GM Rednal's Rise of the Runelords: AE (Inactive)

Game Master Rednal

Shalluk's eyes widened as the creature vanished. In the back of his mind some flashed into his conciousness. With a few words of Aklo Shalluk gestured at the area where the strange creature had been before it vanished. Everything within five feet of the creature started to glow a deep violet - including, if it was still within range, the creature itself.

Seeing only one enemy to confront, Tanwen will move up and attack the aberration.

Masterwork Falcata: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 161d8 + 2 + 1d6 ⇒ (8) + 2 + (1) = 11

Cale?

gah, sorry, my post apparently got eaten and I've been far too busy lately to double check
Cale curses under his breath as one of them disapears before fireing his next arrow at the one that remained
1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23
1d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Purple fire lit the air, but didn't reveal the small enemy - it seemed she'd gone somewhere else after ducking out of sight. Meanwhile, Cale and Tanwen were able to work together to bring the other creature down.

Though you should remember the penalty to ranged attacks for firing into melee, Cale. It still hit, but... penalties are penalties, y'know?

The small monster reappeared in the air a moment later, gesturing at Shalluk with one hand.

Hex: Slumber, Will DC 13 Negates: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13

A moment of drowsiness settles over the Tiefling, but was quickly shaken off as the little creature spat out some words so foul that the air near her briefly combusted.

Shalluk ran through his mind the selection of spells he currently knew. They were etched somewhere inside him, but none of them seemed to have much chance to work on the little creature. The crossbow bolt had simply slipped off it.

But...it had turned invisible. He'd wasted one of spells trying to find it before - now he was going to make sure one of the others could keep finding her.

Shalluk hurled a second Ferie Fire, engulfing the little creature in bright red flames. Even turning invisible would do it no good now.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9 That's 2 feet up, if it's not enough to get over the railing, Tanwen can trip over it and end up face first on the floor below or whatever.

Tanwen attempts to jump over the railing down to the floor below, intent on attacking the small creature that reappeared. Then if she get's down without a problem she will move towards the creature. If she landed on her face or something then she'll get up.

Cale continues shooting until all threats are eliminated 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 201d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

Oh good, you decided to join us again. ...Maybe I should just move things forward at a set pace...

The small creature let out an angry howl as bright fire illuminated her, even as Tanwen struggled to get over the railing. Cale's arrow struck her side a moment later, drawing blood, but her wound slowly began to heal regardless as she let out a pained and angry cry. She pointed to Cale a moment later. "Flee!" she commanded, infusing her words with magic.

Will DC 13 Negates: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15

Having already gotten up before, Tanwen rushes to confront the creature.

+1 Falcata: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 151d8 + 2 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 2 + (2) = 7 Not charging unless I have to, which I believe I don't

Please feel free to move us forwards, boss being. I wanna know what happens next. This is the furthest I've ever managed to get into this path and I am intrigued.

Shalluk nodded to himself as the fairy...thing was lit up. Now unable to hide, he considered his options. It was obviously tough, and the fact it was healing itself suggested normal arrows wouldn't do much. So instead, he called up his mother with a gesture to his left.

The spirit appeared once more, the crossbow made of force held read, and she pulled the trigger. A normal arrow probably couldn't do much, but one made of force might.

Ranged Touch Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
Damage: 1d4 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

"I'll never run, least of all from something as puny as you" Cale'anon taunts as he fires another arrow 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10 but the shot goes wide, perhaps as a result of the magic that struck him earlier.

The small demonic creature let out an angry hiss as Tanwen closed, and buzzed upwards (out of melee reach), just in time to avoid the attacks from Shalluk and Cale. She gestured at Tanwen a moment later, clearly frustrated. "This is my kingdom! MIIIIIIINE!" she howled angrily.

Slumber Hex (Tanwen - Will DC 13 negates, lasts 3 rounds): 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

And this time, it seemed like her power was actually functional...

Well, if it's moving out of melee range and then using a hex, I should get an Attack of Opportunity.

Masterwork Falcata: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 151d8 + 2 + 1d6 ⇒ (6) + 2 + (2) = 10 I incorrectly labeled her falcata as +1 previously, though the dice were still correct.
Swinging her sword at the fleeing creature, Tanwen soon finds herself overtaken with exhaustion and falls to the floor sleeping peacefully.

Shalluk grunted Tanwen collapsed, muttering in Aklo about the creature's parentage. Given his weapon wasn't terribly effective, Shalluk moved over to Tanwen. Reaching down, the Tiefling struck the woman with a harash slap. He immediately felt guilty for doing so, but he wasn't sure if something like being shaken would snap such an enchantment.

Meanwhile, the spirit reloaded it's spectral bow and opened fire once again.

Ranged Touch Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
Damage: 1d4 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

"oh a king are you? I guess you deserve some special treatment[" he said with a smirk, channeling magic into the bow, before he sees tanwen fall in the corner of his eyes "Tanwen no! he cries before his eyes harden at the being and he fires at the creature
to hit: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
Before move ing closer to his friend
crit confirm: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24

The tiny flying creature easily ducked away from Shalluk's spectral bolt, only to be struck dead-on by Cale's bolt a moment later.

Critical Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

She let out a pained cry, clearly hurt by the attack - but the wound was already slowly starting to close. "Filthy stick!" she cried, darting forward to him and slashing out with one of her claws.

Claw (Cale): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24 for Damage: 1d3 - 1 ⇒ (1) - 1 = 0 +Poison, Fort DC 14 negates: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Cale has been affected by the demon's poison. Frequency: 1/round for 6 rounds; Effect 1d2 Dexterity; Cure 2 consecutive saves.

Shalluk glanced again at Tanwen, then aimed his crossbow at the little monster.

Crossbow Bolt: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27
Crit Confirm: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20
Damage: 1d10 ⇒ 4
Crit Damage: 1d10 ⇒ 2

The spectral woman also aimed and fired again.

Crossbow Bolt: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15
Damage: 1d4 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

Assuming Shalluk was able to rouse Tanwen last round...

Waking up, Tanwen grabs her sword from the floor and stands up. That's two move actions, thus the whole round.

fort save to end the poisoning: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15 pass, does this mean I don't take damage this round from the poison? If not 1d2 ⇒ 2"poison? Oh you dick!
if tanwen is awakeCale fires off another magical arrow at the creature, despite it's close range 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12 -1 if the poison isn't negated for that round 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
if tanwen isn't awake Cale'anon growls at the demon but moves to wake his friend and ally instead

Cale, the various online SRDs have everything you need to know about poisons. If you're unsure about how those work, look them up.

Shalluk's bolt was accurate, though not enough to cause heavy damage to the creature, given her overall resilience - and she simply howled in rage as she dodged Cale's bold, then dropped towards Tanwen and stabbed out with her tiny dagger.

Provoking an AoO from her...

Melee: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14

Despite the little demon's best efforts, though, she wasn't quite able to hit Tanwen - but she was small (and close) enough that others might have a hard time hitting her... especially with ranged attacks.

AoO: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 161d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10 Went ahead and didn't include the 1d6 fire since most demons have at least 10 fire resist according to the subtype.

Masterwork Falcata: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 201d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

Taking the opportunity to attack the creature, Tanwen seems confidant now that it is within her reach and swings once more as she gets the chance.

Shalluk grunted, looking for a better shot for a moment before deciding it was too dangerous. Instead, he chose to cast Burning Disarm in the hopes that the creature would at least drop the weapon from surprise.

It's a DC 15 reflex save to drop her dagger - otherwise she will take 3d4 ⇒ (2, 1, 4) = 7 in fire damage. She can also willingly hold onto it and take the damage.

The spirit stood read, waiting for the chance to get a clear shot.

Readied Action - Shoot the damned thing if it moves clear.
Readied Shot: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23
Damage: 1d4 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

Cale frustratedly puts away his bow to pull out his sword, not getting a clear shot with Taiwan in the way.

Soba I can't believe that I forgot about her. charges at the small creature flanking with the other melee combatants to hit with bite: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (10) + 11 = 21 damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2damage counts as silver and magic
trip attempt: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14

The attack of opportunity against the tiny demon missed - the normal slash from Tanwen was rather more successful, albeit still a bit blunted by her normal defenses.

When Shalluk's spell went off, the demoness just laughed, remaining close to Tanwen - as a demon, she was indeed resistant to fire, and didn't seem especially bothered by the hotter temperatures. That was when Soba finally got into gear and charged forth, biting out - and hitting, but failing to do anything. The demoness simply hissed as she circled around to Tanwen's back, poking out viciously with her little dagger and trying to find an opening in the much larger woman's defenses.

Melee: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (14) + 11 = 25 for Damage: 1d2 ⇒ 1

Flying creatures cannot be tripped.

Shalluk and the spirit both held action, hoping to get a shot in if possible.

Crossbow: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18
Damage: 1d10 ⇒ 1

Touch Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22
Damage: 1d4 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

Masterwork Falcata: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 201d8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Tanwen swings her Falcata once more at the demoness.

Positioning himself to flank the demon with his trusty animal companion, Cale shouts an arcane phrase and lightning wraps the blade, he swings down at the monster hoping that the spell is enough to get through it's healing

to hit: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23 damage: 1d8 + 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + (4, 3) + 2 = 14

Soba flings herself T the flying creature a veritable whirlwind of tooth and nail 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 211d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 241d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 111d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Held actions were held actions - unless unleashed, no attack could ever hit. Unleashed attacks like, say, Tanwen's - which managed to pierce through the tiny demoness' skin and deal another blow to her. She was tough, but she couldn't last forever - and that was driven home as Cale and Soba attacked the tiny creature. Soba's last attack missed - the other two hit, as did Cale's swing.

The bad part? None of Soba's attacks were strong enough to hurt the creature - its ability to resist damage was simply too high. The panther could still provide flanking, though, or try some other way to get noticed.

The devil landed on the ground a moment later, body suddenly expanding in some kind of transformation effect - and when she was done, in her place stood a hellish wolf surrounded by the smell of brimstone. A low growl came out of its throat as it prepared to attack - and Shalluk's attacks went off now that they had a target. The crossbow struck, but failed to do damage - the other attack was slightly more successful.

@Cale: I know you're using Shocking Grasp, but it's good to get into the habit of naming your spells - and citing how many you have left. ^^ It's easier to keep track of things that way.

Shalluk smiled slightly as the creature changed. Now, maybe, we can have an affect..."

Aiming at the creature, both the Tiefling and the spirit opened fire.

Crossbow Bolt Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23
Damage: 1d10 ⇒ 5

Ranged Touch Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19
Damage: 1d4 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

Masterwork Falcata: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 221d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Although the creature had taken a different form, Tanwen cared not to cease her assault.

sorry about that, 4th shenanigans prevented me from posting, or more accurately, remembering to post
Caleanon is momentarily shocked at the transformation but recovers shortly, he charges up another lightning spell at the creature, and cuts into it with his blade
1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24 1d8 + 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (7) + (3, 1) + 2 = 13
shocking grasp, one casting left

Soba pounces on the larger cat, attempting to find puncture in it's skin and fur to throw it to the ground
1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 271d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 131d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 191d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
trip: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16
crit confirm (bite): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17

Shalluk's crossbow bolt bounced off of the creature's hide, though his spiritual companion managed a rather more accurate strike. Tanwen's falcata was accurate, but not strong enough to damage the creature - who lashed out viciously as Cale focused on casting.

AoO (Cale): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13

That blow also missed, and the shocking cast struck the transformed demon's body a moment before Soba tried - and failed - to harm her. Four-legged forms were hard to trip, too, and the demoness snarled at Soba before lashing out at Cale. His blade was moderately annoying, even if it was blunted - though the electricity was no problem, given that demons in general were immune to that.

Bite (Cale): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11
Claw (Cale): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17 for Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Claw (Cale): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9

out of character I know about the immunity to shocking, in character he lacks know (the planes) however after two duds he figures that it's best he save his last casting cake curses in frustration as he sees the Lightning fizzle out again, so he strikes out at the beast again without casting 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25. 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4 but fails to harm it at all.
Soba continues to try and fail to hurt him if a max damage crit (10 total damage) failed to hurt him I'm not even going to roll anymore, but he's still attacking

Masterwork Falcata: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 71d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

Tanwen swings at the creature again, but only to miss again.

Shalluk muttered to himself in strange toungues, cranking the last of the crossbow's bolts into position. He really needed to find out what the thing was weak against, and see if he couldn't get bolts to match. The Dye Bolts he had on order were unlikely to be ready anytime soon, but he had heard of both cold iron and adamatium bolts. Perhaps one of them would work on this thing.

Lifting the device to his shoulder once more, Shalluk and the spirit fired another volley.

Crossbow bolt: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12
Damage: 1d10 ⇒ 10

Ranged Touch Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23
Damage: 1d4 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

Gah, finally do some damage that might not all get negated and I most likely miss. Poot.

Blow after blow rained down on the ferocious creature and failed to harm it - until Shalluk's spirit attacked one more, and its bolt of force sunk deeply into the wolf's body, puncturing some of its innards. That had definitely hurt it - and while the demon could take another blow like it, two would have been more than it could handle. With a snarl, the wolf turned and darted over-

Acrobatics to Avoid AoO: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22

-successfully avoiding attacks of opportunity before charging at the spirit and biting out in an attempt to bring it down.

Miss Chance, 80+ Misses: 1d100 ⇒ 21
Melee: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15 for Damage: 1d6 + 2 - 5 ⇒ (3) + 2 - 5 = 0

The bite was accurate, but it wasn't quite strong enough to hurt the spirit - and the wolf-demoness was clearly angry about that.

With her weapon seemingly either ineffective or not accurate, Tanwen decides to try something else, drawing magical power from her sword, she lets loose a color spray at the creature.

Using my 1/day spell from my spell book as detailed in the wizard's arcane bond ability to cast Color Spray. Preferably with it only targeting the demon/wolf

DC 14 Will save negates or (2 HD or less) blinded/stunned for 2d4 ⇒ (1, 4) = 5 rounds, then (or start here for 3/4 HD) blinded/stunned for 1d4 ⇒ 1 rounds, then (or start here for 5 HD or more) stunned for 1 round

Shalluk reloaded, deciding to switch to the silver bolts. He didn't know if they were any more effective, but it made sense to try.

The spiritual creature also fired.

Silver Crossbow Bolts: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8
Damage: 1d10 ⇒ 1

Ranged Touch Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
Damage: 1d4 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

dude you can't roll anything double digit ever can you
Cake charges the beast again, but fails to penetrate the panther goes around more to avoid a counter attack and will be able to flank within seconds to hit: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
uugh this upcoming week and the last one have been with lots of overtime (53 total hours each week) and I'm exhausted every day when I'm done, because it's Amazon's birthday my birthday as well a couple days later

Sometimes the dice are nice to us - sometimes they're not.

Will: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

The wolf looked Stunned as Tanwen's spell blasted it, and Shalluk promptly cut loose with everything he could - at the same time his companion sent out a blast of her own. Somewhat impressively, it still managed to avoid both shots, only to be stabbed (weakly) by Cale. Even that wound was starting to close, but the creature was still vulnerable.

Tanwen's attack goes against stunned - Shalluk and Cale will be versus its normal numbers - and since her spell hit, it can't do anything this round!

Yeah, I'm super lucky right now.

Muttering various vile things in Aklo, Shalluk reloaded a fresh bolt with a crank of the handle and aimed again.

Crossbow Bolt: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14
Damage: 1d10 ⇒ 4

Ranged Touch Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
Damage: 1d4 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

Masterwork Falcata: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 91d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

Tanwen swings at the creature once more.

to hit: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9
Cale swings his sword and grunts "why.. Won't... You.. Die.."

Shalluk's crossbow bolt was accurate, but not damaging enough - although his companion's ranged bolt was. Cale managed a scraping hit a moment later, and the demoness just hissed before stabbing outwards with her dagger as she darted over to Cale's area.

Melee (Cale): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15

Luck was on nobody's side today - and the little demoness continued to rage for another half a minute before a good swing from Tanwen finally knocked her to the ground and the three of you were able to put her out of your misery. Finally, yeesh. A bigger question, of course, was what you were going to do with this room - and the magical pool that seemed capable of creating monstrosities.

Sighing as the curse on his voice was released, Shalluk knelt next to the demoness and examined her body for anything useful - and any hint that she wasn't as dead as she initially seemed.

Among the items of interest are her (tiny) +1 cold iron returning dagger, a tiara worth 50 GP, a black silk gown worth 25 GP, and an obsidian unholy symbol of Lamashtu worth 10 GP.