GM Bold Strider's Mummy's Mask (Inactive)

Game Master rpblue

Hogan grits his teeth as he takes the hit, but the dwarfadin keeps his resolve and steps forward swinging his hammer with the power of a mountain.

Stone Strike, Power Attack, Banner: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 10 + 2 + 1 - 2 = 26
2d6 + 7 + 6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (6, 5) + 7 + 6 + 1 + 1 = 26 I ignore up to 10 hardness if applicable.

Dwizzle continues to find even more inane facts and tidbits related to Ra-Tor to share with Hogan, this time explaining how Ra-Tor once quibbled with Anubis about who had the larger half of a sandwich and that in quartering the sandwich and then sharing the larger of the two remaining slices, he was able to make peace with the god of the afterlife.

Begin sermon. 7 rounds remain.

Effects Active: +2/+2 from sermon; +1/+1 from flag-bearer

Ankhef begins to summon up a creature as Dwizzle tries to inspire his comrades. Seherab knows that the creature doesn't have hardness, but it does have spell resistance, so he tries to strike it with his short sword, however it glances off the armor of the creature.

Hogan, however, is able to deal a massive blow to the beast as it retaliates with two rapid fire strikes.

Flail @ Hogan-22 AC: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (11) + 11 = 22
Damage: 2d6 + 8 ⇒ (2, 1) + 8 = 11

Flail @ Hogan-22 AC: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

The first blow lands, keeping the bleeding wounds open, as it struggles to match Hogan blow for blow. The dwarf continues to bleed all over the floor, however.

Initiative:
1st: Graven Guardian of Anubis @ 28
2nd: Ankhef; Dwizzle; Seherab; Hogan

Status
Hogan-Bleed (2) @ 32/59 HP

Now bleeding profusely, Hogan lays a hand on himself hoping to stay conscious long enough to end this creature.

Loh: 2d6 ⇒ (5, 4) = 9

Dizzle, Power Attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (10) + 11 = 21
2d6 + 15 ⇒ (3, 2) + 15 = 20

Dwizzle leaps forward, waving his spear and flag.

"And, as Ra-Tor would encourage at this point... HIT IT HARDER!"

We'll assist Hogan's AC this time. +3.

Darkwood Longspear Assist DC10: 1d20 + 5 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 5 + 3 = 16

Effects Active: +2/+2 from sermon; +1/+1 from flag-bearer

Ankhef finishes summoning an earth elemental behind the statue which immediatly takes a powerful swing with an earthy fist.

Master Inspired PA Slam: 1d20 + 8 + 1 + 2 - 1 ⇒ (8) + 8 + 1 + 2 - 1 = 18
damage: 1d6 + 6 + 1 + 2 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 6 + 1 + 2 + 3 = 18

Ankhef shouts to Hogan "Got a flank for you with Earthy!" Ankhef then tries to draw his Cure wand and takes an auwfully long time to find it.

Seherab stands alongside Hogan and hacks with his sword. "Just keep me and Hogan alive!" he calls back to his allies.

+1 short sword: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 7 + 2 + 3 = 13
damage: 1d6 + 3 + 2 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 2 + 3 = 9

The dwarves gang up on the statue and Hogan places a nice attack onto the creature, but the others find that it still has a decent defense. Dwizzle, however, is able to boost Hogan's defensive capabilities with his spearplay.

Flail @ Hogan-25 AC: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (14) + 11 = 25
Damage: 2d6 + 8 ⇒ (3, 4) + 8 = 15

Flail @ Hogan-25 AC: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
Damage: 2d6 + 8 ⇒ (6, 3) + 8 = 17

The first hit strikes Hogan in the side of the head, nearly knocking him out as the paladin of Torag finds it hard to stay standing under the assault.

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EDIT: Forgot about one of its abilities.

Will Save-Hogan's LoH: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23
Need a Will Save by the caster to heal wounds from this creature.

Initiative:
1st: Graven Guardian of Anubis @ 48
2nd: Ankhef; Dwizzle; Seherab; Hogan

Status
Hogan-Bleed (2) @ 24/59 HP

Seherab worries about Hogan's wounds but tries to keep focused on the task at hand by stabbing with his sword.

+1 short sword: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 7 + 2 + 3 = 21
damage: 1d6 + 3 + 2 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 2 + 3 = 14
precision damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Hogan plants his feet down, calling upon his inner dwarfy reserves and swings mightily. Defensive Stance. AC is 24.

Dwizzle, Defensive, Power Attack: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (17) + 13 = 30
2d6 + 18 ⇒ (3, 1) + 18 = 22

Ankhef's Earth elemental continues its assault.

earthy slam: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19
damage: 1d6 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15

Ankhef charges up his wand and moves forward to heal Hogan.

clw: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
willsave to heal: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

Dwizzle continues his tactic of waving his spear in the Anubi-statue's face.

Somewhere in the midst, he makes a plea to the statue.

"Oh great Anubis! We do not seek to destroy your great guardians! We seek to stop the undead menaces that surge into Wati above!"

More assisting for +3 AC to Hogan...

Darkwood Longspear Assist DC10: 1d20 + 5 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 5 + 3 = 22

Effects Active: +2/+2 from sermon; +1/+1 from flag-bearer

That should put Hogan up to AC27.

Ankhef's wand charge fizzles as it touches Hogan and the man continues to bleed.

DC 16 check to heal Hogan's wounds.

However, the statue crumbles as Seherab and Hogan send two sharp strikes out at the stone golem, rendering it rubble.

Status
Hogan-Bleed (2) @ 22/59 HP

Dwizzle scrambles over to Hogan (which is to say he moves a few feet) and works to stem the bleeding wounds on Hogan.

Cure Light: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12
CL Check: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24

Shall we wand the rest?

Dwizzle frowns at the fallen statue.

"Well, that's a shame. He should've been on our side. Perhaps we should pick up a holy symbol of Anubis in the markets if we continue to delve into chambers warded by him once we finish solving the mystery behind the undead attacks on Wati?"

"That sounds like a good plan. But for now, once Hogan is feeling better we should really keep moving."

Seherab then checks over the door the statue was guarding (T20) and then leads the way through with Hogan at his side.

"Many thanks brother." Hogan states before leading the way again.

Ankhef casts guidance on himself before seeing to Hogan's wounds.

take 10 heal: 10 + 5 + 1 = 16

Happy to use as many charges as needed form the wand.

Hogan is now 34/59.

Dwizzle recommends a trio of charges for Brother Hogan.

Wand Charges: 3d8 + 3 ⇒ (6, 6, 4) + 3 = 19

"Almost..."

With a fourth gesture from Ankhef, he nods his agreement to continue.

Wand Charges: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

18 charges remaining on CLW wand.

All wounds given by the Guardian require the save, not just the first.

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CL check: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
CL check: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 1 = 16
CL check: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 11
CL check: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9
CL check: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
CL check: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
CL check: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 1 = 16
CL check: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 21
CL check: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
CL check: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 1 = 10
CL check: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 = 19
4d8 + 4 ⇒ (7, 8, 1, 2) + 4 = 22

56/59. It'll take 9 charges.

Hogan expends eleven charges from the party wand to heal up his wounds to mostly full.

Status
Hogan @ 56/59 HP (3 damage from Graven Guardian)

Dwizzle reaffirms the plan that Seherab put forth earlier.

"If there are no traps or wards! Onward to glory, dwarven brothers!"

He'll step up and ward Seherab, knowing he lacks the same defenses as Hogan.

Shield of faith on Seherab. +2 deflection bonus to AC for 5 minutes.

Ankhef points to the south and prepares to follow along behind Hogan

Hogan goes south, nodding to the group.

Seherab checks for traps before Dwizzle's spell and then heads in if everything is safe.

T20 for 34 Perception (+2 for traps).

The group blesses each other and moves to open the doors to the inner sanctum of the crypt.

A raised, pyramidal platform in the center of this large, circular chamber holds an opulent sarcophagus, bedecked with human skulls and profane symbols scrawled in blood, standing between two braziers burning with blue flame. An elevated walkway runs around the perimeter of the hall, behind massive stone statues of Pharasma that support the room’s domed ceiling. Elaborately appointed crypts, each fit for royalty, sit beneath each statue’s feet. Hundreds of desiccated bodies lie haphazardly strewn across the chamber’s polished floor.

The innermost burial vault of the Sepulcher of the Servant houses the remains of those members of the Shepses line who rose to the level of high priest in Pharasma’s service—including the family’s most esteemed scion, Nefru Shepses, who is interred in the sarcophagus atop the room’s 10-foot-high central pyramid. The ceiling here rises to a height of 60 feet, and the raised walkway around the edge of the room is 15 feet high.

In the center of the platform, you see a lithe man, his face hidden by a powerful artifact, the Mask of the Forgotten Pharaoh. At his side are two mummies, arms outstretched and ready to protect their master.

"You have come. I wondered if you would die to the guardian, but you seem stronger than most. This means you will make a good sacrifice so I can take Nefru Shepses' soul." he says with an evil cackle.

Initiative:
Mummies: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (18) + 0 = 18
Ankhef: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (12) - 1 = 11
Seherab: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14 +2 while Underground.
Dwizzle: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14
Hogan: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 21
Nebta-Khufre: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (4) + 0 = 4

Initiative:
1st: Hogan
2nd: Mummies (Red; Blue)
3rd: Seherab; Dwizzle; Ankhef
4th: Nebta-Khufre

"You're not taking anyone's soul." Hogan moves forward and readies a swing with his hammer if any of them get close.

Power Attack, Flag: 1d20 + 10 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 10 - 2 + 1 = 12
2d6 + 14 ⇒ (6, 5) + 14 = 25

As Hogan has moved into the room, the mummies quickly move to flank the intruder. Their stumbling walks are menacing as they activate, seeking to strike down the dwarven paladin with their fists.

Slam @ Hogan-22 AC: 1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 14 + 2 = 22
Damage: 1d8 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15
Fortitude Save against Disease.

Slam @ Hogan-22 AC: 1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 14 + 2 = 36
Damage: 1d8 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17
Fortitude Save against Disease.

Slam Confirmation @ Hogan-22 AC: 1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 14 + 2 = 19

Both mummies slam their fists into Hogan, doing considerable damage to the dwarven paladin as Nebta-Khufre cackles menacingly. "Yes, my pets! Kill him!"

Anyone who enters within 30' of a mummy needs to make a DC 16 Will Save or be paralyzed for 1d4 rounds. A save is needed for each mummy. It is a fear and mind-affecting effect.

Initiative:
1st: Hogan
2nd: Mummies (Red; Blue)
3rd: Seherab; Dwizzle; Ankhef
4th: Nebta-Khufre

Status
Hogan @ 24/59 HP (3 damage from Graven Guardian)

will save+ banner: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 1 = 12
paralyzed: 1d4 ⇒ 1

Ankef goes to cast a spell but finds himself not in control of his own muscles.

Fort: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10
Fort: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13

You also get a +4 vs this if you're within 10 feet of me.

Will: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 6 + 1 + 4 = 15
Will: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 6 + 1 + 4 = 31
rounds: 1d4 ⇒ 1

Seherab tries to rush to Hogan's aid but is caught off-guard by the sight of the mummies up-close.

At least it's only one round!

Will DC16: 1d20 + 8 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 8 + 3 = 18
Will DC16: 1d20 + 8 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 8 + 3 = 18

"Mummies!!"

Dwizzle furiously waves his flag directly in front of Ankhef and Seherab's faces.

"Dwarves aren't afraid of any mummies!!"

Sighing when he realizes his words and flag have done little to bring his allies to their senses, he quickly grabs one of the scrolls he procured earlier from Ankhef from his magical backpack and reads it.

Remove Fear on Ankhef. Reminder that Ankhef has two such scrolls himself.

Suddently snapping out of it Ankhef backs off out of range of the mummies and starts rifling though his pockets for those damned scrolls, gives up and raises a skeleton to help out Hogan instead.

Ankhef points at the blue mummy and shouts "Shred!"

The summoned skeleton obliges to the best of its ability.

Claw: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25
damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Claw: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10
damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

AC 18, 22 HP

@Hogan: I'm not super familiar with Stonelords, but you are immune to fear right? Why did you roll the saves? If not, then here is the paralysis rolls.

Paralyzed-Hogan: 2d4 ⇒ (2, 3) = 5

Seherab freezes up at the sight of the mummies as Ankhef does the same, however Dwizzle pulls out a scroll and frees the oracle from his innate anguish over the undead and he leaps into action summoning a skeleton next to the mummies.

The skeleton rushes forward and takes a swipe at the bluish mummy, clawing away a few bandages, but it resists most of the tearing factor of the claw. Ankhef knows that mummies are slightly resistant to all forms of physical damage.

Nebta-Khufre sits down in the throne on the dais and watches with a wry grin. "Yes, please fight a battle of attrition against my guardians. I'm not sure you can even fight them. Why should I lift a finger and stain my hands with your blood." he says as he pulls out a dagger and begins to play with it in a his hand, flipping it idly and deftly catching it by the hilt.

Initiative:
1st: Hogan
2nd: Mummies (Red; Blue @ 2)
3rd: Seherab; Dwizzle; Ankhef
4th: Nebta-Khufre

Status
Hogan-Paralyzed(?) (1/3) @ 24/59 HP (3 damage from Graven Guardian)

I can confirm a stonelord, like a regular 3rd level paladin, should be immune to fear.

And, I'm always super nervous when the BBEG just fiddles with a dagger...

It was vs disease which I am not immune to. I am immune to fear however.

Hogan lays a hand on himself trying to heal his wounds before continuing his assault.

LoH: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 1) = 3
Power Attack, Dwizzle: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18
2d6 + 14 ⇒ (5, 3) + 14 = 22

Don't forget +2 flank on blue, that's mostly what my skeletal buddy is for.

Good thing on the flank! Otherwise, you would have missed!

Hogan, not withdrawing, heals up a small amount as he takes a mighty swing, barely connecting with the undead that he flanks with Ankhef's minion. The pair of mummies lash out at the dwarf however as Nebta-Khufre watches dispassionately from behind the Mast of the Forgotten Pharaoh. The dagger in his hand idly scratches the golden armrest of the throne.

Slam @ Hogan-22 AC | Flank: 1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 14 + 2 = 20
Slam @ Hogan-22 AC | Flank: 1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 14 + 2 = 34
Damage: 1d8 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13

Hogan is slammed by one, but he avoids the attack of the other, however the dwarf stands tall, ready to strike again.

Initiative:
1st: Hogan
2nd: Mummies (Red; Blue @ 19); Nebta-Khufre
3rd: Seherab; Dwizzle; Ankhef

Status
Hogan @ 14/59 HP (3 damage from Graven Guardian)

Hogan digs his heels into the ground as he takes another mighty swing at the undead.
Defensive Stance. AC is 24 until I end it.

Flank, Defensive Stance, Power Attack: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (15) + 13 = 28
2d6 + 17 ⇒ (3, 3) + 17 = 23

Ankhef's skeleton continues its mostly harmless assault on the blue mummy.

Claw, this time remembering to add flank: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 8 + 2 = 14
damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Claw, this time remembering to add flank: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 8 + 2 = 20
damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Meanwhile Ankhef ponders his action before deciding to potentially blow up his own skeleton.

burst of radiance: 5d4 ⇒ (1, 1, 2, 3, 2) = 9
Reflex DC 16 for blue to reduce blinded to dazzled. Will take full damage if evil even on a save.
rounds duration: 1d4 ⇒ 3

skeleton reflex: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21

Skeleton AC 18, 13/22 HP

Dwizzle grimaces as Hogan takes a larger-than-anticipated beat but nonetheless scampers ahead to assist his brother.

Cure moderate: 2d8 + 5 ⇒ (8, 5) + 5 = 18

Effects Active: +1/+1 from flag-bearer

Will move just above blue if it goes down.

Seherab snaps out of his daze and rushes in to help Hogan, studying the mummy's preservation technique along the way.

+1 short sword: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 7 + 2 + 1 = 12
damage: 1d6 + 3 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 2 + 1 = 7

Seherab lashes out with his short sword, but the blade is turned away by the strong flesh under the bandages, while Dwizzle leaps forward and heals up some of Hogan's wounds, trying to help keep the strongest dwarf alive.

"This isn't even a fight..." bemoans the masked man on the dais as Ankhef's zombie strikes, landing a hit, but failing to do any meaningful damage to the mummy.

Reflex: 2d20 ⇒ (14, 2) = 16

The more injured mummy appears to be blinded by Ankhef's burst of light as the bandages are singed and Hogan lands a massive blow with his hammer, but the undead creature appears to be quite stout.

Nebta-Khufre waves his hand aimlessly as the mummies attack once more, sheathing the dagger and reclining in the throne. "Please don't die from just my minions. It would be quite boring otherwise."

Red Slam @ Hogan-24 AC | Flank/Dazzle: 1d20 + 14 + 2 - 1 ⇒ (17) + 14 + 2 - 1 = 32
Damage: 1d8 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13

Red Slam @ Hogan-24 AC | Flank: 1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 14 + 2 = 19
Miss Chance-High Hits: 1d100 ⇒ 60

Initiative:
1st: Hogan
2nd: Mummies (Red-Dazzled (2/3) @ 9; Blue-Blinded(2/3) @ 46); Nebta-Khufre
3rd: Seherab; Dwizzle; Ankhef

Status
Hogan @ 19/59 HP (3 damage from Graven Guardian)

"We don't plan on it." Hogan grits his teeth as he is struck again. He raises his hammer above his head and smashes!

Flank, Stance, Power Attack: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (7) + 13 = 20
2d6 + 17 ⇒ (5, 2) + 17 = 24

Dwizzle groans as Hogan takes yet another solid blow from the mummies.

"Brother Hogan! I can't.. err, orate about his brilliant radiance, the mighty Ra-Tor if I need to keep asking him for blessings of healing to tend your wounds!"

If a mummy goes down and Dwizzle can cast without an AoO:
Cure moderate (Hogan): 2d8 + 5 ⇒ (1, 6) + 5 = 12

Otherwise he begins orating for +2/+2 - hoping that's the better choice! If he orates, he 5ft steps N. If he cures he 5ft steps towards the downed mummy.

Effects Active: +1/+1 from flag-bearer (or more see above)

Ankhef's skeleton continues its mostly poineless assault

Claw,: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 8 + 2 = 18
damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Claw,: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 8 + 2 = 13
damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Worried about Hogan, but also scared of the mummies Ankhef decodes to begin a summoning spell.

summon monster 2

Seherab marvels at Hogan's bravery in standing his ground as he repositions himself and stabs again.

+1 short sword: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 7 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 29
damage: 1d6 + 3 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 9

The blue marble statue is put down quickly by the trio as Ankhef begins to summon, however it appears that Nebta-Khufre is not waiting for additional allies to appear. "Please fight without needing help." he advises as four missiles erupt from his finger and fly straight up before pivoting in an instant and slamming into Ankhef, trying to disrupt his summoning.

Magic Missile (Readied): 4d4 + 4 ⇒ (4, 3, 4, 2) + 4 = 17

Dwizzle waits for the all clear before healing Hogan once more and stepping to the east.

The remaining mummy lunges once more at Hogan, intent on taking down the holy dwarf.

Slam @ Hogan-24 AC: 1d20 + 14 - 1 ⇒ (5) + 14 - 1 = 18

However, the dazzling effect seems to be too potent and the mummy misses the man.

Initiative:
1st: Hogan; Dwizzle
2nd: Mummies (Red-Dazzled (3/3) @ 9); Nebta-Khufre
3rd: Seherab; Ankhef

Status
Hogan @ 31/59 HP (3 damage from Graven Guardian)
Ankhef @ 26/43 HP

Pending
Ankhef - Concentration Check against 17 damage

With one of them falling, Seherab switches his focus to the other as he moves around Dwizzle and tries to help Hogan take it down!

+1 short sword: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 7 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 16
damage: 1d6 + 3 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 10