haste? There was 8 rounds between the last round of the previous encounter and this encounter.

I didn't realize that much time had passed. My bad!

Just mark a charge off of your extend rod and we'll say that was an extended haste. The AoO missed anyway. This will be round 12/14 for that haste.

Xue takes advantage of the magic to attack again.

katana: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18
1d8 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

You moved 60 feet. No full attacks!

Ah sorry. I guess I'm a little confused on mounts, my first dedicated mounted character. What action am I taking under the ride skill? I see guide with knees, bur thats free. Or is this specific "when you move, mounted or not, no iteratives?"