GM Peachbottom's Curse of the Crimson Throne (Inactive)

Game Master Peachbottom

Tyrandro sighs. "I was wrong. This castle brings up NEW surprises. Even though these surprises still only try to kill us." Shooting a volley of Arrows he adds disappointedly "Looks like this one is for you Iolana. I can't make the arrows stick."
Bow: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (18) + 17 = 352d8 + 30 + 2d6 ⇒ (6, 4) + 30 + (5, 6) = 51
Bow: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (9) + 17 = 26
Bow: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17
Bow: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15

Fluffy jumps as the plant moves and bites at it. But it's too hard.
Bite: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (4) + 13 = 17

Seems here the plants fight back when peed on

If Fluffy gets snatched, Ayako will cast Liberating Command, allowing him an immediate action to escape at +20

Iolana drops an Elemental Blast on the flower. "Let's see how it likes cold."

Cold Damage: 12d6 ⇒ (4, 2, 3, 6, 3, 5, 6, 6, 3, 5, 2, 6) = 51
Reflex DC 21 for half. 20ft radius burst. She'll drop it as far away from Fluffy as she can get.

Seb steps up and tries to slice and dice the creature.

+1 Rapier: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (13) + 21 = 34
Damage: 1d6 + 20 ⇒ (2) + 20 = 22
+1 Rapier: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (20) + 16 = 36
Damage: 1d6 + 20 ⇒ (4) + 20 = 24
+1 Rapier: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 = 29
Damage: 1d6 + 20 ⇒ (5) + 20 = 25

+1 Rapier Crit Confirm: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (3) + 16 = 19
Damage: 1d6 + 20 ⇒ (2) + 20 = 22
+1 Rapier Crit Confirm: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (13) + 11 = 24
Damage: 1d6 + 20 ⇒ (2) + 20 = 22

Round 1

Tyrandro hits the lotus with his first shot but the plants is undulating wildly and his others miss the mark. Also the plant has a thick skin that resists penetration. Corpse lotus takes 31 damage after DR.

Corpse Lotus: Reflex save DC 21: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (14) + 11 = 25

The unusually dexterous plant dances through the blast of ice avoiding the full effect. However, it does not have any resistance to cold and Iolana's spell causes some leaves to wither and fall off. Corpse lotus takes 25 damage.

Sebastian have better luck hitting up close and hits three times with his rapier. But like Tyrandro's arrows, the plant resists penetration. Corpse lotus takes 69 damage afer DR.

Corpse Lotus: Vine vs. Ayako's AC 21: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (13) + 22 = 35
Damage: 1d8 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15
Corpse Lotus: Vine vs. Iolana's AC 21: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (3) + 22 = 25
Damage: 1d8 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18
Corpse Lotus: Vine vs. Sebastian's AC 27: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (11) + 22 = 33
Damage: 1d8 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17
Corpse Lotus: Vine vs. Tyrandro's AC 27: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (7) + 22 = 29
Damage: 1d8 + 12 ⇒ (4) + 12 = 16

Grab vs. Ayako's CMD 19: 1d20 + 26 ⇒ (8) + 26 = 34
Constrict: 1d8 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18
Grab vs. Iolana's CMD 22: 1d20 + 26 ⇒ (20) + 26 = 46
Constrict: 1d8 + 12 ⇒ (7) + 12 = 19
Grab vs. Sebastian's CMD 33: 1d20 + 26 ⇒ (12) + 26 = 38
Constrict: 1d8 + 12 ⇒ (4) + 12 = 16
Grab vs. Tyrandro's CMD 29: 1d20 + 26 ⇒ (16) + 26 = 42
Constrict: 1d8 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15

The plant lashes out with four surprisingly long vines, some up to 25 ft. in length. The vines wrap around each of you and constrict while dragging you closer to its bulbous "mouth".
After DR, Ayako takes 13 damage. Iolana takes 17 damage. Sebastian takes 13 damage. Tyrandro takes 11 damage. All four of you are grappled. The corpse lotus does not gain the grappled condition and can hold multiple targets. Since everyone is grappled, Ayako can choose to use her liberating command on any one.

"Well, s*!#." says Laori. "Flame strike!"

Flame Strike Damage: 11d6 ⇒ (2, 5, 1, 5, 4, 1, 2, 2, 1, 2, 3) = 28
Corpse Lotus: Reflex save DC 18: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (15) + 11 = 26

Laori burns away at the corpse lotus. It looks weakened but still holds you all tight. Corpse lotus takes 14 damage.

Round 2

Active Effects:
Ayako: Stone Skin (100 pt) 30 min.
Iolana: Mage Armor 12 hr., Stone Skin (100 pt) 30 min.
Sebastian: Stone Skin (100 pt) 30 min.
Tyrandro: Stone Skin (100 pt) 30 min.
Laori: Greater Magic Weapon 11 hr., Magic Vestment 11 hr.

Initiative
21 - Tyrandro (Grappled)
16 - Iolana (Grappled)
14 - Sebastian (Grappled)
9 - Corpse Lotus (AC 28, T 12, FF 24)
8 - Laori
5 - Ayako (Grappled)

Bite: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (14) + 15 = 294d6 + 24 ⇒ (2, 1, 2, 5) + 24 = 34
Fluffy bites the plant.

Ayako casts Liberating Command on Sebastion
Concentration,Level,Stat,Defensive Casting,Casting shirt: 1d20 + 12 + 6 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 12 + 6 + 4 + 2 = 39

Tyrandro drops his bow, reaches into his golfbag and pulls out the magic holy iron, and swings it at the vine.
Slash: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (17) + 12 = 291d8 + 12 ⇒ (2) + 12 = 14

Round 2

Tyrandro slashes at the vine holding him aloft. The slashing weapon is more effective than his arrows and cuts cleanly through the plant's flesh. Corpse lotus takes 14 damage.

Sebastian: Escape Artist DC 40: 1d20 + 8 + 20 ⇒ (19) + 8 + 20 = 47

Sebastian: Rapier vs. Corpse Lotus AC 28: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (6) + 21 = 27
Sebastian: Rapier vs. Corpse Lotus AC 28: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (18) + 16 = 34
Crit. Confirmation: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (19) + 16 = 35
Damage: 1d6 + 40 ⇒ (5) + 40 = 45
Sebastian: Rapier vs. Corpse Lotus AC 28: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (9) + 11 = 20

Ayako liberates Sebastian from the plant's grasp and he wriggles free let a wet eel. Thus freed, he times his strike when the lotus' head dips low and thrusts his rapier straight into the center of the bulb. The petals burst apart in a flutter of red. The plant shudders one last time then collapses down on top of itself. Everyone held is released and dropped unceremoniously on their rumps. And the strange mist around its base dissipates. Corpse lotus takes 35 damage and dies.

Umbral Dragon: Initiative: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22

Before you can celebrate your victory, a great shadow is cast over the courtyard and something briefly blocks out the sun. You look up to see a huge black serpentine dragon with glowing crimson eyes descending upon you from the north in a silent charge. I'll give you a round to react to its approach and it will be in the position on the map (50 ft. up) at the beginning of round 4.

Round 3

Active Effects:
Ayako: Stone Skin (100 pt) 30 min.
Iolana: Mage Armor 12 hr., Stone Skin (100 pt) 30 min.
Sebastian: Stone Skin (100 pt) 30 min.
Tyrandro: Stone Skin (100 pt) 30 min.
Laori: Greater Magic Weapon 11 hr., Magic Vestment 11 hr.

Initiative
22 - Umbral Dragon (AC 29, T 8, FF 29) (approaching)
21 - Tyrandro
16 - Iolana
14 - Sebastian
8 - Laori
5 - Ayako

Dragon? DRAGON! Ayako casts Blessing of Fervor
With this blessing, you call your allies to move forth and empower them to conquer and become victorious. Each round for the duration of this spell, each of your allies can choose one of the following bonuses for that round at the beginning of its turn (their choice).

Increase its speed by 30 feet.
Stand up as a swift action without provoking an attack of opportunity.
Make one extra attack as part of a full attack action, using its highest base attack bonus.
Gain a +2 bonus on attack rolls and a +2 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves.
Cast a single spell of 2nd level or lower as if it were an enlarged, extended, silent, or still spell.
These effects are not cumulative with similar effects, such as those provided by haste or a speed weapon, nor do they actually grant an extra action, so you can’t use it to cast a second spell or otherwise take an extra action in the round. Blessing of fervor does not stack with haste.

Fluffy feels ignored ;)
Fluffy pees again on the now dead plant. And this time it puts up with it, as it should have the first time. Plants should know their place.

Spellcraft on that Sword: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (11) + 13 = 24 +1 dragon-bane greatsword named Akeraum from a previous post

Iolana looks up. "What kind of Dragon?" She casts Protection from Energy on herself to match the type of energy or she guesses the dragon has.

Know Arcana: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

Tyrandro sheathes the sword and picks up his bow. "It's too late to go indoors, isn't it?"

Round 3

Laori stays in the relative safety of the courtyard doorway and casts sadomasochism on herself. "Bring it on! This is going to hurt!"

Iolana tells Tyrandro the properties of the magic sword but isn't able to identify the dragon. It's easy enough to tell the dragon's color is black. But since I'm labeling the dragon as Umbral Dragon, it's not a regular Black Dragon.

Round 4

The dragon levels off at 50 ft and glides over you in the air. Once directly above, it aims its head down and unleashes a cone of shadows.

Ayako, Iolana, Tyrandro, Sebastian, and Tunstall all need to make Fortitude saves DC 23. On failure, you are blinded for 1d4 rounds and takes 6 Str drain. On success, negate the blinded and take 1d4 Str drain instead. Spread out against dragons =)

You are all also now subject to its frightful presence. Everyone (including Laori this time) needs to make a Will save DC 23 or become shaken. This is a mind-affecting fear effect.

Laori: Will save DC 23: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26 Laori faces the dragon without fear. Possibly with arousal.

Round 4

Active Effects:
Ayako: Blessing of Fervor 12 rd., Stone Skin (100 pt) 30 min.
Iolana: Blessing of Fervor 12 rd., Mage Armor 12 hr., Protect from Energy (acid?) (120 pt) 120 min., Stone Skin (100 pt) 30 min.
Sebastian: Blessing of Fervor 12 rd., Stone Skin (100 pt) 30 min.
Tyrandro: Blessing of Fervor 12 rd., Stone Skin (100 pt) 30 min.
Tunstall: Blessing of Fervor 12 rd.
Laori: Blessing of Fervor 12 rd., Greater Magic Weapon 11 hr., Magic Vestment 11 hr., Sadomasochism 11 min.

Initiative
22 - Umbral Dragon (AC 29, T 8, FF 29, SR 25) (50 ft. up) - X
21 - Tyrandro
16 - Iolana
14 - Sebastian
8 - Laori
5 - Ayako

Fort: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11
Blind and down to 4 str, time to go
Will save: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (4) + 15 = 19

Fort Save: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (13) + 13 = 26
Will Save: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14
Str Drain: 1d4 ⇒ 4

Tyrandro clicks his heels. "You'll make a nice trophy." After seeing all arrows deflected he adds "Once I hit you."
Bow: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (4) + 17 = 212d8 + 24 + 2d6 ⇒ (7, 6) + 24 + (2, 1) = 40
Bow: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (4) + 17 = 211d8 + 12 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 12 + (3) = 18
Bow: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (9) + 17 = 261d8 + 12 + 1d6 ⇒ (8) + 12 + (4) = 24
Bow: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (8) + 12 = 201d8 + 12 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 12 + (1) = 16
Bow: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 121d8 + 12 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 12 + (1) = 16
Shake is not included, but it's all misses anyway.

Fort Save: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14
Will: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17

Iolana can't actually move, and she's shaken. She casts Teleport to where she thinks she saw Mushu last.

Down to 2 strength, blind, and shaken. That hurt.

Fort: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20
Will: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22

Seb is strength drained, and shaken. As well as blind. He feels his way back to the wall behind him.

Seb is at 7 strength

Round 4

Tyrandro manages to avoid blindness but is still weakened and shaken from the experience. He fires wildly into the air but none of the arrows hit their mark. It wouldn't be an encounter in Scarwall without something draining a stat point.

Tunstall: Fort save DC 23: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (2) + 15 = 17
Blindness Rounds: 1d4 ⇒ 1
Tunstall: Will save DC 23: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20

Iolana: Fort save DC 23: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27
Str Drain: 1d4 ⇒ 1
Iolana: Will save DC 23: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30

Sebastian: Fort save DC 23: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13
Blindness Rounds: 1d4 ⇒ 4
Sebastian: Will save DC 23: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25

Laori: Will save DC 23: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24

Ayako: Blindness Rounds: 1d4 ⇒ 2

Tunstall, Sebastian, iolana, and Ayako are all blinded by the shadow breath. Ayako, Tunstall, Iolana, and Sebastian are also all shaken in fear by the dragon's mere presense.

GM Bot Iolana casts haste then moves up the stairs to spread out. If Iolana gets to post and wants to change action, that's fine.

Iolana teleports away.

Sebastian, blinded by the cloying shadows, puts his hand on the courtyard wall and feels his way around to the relative safety of the hallway under the effect wears off.

Laori: Blade Barrier Damage: 11d6 ⇒ (1, 6, 3, 2, 5, 3, 1, 2, 6, 2, 5) = 36
Laori: SR check DC 25: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 17

Laori summons a blade barrier 140 feet long and 20 feet high in the air directly on top of the dragon, but the dragon's spell resistance causes the blades to pass harmlessly through it.

"Oh come on!" Laori shouts in frustration.

Ayako is blinded. Did she want to take any action?

Umbral Dragon: Breath Weapon: 12d8 ⇒ (1, 8, 7, 3, 8, 7, 3, 6, 6, 5, 2, 7) = 63
Recharge: 1d4 ⇒ 2

The dragon veers to the right flying around the castle tower and then back over the courtyard. It dips down a little lower to 30 ft. up and unleashes a second breath weapon on the largest cluster of heroes hitting Tyrandro, Tunstall, and Ayako. This time the breath comes out as a dark cone of negative energy that causes crippling pain.

Ayako, Tyrandro, and Tunstall need to make a Reflex save DC 23 or take 63 negative energy damage. Save for half. Remember bonuses/penalties for blindness, shaken, BoF (if using it that way), etc.

Round 5

Active Effects:
Ayako: Blessing of Fervor 11 rd., Blind 2 rd., Shaken, Stone Skin (100 pt) 30 min.
Iolana: Blessing of Fervor 11 rd., Blind 1 rd., Mage Armor 12 hr., Protect from Energy (acid?) (120 pt) 120 min., Shaken, Stone Skin (100 pt) 30 min.
Sebastian: Blessing of Fervor 11 rd., Blind 4 rd., Shaken, Stone Skin (100 pt) 30 min.
Tyrandro: Blessing of Fervor 11 rd., Stone Skin (100 pt) 30 min.
Tunstall: Blessing of Fervor 12 rd., Blind 1 rd., Shaken
Laori: Blessing of Fervor 12 rd., Greater Magic Weapon 11 hr., Magic Vestment 11 hr., Sadomasochism 11 min.

Initiative
22 - Umbral Dragon (AC 29, T 8, FF 29, SR 25)
21 - Tyrandro (-4 Str) / Tunstall (-6 Str)
16 - Iolana (-6 Str)
14 - Sebastian (-6 Str)
8 – Laori
5 - Ayako (-6 Str)

Edit: Iolana posted as I was drafting my post. I'll take her actions and dice rolls but not removing the dice rolls in my post because they'll mess up other rolls.

Iolana: Blindness Rounds: 1d4 ⇒ 1

Using Fervor to cancel out the -2 penalty
Relflex: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27

Reflex: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (2) + 12 = 14
Fluffy doesn't feel well. Blinded shaken and heavily damaged he uses his nose to find his way back inside.

Reflex: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (1) + 17 = 18
Tyrandro follows in and closes the door after the last one.

"That was awful. What are we going to do about that thing?" She still can't actually move under her own power.

You are going to have to throw me over your shoulder

At greatly reduced strength its a challenge, but Fluffy still manages to grab Ayako by the collar like a puppy and drags her inside.

If need be, Ayako will seal the door with a wall of stone if the dragon tries to get inside.

Round 5

Tyrandro and Tunstall takes 63 damage and Ayako takes 31 from the dragon's breath weapon.

You all spend the round scrambling into the shielded corridor away from the flying dragon above.

Laori moves away from the door and uses cure critical wounds on Tyrandro.

Cure Critical Wounds: 4d8 + 11 ⇒ (7, 2, 5, 4) + 11 = 29

Round 6

The dragon hovers 20 ft. off the ground and kicks up a cloud of debris that obscures the vision of those that aren't already blinded. It calls out to you. "You can run and hide but you cannot escape. I have all the time in the world."

Hover: If a creature of size Large or larger with this feat hovers within 20 feet of the ground in an area with lots of loose debris, the draft from its wings creates a hemispherical cloud with a radius of 60 feet. The winds generated can snuff torches, small campfires, exposed lanterns, and other small, open flames of non-magical origin. Clear vision within the cloud is limited to 10 feet. Creatures have concealment at 15 to 20 feet (20% miss chance). At 25 feet or more, creatures have total concealment (50% miss chance, and opponents cannot use sight to locate the creature).

Round 6

Active Effects:
Ayako: Blessing of Fervor 10 rd., Blind 1 rd., Shaken, Stone Skin (100 pt) 30 min.
Iolana: Blessing of Fervor 10 rd., Mage Armor 12 hr., Protect from Energy (acid?) (120 pt) 120 min., Shaken, Stone Skin (100 pt) 30 min.
Sebastian: Blessing of Fervor 10 rd., Blind 3 rd., Shaken, Stone Skin (100 pt) 30 min.
Tyrandro: Blessing of Fervor 10 rd., Stone Skin (100 pt) 30 min.
Tunstall: Blessing of Fervor 10 rd., Shaken
Laori: Blessing of Fervor 10 rd., Greater Magic Weapon 11 hr., Magic Vestment 11 hr., Sadomasochism 11 min.

Initiative
22 - Umbral Dragon (AC 29, T 8, FF 29, SR 25) - X
21 - Tyrandro (-4 Str) / Tunstall (-6 Str)
16 - Iolana (-6 Str)
14 - Sebastian (-6 Str)
8 – Laori
5 - Ayako (-6 Str)

Iolana and Tunstall are no longer blinded.

Ayako coughs and shudders, she never felt this weak before. We need to heal and figure out how we will get past that thing if we must get through those doors..

Making sure the door is closed of course

Ayako casts Heal on herself, healing all of her wounds and affliction.

I have 3 heals left? Use those or use wands to heal damage and strength loss?

Tyrandro deactivates the boots. "I'd expect a little more wisdom from that big a dragon." Tyrandro comments before shooting through the arrow slits.
Bow/Miss DC51: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (2) + 16 = 181d100 ⇒ 882d8 + 24 + 2d6 ⇒ (3, 5) + 24 + (1, 1) = 34
Bow: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (2) + 16 = 181d100 ⇒ 101d8 + 12 + 1d6 ⇒ (7) + 12 + (4) = 23
Bow: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (9) + 11 = 201d100 ⇒ 371d8 + 12 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + 12 + (1) = 14
Bow: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 181d100 ⇒ 661d8 + 12 + 1d6 ⇒ (7) + 12 + (3) = 22

Does heal cure the drain? If not it'd be a waste of a good spell.

Looks like you are right on that, I'll have to stick to wands

Don't try to fight it until we fix ourselves!

Round 6

Tyrandro fires at the dragon in vain.

Ayako casts heal on herself restoring her to full health.

Sebastian is still blind. Iolana can do something if she wants.

Laori uses a wand of cure serious wounds on Tyrandro. "Knit, knit, knit."

Cure Serious Wounds: 3d8 + 5 ⇒ (8, 4, 4) + 5 = 21

Round 7

The dragon remains hovering outside and taunts. "Foolish mice, you seem to be having some difficulty. Let me make it harder for you."

The umbral dragon casts shield on itself.

Round 7

Active Effects:
Ayako: Blessing of Fervor 9 rd., Shaken, Stone Skin (100 pt) 30 min.
Iolana: Blessing of Fervor 9 rd., Mage Armor 12 hr., Protect from Energy (acid?) (120 pt) 120 min., Shaken, Stone Skin (100 pt) 30 min.
Sebastian: Blessing of Fervor 9 rd., Blind 2 rd., Shaken, Stone Skin (100 pt) 30 min.
Tyrandro: Blessing of Fervor 9 rd., Stone Skin (100 pt) 30 min.
Tunstall: Blessing of Fervor 9 rd., Shaken
Laori: Blessing of Fervor 9 rd., Greater Magic Weapon 11 hr., Magic Vestment 11 hr., Sadomasochism 11 min.
Umbral Dragon: Shield 17 min.

Initiative
22 - Umbral Dragon (AC 33, T 8, FF 33, SR 25) - X
21 - Tyrandro (-4 Str) / Tunstall (-6 Str)
16 - Iolana (-6 Str)
14 - Sebastian (-6 Str)
8 – Laori
5 - Ayako (-6 Str)

Ayako is no longer blinded. Only Sebastian is still blinded now.

"We need patched up, and better prepared before we face that dragon." Iolana leans against the wall. "We could head back to camp, and get patched up with a teleport or two. I can also try to cast spells through the arrow slits, but that might not be the best use of our spells."

I could summon several monsters to draw it's attention. With Tyrando's strength sapped, he can not use his bow properly and we are at a significant disadvantage.

If Sebastion can be made to fly, he could strike with his rapier along with the summoned creatures.

The dragon does not follow you through the castle. When you cross over the bridge, you can see the dragon flying in circles above the castle but does not attack you on the bridge either. The orcs at the barbican let you pass as well and you make it safely to the bone house.

Laori does not have restoration memorized today but can memorize up to (4) 4th level spells per day, but can also use a 5th level slot for a fifth casting to cure all (5) characters that are drained.

Death ward is also a 4th level spell so she can use all her slots for that spell when you return. Death ward will protect you from both the energy drain breath and the negative energy breath that the dragon uses.

You'll need to pay 500 gp total for the five uses of restoration. I'll just take it out of your total loot once you sell. You don't need to go hunting down diamond dust. Count Sial probably has some in his stash.

You are now back to full hp / spells and no ability damage. Are you going straight back to the courtyard or trying a different approach?

Ayako offers up her four scrolls of Death Ward. Perhaps Laori can cast these on us when we need to confront the dragon again

Ayako looks at the map of the castle that they have scratched out.There are some extra rooms before the yard where the dragon is that we can explore. Ayako pointed out the marked out locations. There is also the area surrounding the chained spirit. If we face the dragon, we need to protect ourselves against it's breath. I can gain us some precious seconds of distraction with flying creatures that I summon from another plane.

"How sturdy is your bone castle? I'm sure I can hit that dragon from here." Tyrandro inquires.

"I suggest we finish the dragon off first. Then we will be fresh for battle. If we explore the other rooms first we might be drained when we get to the dragon."

She'll give everyone Stoneskin, and casts Mage Armor on herself.

Tyrandro moves to one of the arrow slits in the bone house from where he can see the dragon flying in circles. He takes careful aim and let's an arrow fly.
Pinpoint Targeting: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (7) + 18 = 251d8 + 14 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + 14 + (5) = 23
-2 per range increment of 110ft

If the dragon starts coming in, Ayako will cast Remove Fear on herself,Iolana,Tyrando and Sebastion along with Laori and Sial
You instill courage in the subject, granting it a +4 morale bonus against fear effects for 10 minutes. If the subject is under the influence of a fear effect when receiving the spell, that effect is suppressed for the duration of the spell.

You return to the castle courtyard and prepare yourselves.

See active effects below. If I missed anything, let me know. Ayako can roll for how many lantern archons she summons. I added one to the map for her to duplicate as necessary.

Once ready, Tyrandro times his shot and fires a pinpoint attack. The arrow pierces a soft spot under the dragon's arm drawing first blood. But then the dragon vanishes from sight. Umbral Dragon takes 23 damage.

A round goes by if you want to take any action in that time. Then you hear the dragon's rumbling voice somewhere overhead. "Hurr Hurr Hurr! You take me for a fool? Clearly you've come prepared. Well so have I. Let's see how you handle this!"

Four figures that appeared to be only statues far up on the upper parapets animate into four-armed gargoyles that leap down and land in the center of the courtyard. They land in superhero pose, smashing the stone with their fist as they land and leering at you hungrily.

Round 1

Active Effects:
Ayako: Blessing of Fervor 12 rd., Death Ward 11 min., Haste 12 rd., Remove Fear 120 min., Summon Monster IV (Lantern Archons) 12 rd.
Iolana: Blessing of Fervor 12 rd., Death Ward 11 min., Haste 12 rd., Mage Armor 12 hr., Remove Fear 120 min.
Sebastian: Blessing of Fervor 12 rd., Death Ward 11 min., Fly 12 min., Haste 12 rd., Remove Fear 120 min.
Tyrandro: Blessing of Fervor 12 rd., Death Ward 11 min., Haste 12 rd., Remove Fear 120 min.
Laori: Blessing of Fervor 12 rd., Death Ward 11 min., Greater Magic Weapon 11 hr., Haste 12 rd., Magic Vestment 11 hr., Remove Fear 120 min., Sadomasochism 11 min.
Umbral Dragon: Invisibility 17 min., Shield 17 min.

Initiative
19 - Gargoyle Brutes (AC 18, T 13, FF 15)
19 - Laori
18 - Ayako
16 - Tyrandro
15 - Umbral Dragon (AC 33, T 8, FF 33, SR 25)
11 - Sebastian
7 - Iolana

The gargoyles round 1 action was to land in the courtyard. The dragon is still invisible for the moment. Ayako and Tyrandro are up before the dragon goes next.

Lantern Archons: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

I'll try to cause a little chaos amongst the grargoyles! The Archons appear and let loose their rays against the gargoylesSay about 60 feet up from the gargoyles. Top 2 fire at gargoyle 2 and bottom 2 fire at gargoyle 4

Archon North #1 Light Ray, Touch, bypass DR: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 81d6 ⇒ 6
Archon North #1 Light Ray, Touch, bypass DR: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 101d6 ⇒ 6

Archon North #2 Light Ray, Touch, bypass DR: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 121d6 ⇒ 1
Archon North #2 Light Ray, Touch, bypass DR: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 161d6 ⇒ 1

Archon South #3 Light Ray, Touch, bypass DR: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 81d6 ⇒ 2
Archon South #3 Light Ray, Touch, bypass DR: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 141d6 ⇒ 4

Archon South #4 Light Ray, Touch, bypass DR: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 121d6 ⇒ 3
Archon South #4 Light Ray, Touch, bypass DR: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 191d6 ⇒ 4

Ayako utters a words that causes black ooze to dribble from her lips and sends the profane whispers towards a gargoyle
Gift of Madness (Su): You tap into the unthinkable void between the stars and cause a single living creature within 30 feet to become confused for 1 round. A successful Will save negates the effect. This is a mind-affecting compulsion effect. At 7th level, the confusion lasts for a number of rounds equal to your oracle level. You can use this ability a number of times per day equal to 3 + your Charisma modifier. 8/Day DC 19

For the time the dragon doesn't want to play, Tyrandro shoots gargoyles.
Bow: 1d20 + 17 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 17 + 2 = 362d8 + 30 + 2d6 ⇒ (1, 4) + 30 + (4, 3) = 42
Bow: 1d20 + 17 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 17 + 2 = 341d8 + 15 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 15 + (2) = 19
Bow: 1d20 + 17 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 17 + 2 = 251d8 + 15 + 1d6 ⇒ (7) + 15 + (3) = 25
Bow: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 12 + 2 = 181d8 + 15 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + 15 + (4) = 23
Bow: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 7 + 2 = 291d8 + 15 + 1d6 ⇒ (8) + 15 + (1) = 24
+2 Blessing of Fervor

Confirm: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 7 + 2 = 132d8 + 30 ⇒ (6, 5) + 30 = 41

Round 1

Laori begins her own summons. Summon Monster V "Oh Dark Prince. Grant me shadows in your image to even the odds."

The lantern archons fire rays of light at the gargoyles. A few rays hit but only cause minor burns. Gargoyle 2 takes 1 damage. Gargoyle 4 takes 8.

Gargoyle: Will save DC 19: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25

Ayako tries to confuse the nearest gargoyle but it resists and remains focused on the battle.

Tyrandro starts shooting the nearest gargoyle to him through his arrow slot. It takes all of his shoots but he takes down the first opponent. Gargoyle 2 takes 133 damage and dies.

The dragon begins hovering over the courtyard kicking up debris the fills the entire courtyard and obscuring vision again. At the same time, it summons a patch of darkness in the hallway dropping the dim light to darkness.

Hover: If a creature of size Large or larger with this feat hovers within 20 feet of the ground in an area with lots of loose debris, the draft from its wings creates a hemispherical cloud with a radius of 60 feet. The winds generated can snuff torches, small campfires, exposed lanterns, and other small, open flames of non-magical origin. Clear vision within the cloud is limited to 10 feet. Creatures have concealment at 15 to 20 feet (20% miss chance). At 25 feet or more, creatures have total concealment (50% miss chance, and opponents cannot use sight to locate the creature).

Darkness: This spell causes an object to radiate darkness out to a 20-foot radius. This darkness causes the illumination level in the area to drop one step, from bright light to normal light, from normal light to dim light, or from dim light to darkness. This spell has no effect in an area that is already dark. Creatures with light vulnerability or sensitivity take no penalties in normal light. All creatures gain concealment (20% miss chance) in dim light. All creatures gain total concealment (50% miss chance) in darkness. Creatures with darkvision can see in an area of dim light or darkness without penalty. Nonmagical sources of light, such as torches and lanterns, do not increase the light level in an area of darkness. Magical light sources only increase the light level in an area if they are of a higher spell level than darkness.

Sebastian and Iolana are up.

Round 1

Active Effects:
Ayako: Blessing of Fervor 12 rd., Death Ward 11 min., Haste 12 rd., Remove Fear 120 min., Summon Monster IV (Lantern Archons) 12 rd.
Iolana: Blessing of Fervor 12 rd., Death Ward 11 min., Haste 12 rd., Mage Armor 12 hr., Remove Fear 120 min.
Sebastian: Blessing of Fervor 12 rd., Death Ward 11 min., Fly 12 min., Haste 12 rd., Remove Fear 120 min.
Tyrandro: Blessing of Fervor 12 rd., Death Ward 11 min., Haste 12 rd., Remove Fear 120 min.
Laori: Blessing of Fervor 12 rd., Death Ward 11 min., Greater Magic Weapon 11 hr., Haste 12 rd., Magic Vestment 11 hr., Remove Fear 120 min., Sadomasochism 11 min.
Umbral Dragon: Darkness 17 min., Invisibility 17 min., Shield 17 min.

Initiative
19 - Gargoyle Brutes (1, 3, 4) (AC 18, T 13, FF 15) - X
19 - Laori - X
18 - Ayako - X
16 - Tyrandro - X
15 - Umbral Dragon (AC 33, T 8, FF 33, SR 25) - X
11 - Sebastian
7 - Iolana

I can see through this and will try to dispel it.

Round 1

Iolana will cast Glitterdust in the middle of the courtyard.

DC 17 Will, extended from BOF

Seb will pull out his crossbow and fire at gargoyle three.

+1 Light Crossbow, BOF: 1d20 + 18 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 18 + 2 = 37
Damage: 1d8 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 2 = 7
Reload
+1 Light Crossbow, BOF: 1d20 + 18 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 18 + 2 = 39
Damage: 1d8 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 2 = 4

"Does someone have a cleaning spell? That courtyard needs some cleaning to stop the shenanigans of that oversized flying worm." Tyrandro complains.