GM Rat Sass's Age of Worms

Game Master Governayle

Round 2, Init 22

FortDC21: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26
Mortimer blinks, barely noticing the barrage of "attacks" around him.
O.K.... what was that? That's never happened before... that was gross... I knew I should have overrun it...

"Oh Mort, look out!" BLAM!!!

"Wow. Uh, thanks Sol!!"

He swings on GSkellington again, endevouring to pull it's tongue out of ... whatever.

TongueGrab: 1d20 + 14 - 2 + 1 + 1 - 3 ⇒ (16) + 14 - 2 + 1 + 1 - 3 = 27 +Bless,+Prayer,-PA
for Damage: 1d10 + 4 + 6 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 6 + (1) = 14 +Cold, +PA, +Prayer, Magic, Cold Iron, Silver

Front Kick: 1d20 + 14 - 2 + 1 + 1 - 3 ⇒ (5) + 14 - 2 + 1 + 1 - 3 = 16 +Bless,+Prayer,-PA
for Damage: 1d10 + 4 + 6 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 6 + (1) = 14 +Cold, +PA, +Prayer, Magic, Cold Iron, Silver

Front Kick: 1d20 + 9 - 2 + 1 + 1 - 3 ⇒ (8) + 9 - 2 + 1 + 1 - 3 = 14 +Bless,+Prayer,-PA
for Damage: 1d10 + 4 + 6 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 6 + (2) = 14 +Cold, +PA, +Prayer, Magic, Cold Iron, Silver

If GSkellington goes down, he'll apply remaining attacks to NEastern Spawn in an attempt to break their flank on him.

Mortimer has barely but to wave in the slimy skeleton's direction to knock it over, though its tongue fails to comply with the giant's attempt at eviction.

Also, no worm on Mort, as the barkskin beefs up his AC at present.

Eidi is up!

Eidi advances still calling her blessings on Solrisa once he has made sure Mortimer is save "... and Aroden showed us the way to humanity, all the contrary of those unliving that we face. That your will and faith strengthens your arm and your weapon cuts through the worms that try to stop our way..." the half-elf keeps his faithful psalm.
Blessing of the Faithful: +2 sacred bonus on attack rolls, skill checks, ability checks, or saving throws or to AC until next turn.

The Spawn continue their assault, however feeble. Mortimer does some of their work, as 2d4 ⇒ (4, 3) = 7 worms find their way onto the giant's frame, below the belt, from deigning to attack one of theirs. This time, the maiden receives a singular attack from the flurry of activity, while the giant takes two.

Slam Attack, M: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 9 + 2 = 18 for 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8 damage

Slam Attack, M: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10 for 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11 damage

Slam Attack, S: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15 for 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12 damage

Not a single worm passes to Solrisa or Mortimer, on the Spawns' steam. From the northern hallway, more noise, growing closer...

Solrisa, Eri, and Ascaria are up!

Round: 2, Initiative: 8

Though he’s not too worried about what’s in the room now that the tongue is down, an injuries have luckily been minimal, the noises from the northern hallway have Ascaria a little nervous. So he casts Blessing of Fervor to further the parties edge.

Concerned about the worms crawling all over Mortimer, he channels, swiftly, to harm undead as well. "Mort, you need to use a weapon. Don't let the worms on you!"
Channel Energy (harm undead): 7d6 ⇒ (5, 2, 3, 1, 3, 6, 2) = 22 (DC 22)

Group effects
Bless (+1 attacks & saves vs fear (morale)) (everyone)
Prayer (+1 attacks, damage, saves, & skills (luck))(everyone)
Blessing of Fervor (everyone)

Round 2, Init 12

Solrisa continues to slash about with her new sword, moving into the room

1d20 + 16 - 3 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 16 - 3 + 1 + 2 = 28 to hit; (-PA,+bless,+sacred)
1d10 + 6 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 + 6 = 14 magic damage.

1d20 + 11 - 3 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 11 - 3 + 1 + 2 = 21 to hit; (-PA,+bless,+sacred)
1d10 + 6 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 + 6 = 15 magic damage.

Round 2 Init 9 AC:18

Acid Arrow continual damage 1/2
Acid burn: 2d4 ⇒ (2, 4) = 6

Eri will loose a couple arrows at the undeadness straight ahead.

GB PB Arrow1, cover, bless: 1d20 + 10 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (2) + 10 + 2 - 4 = 10 for Damage: 1d8 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 8 + 1 = 12
GB PB Arrow2, cover, bless: 1d20 + 10 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (15) + 10 + 2 - 4 = 23 for Damage: 1d8 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 8 + 1 = 17

Without interrupting his psalm Eidi keeps high on his blessing providing help to Solrisa with his faith "...you vile worms of the dark, you can not reach our champion..."
Blessing of the faithful: +2 sacred to attack rolls, skill checks, ability checks, or saving throws or to AC

Tynan's blade glances off the corner of the doorway, causing him to miss. Mortimer destroys the skeletal horror, before accepting more worms from another Spawn. Eidi strengthens the maiden against more incoming attacks. Solrisa returns the giant's favor, striking down the Spawn already injured. Eri sinks the Spawn by acid and arrow. Ascaria reignites the Fervor, then purges Worm as the giant continues making himself host. When you Channel in a hallway(Burst), Ascaria, I'll need a point of origin, for future reference. Also for the Prayer... hallway...

Will Save v DC 22: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20
Will Save v DC 22: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23

A singular Spawn works against Mortimer, trying to keep the giant's attention, if anything.

Slam Attack, M: 1d20 + 9 - 1 ⇒ (2) + 9 - 1 = 10 for 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10 damage

Eidi renews his protections on Solrisa.

Round 3
Tynan- 23
Mortimer- 22 (-9hp)
Eidi- 20
M- 16 (-104hp/dead)
SoK1- 16 (-44hp/dead, -42hp/dead, -11hp)
Solrisa- 12 (-2hp)
Eri- 9
Ascaria- 8 (-3hp)
SoK2- 6 (-15hp, -22hp)

Tynan and Mortimer are up!

Bless, Prayer, and Blessing of Fervor are in effect.

Round 3, Init 22

BOF = Gain a +2 bonus on attack rolls and a +2 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves.

"Mort, you need to use a weapon. Don't let the worms on you!"

Oh, right! That's what I was going to do...

Mortimer draws forth the Greatsword. Move.
Martial Weapon Proficiency, Greatsword (swift).

Mortimer swings at the Spawn to his South.

Claymore: 1d20 + 13 + 2 - 3 + 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 13 + 2 - 3 + 1 + 1 + 2 = 33 -PA, +Bless, +Prayer, +BoF
for Damage: 2d6 + 2 + 6 + 1 + 9 ⇒ (6, 6) + 2 + 6 + 1 + 9 = 30 +Prayer, +PA, +Magic

Round 3, Init 23

Tynan take a step forward behind Mortimer, quickly studies the southern beast, and strikes with his short swords, his reflexes bolstered by Ascaria's blessing. (swift to study, +2 hit ac, and REF)

Sword Attack 1: 1d20 + 14 + 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 14 + 1 + 1 + 2 = 22 (studied, bless, prayer, BoF)
Sword Damage 1: 1d6 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 1 = 10 (studied, prayer)

Sword Attack 2: 1d20 + 9 + 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 9 + 1 + 1 + 2 = 14 (studied, bless, prayer, BoF)
Sword Damage 2: 1d6 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 1 = 9 (studied, prayer)

Offhand Attack: 1d20 + 12 + 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 12 + 1 + 1 + 2 = 30 (studied, bless, prayer, BoF)
Offhand Damage: 1d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 4 + 1 = 10 (studied, prayer)

Both giant and ashen man destroy their respective Spawns, paving the way for two new entrants to the room- another Spawn which takes the place of Mortimer's recently double-slain Spawn, and another ichorous skeleton, which takes front and center to your frontline. Of their three still savaging frontline, one of them attacks Mortimer, while the other two flail at Solrisa, though the strange skeleton does tongue the maiden successfully.

Slam Attack, M: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15 for 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10 damage

Slam Attack, S: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11 for 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8 damage

Tongue Attack(Touch), S: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30 Fortitude Save DC 21, or be Paralyzed for 1d4 ⇒ 3 minutes

With Tynan and Mortimer's success, the party, as a whole, is up!

1d20 + 13 ⇒ (19) + 13 = 32 Fort

Solrisa giggles, a tongue in her ear.

With most of its daily resources allocated to the infiltration mission, Eidi resorts to his pure faith in order to keep up with the battle. Still raising his voice, he keeps his faithful bless on Solrisa "...because the dragon protects her as so it does the teachings of Aroden who guided us into our fight against the darkness..."
Keep up Blessing of the faithful on Solrisa for a sacred +2.
BoF: +2

The half-elf advances a few steps setting himself as a shield against any attack directed to Ascaria.
K. religion+prayer (id new undead): 1d20 + 18 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 18 + 1 = 27

Round 4, Init 22

[ ... ] the strange skeleton does tongue the maiden successfully.

Mortimer glares at the new Skellington arrival.

"Who are you?! WHAT are you? Keep your tongue out of my g-- " he stumbles a second, "off of my friends!"

He pauses a second as if waiting for an answer. Then, holding the greatsword like a baseball bat he kicks the Skellington, aiming to make it skitter across the room into the cauldron.

RFrontKicktoPelvis: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (18) + 15 = 33 -PA, +Bless, +Prayer, +Bof
for Damage: 2d6 + 7 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (3, 1) + 7 + 9 + 1 = 21 +PA, +Cold, Magic, Cold Iron Silver

RFrontKicktoPelvis: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26 -PA, +Bless, +Prayer, +Bof
for Damage: 2d6 + 7 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (6, 5) + 7 + 9 + 1 = 28 +PA, +Cold, Magic, Cold Iron Silver

He finds himself suddenly having to plant his foot and use the sword instead.

What the... ?!

Round 4, Init 12

Solrisa focuses all her attacks at tonguey-mctonguetongue.

1d20 + 16 - 3 + 1 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 16 - 3 + 1 + 2 + 1 = 24 to hit; (-PA,+bless,+sacred,+prayer)
1d10 + 6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 6 + 6 + 1 = 19 magic damage.

1d20 + 11 - 3 + 1 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 11 - 3 + 1 + 2 + 1 = 28 to hit; (-PA,+bless,+sacred,+prayer)
1d10 + 6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 6 + 6 + 1 = 23 magic damage.

BoF:
1d20 + 16 - 3 + 1 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 16 - 3 + 1 + 2 + 1 = 31 to hit; (-PA,+bless,+sacred,+prayer)
1d10 + 6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 6 + 6 + 1 = 15 magic damage.

With both maiden and giant focused, the tentacled skeleton slumps to the floor, leaving only two Spawn.

Getting a little ahead of myself. Eri and Ascaria can finish their activities for Round 3, as well as take the Round 4 activities with Tynan, then I'll post a cleanup to head into Round 5.

Round: 3 & 4, Initiative: 8

Ascaria shrugs, thinking he’s overdone the fight - as well as folks are doing - and holds back for now. He puts his rod of extend away, and moves up a bit into the pocket.

He casts Guidance on Mort. (+1 competence bonus on a single attack roll, saving throw, or skill check. Must be used in the next minute or it expires.)

Ascaria gains a +2 bonus on attack rolls and a +2 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves from Blessing of Fervor.

Group effects
Bless (+1 attacks & saves vs fear (morale)) (everyone)
Prayer (+1 attacks, damage, saves, & skills (luck))(everyone)
Blessing of Fervor (everyone)

Round 3 Init 9 AC:20

BoF: Gain a +2 bonus on attack rolls and a +2 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves

Eri will move up and loose an arrow at the undead straight ahead.

swift action: Arcane Weapon
PB Arrow1, deadly aim, prayer, bless, BoF: 1d20 + 12 - 2 + 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 12 - 2 + 1 + 1 + 2 = 19 for Damage: 1d8 + 9 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 9 + 4 + 1 = 22

Round 4 Init 9 AC:20

BoF: Gain a +2 bonus on attack rolls and a +2 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves

Eri will stand and loose 2 arrows (starting, maybe?) at the undead straight ahead.

swift action: Arcane Weapon
PB Arrow1, deadly aim, prayer, bless, BoF: 1d20 + 10 - 2 + 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 10 - 2 + 1 + 1 + 2 = 13 for Damage: 1d8 + 9 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 9 + 4 + 1 = 20

swift action: Arcane Weapon
PB Arrow2, deadly aim, prayer, bless, BoF: 1d20 + 10 - 2 + 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 10 - 2 + 1 + 1 + 2 = 25 for Damage: 1d8 + 9 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 9 + 4 + 1 = 21

Round 4, Init 23

Tynan steps next to Mort, and eyes the wormy beast carefully. (Swift to study) Maintaining his enhanced reflexes, Tynan stabs at the undead creature repeatedly.

Sword Attack 1: 1d20 + 14 + 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 14 + 1 + 1 + 2 = 29 (studied, Bless, Prayer, BoF)
Sword Damage 1: 1d6 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 1 = 10 (studied, prayer)

Sword Attack 2: 1d20 + 9 + 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 9 + 1 + 1 + 2 = 24 (studied, Bless, Prayer, BoF)
Sword Damage 2: 1d6 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 1 = 10 (studied, prayer)

Offhand Attack: 1d20 + 12 + 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 12 + 1 + 1 + 2 = 24 (studied, Bless, Prayer, BoF)
Offhand Damage: 1d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 1 = 8 (studied, prayer)

In a blur of activity, the party collapses the undead present. Tynan waits for Eri to damage the southern Spawn, before stepping in and slaying it. The archer turns his bow on the northern Spawn, downing it with his last pull. Mortimer brings his new greatsword to bear upon the second swaying skeleton in brutal fashion, just before Solrisa matches the giant, then surpasses him, destroying the foul creature before it has another chance to ply its tongue. Eidi continues his protections, both magical and physical, plucking the knowledge from his memory regarding the nature of the recently re-slain undead. Ascaria comes up to bestow guidance upon the giant, just as the last undead falls.

The sounds of your breathing, and the low moans of the three captives are all that pervades the room, currently.

Round 5
Tynan- 23
Mortimer- 22 (-9hp)
Eidi- 20
Solrisa- 12 (-2hp)
Eri- 9
Ascaria- 8 (-3hp)

The party is up!

Bless, Prayer, and Blessing of Fervor are in effect.

Round SomethingCompletelyDifferent, Init 00

BoF: Stand up as a swift action without provoking an attack of opportunity.

Ascaria comes up to bestow guidance upon the giant, just as the last undead falls.

"What was that? What did you say?" he asks.

Mortimer stands, panting for a moment. He starts lifting the sword staring at it intently, his hands trembling violently as if he struggles with it somehow. Then he shrieks, voice cracking, "You!? WHAT?! NO! That's not -- not foe, no foes here -- NO STOP!"

He turns to face Solrisa, and suddenly swings at her!

Shwing!: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (11) + 18 = 29 Why for did you all have to buff up Mortimer?
for Damage: 2d6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (3, 2) + 6 + 1 = 12 +Prayer

"Sol, Everyone! Kill me quickly! This thing won't stop until we're all dead!"

The blow catches Sol in the face, who was naively flatfooted and not expecting the attack.

"Mort! Where were you when I was looking to Tynan to spar with me? You want to do it now?"

GM Sass, not sure how Sol took 2 hp damage. Ascaria & Sol aren't connected at this moment (the gladiating special is just a placeholder). Sol should be -12 hp + 6 temp (from Eidi)...so -6 overall..which may change on Ascaria's turn.

Round 5, Init 23

At Mort's attack on Solrisa, and his cry to be struck down, Tynan eyes the big man's defenses. (swift to study target} Calling on enhanced reflexes once more, he attacks Mort with a series of subduing blows.

Sword Rump Slap Attack: 1d20 + 14 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (16) + 14 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 2 - 4 = 32 (studied, bless, prayer, BoF, flank, -nonlethal)
Sword Rump Slap Damage: 1d6 + 5 + 1 + 3d6 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 1 + (4, 4, 1) = 20 (studied, prayer, sneak attack)

Sword Head Smack Attack: 1d20 + 9 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (10) + 9 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 2 - 4 = 21 (studied, bless, prayer, BoF, flank, -nonlethal)
Sword Head Smack Damage: 1d6 + 5 + 1 + 3d6 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 1 + (1, 2, 3) = 16 (studied, prayer, sneak attack)

Offhand Pommel Attack: 1d20 + 12 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (4) + 12 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 2 - 4 = 18 (studied, bless, prayer, BoF, flank, -nonlethal)
Offhand Pommel Damage: 1d6 + 4 + 1 + 3d6 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 1 + (5, 3, 1) = 18 (studied, prayer, sneak attack)

"Sorry Mort..."

Duly noted, Solrisa. Never trust a gnome.

We'll delay Tynan later than 22 in response to Mortimer's new direction. Eidi, Eri, Solrisa, and Ascaria are up!

Round 5 Init 9 AC:20

BoF: Gain a +2 bonus on attack rolls and a +2 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves

Eri will take a 5’ step more out of fear than anything else. He pauses a moment to collect himself as he remembers all the times Mort’s mighty blows have deposited viscera on him. He then casts dispel magic on the sword.

Oh sheet, I hope this works.

dispel: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21

If it works in whisper/message: ”Mort, drop the sword! Drop iiiiiiitttt! No, Mort! No!”

Something happens between Eri and the weapon, as Mortimer seems to grip the greatsword with less strength and vitality, but the giant still grasps it, and looks poised to continue his unwarranted assault on those present.

Eidi and Ascaria are up!

Round: 5, Initiative: 8

Sorry Sol - that was me. I assumed you cast Shield Other when we came down here. I’ll take the 2hp back.

Just in case, Ascaria drops Mort from his life link… while he absorbs some of Sol’s damage*.

Unsure exactly what’s going on Ascaria 5’ steps behind Sol, and tries to counter the effects of whatever it is by casting Suppress Charms and Compulsions on Mort. Not sure if it’ll work, but it’s worth a try!

He tries to suss out what’s effecting Mort.
Knowledge Arcana: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8 Not sure what to roll, but with that roll I likely don't learn much anyway.

Ascaria gains a +2 bonus on attack rolls and a +2 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves from Blessing of Fervor.

* Sol heals 5hp of damage thanks to Ascaria.

Group effects
Bless (+1 attacks & saves vs fear (morale)) (everyone)
Prayer (+1 attacks, damage, saves, & skills (luck))(everyone)
Blessing of Fervor (everyone)

At the observance of the wormed skeleton Eidi mutters "A mohrg... what ill creatures have you created..."

He is taken back from his thoughts when Mortimer resorts to attack Solrisa "Eh, w-wait! What happens now?"

The half-elf observes alarmed the magic tingling when Eri dispel's the brawler's weapon "Where have you gotten that greatsword?!"
K. arcana+prayer: 1d20 + 18 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 18 + 1 = 30

"Ah! Damn it! Throw that vile thing now!" the oldie hastily moves towards Mortimer, his hand filling with crackling magic as he pronounces powerful removal words 'quitar maldición' and touches the blade.
Remove curse CL DC 10+item CL=16?: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26
Expending my divine bonded item daily spell to cast remove curse unprepared

The swarthy half-elf shouts nervously, very altered "Drop it Mortimer! Drop the damned blade!"

Round 5, Init 12

"OHHHH!!!"

Solrisa looks at Mort, then at Eidi, and then angrily begins to attack...the greatsword itself. Sunder attempts vs. Mort CMD, provokes. Using BluespRae, ignores first 20 hardness.

1d20 + 16 - 3 + 1 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 16 - 3 + 1 + 2 + 1 = 33 to hit; (-PA,+bless,+sacred,+prayer)
1d10 + 6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 6 + 1 = 18 magic damage.

1d20 + 11 - 3 + 1 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 11 - 3 + 1 + 2 + 1 = 31 to hit; (-PA,+bless,+sacred,+prayer)
1d10 + 6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 6 + 6 + 1 = 19 magic damage.

BoF:
1d20 + 16 - 3 + 1 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 16 - 3 + 1 + 2 + 1 = 35 to hit; (-PA,+bless,+sacred,+prayer)
1d10 + 6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 6 + 6 + 1 = 21 magic damage.

Can't crit vs. objects, I don't think.

With Eidi's eidetic recollection and quick thinking, he manages to sever the curse that currently compels Mortimer, prompting the gnome to wait a moment and see what transpires, before expending further magics.

Round 6ish, Init 22

BoF: Stand up as a swift action without provoking an attack of opportunity.

"Mort! Where were you when I was looking to Tynan to spar with me? You want to do it now?"

"Yes, Sol! Let's do it now! Punish me for my thoughtlessness!" He turns toward Tynan. "Don't let this guy have all the fun!"

"Mort, drop the sword! Drop iiiiiiitttt! No, Mort! No!”

As Eri casts, Mortimer freezes in place. "Oh, no more goodies?!" Even as Mortimer struggles to let go of the Greatsword, he sounds slightly disappointed.

"Drop it Mortimer! Drop the damned blade!"

"Eidi! What are you doing, step back!" As Eidi touches the blade, it suddenly springs out of Mortimer's grasp, clattering to the floor in a cacophony of battered metal and stone as he willingly tries to fling it away from himself.

As Solrisa starts to beat on the Greatsword itself, lucidity almost returns to Mortimer as he groggily starts edging his way back towards the grounded weapon, babbling nearly incoherently.

Wait? No?!

"Uh, get -- ooooooooh," he lows pawing at it, "but it feelees -- it makes me feel stronger -- so gooooooood…..."

”OK… That was unexpected.” Ascaria mumbles as he gets the wand of healing out. "Nice work Eidi. If that happens again, I also have a scroll for just such an emergency. Not as good as what you threw down of course, but it might suffice in a pinch."

Please roll for yourselves, 1d8+1 per charge, and I’ll track. Ascaria is handling the wand for everyone who needs it. Note: We're down to one wand of CLW. We don't use it a lot, but might want a backup. Or do you have one Eidi?

When everyone is healed up, he turns the wand on himself.
CLW: 3d8 + 3 ⇒ (1, 2, 6) + 3 = 12

”So.” he pokes the sword with his foot, ”I think we don’t need this anymore. Mort, we’ll have to get you something else to wield.” he grins, ”Something befitting your stature naturally.”

"We shouldn't leave it there though. Maybe we can have the curse lifted if you liked it so much." he suggests.

When the party is ready, he suggests moving on to the north, after this room is checked. He casts Detect Magic and has a quick look around when healing is done.

Group effects
Bless (+1 attacks & saves vs fear (morale)) (everyone)

BoF: Stand up as a swift action without provoking an attack of opportunity.

Message/Whimper

"... yes.. goooooooood..." Mortimer reaches for the sword.

"So." he pokes the sword with his foot

"I think we don't need this anymore."

Mortimer looks at Solrisa and the injury he'd unwillingly bestowed upon her, then promptly retches. He collapses in a drooling heap.

I did that?! I DID THAT!!! Oh, Sarenrae! There are not enough flowers in the world!!!

"Mort, we'll have to get you something else to wield. Something befitting your stature naturally."

He looks up quizzically yet skeptically at the grinning gnome.

"We shouldn't leave it there though. Maybe we can have the curse lifted if you liked it so much."

"I don't know that it's a risk worth taking -- not if it's going to make me do things like --" he looks at Solrisa. " -- I mean -- I'm sorry Sol. It won't happen again." He looks at his companions. "Thanks, everyone -- for stopping me."

He (via gnome gift) abruptly stands up.

"I don't really want to touch that thing right now," he declares, pointing to the sword.

He looks around the room at the people chained to the wall, as if noticing them for the first time.

"Hey -- who are these guys?"

"Mortimer, resist to the urge!" shouts Eidi alarmed "Your will is strong, don't let it control you, it will make your willingness weak"

The half-elf is relieved when Ascaria pokes the sword with his foot.

"I can try help with the healings too" the oldie reaches for the eyed-key hanging from his neck and a wave of energy engulfs the party. He lets the wave take the prisoners as well.
Channel energy: 1d6 ⇒ 6
2/3 channels remaining, they are weak so no reason to use them in combat

When Mortimer approach them, Eidi follows up looking at their general state and the bottom of their eyes.
Heal: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11
Sense motives (enchanted/possessed/simulating being prisoners?): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8
"My name is Eidi" he presents himself completely trusting the men.

Round 6 Init 9 AC:20

BoF: Gain a +2 bonus on attack rolls and a +2 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves

knowledge arcana, prayer: 1d20 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 13 + 1 = 29

”No need to apologize, Mort. Thanks to Eidi’s quick thinking we don’t need to know the taste of your steel.”

Ascaria walks up to Mort, "May I have the sheath?" Assuming it's forthcoming, Ascaria very carefully, and without toughing the pommel, slides the remains of sword into the sheath. He then wraps up any loose parts in his blanket, ties it together with string, and gives it to Sol.

"Carry this won't you? I don't want to leave it here for someone to fix and use against us."

"Thanks for the healing Eidi!" he says using one less charge on himself.

He starts toward the three men, but sees that Eidi has them in hand, at least for now. He waits to see if his skills will be needed. He leans over to Mort, "Feeling OK now?"

Not sure if Sol's attacks destroyed or broke the sword, Sol continues to destroy the sword with her new blade, trusting in the new metal to do what it was designed to do.

When Sol is done, there will only be shards to pick up...and Sol will be ready to move on.

Sol will wait in the north hallway. She waits patiently, and examining her new blade for knicks caused by the recent sundering.

"Thanks to Eidi’s quick thinking we don’t need to know the taste of your steel.”

"Yes! Thank you Eidi!!! But -- that's not my steel," says Mortimer, shaking his head solemnly, attempting to disassociate himself from the pile of metal remains. "I could never think of making something that -- wicked."

"Feeling OK now?"

Mortimer grunts. "I've still got some energy I need to take out on something, but I'm O.K. now, I guess."

He pulls Ascaria to the side.

Mortimer goes to investigate the chained up men with Eidi.

Solrisa makes quick work of the cursed blade, rendering it useless, and worthless, before it even leaves the giant's hands.

...

The half-elf tries to engage the chained men, in vain. They continue to moan incoherently, their eyes partially opened, but seeing nothing.

Solrisa moves forward, up the north hallway. For those already peering ahead, you can see another room waiting for you at the end of the hallway. It's lit by braziers in the northeast and southeast corners, as well as a writhing green beam of light that pulses from the stone altar in the middle of the room, to the double doors in the west wall. Closer examination shows several scrolls sitting atop the altar, bathed in green light themselves.

Standing in the room are two more Spawn, as well as an ugly tiefling, wielding a glowing club. He seems to be waiting for you.

Round 1
Eidi- 21
Solrisa- 16
B- 16
Mortimer- 15
SoK- 14
Ascaria- 9
Tynan- 5
Eri- 3

Solrisa can take an action in the Surprise Round, then Eidi and Solrisa are up! Roll20 Map has been updated.

Round 1, Init 16

"Oh! There is more this way!" Solrisa chirps to herself. She moves up and readies to strike should they come in range.

Readied Power attack. One hand.
1d20 + 16 - 3 ⇒ (5) + 16 - 3 = 18 to hit; (-PA)
1d10 + 6 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 + 6 = 21 magic damage.

Eidi follows Solrisa as soon as she shouts. When the half-elf comes into sight of the tiefling, he stops supporting his staff over the floor.

"You are hard to find Bozal Zahol. But I finally got you" the oldie smiles widely "You put me off on the auction but your wake of undeads can be blindly followed by the smell"

"Perhaps the corruption of the state has allowed you to avoid the detections of Asmodean Law..." the half-elf's expression becomes harder "...but time to flush out has come. 'proyectil mágico'!" Eidi raises his staff and four missiles of pure force fly over Solrisa's head bursting the cleric's chest!
Magic missile: 4d4 + 4 ⇒ (3, 2, 3, 3) + 4 = 15

The tiefling, rightly named Bozal, snarls at Eidi, both from being assailed by words, as well as magic. Though the magic strikes him, it seems to dissipate quickly. A slow smile creeps across the tiefling's face.

He spits on the floor in front of him, before stabbing out at the air in front of him, two fingers extended. One for each eye.

Eidi, please make a Fortitude Save DC 17, or be struck permanently blind.

Mortimer is up!

"Spiteful worm!" curses Eidi unable to win the magical fight "My magic faded, he is protected by some kind of magic resistance"

Fort DC 17: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (17) + 13 = 30
"Argh!" he suffers, and brushes his eyes as they seem to become dark but the oldie is more difficult to beat than it seams. His eyes recover their health "It's time to pay for your sins, your tricks will not serve you this time"

Round 1, Init 15

"You are hard to find Bozal Zahol. But I finally got you"

"What?! Did he say Bozo? Why would he be talking to a giant mirror? He knows how those things work, doesn't he?"

Mortimer pulls out his punching daggers and moves into the Hall next to Solrisa. Double Move

"Oh," he says, not bothering to conceal his disappointment while knocking the side of his head as if to clear wax from his ear canal. "It's just a Tiefling."

The Spawn flick worms at Mortimer and Solrisa from where they stand.

Ranged Touch Attack, M: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12
Ranged Touch Attack, S: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17

A single worm lands on the maiden, at the base of her neck.

Ascaria, Tynan, and Eri are up! Let's finish Round 1, before beginning Round 2...

Round: 1, Initiative: 9

He looks at the prisoners, ”Eidi, what these folks need is…” when Sol announces a new threat.

Ascaria rounds the corner to see a worm crawling on Sol. Quickly, he channels to harm undead (DC 22)
Channel Energy (harm undead): 7d6 ⇒ (2, 5, 4, 1, 6, 1, 5) = 24

Group effects
Bless (+1 attacks & saves vs fear (morale)) (everyone)

Round 1 Init 3 AC:18

Eri moves up and casts Gravity Bow.

Round 1, Init 5

Hearing Solrisa's declaration of having found more foes, Tynan moves up the hallway toward the sound of her voice. Spotting the worm riddle undead, he eyes the one on the left for weaknesses in its defenses, and readies his swords.

Eidi tries to strike Bozal with pure might magic, only to learn that the tiefling is prepared. Solrisa assumes the position, but has no takers. Mortimer joins those gathered in the hallway. Ascaria purges Worm, while Tynan and Eri ready themselves.

Will Save v DC 22: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14
Will Save v DC 22: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

"It's time to pay for your sins, your tricks will not serve you this time."

The tiefling shakes his head. "The only one here that will pay is you, elf-mutt, for trying to interfere here. Try if you will, but I will make sure several of you are dead, before you overcome me."

Round 2
Eidi- 21
Solrisa- 16
B- 16
Mortimer- 15
SoK- 14 (-24hp, -24hp)
Ascaria- 9
Tynan- 5
Eri- 3

Eidi and Solrisa are up!