GM Niles Wrath of the Righteous (Inactive)

Game Master nilesr

Let's say that yes, Silence will remove the Gibber.

"See if you can't do something about that insufferable buzzing!" Belledonna calls out to Sosiel.

My action is going to be the same, regardless; Barundar waits and lets Belle go before him to see if she is able to bring the queen down to their level.

Round 1
Konny casts a spell and moves at full speed toward the cavern wall.
Momma Vescavor the many eyed creature spots the movement and screeches its displeasure. It takes flight, and hovers some 20' above the cavern floor. It moves forward and hurls a glob of acid at Konny which strikes the rogue for 20 acid damage.
Momma Vescavor flies over and spits at Barundar which strikes the 13 acid damage.
Aron pulls a potion and drinks it, giving himself Energy Resistance to Acid for a few minutes. He then pulls his shortbow out of its case and grabs a couple cold iron arrows.
Belledonna casts Burdened Thoughts Will: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18 the Creature resists the spell!
Barundar
Brighton
Victrix
Sosiel

If anyone else is waiting on NPC actions let me know.

Round 1: Actions
Move Action: Move in front of Barundar
Free Action: Use Mythic Point to activate Display of Charisma
Standard Action: Attempt to demoralize the Vescavor queen! (By getting it to attack me)

Victrix hefts her blade high and moves before Barundar.

"YOU! Come down here and face me, cowardly beast!" She points her blade at the flying creature, her mythic power causing her voice to echo. "Or are you truly so craven that you can only fight with acid?!"

Intimidate (Demoralize) *Display of Charisma*: 1d20 + 12 + 20 ⇒ (4) + 12 + 20 = 36

A little reminder--Victrix has Acid Resistance 5.

So...realistically, is there any way Barundar could affect the Vescavor Queen at this point? I'm thinking there isn't. The only weapon he could use is a thrown handaxe and I'm really doubting that would get through any DR the beast might have.

On the other hand, some preparatory action might not be a bad idea. Barundar will stay directly adjacent to Victrix and ready a Swift action to use Sudden Block if the vermin attacks her and give her the free extra attack.

Round 1
Konny casts a spell and moves at full speed toward the cavern wall.
Momma Vescavor the many eyed creature spots the movement and screeches its displeasure. It takes flight, and hovers some 20' above the cavern floor. It moves forward and hurls a glob of acid at Konny which strikes the rogue for 20 acid damage.
Momma Vescavor flies over and spits at Barundar which strikes the 13 acid damage.
Aron pulls a potion and drinks it, giving himself Energy Resistance to Acid for a few minutes. He then pulls his shortbow out of its case and grabs a couple cold iron arrows.
Belledonna casts Burdened Thoughts. the Creature resists the spell!
Barundar waits and readies attacks
Brighton casts Protection from Energy on Victrix, giving her an additional Resist Acid 10!
Victrix moves up and demoralizes the Queen.
Sosiel says I'll do it Belledonna and casts Silence on Victrix. This removes any chance of Gibber working within 20' of Vic.

Round 2
Konny
Momma Vescavor
Momma Vescavor
Aron
Barundar
Belledonna
Brighton
Vixtrix
Sosiel

Just waiting on Konny now

Round 2

Konny stands ready to attack the beast if it approaches but is unsure how to contribute otherwise at the moment.

just the ready action

Will post action in a bit, but reminding you that Barundar used Sudden Block with Victrix. Queenie needs to roll again and take lower result, then Vic gets a free attack with +1 more to the roll.

Reroll: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17 still hits...barely. But yeah Vic gets the attack. Also remember to deduct your MP usage.

Quickly moving forward, Belledonna calls out. The answering cries of every Sarkorian to fall unjustly to the machinations of Daskari & Areelu Vorlesh spur those present with renewed purpose.

Move action: move adjacent with Aron.
Standard action: use her Rallying Cry Bloodline Power. She & all allies now have +1 morale bonus to attack & damage for the next three rounds.

Round 2: Actions
Free Action: RAGE!
Full-Round Action: Full Attack Momma Vescavor!

The Vescavor Queen tearing into Victrix gets the berserker's blood boiling! She roars in defiance, only to be met with silence.

Not that she cares, because Belledonna's rallying cry and Barundar's mythic power send her into a whirling frenzy...

Sudden Block Attack (Rage, Haste, Rallying Cry): 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (10) + 16 = 26
Damage (Rage, Rallying Cry): 2d6 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (3, 5) + 9 + 1 = 18

Haste Attack (Rage, Haste, Rallying Cry): 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (6) + 15 = 21
Damage (Rage, Rallying Cry): 2d6 + 10 ⇒ (3, 6) + 10 = 19

Primary Attack (Rage, Haste, Rallying Cry): 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (20) + 15 = 35
Crit Confirm?: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (7) + 15 = 22
Damage (Rage, Rallying Cry): 2d6 + 10 ⇒ (1, 3) + 10 = 14
Crit Damage (If Confirmed): 2d6 + 10 ⇒ (5, 4) + 10 = 19

Secondary Attack (Rage, Haste, Rallying Cry): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 27
Damage (Rage, Rallying Cry): 2d6 + 10 ⇒ (4, 3) + 10 = 17

Round 2
Konny stands still and readies an attack.
Momma Vescavor still demoralized from Victrix spits Acid at her. Vic is hit for 7 acid damage.
Momma Vescavor senses that her Acid doesn't do as much damage so she charges Victrix hitting the barbarian for 14
Aron moves up and fires his bow at the Queen his arrow goes wide and he grunts in annoyance.
Barundar holds
Belledonna inspires her allies to combat the minions of the Abyss
Brighton casts shield on himself.
Victrix goes viscous on the Queen and deals 68 damage Crit confirmed because she charged!
Sosiel casts a spell and hurls a bolt of pure energy at the Queen RTA: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12 the bolt misses. Sosiel curses.

Waiting for Konny's Round 3 action and Barundar's Round 2 action

Mythic Power: 4/5.

Barundar gives a loud whoop as his use of his mythic energies allows Victrix to score a good hit on the Queen, followed quickly by a grevious wound at the end of her blade. The dwarf takes the opportunity to take his own shot at the queen, though he is well aware that he has little chance of scoring a wound. Any little bit helps though, right?

Attack 1: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15
Damage 1: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Attack 2: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7
Damage 2: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

Swift action: Sudden Block on Victrix, same as before.

Round 3
Prescience: 1d20 ⇒ 20
Konny moves toward the demon getting into flanking position with Victrix and Barundar. He swings Biggie, glad that finally he is facing a foe that may be hit and not those pesky swarms.

Attack: 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 8 + 2 + 1 = 21
crit confirm: 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 8 + 2 + 1 = 12
standard damage: 2d6 + 5 + 1 + 3d6 ⇒ (5, 5) + 5 + 1 + (6, 5, 6) = 33

Thrilled that his aim was so perfect due to his foresight abilities, he decides to press the attack.
Surprise strike: 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 8 + 2 + 1 = 21 against flat-footed
damage: 2d6 + 5 + 1 + 3d6 ⇒ (1, 1) + 5 + 1 + (4, 2, 3) = 17

MP 6/7
AC 25 (offensive defence, shield)
prescience 3/4

Round 2
Konny stands still and readies an attack.
Momma Vescavor still demoralized from Victrix spits Acid at her. Vic is hit for 7 acid damage.
Momma Vescavor senses that her Acid doesn't do as much damage so she charges Victrix hitting the barbarian for 14
Aron moves up and fires his bow at the Queen his arrow goes wide and he grunts in annoyance.
Barundar attacks the Queen twice but misses. He imbues Victrix with a measure of mythic defense.
Belledonna inspires her allies to combat the minions of the Abyss
Brighton casts shield on himself.
Victrix goes viscous on the Queen and deals 68 damage Crit confirmed because she charged!
Sosiel casts a spell and hurls a bolt of pure energy at the Queen the bolt misses. Sosiel curses.

Round 3
Konny hits for 50!
Momma Vescavor flies up Acrobatics: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (12) + 12 = 24 and spits at Konny SpitRTA: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (7) + 12 = 19 hitting the rogue barely for 5d6 ⇒ (4, 6, 2, 3, 4) = 19 acid damage.
Momma Vescavor shrieks her defiance at the group, calling her babies to her and spitting at Victrix SpitRTA: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (16) + 12 = 28 hitting her for 5d6 - 10 ⇒ (5, 5, 6, 1, 2) - 10 = 9 the abyssal creature flies towards the corner of the cavern.
Aron fires his bow at the Queen Bow: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12 missing. We've gotta bring her down here, before the swarms come!
Barundar
Belledonna
Brighton
Vixtrix
Sosiel

Delay until after Victrix's initiative, then do whatever is necessary to stick with her as much as possible. If I have any action left at that time, I'll post it.

Nope. CMD is 22 when raging. I'm literally 2 points off.

Round 3: Actions
Standard Action: Use Renewed Vigour--Regenerative Vigour kicks in afterward
Move Action: Move 20 feet closer to the Vescavor Queen

Victrix screams in silent fury as the Vescavor Queen takes to the air once more.
Renewed Vigour Healing: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

The scream feels quite cathartic for her--it's given her resolve to push forward.

She starts moving towards the Queen, her blade still readied. If she could taunt the creature into coming down again, she would. Unfortunately, the silence spell on her prevents her from doing so.

Would my Renewed Vigour rage power be considered magical healing? It's an extraordinary ability, so I'm guessing not...

I'm only one point off from the CMD. Not that I'd have done anything but swing at the air the way my dice have fallen for pretty much the entire campaign.

Hearing the sounds of the swarms growing louder as they close, Belledonna quickly runs to the passage the sounds are loudest before hastily calling upon the deeper wells of arcane power once more, filling the passage with webbing.

Move action, double move to the passage at the top of the map.
Swift action: expend one Mythic Power to cast Web in the passage.

Round 3
Konny hits for 50!
Momma Vescavor flies up and spits at Konny hitting the rogue barely for 19 acid damage.
Momma Vescavor shrieks her defiance at the group, calling her babies to her and spitting at Victrix hitting her for 9 the abyssal creature flies towards the corner of the cavern.
Aron fires his bow at the Queen missing. We've gotta bring her down here, before the swarms come!
Barundar stays with Victrix and covers her.
Belledonna moves forward and fills the northern passage with webbing. Smart move!
Brighton moves up and channels healing 3d6 ⇒ (5, 2, 2) = 9
Victrix heals herself for 18 HP.
Sosiel moves forward and says to Konny, I'll protect you from Acid as soon as I can cast another spell.

@Victrix I guess your asking if renewed vigor can support your choice of the celestial totem, the answer is ofc YES. I'll reward your "suboptimal" choice. I'm glad I'm not dealing with the same boring barbarian builds. I love that you guys choose thematic feats/abilities.

Round 4
Konny
Momma Vescavor
Momma Vescavor
Aron
Barundar
Belledonna
Brighton
Victrix
Sosiel

Round 4
Once again Konny stands ready to engage the demon if it aproaches.

Round 4 Status
Resist Energy Acid: Aron and Victrix 30/60 mins
Silence 2 rounds on Vic 20'
Queen Demoralized 1/3
Shield 6 mins Brighton
Everyone is inspired +1ATT/DAM 1/3
Konny Shield 7/10 rounds

Round 4
Konny readies to attack the Vescavor Queen.
Momma Vescavor spits at 1d3 ⇒ 3 Sosiel Spit: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (13) + 12 = 25 hitting the Cleric for 5d6 ⇒ (4, 4, 1, 4, 4) = 17 acid damage.
Momma Vescavor spits at 1d3 ⇒ 3 Sosiel Spit: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15 hitting the Cleric for 5d6 ⇒ (3, 6, 1, 6, 2) = 18 acid damage.
Aron screams Sosiel! seeing his lover so harmed by the acidic saliva of the Demon. He fires his bow once again Bow: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26 this time hitting the creature 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
Barundar
Belledonna
Brighton
Victrix
Sosiel

Belledonna notices that her web has ensnared a swarm of Vescavor which were coming to assist their mother.

Same as before...delay until after Victrix's action. Hopefully something can be done to bring this thing down to our level...gonna be rough if we can't. Still want to use Sudden Block again if it charges or otherwise uses a melee attack against Victrix.

Actualy, thanks to me having to use Mythic Power to cast it in the first place, I have a better way to bypass the Silence.
It is possible to 'hold the charge' on a touch spell. Nobody ever does it because it screws with action economy, turning one standard action into two. Since I will be casting it as a swift action, I can use my standard action to apply it on Victrix after I move next to her.

Once more calling on her mythic power, Belledonna summons arcane energies to her touch before quickly moving to Victrix' side, infusing her kinswoman with the power if flight temporarily.

Swift action: expend one Mythic power to cast flight.
Move action: move next to Victrix.
Standard action: touch Victrix, 'imbuing' her with the spell.

Yeah sure, I'm not 100% with you on those rules but in this instance it helps you guys out of a sticky situation.

Round 4: Actions
Full-Round Action: Flying charge at the Vescavor Queen!

With Belle's magic imbuing her, Victrix grins wildly and nods at her. It was time to end this.

She flies into the air like an arrow, aimed straight at the Vescavor queen, her blade held high.

Death or glory!

Charge Attack (Rage, Haste, Rallying Cry) *Mythic Surge*: 1d20 + 18 + 1d6 ⇒ (8) + 18 + (4) = 30
Damage (Rage, Rallying Cry): 2d6 + 10 ⇒ (5, 5) + 10 = 20

Round 4
Konny readies to attack the Vescavor Queen.
Momma Vescavor spits at Sosiel hitting the Cleric for 17 acid damage.
Momma Vescavor spits at Sosiel hitting the Cleric for 18 acid damage.
Aron screams Sosiel! seeing his lover so harmed by the acidic saliva of the Demon. He fires his bow once again this time hitting the creature 3
Barundar hangs near Victrix
Belledonna casts fly on Victrix
Brighton casts Returning weapon on Radiance Hurl that creature to the ground he says.
Victrix charges the Queen dealing 20 damage!
Sosiel channels 3d6 ⇒ (5, 3, 5) = 13

Barundar can take actions for Round 4. Konny for Round 5 and then Momma will go

Round 5 Status
Resist Energy Acid: Aron and Victrix 30/60 mins
Silence 1 rounds on Vic 20'
Shield 6 mins Brighton
Konny Shield 6/10 rounds
Victrix Flight 8 mins
Barundar Returning Weapon 6 mins

Round 5
Konny
Momma
Momma twice
Aron
Barundar
Belle
Brighton
Victrix
Sosiel

Sosiel and Aron's sheet. Brighton's sheet take a look if you think anything might help you. They can cast the spells you ask.

Round 5
Konny is clueless as how to enter the fight. He decides to check the purple glow coming from another cave.
Perception: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (10) + 13 = 23

The spell of returning cast on his weapon, Barundar gives a shot of glee, reading back and heaving his hammer as hard as he can at the insect queen.

Improv Thrown Weapon: 1d20 + 10 - 4 ⇒ (18) + 10 - 4 = 24
Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

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Barundar hurls Radiance, which slams against the Queen with a satisfying thwack. Radiance returns to his hand and feels satisfied.
Round 5 Status
Resist Energy Acid: Aron and Victrix 30/60 mins
Silence 1 rounds on Vic 20'
Shield 6 mins Brighton
Konny Shield 6/10 rounds
Victrix Flight 8 mins
Barundar Returning Weapon 6 mins
Round 5
Konny checks the purple glow.
Momma savages Victrix Bite: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (15) + 12 = 27Claw1: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24Claw2: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24 doing 1d8 + 2d6 + 27 - 9 ⇒ (5) + (1, 6) + 27 - 9 = 30 and 3d6 - 10 ⇒ (2, 5, 5) - 10 = 2 acid
Momma twice savages Victrix Bite: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (11) + 12 = 23Claw1: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26Claw2: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25 doing 1d8 + 2d6 + 27 - 9 ⇒ (7) + (1, 4) + 27 - 9 = 30 and 3d6 - 10 ⇒ (5, 5, 5) - 10 = 5 acid The total for both full attacks was 67. Vic is still up! She's at 7/87HP
Aron fires his bow once again 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8 his frustration boils over and he curses loudly.
Barundar
Belle
Brighton says I've got something for ya! and mythically casts a a spell Searing Light: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16 the light burns into the abyssal flesh dealing 4d8 ⇒ (2, 8, 3, 1) = 14
Victrix
Sosiel

Round 5: Actions
Standard Action: One attack on the Vescavor queen
Move Action: Get the hell back to Brighton & Sosiel!

Ow. Ow. Ow. Ow. Ow.

So much pain... so much pain...

The reality of the situation penetrate's Victrix's rage. You're dying. You're dying. Get help now. GET HELP NOW.

Though her rage eases the pain somewhat, Victrix's instinct switches from 'fight' to 'flight'. She takes one last swing at it, her mythic power surging to the fore...

Attack (Rage, Haste): 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (20) + 14 = 34
Crit Confirm? (Rage, Haste) *Mythic Surge!*: 1d20 + 14 + 1d6 ⇒ (7) + 14 + (2) = 23
Damage (Rage): 2d6 + 9 ⇒ (6, 6) + 9 = 21
Crit Damage (If Confirmed): 2d6 + 9 ⇒ (2, 3) + 9 = 14

...then racing as far away from the queen as she can, back to Brighton & Sosiel. She's covered in blood...

Regenerative Vigour gives me Fast Healing 1 after I've used Renewed Vigour.

Drawing forth a wand, Belledonna levels it at the grotesque creature that is the present source of all their troubles. In a bid to distract the fiendish vermin from her companion long enough for their friends to heal her, Belledonna unleashes the force within.

Wand of Magic Missile: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (2, 3, 3) + 3 = 11 Force damage
Penetration: 1d20 + 6 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 6 + 4 = 20, to beat SR, if it has any.

Victrix smacks the Queen hard and then rushes away suffering an AoO 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (11) + 12 = 23 Damage: 1d6 + 9 - 3 ⇒ (5) + 9 - 3 = 11 this drops Victrix to -3 she also drops out of rage, dropping her to -25. She floats to the ground unconscious and close to deaths door.

Belledonna levels her wand and blasts the Queen she has SR 19...so good roll. ending its foul existance.

Brighton rushes over and heals Victrix for 3d8 + 8 ⇒ (4, 2, 8) + 8 = 22 with a mythic cure serious wounds. Sosiel channels and heals everyone for 3d6 ⇒ (4, 3, 1) = 8. Vic is conscious again.

The Queen drops to the floor besides Vic with a meaty plop and explodes into gore. Half formed vescavor eggs slop about from her innards....the insane gibbering in the cave reaches a crescendo and then begins to fade...

Victrix gasps for breath as Brighton's and Sosiel's healing revives her. Every part of her hurts, but somehow she's alive.

I do have Diehard as a feat. Still, it's appropriate that she fall considering what happened.

The vescavor queen's corpse beside her gives her a sense of joy... but also of disappointment, oddly enough.

I'm alive after all, huh?

"...we won?" Is all she can say, still too exhausted to speak.

Barundar, about to heave his hammer again with all his strength upon seeing Victrix fall, then when realizing the thing is dead about to charge to her and lay hands on her unconscious form only to be thwarted again, simply kneels, chuckling as he pats her on the shoulder.

"Aye, lassie. We won. A' thanks tae ye 'n' that eviscerator ye ca' a sword."

Kneeling in obeisance & concern before the Aasimar, Belledonna nods agreement with Barundar as she holds Victrix' face in her hands. "I ia ka mea, i matou. Ki to tatou toa, haere mai nga mea katoa ki te pai."

Belle's fingers feel warm against Victrix's pale, cold face. Barundar's mailed hand on her shoulder offers her reassurance.

It brings a dazed smile to her face. "Yaaaaaaaa~aaaaay!" She tries to sit up, but her ravaged belly refuses to cooperate with her.

"Hey--I got an' idea. Let's--let's not come in tomorrow, eh? Maybe--uh... maybe get a good feast together 'n' party it up? O' course, no guarantee that I'll be able ta make it... maybe it can wait for a bit. Jus' a thought." She rambles, the pain she's in still leaving her rather out of it.

Konny gets back to the others. He smiles at Victrix's words.
"I think I found where they come from." he says and describes what he saw.

Aron says The Abyssal rift...still open? and he looks troubled

Sosiel heals Victrix CSW: 3d8 + 5 ⇒ (2, 7, 2) + 5 = 16 and CMW: 2d8 + 5 ⇒ (3, 5) + 5 = 13 closing her most serious wounds.

Knowledge(planes): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19

"I remember some spells that may help, but I am unable to cast them. Dispel Evil or Chaos and Dimensional Lock or Anchor might close the rift." Konny says.

Sosiel's healing fixes Victrix's wounds enough that she can stand.

"Thanks... I 'ope I didn't say anythin' too weird. I sometoimes do that when I'm knocked fer a loop." She gives the priest a grateful nod.

She listens to Konny when he explains how the rift may be sealed. "Uh... can anyone 'ere cast any o' those?" She scratches her head.

"Alas, I cannae... what about ye, Brighton?"

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Brighton says I can seal the Rift in stone....

Shaking her head in disappointment at Konny's query, Belledonna considers Brighton's idea.

Dimensional Anchor is the one of those I will be soonest able to cast & that not for another two levels...
The two Dispells, I will never be able to cast because they are only on Paladin & Cleric lists.

"We hae few options now...sealing it wi' stoone micht have tae dae 'til we ur able tae cast th' right spell ourselves or call anither crusader in tae cast it fur us."

The dwarf looks around at the cave they are in, thoughtfully stroking his beard.

"I ain't na engineer, but it likelie wouldn't tak' much work tae bring enough o' this cave doon tae mak' it impossible tae come thro', anyway. Ah say we go wi' Brighton's idea."

Stonelords lose all ability to cast Paladin spells in favor of the Defensive Stance ability, so Barundar won't be able to help, either. Regardless, I don't think any of us could cast the appropriate spell right now; both the Dispels are level five and we are not really even close to casting spells of that level yet. I think the best we can hope for is keeping it physically sealed off until we can get an appropriately high-level crusader here.

"I guess something is better than nothing." Konny agrees. "Getting the right scroll might be a bit difficult out here."

Victrix nods. "Roight. I loike the sound o' that plan. It should keep until we free Drezen."

Belledonna nods agreement as well, her ears perked for indications of further troubles.