GMG's PbP: Labyrinth of Hungry Ghosts (Tier 6-7, 4 player) (Inactive)

Game Master Magabeus

You open the door and look into the room. Three wall-mounted flaming stone braziers illuminate this unfurnished chamber. Lying on the floor in the middle of the chamber are three mangled humanoid bodies—two male
humans and a female elf. Gouges and long scratch marks mar all of the walls of this stone room, as well as several areas on the floor and ceiling. A heavy black curtain cordons off the far southwest corner of the chamber.

A malignant cloud of shadows boils in the air, its skeletal maw soundlessly babbling as the creature’s claws manifest from the darkness.
Knowledge religion on your turn to identify. You can already roll, getting results after enemy has acted.

Initiative
PfE 0/10: Henrick, Doyote, Dario, Skarn
Maldrek
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Enemy
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Dario
Zavita
Doyote
Henrick
Skarn
Ilzinian
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Add one to PfE counter after Party has acted
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[ooc]I am simplifying the duration of the PfE's here. As soon as the counter reaches 10 it is done.

know religion: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

prescience: 1d20 ⇒ 2
K. Religion: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17
My deatwatch says it's undead? alive? golem?

Maldrek shoutsd an advice about the creature an casts a spell on it.
According to what I know of it, if it's tangible and can fall, create pit rewflex DC 17, if not unseath the wand an magic missile

Knowledge, religion: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10 meh. +4 if it is undead, +2 if evil outsider, but neither helps much here.

Knowledge, Religion: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18

Maldrek sees the creature as it is, an undead allip. It is a ghostly creature that floats above the floor. He quickly draws his wand and shoots a magic missile at the allip.

MM: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

The allip approaches Doyote and suddenly you hear it's babble! It reaches out and touches Doyote, who feels his resolve weaken...

Ilzinian Will: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26

Attack Doyote: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19
Wisdom Doyote: 1d4 ⇒ 1

Initiative
PfE 0/10: Henrick, Doyote, Dario, Skarn
Dario
Zavita
Doyote -1 Wis damage
Henrick
Skarn
Maldrek
Ilzinian
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Add one to PfE counter after Party has acted
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Allip: -4 hp
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will save: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25

I will never be able to get a clean shot with my magic...oh well Zavita then pulls out a wand and attempts to activate it.

UMD DC 20: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (15) + 14 = 29

wand of Magic Missile: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Will Save (elven immunities): 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 3 + 2 = 17

Dario shakes his head as the babbling continues. "Don't let it distract you, forward and surround it!" He pours the oil of magic weapon over his scimitar.

Activate Freebooter's bane on the allip. +1/+1 to hit/damage for everyone attacking it.

Will Save: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Henrick just stares at the creature, completely fascinated by what it is trying to say.

Will: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12
Skarn listens to the babbling sound with a tense face.

These divine whispers... Groetus is imparting his knowledge of the End Times to us!

will: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18

mount will: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 11
15 since it is an enchantment effect.

Villainous fiend you shall not win this day!
CHALLENGE!
Allies get +2 while i threaten the target.

Assuming the hall is not wide enough for me to diagonal 5' step

Doyote draws the mithril sword he had previously treated with salts.
ghost salt sword: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (3) + 13 = 16
damage: 1d8 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10

The axe beak lashes out the only way it knows how
enchanted beak: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (19) + 11 = 30
damage: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13

prescience: 1d20 ⇒ 4
will save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13
fascinated for: 2d4 ⇒ (2, 2) = 4

Beware it's an allip! it can drain your willpower if you allow him to touch you. And don't dare to touch his mind with a spell, it will cause de same In case it was not clear Maldrek shares the information as soon as he obtains it.

It's bable can distract you so NO pay attention he adds as he turns his head toward the creature. But it's babling about the maze, maybe I'll be able to discern something useful

[dice=will]1d20+3

[dice=mount will]1d20+1
15 since it is an enchantment effect.

Villainous fiend you shall not win this day!
CHALLENGE!
Allies get +2 while i threaten the target.

Assuming the hall is not wide enough for me to diagonal 5' step

Doyote draws the mithril sword he had previously treated with salts.
[dice=ghost salt sword]1d20+13
[dice=damage]1d8+9

The axe beak lashes out the only way it knows how
[dice=enchanted beak]1d20+11
[dice=damage]1d8+7

I forgot freebooters Bane both attacks and damage are one more.

Zavita fires another magic missile. Doyote shakes his head and lashes out with his sword. The salty crust on his longsword make sure that the attack counts!

Dario pours some oil over his weapon while Skarn, Henrick and Maldrek listen to the creature, trying to make sense of it's words. Ilinian shakes Skarn "Snap out of it man!". Skarn takes a moment to readjust himself.

New will save Skarn: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27
Henrick: 2d4 ⇒ (2, 2) = 4
Allip attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20
Wisdom damage: 1d4 ⇒ 2

The allip touches Doyote for the second time!

Initiative
PfE 1/10: Henrick, Doyote, Dario, Skarn
Dario
Zavita
Doyote -3 Wis damage
Henrick Fascinated 1/4
Skarn
Maldrek Fascinated 1/4
Ilzinian
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Allip: -24 hp
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Skarn, in turn, shakes Hendrik. "Don't listen to this babble, it's only trying to weaken us."

I assume this takes a standard action? If not, Skarn will cast prayer on the party.

Skarn: correct, breaking an ally out of fascinate is a standard action. Of course Henrick then hears the babble again...

Henrick Will: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
Duration: 2d4 ⇒ (3, 2) = 5

Henrick throws Skarns hands from himself "Oi, let me listen to that voice!"

I noticed that Doyote gets a will save to prevent the wisdom damage
Will one DC15: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
Will two DC15: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
terrible dice, sorry.

Initiative
PfE 1/10: Henrick, Doyote, Dario, Skarn
Dario
Zavita
Doyote -3 Wis damage
Henrick Fascinated 0/5
Maldrek Fascinated 1/4
Ilzinian
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Add one to counters after party has acted
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Allip: -24 hp
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Skarn

Still no where to go

"hey down in front."

UMD DC 20: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (10) + 14 = 24

magic missile: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

The bolt of force weaves it way through Zavita's comrades and strikes the Allip.

Dario grabs Maldrek's arm and shakes him. "Hey! Snap out of it!"

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Maldrek Will: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23

Dario manages to break Maldrek's fascination while Zavita fires another bolt of pure force!

Initiative
PfE 1/10: Henrick, Doyote, Dario, Skarn
Doyote -3 Wis damage
Henrick Fascinated 0/5
Maldrek
Ilzinian
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Add one to counters after party has acted
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Allip: -28 hp
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Skarn
Dario
Zavita

Henrick dreams of a day when all music is replaced by the wonderful dulcet tones of the allip's incessant babbling.

Kahn continues pecking viciously at the ghostly form.
enchanted beak: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18
damage: 1d8 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16

Kahn kills the allip! The babbling stops and Henrick suddenly snaps out of his fascination.

Staying in initiative, this ain't over...

Initiative
PfE 1/10: Henrick, Doyote, Dario, Skarn
Doyote -3 Wis damage, Kahn has taken standard action
Henrick
Maldrek
Ilzinian
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Add one to counters after party has acted
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GM
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Skarn
Dario
Zavita

Maldrek comes to senses as when Dario grabs his arm, just to see how the allip is killed. Thanks for helping me professor. He says nothing about not needing to be help if Dario thinks another action is better suited. As my master always said, there's no need of being ungrateful. There will be another option to talk about priorities.

Maldrek waits everybody start walking to follow them.

I can't reach the room with a single move and casting a spell without knowing there will be problems seems worong to me.

Henrick, snapping out of his stupor, finds the bottleneck approach to be cramping his style, so he tries to push his way through (drawing an AoO most likely).

Overrun: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22

If that exceeded his CMD, then I placed Henrick right behind him. Otherwise, I think he can be put to the square just above Doyote. If it exceeded by 5 or more (which I think is unlikely), it would also be prone now.

Henrick, my apologies, the allip is really dead now. You can reposition if you want, we are still in initiative

With the allip defeated, Doyote sheaths his sword and hoists up his lance while riding into the room.

Henrick looks around the room.

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18

Bite: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24
Damage: 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (6, 6) + 3 = 15
Grab: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26
Con damage: 1d2 ⇒ 1

It is clear to Henrick that the pile of bodies in the center of the room has been sprinkled with peper, basil, thyme, rosemary, bayleaf and other herbs. While his contemplating what that might mean the curtain moves aside and he sees the ghostly figure again that possessed Ilzinian! It seems to try something and is obviously frustrated when it does not work!

Movements later a skeletal figure with a long, thin neck seems appears next to Henrick! It floats slightly above the ground. Its jaw is elongated, showing sharp, worn teeth. The jaw opens and bites Henrick, dragging him closer while puncturing the dwarven flesh and sucking out blood.

Sorry Henrick, you just happened to be the closest target, not picking on you in particular

Initiative
PfE 2/10: Henrick, Doyote, Dario, Skarn
Skarn
Dario
Zavita
Doyote -3 Wis damage
Henrick 24/39, -1 CON, grappled
Maldrek
Ilzinian
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Add one to counters after party has acted
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Skeleton (grappling Henrick)
Ghost
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Carried by the quickness of flame, Skarn enters the room and goes straight for the skeleton holding his dwarven companion. "Let him go!" he yells as he fiercely brings down his axe upon the bony grappler.

Entering Rage, then single attack.
+1 furious adamantine greataxe: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (15) + 12 = 271d12 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10

Maldrek moves inside the room to see the new opponents, and takes a moment to see the new opponents.

Knowledge religion about the longneck-skeleton: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11

What's grappling Henrick!!! Have you ever fought anything similar? asks moments before conjuring a layer of grease over the dwarf's armor.

A creature wearing greased armor or clothing gains a +10 circumstance bonus on Escape Artist checks and combat maneuver checks made to escape a grapple, and to their CMD to avoid being grappled.

the boards ate my post.

Zavita moves into the room and displays her holy symbol.

"Be gone undead spirits"

The symbol pulses has a wave of positive energy washes over the area.

channeling to harm undead, DC 17: 3d6 ⇒ (1, 5, 6) = 12

"Vile spirit, you shall not win this day!" Challenge! Doyote Spurs his axebeak forward into a charge and strikes with his magical lance.
+1 ad. lance: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (15) + 15 = 30 damage: 3d8 + 30 ⇒ (1, 3, 6) + 30 = 40
then Kahn strikes with his enchanted beak.
magic fang beak: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (4) + 13 = 17 damage: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

Henrick squeals like a greased pig and struggles to escape.

Escape Artist: 1d20 + 2 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 2 + 10 = 32

Will saves: 2d20 ⇒ (4, 14) = 18

Skarn axe cleaves right through several bones of the skeleton. To his amazement it seems not to have the iconic resistance to slashing attacks that normal skeletons have.

Maldrek is puzzled by the long-necked skeleton and covers his dwarven companion in grease. Zavita banishes some of the evil life force of the undead. Then Doyote charges, both Thunder and himself do considerable damage to the incorporeal creature.

Henrick makes good use of the grease covering him and escapes the vile jaws of the skeleton. Ilzinian moves up to the ghostly creature "Repent now or be gone forever!"

Double move for Ilzinian

Initiative
PfE 2/10: Henrick, Doyote, Dario, Skarn
Dario
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Add one to counters after party has acted
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Skeleton -22 hp
Ghost -32 hp
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Skarn
Zavita
Doyote -3 Wis damage
Henrick 24/39, -1 CON
Maldrek
Ilzinian

Dario!

The Professor rushes down the hallway to enter the room and see the spirits.

Double Move

The skeleton sees the greasy morsel in front of it and tries to bite it again

Bite: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (20) + 9 = 29
Damage: 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (6, 4) + 3 = 13
Grab: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19

Bite confirm: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22
Damage: 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (2, 2) + 3 = 7

It bites down hard but can not maintain it's hold!

Concentration: 1d20 ⇒ 18
The ghost casts a spell
Doyote Will, Wis damage, PfE: 1d20 + 3 - 1 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 3 - 1 + 2 = 9

Doyote starts to turn green and break into a fit of bizarre, uncontrollable babbling. You all feel inclined to listen to it.

Ilzinian turns towards Doyote "What are you saying? I can't quite understand."

Initiative
PfE 3/10: Henrick, Doyote, Dario, Skarn
Ghost spell 1: 0/x
Dario
Skarn
Zavita
Doyote -3 Wis damage, nauseated
Henrick 4/39, -1 CON
Maldrek
Ilzinian - fascinated
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Add one to counters after party has acted
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Skeleton -22 hp
Ghost -32 hp
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Doyote, you can not direct Kahn as that would take a free action, see FAQ. He will continue to attack the ghost as that is the last order you gave him

spellcraft to identify the spell: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17
K. arcana: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (20) + 12 = 32
Will: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24

Don't listen at Doyote!!! He´ll affect you in the same way than the allip words did! Then he waits a little to see if his companions are affected.

If Skarn isn't affected I like to put behind him and cast a burning hands toward the two enemies when he 5step out. But I need to wait and see if he's affected or not.

Maldrek, you might want to communicate your intentions to Skarn ;-)

Will: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16
Will, Reroll GM 4 stars: 1d20 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 9 + 4 = 24

Through sheer force of will, Skarn resists the urge to listen to the incoherent babble. "The End Days are upon you!" he yells as he strikes the skeleton twice, once with his axe, the second time with growing fangs. Heeding Maldrek's call, the raging prophet takes a step back.

+1 furious adamantine greataxe: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (17) + 12 = 291d12 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19

Bite (secondary): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 111d6 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

Swift action to grow fangs for 2 rounds, then Full-Attack on the skeleton. Lastly, I'll take a 5-ft step to the southeast to clear the line of effect for Maldrek's spell.

Maldrek, you might want to communicate your intentions to Skarn ;-)

I clearly did it telepathically ;D

Maldrek, once sees Skarn doesn't pay attention to the incoherent bable Doyote is talking about, shouts quickly to Skarn. Give me some space, I can burn them a little. And be knocked down shortly after. Then he moves in position an unleash a wave of flames.

fire damage: 4d4 ⇒ (2, 3, 3, 3) = 11 Reflex DC 16 for half

That was my most damaging spell, now is your turn

Skarn hits the skeleton hard, but it does not go down yet. Maldrek's flames wash over the skeleton and the ghost. The ghost stands in the flames and is not harmed at all while the skeleton succesfully jumps out of the way. Even though it does that it seems to be harmed more than it should...

SR: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13
Reflex Skeleton: 1d20 ⇒ 15
Reflex Ghost: 1d20 ⇒ 5

Initiative
PfE 3/10: Henrick, Doyote, Dario, Skarn
Babble: 0/x
Dario
Skarn
Zavita
Doyote -3 Wis damage, nauseated and babbling
Ilzinian - fascinated
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Add one to counters after party has acted
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Skeleton -48 hp
Ghost -32 hp
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Henrick 4/39, -1 CON
Maldrek

Doyote, you can not direct Kahn as that would take a free action, see FAQ. He will continue to attack the ghost as that is the last order you gave him

will save: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23
Zavita cast cure serious wounds and moves up to touch Hendrick and backs off.

heals: 3d8 + 6 ⇒ (8, 6, 3) + 6 = 23

magic fang beak: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 28
damage: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

I have acted, so you can move my name to the bottom of the initiative order.

Thanks Skarn! I guess I moved Henrick down instead of you.

Khan is not inclined to listen to the babbling of his master and bites at the ghost again. Zavita cures Henrick.

Initiative
PfE 3/10: Henrick, Doyote, Dario, Skarn
Babble: 0/x
Dario - Will DC19 or fascinated
Henrick 27/39, -1 CON - Will DC19 or fascinated
Ilzinian - fascinated
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Add one to counters after party has acted
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Skeleton -48 hp
Ghost -37 hp
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Maldrek
Skarn
Doyote -3 Wis damage, nauseated and babbling
Zavita

Will Save (enchantment, luck): 1d20 + 3 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 3 + 2 + 2 = 20

Dario pauses for a moment to try and understand Doyote before realizing the fighting is still going on. He shakes himself out of it and shouts, "Destroy the ghost! It must be behind all of this!" After saying those words the Professor motions and suddenly vanishes.

Use luck for the save. Use Freebooter's Bane on the ghost. All attacks against the ghost get +1/+1 to attack and damage. Cast Vanish.

Will Save: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17

Henrick starts to thank his friends for their help when he again becomes fascinated by his opponents.

Someone needs to invest in willpower....

The skeleton remains focussed on Henrick and bites him again! Henrick comes to his senses and shakes his head, ignoring Doyote's babbling.

Bite: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25
Damage: 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (4, 6) + 3 = 13
Grab: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13

Concentration: 1d20 ⇒ 18

The ghost casts another spell and a pit appears right under Skarn and Zavita! Skarn jumps free, towards the skeleton. Zavita is not as quick to react and she falls down!

Skarn reflex: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23
Zavita reflex: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12
Skarn 1=up, 2=down: 1d2 ⇒ 1
Damage: 4d6 ⇒ (2, 5, 1, 2) = 10

Initiative
PfE 4/10: Henrick, Doyote, Dario, Skarn
Babble: 1/x
Freebooter's bane vs ghost +1/+1 to hit and damage
[b]Dario
Henrick 18/39, -1 CON
Ilzinian - fascinated
Maldrek
Skarn
Doyote -3 Wis damage, nauseated and babbling
Zavita 41/51 hp
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Add one to counters after party has acted
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Skeleton -48 hp
Ghost -37 hp
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Skarn's fury doubles as he sees Zabvita fall into the pit. Skarn's axe circles through the air, sweeping towards the skeleton's naked skull.

+1 furious adamantine greataxe: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (12) + 12 = 241d12 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14

Bite (secondary): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 161d6 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11