GM Bold Strider's Dragon's Demand - Flaxseed Lodge (Inactive)

Game Master rpblue

Sure. Stop me as I rush past you.

Again, assuming the grioth is actually down:

As Cobb calls out, Lukas knows Sarasha is nearby and he says quietly, "Hop aboard, Asha, I'll get us out of here quick!" He picks up the lithe figure and moves hurriedly toward Cobb's voice.

Move action to pick her up, another move action to go 50' to very edge of darkness area.

Refl.1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28

Suceed at reflex save and since I have Protection Energy up I take 1 point of acid damage. Use standard action to rise.

Tessa, hearing the others scream for retreat scrapes her feet along the ground as fast as she can. her arms outstretched so as not to bash into a wall and injure herself further.

Her breathing is heavy but she tries not to call out like the others as she wants to stay hidden from the dragon's wrath.

Double Move.

@Alrik: I factored in the Resist, though saving adds an additional 5 off due to the way Resist is factored. You take 5 acid damage.

Had to reset the map.

Cobb fires off two arrows and one hits, dealing a significant amount of damage, however the creature still stands, prompting Lukas to strike out three times in succession, however the darkness clouds his better punches and his misses the creature entirely.

As the men fight, Sarasha and Tessa flee for the entrance, though the standing grioth lashes out at the first to move: Sarasha.

AoO @ Sarasha-11 Blinded AC: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 8 + 1 = 15
Damage: 1d6 + 6 - 5 ⇒ (6) + 6 - 5 = 7
Non-lethal Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 2

The blade rams into the fleeing woman, however this gives Tessa the opportunity to flee as well as Sarasha's undead anatomy resists a good portion of the damage.

Avoiding the monk, the last grioth moves to take down the holy paladin that just withstood a significant breath from the dragon.

AoO @ Alrik-22 Blinded AC: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 8 + 1 = 10

However, it seems the creature's luck has been lost as his blade scraps along the devout man's armor.

Initiative:
1st: Cobb; Sarasha; Tessa; Lukas
2nd: Grioth (Red @ 29)
3rd: Alrik; Katja
4th: Huge Green Dragon

Current Buffs
Tessa/Katja-Mage Armor
Lukas-Barkskin
Sarasha-Comprehend Languages
Cobb-Divine Favor (7 of 10 rounds)
Cobb-Heroism
Cobb-Abundant Ammunition
Cobb-Cat's Grace
Alrik/Cobb-Resist Acid (10 resist)
Alrik-Fly
Alrik-Divine Bond (Keen)

Status
Katja-Prone @ -3 (10 non-lethal)/37 HP
Lukas @ 12 (5 non-lethal)/49 HP
Alrik @ 31 (4 non-lethal)/52 HP
Cobb @ 52/52 HP
Sarasha @ 39 (2 non-lethal)/48 HP
Tessa @ 19 (1 Non-lethal)/32 HP

Pending

@GM, was Lukas unsuccessful in picking me up and carrying me? If I'm being carried I'd like to grab my wand of IMW and, if possible, use it on myself.

The grioth didn't go down, so his second set of actions set in and he didn't pick you up and carry you, so I used your originally stated action.

What are you doing there...I thought you were dead!

Alrik calls out as his blade cuts the darkness.

Attack the X

Miss chance hi is good1d100 ⇒ 84
Attack1d20 + 12 ⇒ (18) + 12 = 30
Crit Confirmation 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (17) + 12 = 29 Damage 2d10 + 26 ⇒ (10, 8) + 26 = 44

Assuming that hits and drops the grioth I'll move

1d4 ⇒ 3

As Alrik recovers from tripping, he takes a mighty swing with his sword and actually hits the last grioth, cutting through the creature.

As the last one of the trio falls, the globe of darkness begins to flicker as the giant green dragon roars in delight. "Bwahaha!" he cries as you can catch glimpses of him in the strobing light of the area. Behind Cobb, Sarasha notices that that the druid Azmur Kell stands, his eyes are clouded and his hand rests on Cobb's shoulder.

While the group blinks as the light rushes to their eyes, the huge green dragon descends. "Finally, you made it through my minions." he says with a hint of superiority.

"Honestly, I expected more from the supposed saviors of Belheim, but I'll kill you all the same." he roars. "Except you, Azmur. I will let you watch as I eat your pregnant wife one limb at a time." he says with his reptilian lips curling up with evil glee.

Initiative:
1st: Alrik; Katja; Cobb; Sarasha; Tessa; Lukas
2nd: Huge Green Dragon

Current Buffs
Tessa/Katja-Mage Armor
Lukas-Barkskin
Sarasha-Comprehend Languages
Cobb-Divine Favor (8 of 10 rounds)
Cobb-Heroism
Cobb-Abundant Ammunition
Cobb-Cat's Grace
Alrik/Cobb-Resist Acid (10 resist)
Alrik-Fly
Alrik-Divine Bond (Keen)

Status
Katja-Prone @ -3 (10 non-lethal)/37 HP
Lukas @ 12 (5 non-lethal)/49 HP
Alrik @ 31 (4 non-lethal)/52 HP
Cobb @ 52/52 HP
Sarasha @ 39 (2 non-lethal)/48 HP
Tessa @ 19 (1 Non-lethal)/32 HP

Pending

Sarasha pulls out a wand and attempts to use it on herself.

UMD DC23: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14

She is too distracted by the appearance of the mighty dragon to properly concentrate, and the wand fizzles.

Right, so let's get all those low rolls out of the way early, hmm?

Swift action activate Smite Evil. Standard action heal Katja 3d6 ⇒ (2, 3, 4) = 9. Move so to get everyone into my aura of courage radius

You will not prevail. We stand strong and will fell you foul beast!

Finally able to see once again Tessa rushes up to the northern section of the cavern. Grabbing the rod at her side she begins to prepare her most offensive spells at her disposal.

Move action to move and move action to draw Rod of Maximize

I repositioned Sarasha based on where her double move would have taken her, since her spot on the map was where I put her using Lukas' much faster move speed.

Lukas takes a deep breath and darts forward, getting in close to the dragon and kicking at it, even vainly attempting to trip the monster!

Move action to get close, using Acro to avoid AoO, then attack! Because that's why we're here!

Acro to avoid AoO: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (17) + 13 = 30

Unarmed Strike: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 = 23
Unarmed Strike damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12

Free trip with Leg Sweep: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (2) + 12 = 14

Katja's eyes flutter open, and takes a giant gulp of air. She coughs a bit, as she is surprised to see she is still alive...and than sees the menacing green dragon so close to her. She can feel and smell the stench of evil and acid dripping from its maw.

She looks around, trying her best to gauge what to do next. She is badly wounded, and if the dragon sneezes, it could very well end her life right there. She stands up at least, because if she was going to die, she would at least stand for it.

She than decides that before she goes, she is going to leave with a bang. She weaves her hands, speaks in her Elven tongue. Moments later, a concussive ball of fire and heat engulf the dragon and burns him.

I could move, but a breath weapon would kill me, so is/since I am probably going to die anyways, I am at least goign to get my fireball off.

DC 16 reflex for half

fireball: 6d6 ⇒ (5, 6, 1, 4, 5, 1) = 22

Awesome, Katja! That was kind of my thinking, might as well go for it - but I couldn't manage to literally go out in a ball of fire.

Cobb considers tipping his hat, but opts not to given he needs both hands to fire as many arrows as he can as fast as he can.

"'Bout time you introduced yourself, Green. We brought you some presents..."

Swift to bane. Unsure if he can also fire the bane arrows on top of his bane from the inquisitor class. If so, add another +2 hit and 2d6 damage. I'll do some research if I can find anything here, but rolls assume dragonbane arrows add little to his class feature.

+1 keen longbow (rapid, deadly, heroism, DF, cats, studied, bane): 1d20 + 7 - 2 - 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 7 - 2 - 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 28 for 1d8 + 3 + 4 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 4 + 2 + 2 = 17
Bane: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 2) = 4

+1 keen longbow (rapid, deadly, heroism, DF, cats, studied, bane): 1d20 + 7 - 2 - 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 7 - 2 - 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 30 for 1d8 + 3 + 4 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 3 + 4 + 2 + 2 = 19
Bane: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 4) = 5

Half of the group recollects themselves, utilizing healing and drawing of magical items as the other half decides that a quick offensive is in order.

Alrik moves to heal Katja, bringing the sylph back to consciousness, who, upon resuscitating, sends a glowing blast of fire directly at the towering beast.

SR: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

As the bead of flame is about to explode in the dragon's face, the creature snaps down on the bead with its maw and a puff of smoke poofs out of its nostrils. "Bwahaha..." the dragon chuckles. "Weak magic has no place here." he says.

@Cobb: Since the dragon only has a single type, I don't think you can double down on the damage and enhancement bonus. If it was two types of Bane, then I would think it would stack with the 2d6 extra damage, but not the enhancement bonus.

Cobb, tiring of the creature's existence, looses two arrows, baned against the creature. Both strike true as the dragon turns its gaze towards the man as Sarasha and Tessa draw magical implements.

Lukas leaps into the fray as he tries to dodge the teeth of the huge dragon, but the dragon is quick and he lashes out at the man before he can close.

AoO @ Lukas-26 AC: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (6) + 18 = 24

The gnashing teeth fail to strike the man, but the monk also fails to land a single strike on the creature despite its immense girth.

In retaliation, the dragon strikes back at Lukas with its full arsenal as teeth, claw, wings and tail move to strike the man.

Bite @ Lukas-26 AC: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (3) + 18 = 21
Claw @ Lukas-26 AC: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (5) + 18 = 23
Claw @ Lukas-26 AC: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (19) + 18 = 37
Tail Slap @ Lukas-26 AC: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (4) + 13 = 17
Wing @ Lukas-26 AC: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (5) + 13 = 18
Wing @ Lukas-26 AC: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (18) + 13 = 31

The creature's claw and wing strike the man as Lukas is thrown backwards, nearly falling down from the attacks, blocking most, but still hurting.

Damage: 2d6 + 7 + 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (6, 1) + 7 + (4) + 3 = 21

Standing fully upright, the man looks down to his midsection and sees that the claw and wing are stained with blood and a section of small intestine is clutched in the dragon's nails.

Immediate blood loss causes the stoic Bold Strider to fall to the ground, bleeding out in the dragon's lair. As the creature holds up the wounded man's entrails, the group is overcome by the fearsome presence of the winged reptilian.

Fearsome Presence; DC 20 Will Save against fear/mind affecting.

Initiative:
1st: Alrik; Katja; Cobb; Sarasha; Tessa; Lukas
2nd: Huge Green Dragon @ 45 damage

Current Buffs
Tessa/Katja-Mage Armor
Lukas-Barkskin
Sarasha-Comprehend Languages
Cobb-Divine Favor (9 of 10 rounds)
Cobb-Heroism
Cobb-Abundant Ammunition
Cobb-Cat's Grace
Alrik/Cobb-Resist Acid (10 resist)
Alrik-Fly
Alrik-Divine Bond (Keen)

Status
Katja-Prone @ 15 (1 non-lethal)/37 HP
Lukas-Prone/Bleeding Out @ -9 (5 non-lethal)/49 HP
Alrik @ 31 (4 non-lethal)/52 HP
Cobb @ 52/52 HP
Sarasha @ 39 (2 non-lethal)/48 HP
Tessa @ 19 (1 Non-lethal)/32 HP

Pending
Lukas-Stabilization Check
Alrik/Katja/Sarasha/Tessa/Cobb - Will Save DC 20 or Frightened

Will save: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27

Tessa stands strong against the presence of the dragon. Holding the rod high in the air Tessa sends a stream of frost at the dragon.

Make it cold damage with Versatile Evocation; Metamagic Rod for Maximize damage

Scorching Ray (Cold); Precise SHot; PBS: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 5 + 1 = 23
Damage; PBS; Intense Spells: 4d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4, 4, 5, 1) + 1 + 1 = 16 Max damage 26
SR; Spell Penetration: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 5 + 2 = 19

DC 13 Fort Save or slowed as per the slow spell for 1 round for rime blooded.

Immune to Mind-Affecting effects.

@GM, I think the attack against me may have not struck true.

AoO @ Sarasha-11 Blinded AC: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 8 + 1 = 15

At 4th level, a rogue can react to danger before her senses would normally allow her to do so. She cannot be caught flat-footed, nor does she lose her Dexterity bonus to AC if the attacker is invisible. She still loses her Dexterity bonus to AC if immobilized. A rogue with this ability can still lose her Dexterity bonus to AC if an opponent successfully uses the feint action against her.

The answer will determine my action for this round.

will vs fear: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

Oh my...maybe standing...near the damn...thing wasn't such a good...idea

All near Katja, can visibly see her begin to shake in her leather boots as the dragon tears into Lukas. She tries to gather enough strength, and be strong in the maw of the fearsome and gruesome enemy.

Katja, decides to step back, while grabbing a scroll from her haversack. While still trembling with fear, she manages to get the spell off, in between her buckling knees.

Cast HASTE from scroll, CL 7. Should effect all allies, since none of us are more than 30' from each other as I moved back.

Stabilize, DC 10 : 1d20 + 1 - 9 ⇒ (20) + 1 - 9 = 12 Phew! Though I'm not sure how much it matters, I expect I'll be unconscious for the rest of the fight.

Alrik is immune to fear. Everyone else gets a +4 to their save... move, eat AoO, then as a swift action LOH3d6 + 12 ⇒ (2, 1, 6) + 12 = 21. Alrik's AC currently stands at 30 from Haste and Smite.

The Paladin steps forward brandishing his sword and as he does so his wounds close and he becomes ever more determined to wipe the Dragon from the face of the earth.

I hope Alrik can last longer than Lukas here... if so we should be in a good spot to win this with Cobb doing crazy Bane, haste damage. Obviously after rolling 3 crits against the mooks my look is used up...

Attack PA Smite 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (5) + 17 = 22 1d10 + 25 ⇒ (10) + 25 = 35

@Katja: You wouldn't be able to cast Haste as you can easily stand up and flee per the Frightened condition.

@Alrik: Your aura only affects those within 10', which was Katja and Tessa at the time. A +4 to Katja's rolls won't stop her from being frightened.

@Sarasha: While this is a bit delayed, I think the attack still hit. Blinded imparts a -2 penalty to AC as well which brings your 17 AC down to 15 which is what the grioth rolled.

Alrik, trying to take Lukas' place, rushes in to fight the dragon as the creature snaps at him.

Bite @ Alrik-29 AC: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (16) + 18 = 34
Damage: 2d8 + 10 ⇒ (6, 1) + 10 = 17

The man suffers a massive bite, but quickly heals up as he takes his own swipe, but it clangs off the creature's natural armor.

Katja, fearing for her life, stands and makes a run for the entrance, trying to save herself as Tessa lets loose a blast of cold at the dragon, but the creature simply bites down on the spell as it zooms in. "Ahh... refreshing." it says mockingly as Lukas' body stops bleeding on the floor.

Initiative:
1st: Alrik; Katja; Cobb; Sarasha; Tessa; Lukas
2nd: Huge Green Dragon @ 45 damage

Current Buffs
Tessa/Katja-Mage Armor
Lukas-Barkskin
Sarasha-Comprehend Languages
Cobb-Divine Favor (9 of 10 rounds)
Cobb-Heroism
Cobb-Abundant Ammunition
Cobb-Cat's Grace
Alrik/Cobb-Resist Acid (10 resist)
Alrik-Fly
Alrik-Divine Bond (Keen)

Status
Katja-Prone @ 15 (1 non-lethal)/37 HP
Lukas-Prone/Stable/Unconscious @ -9 (5 non-lethal)/49 HP
Alrik @ 39/52 HP
Cobb @ 52/52 HP
Sarasha @ 39 (2 non-lethal)/48 HP
Tessa @ 19 (1 Non-lethal)/32 HP

Pending
Cobb - Will Save DC 20 or Frightened

Will DC20: 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 8 + 2 + 2 = 20
+2 from heroism, +2 vs fear from stoic optimism.

Cobb barely stands his ground in the dragon's awesome presence as he draws a pair of the jet black arrows from his pack and follows his first two shots.

This round will be the bane arrows instead of Cobb's actual bane class ability.

+1 keen longbow (rapid, deadly, heroism, DF, cats, studied, bane): 1d20 + 7 - 2 - 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 7 - 2 - 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 20 for 1d8 + 3 + 4 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 4 + 2 + 2 = 16
Bane: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 5) = 9

+1 keen longbow (rapid, deadly, heroism, DF, cats, studied, bane): 1d20 + 7 - 2 - 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 7 - 2 - 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 20 for 1d8 + 3 + 4 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 3 + 4 + 2 + 2 = 18
Bane: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 1) = 2

@Sarasha: You can post a set of actions for this round in your next post.

Cobb, trying to be the savior of Belheim, fires off two more arrows, but the heat of the battle is getting to him and the arrows are at an angle that only lets them glance off of the hide of the dragon.

Seeing that no one seems to be able to combat him, Aeteperaxx is emboldened as he continues on with the full offensive, trying to overcome the stout armor of Alrik.

Bite @ Alrik-29 AC: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (9) + 18 = 27
Claw @ Alrik-29 AC: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (10) + 18 = 28
Claw @ Alrik-29 AC: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (19) + 13 = 32
Tail @ Alrik-29 AC: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (8) + 13 = 21
Wing @ Alrik-29 AC: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (3) + 13 = 16
Wing @ Alrik-29 AC: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (6) + 13 = 19

In the melee, only a single claw lands, but it does some serious damage to the paladin. "Give up now and I will let you take your chances with gravity!" the dragon bellows.

Damage: 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (2, 5) + 7 = 14

Initiative:
1st: Alrik; Katja; Cobb; Sarasha; Tessa; Lukas
2nd: Huge Green Dragon @ 45 damage

Current Buffs
Tessa/Katja-Mage Armor
Lukas-Barkskin
Sarasha-Comprehend Languages
Cobb-Divine Favor (10 of 10 rounds)
Cobb-Heroism
Cobb-Abundant Ammunition
Cobb-Cat's Grace
Alrik/Cobb-Resist Acid (10 resist)
Alrik-Fly
Alrik-Divine Bond (Keen)

Status
Katja-Frightened @ 15 (1 non-lethal)/37 HP
Lukas-Prone/Stable/Unconscious @ -9 (5 non-lethal)/49 HP
Alrik @ 25/52 HP
Cobb @ 52/52 HP
Sarasha @ 39 (2 non-lethal)/48 HP
Tessa @ 19 (1 Non-lethal)/32 HP

Pending

Last round

Sarasha moves into position just South of Lukas, shouting

Take a bite of my flesh and see how you like it, you overgrown gecko!

Wyrmsmite: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (20) + 12 = 32 Damage: 1d6 + 7 + 2d6 ⇒ (4) + 7 + (1, 2) = 14
Crit Confirm: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (13) + 12 = 25 Damage: 1d6 + 7 + 2d6 ⇒ (2) + 7 + (3, 6) = 18

This round

Having struck true with her dragonbane weapon, Sarasha dodges and weaves through the dragon's moving legs and tail to get behind it.

Acrobatics to avoid AoO: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (4) + 12 = 16 + Derring-Do: 1d6 ⇒ 5 = 21
Panache 2/3

Wyrmsmite, Flanking: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 12 + 2 = 17 Damage: 1d6 + 7 + 2d6 ⇒ (3) + 7 + (4, 5) = 19 + (Sneak Attack: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 5) = 9 + 2 Bleed + Bewildered)

Alrik weaves and dodges most of the attacks which clank uselessly off his armor. The fearless paladin places a hand on the bleeding clawmark on his swordarm and the wound seals right there and then. He looks the Dragoin right in the eye and for the first time can see something like fear.

LoH3d6 + 12 ⇒ (3, 1, 2) + 12 = 18

You cannot defeat me beast. For Iomedae has sent me here to bring you down! I am on a mission from the gods to end your terrorist reign!

The Paladin tries a quick one two routine with his blade, putting less power into his thrust no PA and while the first attack glances off the beasts scales his second thrust bites deep into it's flesh.

Attack Smite 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (4) + 18 = 22
Attack Smite 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (18) + 13 = 31
Crit Confirmation 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (18) + 13 = 31
Damage 2d10 + 24 + 12 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (1, 8) + 24 + 12 + 2 + 2 = 49

Whew lucky in confirming that crit there.... Means quadruple smite damage on my first hit. Also due to smite I should be ignoring any DR.

Tessa raises the rod high in the air and sends another blast of cold energy into the dragon. Her magic falters as the dragon continues to goad her, making her question her own power.

Make it cold damage with Versatile Evocation; Metamagic Rod for Maximize damage

Scorching Ray (Cold); Precise SHot; PBS: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 1 = 9
Damage; PBS; Intense Spells: 4d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (2, 5, 4, 3) + 1 + 1 = 16 Max damage 26
SR; Spell Penetration: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 5 + 2 = 19

DC 13 Fort Save or slowed as per the slow spell for 1 round for rime blooded.

Cobb frowns, recognizing the scroll Katja was about to reach for before the dragon's frightening aura took her.

Knowing his time is limited, he fires off another pair of jet black arrows (bane arrows from the crypt; 6 remain) taking more time to aim the precious limited resources before considering hunting for a scroll of his own.

+1 keen longbow (rapid, heroism, DF, cats, studied, bane): 1d20 + 7 - 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 7 - 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 28 for 1d8 + 3 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 2 + 2 = 11
Bane: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 4) = 8

+1 keen longbow (rapid, heroism, DF, cats, studied, bane): 1d20 + 7 - 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 7 - 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 28 for 1d8 + 3 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 2 + 2 = 13
Bane: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 3) = 6

I assume neither Lukas nor Katja have posted as their characters are out of commisiion...

That's why I didn't post.

Lukas just manages to summon the energy to continue to not bleed to death.

Initiative:
Sarasha leaps in, able to move close due to the creature being distracted by Alrik and is able to score a light hit on the dragon before it attacks Alrik.

Between Alrik and Cobb, they seriously injure the dragon with their weapons, but Sarasha makes the mistake of moving once more as the dragon lashes out at her.

Flanking doesn't apply to your parry as you aren't flanking when you provoke.
Bite @ Sarasha-19 AC: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (19) + 18 = 37
Damage: 2d8 + 10 - 5 ⇒ (5, 2) + 10 - 5 = 12

The dragon clamps down hard on the woman as she passes, ripping off a portion of her flesh, but the undead woman flanks and tries to attack, but finds her attack wanting as Tessa flings icy water around uselessly.

Turning to Alrik, the dragon takes the bait and full attacks the man once more, hoping to kill him outright, focusing all of his power into a single attack.

Super Powerful Bite @ Alrik-29 AC: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (11) + 18 = 29
Damage: 2d8 + 10 + 12 + 4d8 ⇒ (1, 2) + 10 + 12 + (6, 1, 3, 8) = 43

As he bites, he nearly rips off Alrik's arm as he roars. "Let us see who falls first." he says as he snarls.

Katja continues to flee as Lukas remains motionless on the floor, unconscious.

1st: Alrik; Katja; Cobb; Sarasha; Tessa; Lukas
2nd: Huge Green Dragon @ 146 damage

Current Buffs
Tessa/Katja-Mage Armor
Lukas-Barkskin
Sarasha-Comprehend Languages
Cobb-Divine Favor (10 of 10 rounds) Expired
Cobb-Heroism
Cobb-Abundant Ammunition
Cobb-Cat's Grace
Alrik/Cobb-Resist Acid (10 resist)
Alrik-Fly
Alrik-Divine Bond (Keen)

Status
Katja-Frightened @ 15 (1 non-lethal)/37 HP
Lukas-Prone/Stable/Unconscious @ -9 (5 non-lethal)/49 HP
Alrik-Staggered @ 0/52 HP
Cobb @ 52/52 HP
Sarasha @ 27 (2 non-lethal)/48 HP
Tessa @ 19 (1 Non-lethal)/32 HP

Pending

Ouch...swift action lay on hands 3d6 + 12 ⇒ (3, 6, 1) + 12 = 22 and then full attack with PA. Alright folks...now's the time to kill this mofo! Alrik is prolly out on the dragon's next initiative and once Alrik is out of commission Cobb is just a snack...

Alrik almost feints from the pain of but the stalwart follower of Iomedae remains standing as he knows that if he falls his allies are likely doomed.

This isn't about you against me foul beast! it is about good versus evil!

Attack Smite 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (11) + 18 = 29 Damage 1d10 + 6 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 6 + 6 + 2 = 20
Attack Smite 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (15) + 13 = 28 Damage 1d10 + 6 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 6 + 6 + 2 = 18
Crit Confirmation 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (17) + 13 = 30 Crit Damage 1d10 + 6 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 6 + 2 = 19

Tessa tries the last bit of her rod's magic and fires another ray at the dragon. She pours everything she has into the rod. Thoughts of her past life, thoughts of the town burning and thoughts of her dying here today.

Make it cold damage with Versatile Evocation; Metamagic Rod for Maximize damage

Scorching Ray (Cold); Precise SHot; PBS: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 5 + 1 = 16
Damage; PBS; Intense Spells: 4d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4, 1, 4, 3) + 1 + 1 = 14 Max damage 26
SR; Spell Penetration: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 5 + 2 = 18

DC 13 Fort Save or slowed as per the slow spell for 1 round for rime blooded.

Though her power continues to wane as it washes uselessly over the dragon's thick scales.

Sarasha cries out and tries a sneaky attack instead, feinting at the beast's toe before striking at the haunch.

Improved Feint: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (2) + 12 = 14
Wyrmsmite: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (19) + 12 = 31 Damage: 1d6 + 7 + 2d6 ⇒ (1) + 7 + (6, 6) = 20

Cobb considers wiping the sweat forming on his brow as he watches the brutal savaging of Alrik.

Exhaling with his next pair of shots, he tries to make their aim as true as he can.

Will use swift for Cobb's bane this round, so first arrow can be the dragonslaying arrow. I don't expect it to do much as I imagine the dragon can easily make the Fort save but since the banes don't stack, Cobb can use his this round to gamble with it.

Removing divine favor bonuses, too.

+1 keen longbow (rapid, heroism, cats, studied, bane): 1d20 + 7 - 2 - 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 7 - 2 - 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 29 for 1d8 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 2 = 8
Bane: 2d6 ⇒ (5, 4) = 9

+1 keen longbow (rapid, heroism, cats, studied, bane): 1d20 + 7 - 2 - 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 7 - 2 - 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 28 for 1d8 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 3 + 2 = 13
Bane: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 4) = 8

Ooh, wish Cobb luck on these! Too bad DF expired.

+1 keen longbow (rapid, heroism, cats, studied, bane) Confirm #1: 1d20 + 7 - 2 - 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 7 - 2 - 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 25 for 2d8 + 6 + 4 ⇒ (5, 4) + 6 + 4 = 19

+1 keen longbow (rapid, heroism, cats, studied, bane) Confirm #2: 1d20 + 7 - 2 - 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 7 - 2 - 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 21 for 2d8 + 6 + 4 ⇒ (3, 2) + 6 + 4 = 15

Go Cobb! Great rolls. Lukas' broken, bloody fingers are crossed!

Looks like Sarasha forgot to roll her crit confirmation...

@Alrik, new weapon (siangham), retconned after I died and took a level in Monk. I need to roll 20's for crits now. But it lets me Flurry Of Blows if I so choose.

With an AC of 28, Cobb barely hit.

Between the four remaining Bold Striders, the dragon is dispatched as Cobb buries two arrows in the dragon's body as Sarasha stabs the creature's leg, letting the dragon slump down, giving Alrik access to the dragon's neck, severing his head from his body.

Tessa, however, sees her ice magic shatter on impact against the formidable power of the dragon, much to her dismay.

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After recovering the health of Lukas and finding the scared Katja, the group explores the rest of the dragon's den.

Around the far corner, the group finds the hoard of the beast. Rima Kell, Asmur's wife, has spent much of her time of late resting on a large mound of furs, one of which is a finely-preserved chimera fur worth 900 gp. Upon seeing her, Asmur rushes to her side.

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. In addition to granting a +6 competence bonus on all Knowledge (arcana, geography, history, planes, and religion) checks attempted while using them as resources, their pages detail additional magical rituals-including
the one Aeteperax performed to open the rift he uses to access to the Dark Tapestry.

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.

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When you return to Belhaim in triumph, the townsfolk lavish the party with adulation, especially since you're accompanied by the Kells. Lady
Origena knights all of you as well, elevating you 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 you in thanks for saving them.

As word of your success as dragonslayers spreads, you find your fame opens new doors.

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A few months after the death of the dragon, each of you receives a letter with the Baroness' seal.

The bones of the original Aeteperax have gone missing from Dragonfen...

Sir Alrik enjoys the festivities and the warm beds of the ladies of Belhaim for a few more days. But the valiant Hero, now a lord and true dragon Slayer knows no respite. And seen the handsome young man can be seen riding to new adventure.

Lukas is more than a little surprised when his friends revive him, and his eyes widen when they tell him how they slew the great dragon!

As each of them receives their noble title, Lukas can't help thinking about where he came from, a simple porter on the docks of Cassomir, and where he's ended up. He just shakes his head in wonder at it all, amazed not only that he's survived, but that he'll go down in history - and hopefully the books won't mention that he lay on the ground bleeding while the others defeated the dragon...

@Lukas, you were *definitely* part of the success.

Sarasha marvels at the death of a mighty dragon, and the wealth of his hoard amazes even her.

She spends little time in celebration, saying a short but heartfelt goodbye to her companions before returning to the comfort of her grave.

Her companions may think it a sad ending for her, but in truth she feels vindicated at the completion of her mission, and fears not the eternal life that is not life.

Cobb tips his hat to his fellow companions, Lady Origena and the Kells, requesting little by way of award or adulation, but nonetheless is gracious when bestowed the knighthood.

His departure to Dragonfen is swift upon receiving the baroness's letter, and his words are brief.

"Looks like we ain't quite done yet..."

The resurrection of Aeteperaxx (one of the greatest black dragons in history) is one of the suggested follow-up stories!