GM Lorenzo
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As the old codger proclaims his recognition of Vegazi, a passing flock of black birds darkens the sun room with its shadow.
Hanlin: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13
Nina: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (9) - 1 = 8
Incandescence: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
Braggett: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11
Kibble: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
Bishop: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23
Erlathan: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
Vegazi: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25
Bishop and Vegazi realize these ravens are heading toward the door, still open behind Vegazi.
Hanlin: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Nina: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
Incandescence: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Braggett: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 1 = 12
Kibble: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18
Bishop: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14
Erlathan: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24
Vegazi: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17
Red Raven Swarm: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11
Yellow Raven Swarm: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16
Surprise Round
Bold may take a move or standard action.
Erlathan
Vegazi
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Yellow Raven Swarm
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Bishop
Lord Braggett & Sir Kibble
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Red Raven Swarm
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Hanlin
Nina & Inky
Vegazi shouts a warning, "They are two swarms of ravens! They'll try to blind you with their talons! They're tiny, so bludgeoning weapons work better. Splash weapons and area spells work best."
The half-orc takes a step back to the door and slams it shut.
Eye-Rake (Ex) Any living creature damaged by a raven swarm
must succeed at a DC 11 Reflex save or be blinded as the
swarm tears at the victim’s eyes. The blindness lasts for 1d4
days or until healed with remove blindness or a successful
DC 11 Heal check. The save DC is Constitution-based.
Swarm Traits: A swarm has no clear front or back and no discernable anatomy, so it is not subject to critical hits or flanking. A swarm made up of Tiny creatures takes half damage from slashing and piercing weapons.
Knowledge (nature) DC13: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24
The first raven swarm slams into the door right after Vegazi closes it. Their wings and beaks beat on the cottage's exterior like popcorn in a skillet, seeking a way into the homestead.
Bishop, you're up in the Surprise Round!
Bishop 'The Dark Augur'
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I just realized this is a new wand so no +2 bonus yet. Erlathan I'll use one of your charges from your vile wand
"A swarm of birds! Well I have dealt with swarms before so this will likely be useful." Heeding Vegazi's warning Bishop takes out a vial of tinted dark glass.
Move action= Grab my vial of alchemist fire.
GM Lorenzo
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The door closed by Vegazi, the swarms of ravens surround the cottage, looking for a way inside. Some settle into the surrounding trees, raising a cawing chorus of discord.
Grev looks grim, "This is strange. The doors and window are closed, and I had just fed the fire in the hearth before you lot showed up. That should keep them from coming down the chimney. At least for a while."
He looks at each of you. "What do we do now?"
You're out of combat for the time being. The fire will burn for another hour, before someone would have to fetch more wood from the pile outside. Plan?
Nina Brightspark
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Nina frowns, looking worried. "Do the ravens out here normally do that? Seems like all the critters are against us for some reason...or they're being turned against us," she continues, thinking of the lions.
Lord Braggett Fizzlebotham IV
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"An unkindness of ravens is ominous indeed..." Lord Braggett muses as he watches the noisy birds settle on the trees, "Hmm, so are you proposing, Lady Brightspark, that whatever befell the lions may also be effecting these birds? If that is the case, it would suggest that someone, or something, is watching our every move." With his shield safely strapped to his back, Braggett pulls out two flasks from his pack, one for each hand, "Ha! I don't blame them, for we must be a wonderful sight to behold when in battle! Shall we take to arms, my friends, and scatter these murderous ravens before they get the chance to scratch at our eyes?"
Since it worked so well for Nina, I'll try using my speak with animals SLA to see if the ravens are saying anything interesting. :)
Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15 Searching for the bird from before.
GM Lorenzo
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Lord Braggett opens his ears and mind to the voices of thousands of angry birds. He'd go mad if not for the cottage's sturdy walls' fortunate muffling of the crows' caterwauling. Frustrated, they begin to settle into the surrounding trees like the onset of the plague.
At Nina's reminder of the recent encounter with the pride of lions and its plumed instigator, Lord Braggett peers through the glass of the solarium, seeking any sign of the golden eagle.
The rest of the party follows suit.
Hanlin: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16
Nina: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (10) - 1 = 9
Incandescence: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
Vegazi: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28
Kibble: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 1 = 10
Bishop: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16
Erlathan: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19
Vegazi points. There, in the branches of the tallest tree, roosts the large raptor.
The Dessar family huddles together inside the cottage. In uncharacteristic kindness, old Grev is trying to comfort them with a plate of baked cookies.
"If you'll help me barricade the chimney, we can keep the swarms out. You all look like you could use some rest. Worst case, the ravens will still be there in the morning."
Unless you've a different plan, you wake the next morning, fully recovered, after a cold dinner and breakfast. The birds are still out there, waiting for you.
Hanlin
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Hanlin leans over and looks out the windows at the flocks of birds and shakes his head "While the light holds maybe we should try to deal with these birds now. Who knows what could happen in the middle of the night, and I don't think we should chance it."
As Vegazi points out the raptor Hanlin squints to get a better view "If we can get you a chance, could you shoot that thing down? Any of you all? I could try with this crossbow but I'm a bit rusty."
I'd vote for dealing with them today vs in the morning. I have basically all of my resources available, spells and channels.
Nina Brightspark
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"I could try...but Vegazi would probably have the best chance with her bow, right?" Nina responds with a shrug. "But I'm with Hanlin, I don't want to be stuck inside all night on account of a bunch of dumb birds!"
Lord Braggett Fizzlebotham IV
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"It goes without saying that I am an exceptional shot!" Lord Braggett says as he peers at the eagle through narrowed eyes, "But I say we all hit it at once. Sir Erlathan never misses with that staff of his, and Lady Vegazi is no slouch with the bow either. If we spread out and fire at once, we may fell that meddling bird before it's able to get away again."
Erlathan
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"Dumb birds is right, Nina," Erlathan says icily, pointing his staff at the eagle. "Just say the word and the magically and deliciously dangerous force serpents will chase the eagle to the ends of eternity! He cannot escape!" He attempts a fancy staff twirl.
Sleight of Hand: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21
He's gotten a bit better too, with the staff rotating a full 360 degrees before his wrist cramps and he quickly tosses it, catching it in his opposite hand.
GM Lorenzo
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A plan begins to take shape as the golden eagle patiently watches the party through Grev's big glass windows...
Shall I roll initiative, or do you want/need to tweak this plan a bit?
Nina Brightspark
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"Um...okay, so we're just gonna...get ready and then throw the door open?" Nina asks as she rummages for her crossbow. "That'll work for me, but we'll have to make it good!"
Lord Braggett Fizzlebotham IV
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"Aha! you're a fast learner, Sir Elarthan... Splendid!" Lord Braggett cheers, clearly impressed with Erlathan's improving staff twirling capabilities. With a new plan in place, Braggett starts making his own preparations, "Oh, come now, Lady Brightspark!" He enthuses as he packs away his flasks and readies his well polished spruce longbow instead, "We make everything good!" He hops onto Kibble's back and nocks an arrow, "Ready when you are, my friends."
GM Lorenzo
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Hanlin: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19
Nina: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17
Incandescence: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17
Braggett: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17
Kibble: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
Bishop: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Erlathan: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
Vegazi: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18
Red Raven Swarm: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13
Yellow Raven Swarm: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
Eagle: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17
Bow and arrow in hand, Vegazi moves to the door and opens it.
Round 1
Bold may act.
Hanlin
Vegazi
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Eagle
Red Raven Swarm
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Nina & Inky
Erlathan
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Yellow Raven Swarm
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Lord Braggett & Sir Kibble
Bishop
Hanlin, you're up!
Hanlin
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Before Vegazi opens the door, Hanlin will look to Bishop and nod "I'm casting Shield Other. I'll take half of your wounds, please be gentle my friend." Shield Other on Bishop, lasts 3hrs, must stay within 30' of me or it breaks the spell.
Once the door flies open Hanlin will raise up his wand of bubbly bless and gives the group good vibes! BLESS ACTIVATED!
GM Lorenzo
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Just before Vegazi opens the door, Hanlin casts shield other on Bishop. Then once the door is open, he uses his wand to cast bless on the party.
The eagle trumpets a war cry that only gnomes understand, *Attack, my pretties!*
The swarm of red ravens swoops to the now-open entry of the cottage.
Conditions:
Bless: Allies gain a +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and on saving throws against fear effects.
Shield Other: Bishop gains a +1 deflection bonus to AC and a +1 resistance bonus on saves. Bishop takes only half damage from all wounds and attacks (including those dealt by special abilities) that deal hit point damage. The amount of damage not taken by Bishop is taken by Hanlin.
Round 1
Bold may act.
Hanlin
Vegazi
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Eagle
Red Raven Swarm
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Nina & Inky
Erlathan
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Yellow Raven Swarm
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Lord Braggett & Sir Kibble
Bishop
Erlathan, Nina & Inky, you're up!
Erlathan
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"Lousy, stupid, swarms of dozens of birds... I cannot target you with this staff," Erlathan grumbles, cracking his knuckles. "No matter, I shall use my mind to bring you down!"
Move a little more into the room, and begin casting Summon Monster II
Nina Brightspark
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"Oh! Oh! I have something that might help...but nerts, there's nowhere to throw it," Nina sighs. Instead, she draws out her shielding wand and gives Inky a tap with it before urging her friend to fall back just a little to make room.
"Bring 'em on! We're not afraid of a bunch of birds!"
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Nina uses her Wand of Shield on Inky, bringing her AC from 16 to 20. Charges remaining (49).
GM Lorenzo
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Erlathan begins an arcane summoning.
Nina uses her wand to cast shield on her eidolon.
At another signal from the eagle, the swarm of yellow ravens joins its red cousins.
Conditions:
Bless: Allies gain a +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and on saving throws against fear effects.
Shield Other: Bishop gains a +1 deflection bonus to AC and a +1 resistance bonus on saves. Bishop takes only half damage from all wounds and attacks (including those dealt by special abilities) that deal hit point damage. The amount of damage not taken by Bishop is taken by Hanlin.
Round 1
Bold may act.
Hanlin
Vegazi
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Eagle
Red Raven Swarm
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Nina & Inky
Erlathan
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Yellow Raven Swarm
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Lord Braggett & Sir Kibble
Bishop
Bishop, Lord Braggett & Kibble, you're up!
Lord Braggett Fizzlebotham IV
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I am right in thinking you can move through swarms without issue, right?
"I shall bravely suffer the beating of feathered foes, my friends, and forge a path to the perpetrator of this avian puppetry!" He yells heroically, gripping his bow tightly and pointing towards the open door, "Kibble... Away!" With his head down, Kibble charges into the flock of ravens, barking a warning for any stray bird to stay away. While his noble steed takes care of the direction of travel, Braggett shields his eyes by turning away, rooting through his pack for the flasks once again. Once wolf and rider are clear from the worst of the scratching talons and pecking beaks, the brave knight spits a feather from his mouth and throws the flask over his shoulder, laughing, "Ha ha, onward, Sir Kibble! Let us show that eagle who they are messing with." He says as they continue on towards the eagle at full speed.
Double move from Kibble, Move action from Braggett to retrieve the alchemist's fire, and a standard to throw it at the bottom left corner of yellow halfway through kibbles movement.
Atk. Alchemist's Fire; Bless; Mounted double move: 1d20 + 6 - 4 ⇒ (12) + 6 - 4 = 14
Dmg. Fire: 1d6 ⇒ 1
Miss direction?: 1d8 ⇒ 7
GM Lorenzo
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Atop Sir Kibble, Lord Braggett gallops through both swarms of ravens, who descend upon the gnome and his lupine steed. Thousands of angry birds strike at the cavalier and the wolf with beaks and talons.
Red & Yellow Raven Swarms vs Lord Braggett: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 2) = 5
Red & Yellow Raven Swarms vs Sir Kibble: 2d6 ⇒ (6, 1) = 7
Lord Braggett and Sir Kibble each need to make two DC11 Reflex saves to avoid being blinded by the ravens' eye rakes
Once clear of the hostile ravens, Lord Braggett tosses a flask of alchemist's fire at
Conditions:
Bless: Allies gain a +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and on saving throws against fear effects.
Shield Other: Bishop gains a +1 deflection bonus to AC and a +1 resistance bonus on saves. Bishop takes only half damage from all wounds and attacks (including those dealt by special abilities) that deal hit point damage. The amount of damage not taken by Bishop is taken by Hanlin.
Round 1
Bold may act.
Hanlin
Vegazi
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Eagle
Red Raven Swarm
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Nina & Inky
Erlathan
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Yellow Raven Swarm (-1 + -1 nonlethal; on fire, d6 fire damage next round)
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Lord Braggett (-5; two DC11 Reflex saves to avoid being blinded)
Sir Kibble (-7; two DC11 Reflex saves to avoid being blinded)
Bishop
Bishop, you're up!
Lord Braggett Fizzlebotham IV
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Eep! I may have misread the situation... Sorry guys.
Reflex #1, Braggett: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
Reflex #2, Braggett: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17
Kibble #1, Kibble: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22
Kibble #2, Kibble: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19
GM Lorenzo
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The ravens temporarily blind Lord Braggett for 1d4 ⇒ 2 days. (Or until healed with remove blindness or a successful DC 11 Heal check.)
Miss Chance 50%: 1d100 ⇒ 53 (The alchemist's fire strikes as intended and continues to burn some of the swarm of yellow ravens.)
Lord Braggett Fizzlebotham IV
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It's not until after the thrill of the daring maneuver is dying that Lord Braggett realises he's blind, "What the... Kibble! I can't... I can't see!" He says, the usual confidence of his voice wavering.
Incandescence
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"Hey Nina...? Um, what those two just did? We're not doing that!" Inky calls out as Lord Braggett and the fearless Kibble race through the swarms of ravens...and pay a hefty price for it.
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Sorry, that's definitely something Inky would remark on...
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Bishop tosses the flask of alchemist's fire he's been holding in one sweaty palm.
Ranged Touch Attack; Damage: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 101d6 ⇒ 5 + 50%
The flask explodes spraying the red swarm with volatile liquid.
GM Lorenzo
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Bishop tosses a grenade into the flock of angry red birds, the smell of burning feathers leaving a rancid aftertaste in his mouth.
Vegazi grasps her bow in one hand, draws her shortsword and strikes at the swarm of birds outside the door. She growls in frustration, when she fails to land a blow. She steps back out of the way of the rest of her friends. "Ravens are typical cowards. Again, an enchantment must be at work!"
MW Shortsword, bless; Damage: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 1 = 111d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
Conditions:
Bless: Allies gain a +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and on saving throws against fear effects.
Shield Other: Bishop gains a +1 deflection bonus to AC and a +1 resistance bonus on saves. Bishop takes only half damage from all wounds and attacks (including those dealt by special abilities) that deal hit point damage. The amount of damage not taken by Bishop is taken by Hanlin.
Round 1
Bold may act.
Hanlin
Vegazi
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Eagle
Red Raven Swarm (-7; on fire, d6 fire damage next round)
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Nina & Inky
Erlathan
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Yellow Raven Swarm (-1 + -1 nonlethal; on fire, d6 fire damage next round)
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Lord Braggett (-5; blinded)
Sir Kibble (-7)
Bishop
Hanlin, you're up!
Hanlin
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Hanlin has a look of indecision about him and finally steps to the door and draws his silvered mace, swinging through the birds. "Is there another way out of here Grev? We need to get at that eagle!"
Mace, Bless: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 5 + 1 = 191d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
GM Lorenzo
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Wondering if there's another way in or out of the cottage, Hanlin steps up and swings his mace through the door, bludgeoning several of the crows. The alchemical flames consume dozens of others, and the screeching red ravens disperse.
Grev curses, "'Fraid you're standing in the only door I've got in the solarium. An architectural design flaw, it seems."
The eagle flies to another tree to better observe the action. Alighting in its branches, it screams in fury. Lord Braggett hears it issue a command to the yellow-feathered conspiracy of ravens. *Useless as a kit of pigeons. Attack them inside the man-cave!*
Conditions:
Bless: Allies gain a +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and on saving throws against fear effects.
Shield Other: Bishop gains a +1 deflection bonus to AC and a +1 resistance bonus on saves. Bishop takes only half damage from all wounds and attacks (including those dealt by special abilities) that deal hit point damage. The amount of damage not taken by Bishop is taken by Hanlin.
Round 2
Bold may act.
Hanlin
Vegazi
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Eagle
Red Raven Swarm
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Nina & Inky
Erlathan
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Yellow Raven Swarm (-1 + -1 nonlethal; on fire, d6 fire damage next round)
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Lord Braggett (-5; blinded)
Sir Kibble (-7)
Bishop
Erlathan, Nina & Inky, you're up!
Erlathan
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"Architectural flaw? More like a fire marshall's nightmare..." Erlathan grumbles, but his grumbling turns to dancing when his newest friend, a small air elemental, appears floating just outside the homestead. "Oh, isn't she just beautiful? I dub her... Cumulus! Cumulus, get that eagle!"
The air elemental nods in understanding. She floats past the raven swarm as if she were a cloud, then claps into the eagle's body with thunderous force.
Slam: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 161d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
GM, ideally, I'd like Cumulus to fly up to an altitude that avoids the raven swarm completely.
Meanwhile, brave, brave Erlathan steps outside the home, letting fly two magic missiles from his staff, both serpent missiles aimed for the eagle.
SoES: 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (1, 2) + 2 = 5
GM Lorenzo
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When Cumulus appears right in front of the eagle and swings a wispy fist, Lord Braggett hears what sounds like an avian gulp.
Erlathan exits the cottage and two serpentine black-and-white magic missiles streak through the raven-filled air with their usual unerring accuracy and strike the eagle with an arcane hiss.
Conditions:
Bless: Allies gain a +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and on saving throws against fear effects.
Shield Other: Bishop gains a +1 deflection bonus to AC and a +1 resistance bonus on saves. Bishop takes only half damage from all wounds and attacks (including those dealt by special abilities) that deal hit point damage. The amount of damage not taken by Bishop is taken by Hanlin.
Round 2
Bold may act.
Hanlin
Vegazi
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Eagle (-5)
Red Raven Swarm
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Nina & Inky
Erlathan
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Yellow Raven Swarm (-1 + -1 nonlethal; on fire, d6 fire damage next round)
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Lord Braggett (-5; blinded)
Sir Kibble (-7)
Bishop
Nina & Inky, you're up!
Nina Brightspark
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"Come on Inky, now we can get outside," Nina urges, nudging Inky to head outside while she reaches into her pouch and pulls out a small vial. As the pair race outside after Erlathan, Nina takes aim with the vial and flings it at the remaining swarm of ravens...
Alchemist Fire vs. Yellow (Ranged Touch; Bless, Range Penalty): 1d20 + 4 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 4 + 1 - 2 = 16
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1
..."Did it work? I can't tell!"
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Nina & Inky move outside; Nina draws an alchemist fire as a move action and then tosses it!
GM Lorenzo
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Incandescence slinks out of the cottage. Astride her eidolon, Nina retrieves a flask of alchemist's fire and tosses it into the swarm of yellow ravens.
The fresh explosion blasts feathers in every direction, and the flames from the previous blast consume even more of the frenzied unkindess of ravens.
Fire Damage Round 2: 1d6 ⇒ 4
Conditions:
Bless: Allies gain a +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and on saving throws against fear effects.
Shield Other: Bishop gains a +1 deflection bonus to AC and a +1 resistance bonus on saves. Bishop takes only half damage from all wounds and attacks (including those dealt by special abilities) that deal hit point damage. The amount of damage not taken by Bishop is taken by Hanlin.
Heeding the eagle's unnatural command, the ravens swarm over Nina and Inky and approach the cottage door. Erlathan, too, finds himself surrounded by hundreds of angry birds, pecking and clawing at their targets' eyes.
Yellow Swarm vs Nina: 1d6 ⇒ 1
Yellow Swarm vs Inky: 1d6 ⇒ 1
Yellow Swarm vs Erlathan: 1d6 ⇒ 6
(Erlathan, Nina & Inky: DC11 Reflex vs Eye-Rake or blinded for d4 days.)
Round 2
Bold may act.
Hanlin
Vegazi
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Eagle (-5)
Red Raven Swarm
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Nina (-1; DC11 Reflex vs Eye-Rake)
Inky (-1; DC11 Reflex vs Eye-Rake)
Erlathan (-6; DC11 Reflex vs Eye-Rake)
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Yellow Raven Swarm (-6 + -2 nonlethal; on fire, another d6 fire damage next round)
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Lord Braggett (-5; blinded)
Sir Kibble (-7)
Bishop
Bishop, Lord Braggett & Kibble, you're up!
Nina Brightspark
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Reflex (DC 11): 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
"Aiieeee! My eyes!" Nina shrieks as the ravens swarm over her, Inky, and Erlathan, leaving their mark in more ways than one.
Incandescence
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Reflex (DC 11): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7
Inky, too, falls victim to the clawing talons of the ravens, flailing and pawing at her eyes. "Rrrrrrahhhhh! You little pests! I'll have you all made into pies, you hear me??? PIES!"
Lord Braggett Fizzlebotham IV
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"Don't let the birds get too close!" Lord Braggett belatedly calls back to his comrades, "They'll scratch your eyes out given but the smallest of chances..." He then fumbles about, reaching into his quiver for an arrow, "Stay safely away from their talons and fear not for me, my friends, for I still have my exceptional ears!"
Gripping his bow tight, Braggett carefully nocks an arrow as he concentrates on the insults and worried gulps of the eagle, "Now, Kibble! Point me in the direction of that foul feathered fiend, and we shall feast on roast bird tonight..." As Kibble wheels around towards the eagle, the blind knight confidently lets the arrow fly, not thinking he could possibly miss, "Haha!"
Kibble: Aid Another (Perception); Alertness: 1d20 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 1 + 2 = 19
Braggett: Perception (Pin point enemy by ear); Alertness, Aid Another: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 9 + 2 + 2 = 23
Atk. Longbow; Bless: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 6 + 1 = 21
Dmg. Piercing: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Shoots in a random direction if the perception check fails.
Bishop 'The Dark Augur'
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Watching the swarming birds he can't but help be a little hesitant to join the fray. He grabs another vial from his pouch and heads outside trying to put some distance between him and the swarm of ravens.
GM Lorenzo
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Nina and Inky are temporarily blinded by the swarm of ravens for 1d4 ⇒ 4 days.
With Sir Kibble's help, Lord Braggett believes he's pinpointed the location of the eagle combatting the air elemental in the treetops. He draws back his bow and lets an arrow fly. The miraculous shot will be added to his memoirs, in an appendix chronologically listing his many incredible deeds.
50% Miss Chance: 1d100 ⇒ 53
Bishop slips outside, moves away from the swarm, and grabs another flask of alchemist's fire from his belt pouch.
Vegazi follows the rogue out of the cottage and slashes into the swarm with her shortsword.
Attack, bless; Damage: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 1 = 101d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
Conditions:
Bless: Allies gain a +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and on saving throws against fear effects.
Shield Other: Bishop gains a +1 deflection bonus to AC and a +1 resistance bonus on saves. Bishop takes only half damage from all wounds and attacks (including those dealt by special abilities) that deal hit point damage. The amount of damage not taken by Bishop is taken by Hanlin.
Round 3
Bold may act.
Hanlin
Vegazi
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Eagle (-8)
Red Raven Swarm
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Nina (-1; blinded)
Inky (-1; blinded)
Erlathan (-6; DC11 Reflex vs Eye-Rake)
Cumulus the Air Elemental
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Yellow Raven Swarm (-6 + -2 nonlethal; on fire, another d6 fire damage next round)
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Lord Braggett (-5; blinded)
Sir Kibble (-7)
Bishop
Hanlin, you're up!
Hanlin
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Hanlin has a look of surprise flash across his face as the smash from his mace causes the flock of ravens to disperse. "Iomedae guides my hand it seems. I'm coming!" He steps up and swings his mace into the other swarm with vigor!
silvered mace + bless: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 5 + 1 = 81d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
"Vegazi, shoot that eagle down!"
GM Lorenzo
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Hanlin leaves the shelter of the cottage at last, and he swings his mace at the swarm of angry birds. He tells Vegazi to use her bow against the eagle.
The eagle flies to the ground, and changes shape to a woman who bears a sibling resemblance to Jagan and Ogash. She turns to the nearby trees and barks a command.
(Provokes an AoO from Cumulus.)
A massive wild boar emerges from the brush, grunting with barely restrained aggression.
The swarm continues to suffer from the flames of Nina's alchemist's fire.
Fire Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3
Conditions:
Bless: Allies gain a +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and on saving throws against fear effects.
Shield Other: Bishop gains a +1 deflection bonus to AC and a +1 resistance bonus on saves. Bishop takes only half damage from all wounds and attacks (including those dealt by special abilities) that deal hit point damage. The amount of damage not taken by Bishop is taken by Hanlin.
Round 3
Bold may act.
Hanlin
Vegazi
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Ilka (-8)
Red Raven Swarm
Umber
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Nina (-1; blinded)
Inky (-1; blinded)
Erlathan (-6; DC11 Reflex vs Eye-Rake)
Cumulus the Air Elemental (AoO vs eagle)
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Yellow Raven Swarm (-9 + -2 nonlethal)
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Lord Braggett (-5; blinded)
Sir Kibble (-7)
Bishop
Erlathan, Nina & Inky, you're up!
Erlathan
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Reflex vs Evil Eye-Rake: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
"GAH! My eyes, my eyes!" Erlathan scrambles in place, grabbing his bloodied eyes. "I can't see! Cumulus, do your thing! I know I can't! First, they give me tentacles and make me bald... Then, they take my vision... Never should've left Kyonin..." The elf mutters, running in a random direction.
Where? Following splash attack directions: 1d8 ⇒ 1
Erlathan feels a wall, and tries again.
Where?: 1d8 ⇒ 6
He moves through the swarm, bumping into Nina, then Vegazi, before escaping the mess of ravens.
Not really sure how else to handle being blind?
Meanwhile, Cumulus takes an opportune strike.
AoO Slam: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 231d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
... And takes flight over the tree to pursue the orc, throwing another fist of clouds at her.
Slam: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 151d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
GM Lorenzo
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Erlathan stumbles out of the swarm of ravens, blood streaming from his eyes and dripping from the vestigal tentacles on his chin.
Cumulus slaps the eagle as it flies to the ground, and then pursues it to the ground, where the raptor turns into a hellspawned half-orc.
The ferocious boar lunges at the air elemental with its wicked-looking tusks. The beast squeals like a banshee, when Cumulus evades its attack.
Gore; Damage: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 121d8 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11
Cumulus swings at the woman, but its fist leaves nothing more than a wispy, white contrail in its wake.
Conditions:
Bless: Allies gain a +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and on saving throws against fear effects.
Shield Other: Bishop gains a +1 deflection bonus to AC and a +1 resistance bonus on saves. Bishop takes only half damage from all wounds and attacks (including those dealt by special abilities) that deal hit point damage. The amount of damage not taken by Bishop is taken by Hanlin.
Round 3
Bold may act.
Hanlin
Vegazi
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Ilka (-10)
Red Raven Swarm
Umber
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Nina (-1; blinded)
Inky (-1; blinded)
Erlathan (-6; blinded)
Cumulus the Air Elemental
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Yellow Raven Swarm (-9 + -2 nonlethal)
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Lord Braggett (-5; blinded)
Sir Kibble (-7)
Bishop
Nina & Inky, you're up!
Nina Brightspark
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"Argh! Inky, get us out of here!" Nina cries, unable to see what's going on but still feeling the swarm of birds buffeting her and her eidolon friend.
1=North, 2=East, 3=West, 4=South
1d4 ⇒ 2
Inky, still pawing at her eyes, staggers towards the east - and manages to stumble out of the swarm for the time being. Now, with a sense of where the birds might be in relation to where they are, Nina fumbles for another flask and tries to throw it while Inky snaps blindly at the air with sharp teeth...
Alchemist Fire (Ranged Touch; Bless): 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 1 = 7
Total Concealment (50% Miss): 1d100 ⇒ 43
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2
Inky Bite vs. Swarm (Bless): 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 4 + 1 = 13
Total Concealment (50% Miss): 1d100 ⇒ 3
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
"This is the woooooorst!"
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Inky takes a 5 foot step back, then both of them attempt the above attacks - hopefully it's all kosher!
GM Lorenzo
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Incandescence carries Nina out of the swarm of ravens, and she retrieves and throws another flask of alchemist's fire. Her sightless aim is off, but some manages to splash a few of the angry birds.
The eidolon snaps at the crows in anger, but its teeth clack shut on empty air.
The unkindness of ravens seeks out Vegazi, engulfing the summoner and her eidolon again as well, hundreds of beaks and talons tearing exposed flesh.
Swarm Damage vs Vegazi: 1d6 ⇒ 3
Swarm Damage vs Nina: 1d6 ⇒ 5
Swarm Damage vs Inky: 1d6 ⇒ 1
Vegazi Reflex Save DC11: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
Conditions:
Bless: Allies gain a +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and on saving throws against fear effects.
Shield Other: Bishop gains a +1 deflection bonus to AC and a +1 resistance bonus on saves. Bishop takes only half damage from all wounds and attacks (including those dealt by special abilities) that deal hit point damage. The amount of damage not taken by Bishop is taken by Hanlin.
Round 3/4
Bold may act.
Hanlin
Vegazi (-3; blinded)
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Ilka (-10)
Red Raven Swarm
Umber
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Nina (-6; blinded)
Inky (-2; blinded)
Erlathan (-6; blinded)
Cumulus the Air Elemental
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Yellow Raven Swarm (-10 + -2 nonlethal)
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Lord Braggett (-5; blinded)
Sir Kibble (-7)
Bishop
Bishop, Lord Braggett & Sir Kibble, then Hanlin, you're up!
Lord Braggett Fizzlebotham IV
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"Haha! I wish I could have seen how spectacular that was." Lord Braggett cheers as he hears his arrow strike the eagle. He immediately reaches for another arrow, but holds off a moment when he hears Ilka bark out orders in orcish, "What? Who's there? I warn you, I have already shot an eagle out of the sky. You, I presume, are a much larger target." He nocks the arrow and listens for any more orcish grunts before letting loose, "Kibble, point me to our newest foe!"
Kibble: Aid Another (Perception); Alertness: 1d20 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 1 + 2 = 22
Braggett: Perception (Pin point enemy by ear); Alertness, Aid Another: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 9 + 2 + 2 = 17
Atk. Longbow; Bless; Into combat: 1d20 + 6 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 1 - 4 = 8
Dmg. Piercing:: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
Hanlin
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Hanlin shakes his head as the ravens tear up more faces "Easy friends, that eagle turned into an Orc with a boar! Lets finish off this flock of pidgeons quickly!" He says with a tinge of nervousness as he swings his mace then moves towards Bishop.
Mace + Bless: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 5 + 1 = 151d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
| Domo arigato, Mr. Roboto |
Bishop finally tosses that second flask of alchemist's fire he was holding onto. The weapon ignites on impact, and the aroma of grilled chicken fills the air.
Ranged Touch with a Splash Weapon; Damage: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 171d6 ⇒ 2
Bishop 'The Dark Augur'
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Bishop moves up and flings the vial of alchemist fire over Vegazi's head letting it explode in the swarm of birds.
alchemist fire: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1
GM Lorenzo
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Lord Braggett channels his inner Batman and tries to replicate his once-in-a-lifetime bowshot. But this time, his arrow strikes an adjacent tree trunk.
Bishop lobs another grenade into the ravens, and then Hanlin bludgeons enough them to disperse the swarm.
Vegazi spins in a circle, calling for a medic to remove her blindness. "Healer, help me! I can't see!"
Ilka draws a scimitar and steps around the air elemental to flank the summoned creature with her boar companion. She taunts the half-orc, "Vegazi! Surrender now, and I will spare your little friends!"
Attack, Flank; Damage: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 2 = 91d6 - 1 ⇒ (4) - 1 = 3
Umber the boar follows suit.
Gore, Flank; Damage: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 8 + 2 = 281d8 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
Conditions:
Bless: Allies gain a +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and on saving throws against fear effects.
Shield Other: Bishop gains a +1 deflection bonus to AC and a +1 resistance bonus on saves. Bishop takes only half damage from all wounds and attacks (including those dealt by special abilities) that deal hit point damage. The amount of damage not taken by Bishop is taken by Hanlin.
Round 4/5
Bold may act.
Hanlin
Vegazi (-3; blinded)
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Ilka (-10)
Red Raven Swarm
Umber
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Nina (-6; blinded)
Inky (-2; blinded)
Erlathan (-6; blinded)
Cumulus the Air Elemental (-10)
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Yellow Raven Swarm
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Lord Braggett (-5; blinded)
Sir Kibble (-7)
Bishop
Nina & Inky, Erlathan & Cumulus, Lord Braggett & Kibble, Bishop, then Hanlin, you're up!
Incandescence
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Though unable to see, Inky can tell that there are new challengers on the field of battle based on all the angry yelling. Resisting the urge to continue pawing at her eyes, the eidolon pauses and tries to determine this new foe's position based on the sound of their movements...
Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24
...and then begins heading in that direction as best as she can.
Nina owes me BIG for this!
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Inky's trying to pinpoint a position; the boar's or Ilka's, doesn't matter which. Not going to move on the map until I have an idea of how successful she is :)
GM Red
Bishop 'The Dark Augur'
GM Lorenzo
Hanlin