GMG's Tears at Bitter Manor

Game Master Magabeus

Hurok's axe slashes through the undead as if it wasn't really there. Still the woman does seem to have sustained some damage. She ignores the barbarian and floats towards Raymond. Hurok is quick to react and swings his axe again! Reaching Raymond the woman touches him, some of his vibrant personality seems to disappear and the woman seems more real...

Initiative
Green area is difficult terrain, road normal. Squares that are both use the dominant terrain to determine this. Knowledge (Religion) to identify
Enrithel
Hurok
Orin (Mage Armor)
Raymond (Protection from Evil) -4hp -4 Cha
- - -
Undead -26hp, (touched Raymond last turn)
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Raymond feels some of his essence being sucked away. His face gains noticeable lines and wrinkles, his teeth yellow a bit, and his hair is suddenly spattered with gray. The red claw he has for a right hand seems to look more menacing, its claws turning a deep purple and its muscle and sinew becoming more pronounced. "She might not be one o' my exes, but I think she's trying to make me less desirable! I feel like I'm getting... uglier. Or older. Or both. Stay away, ya witch!"

He flips his rapier to his red hand, and the slightly insane spirit animating that hand stabs forward at the ghostly woman.
rapier: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 9 + 1 = 21
damage: 1d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 4 + 1 = 10

Hurok pushes through the undergrowth as quickly as he can, angling to get behind the unnatural woman-thing for maximum axe bashiness.

Raging Power Attack +flanking: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (19) + 18 = 37
damage: 3d6 + 15 ⇒ (2, 2, 5) + 15 = 24

Raymond hits the woman, but his rapier is not able to penetrate her skin. Hurok's axe has no such's problems and does a nasty wound to her. To his surprise it seems as if she is more real and therefore easier to wound!

Initiative
Green area is difficult terrain, road normal. Squares that are both use the dominant terrain to determine this. Knowledge (Religion) to identify
Enrithel
Orin (Mage Armor)
- - -
Undead -50hp, (touched Raymond last turn)
- - -
Hurok
Raymond (Protection from Evil) -4hp -4 Cha

Orin takes a 5 foot step along the path into flanking position.

"Oh wow, we need to kill her quick. I thought Raymond was ugly before, I'm not sure I can take him getting much worse."

With a fourish, Orin draws a card and it flares with brilliant white light. Instead of throwing it, he attempts to press it against the ghost.

Healing Hex, no AoO Attack: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 6 + 2 = 14 VS Touch.
Damage: 2d8 + 5 ⇒ (8, 3) + 5 = 16

Will: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13 I assume that is not enough

Orin touches the woman with his card, burning away part of her skin,

Initiative
Green area is difficult terrain, road normal. Squares that are both use the dominant terrain to determine this. Knowledge (Religion) to identify
Enrithel
- - -
Undead -66hp, (touched Raymond last turn)
- - -
Hurok
Raymond (Protection from Evil) -4hp -4 Cha
Orin (Mage Armor)

Enrithel unleashes 3 magic missiles at the creature.

Dmg: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (3, 1, 3) + 3 = 10

1d4 ⇒ 4
Attack: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (7) + 17 = 24
Damage: 1d6 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16

Attack: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (14) + 17 = 31
Damage: 1d6 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13

Three magical missiles slam into the woman. She is standing firmly on the ground instead of floating in the air as she did a moment ago and hits Raymond twice with her fists. Some of her wounds seem less severe.

Initiative
Green area is difficult terrain, road normal. Squares that are both use the dominant terrain to determine this. Knowledge (Religion) to identify
Enrithel
Hurok
Raymond (Protection from Evil) -33hp -4 Cha
Orin (Mage Armor)
- - -
Undead -71hp
- - -

"OWWWW THAT (*$#& HURTS!! Get behind her, Hurok! I'm gonna take the *(&&%@# out!"

Raymond is looking very much worse for wear. He waits for Hurok to flank her HUROK, FLANK HER PLEASE!, and stabs back at the woman, hoping to finish her off quickly.
rapier: 1d20 + 9 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 9 + 1 + 1 = 21
damage: 1d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 4 + 1 = 10 plus sneak: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 4) = 7

Unable to help Raymond any more directly Enrithel will fire another volley of missiles.

Dmg: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (4, 4, 3) + 3 = 14

Orin will take another step, and draws another card. This one shows the same symbol as the last, but the light seems to be a soothing, calming shade.

When he presses this card against Raymond, it restores his vitality rather than burning it away.

Healing Hex: 2d8 + 5 ⇒ (7, 6) + 5 = 18

Slight adjustment to my turn based on discussion in the Hangouts chat: Instead of waiting for Hurok to flank, I'll delay until after Orin goes, moves out of the way, and then step into his spot so that I then flank. Turn otherwise continues as above.

Hurok once again hefts his axe over his head, and with a singular focus brings it down with all his fury.

Raging Power Attack +flanking: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (20) + 18 = 38
damage: 3d6 + 15 ⇒ (5, 4, 4) + 15 = 28

confirm crit: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (2) + 18 = 20

damage in case of crit: 3d6 + 15 ⇒ (5, 6, 5) + 15 = 31
damage in case of crit: 3d6 + 15 ⇒ (1, 6, 1) + 15 = 23

Hurok's axe slices through the woman as if she wasn't dear. Blood spurts around and when you have cleaned your faces the woman has gone, and so has the blood that you where just wiping from your eyes...

You enter Hope's Hollow proper, if it could be called that. It is a small town where most if not all shops have been boarded up. Although it is the middle of day you see few people on the streets and the ones you see keep to themselves, looking at you with distrust in their eyes.

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Enrithel says quietly, "This doesn't look like a very pleasant place to retire..."

Can we tell how to get to Mother's Care Home for Invalids?

Hurok mutters "Let us get to the Home before we attract more unwanted attention."

You move down the main street and soon come upon a sign which reads, “Mother’s Care Home for Invalids.”. It is affixed to a grey, single story building that does not look inviting.

Perc: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25

Enrithel subtley casts Message on the group and whispers,
"There's a woman across the street watching this building. Think we should see what she's up to before heading in?"

Hurok subtly nods in agreement.

Orin turns around and starts walking her direction.

"Martha? Is that you? It's been a long time! Good to see you!"

Raymond rolls his eyes at Orin's straight talk, but follows, trying to look menacing.

"Martha? No, you must be mistaken, I am Mura!" she answers

"Oh. Ok. Anyway, are you OK? You look stressed."

She seems so glad that you show interest in here “We brought my father here because the new owner promised good care. After he took over, everything was clean and bright, and Father seemed happy. Then the staff stopped allowing visitors. Instead of proper food, they served gruel and water. Father was old, but he wasn’t sickly. Yet he passed on quickly after we brought him here.”

She looks up with bitter tears welling in her eyes. “If you have loved ones here, get them out now! Don’t let them suffer and die in there!”

Raymond listens intently to the woman, then nods at her, his face solemn. "I'm sorry to hear about your father. If they're mistreating folks, we'll get to the bottom of it. What can you tell us about the inside? Layout, number of employees, all that stuff. It would be good to be as prepared as we can."

"I don't know about the number of staff, I think there are only a couple nowadays. As for the layout, my father had a single room at the end of the hallway...."

She gives you an idea what the layout of the facility is see map, she tells you that she does not know what is behind the doors to the hidden rooms

"Thank you for your help. We will certainly investigate."

Enrithel will walk up to the door and knock.
Perc: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24

Hurok unslings his axe and holds it casually across his body, not quite threatening, but still ready to react quickly.

He curls his lips into a snarl, knowing that, at the very least, these people are going to be uncooperative.

Just some flavor text RP

After a moment you hear some noise from within as a lock is opened. Slowly the door opens. A middle aged man opens the door and looks you up and down. "Yes?"

"Greetings! Are you a caretaker here? We're here to visit Dern Fosimuth."

Orin stands in the back, keeping an eye on the woman and door simultaneously.

Raymond nods to the man, letting Enrithel do the talking.

"No, I am not a caretaker, I am an administrator. I am afraid Mister Fosimuth is bedridden and not really fit to entertain guests"

"Bedridden, eh? How does he get any business done from his bed? We need to talk to him. Now."
Intimiate: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10 BAHAHAAHAHA! Raymond looks formidable and terrifying, until his voice catches in his throat and the word "Now" squeaks out as if he was still going through puberty.

"Relax, Raymond, I'm sure he's just looking out for our friend's safety."
Enrithel puts on his best smile.
"Sir we really must visit with Dern, it has been a while since his old adventuring companions have heard from him and they are concerned. We just want to clear up the matter and we'll be on our way."

How far can we see inside?
Perc: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21

Hurok feels like something is off with this "administrator".

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

But on second thought, she seems pretty trustworthy.

Orin cringes a bit as Raymond flubs the threat...

He will then draw a card and juggle it between his fingers, ready in case it comes to violence.

The man can't hide a smile at Raymond's fit "Are you sure you are allright? We might have a spare bed for you."

He then looks at Enrithel "Very well." and opens the door further, allowing you entry. The brief hallway beyond the front door of the care home is bleak and gloomy. A large meeting area with several tables is completely devoid of patients and family members.

Two offices near the door feature small windows—the only light within the building appears to be from the exterior windows.

Enrithel moves inside.
"Thank you. I'm Enrithel, what should we call you? Can you point us to Dern's room?"

"Errr, I am Bob. Mister Fosimuth is in room 16. It is at the end of the hallway, with the number 16 on the door."

Orin heads to room 16, and waits at the door.

Raymond follows, not trusting his voice and just nodding to the man who pointed them here.

The man closes the door behind you and just stands there for a while before moving into a room to the western side of the building.

Enrithel will knock on the door and call out:
"Mr. Fosimuth? We're here on behalf of Branda and Verus and we'd like to speak with you."

Perc (listen): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13

Nobody answers

"Mr. Fosimuth?"
Enrithel will try the handle to see if it is locked.

Raymond shrugs. "If he don't open, step aside. Won't be so hard to kick it down, I think."

You are focussing on the locked door and suddenly can't see it anymore... all the lights have gone out!

"Well, well, looks like we have to take care of you!" you hear from behind you...

Initiative
Darkness
Enrithel
Raymond
Orin
- - -
Enemy
- - -
Hurok

Enrithel casts Mage Armor on himself.

Kn. Arcana: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (12) + 13 = 25
Assuming that's enough to know the spell cast...

"Magical darkness! We'll probably have to get out of range to be able to see!"

He will move along the wall, down the hallway.

Raymond grunts angrily as all light around him winks out.

"Magical, eh? Sounds like we have a spellcaster to hunt down. I heard the voice come from..."

He turns toward the sound of the voice and walks forward, his weapon out and ready for an attack.