GM Rednal's Wrath of the Righteous (Inactive)

Game Master Rednal

"My turn." Just to expedite this.

Julian waits for Rowan to land before taking the scale temporarily from her and rising to eye level with the Shutter. He breaks out his second story man tools and works on disabling what was keeping them locked out...

Disable Device: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20
Again just in case: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27

On the second try, Julian manages to open up the accessway and provide a way into the building - assuming, of course, that everyone can get through it. Tarov's increased size makes it essentially impossible for him to get through until he shrinks again, and even the door will be a bit of a tight fit if/when you manage to open it.

Tarov returns to his normal size, forcibly suppressing the effects of the extract Julian had given him, and giving the sheer wall another look, decides to wait by the door to be let in. "Ain't no way I'm gettin' up there. Lad, get inside and find a way t' open th' door!"

I'm incapable of climbing the wall, even on a Nat 20. D:

Or just open it from the front - which is arguably faster and safer, given that he couldn't benefit from Tarov's protection while inside... XD Still, your game and your decision!

Julian's Disable Device (the only one in the party) is only +9. We literally can't open the door from outside. >_<

*Raises one finger* ... *Doublechecks book* Huh. DD for the window was 30, too - for some reason I was thinking 25. Oh, well, I already said he opened it! Let's go with climbing in, then. XD

LMAO!

Magic Fingers! *wiggles digits~*

The satisfying click of the tumbler letting free was a welcomed sound. He turned and gave those below a thumbs up as he proceeded to enter the window and check if the coast was clear.

Once he was sure he was safe enough he tosses down the scale to Rowan and waits for her to join him. Signaling an Okay to Tarov as he understood the dwarf's message.

Catching the scale she follows Julian upward and ascends using the scale's last use for the day and climbs through the window.

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21
Stealth: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 1 = 16

Not Rolling a stealth check is like basically stopping around and acting quiet... Blargh what a day... xD

Perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12
Stealth: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16

His sickle catches on his chainshirt and for a moment Julian felt like throwing the thing out the window in frustration.

*Glances over things* Iiii think it would be a good idea to just wait for Tarov to shrink and pull him up through the window somehow. Trust me on this one.

The opened window leads to a tiny room on the second floor of the garrison - sadly, not an easy entrance to the foyer where the door could be unlocked from. This seems to be a bit of a storage room of some kind, and there's a single unlocked door to the west. With both Rowan and Julian there, it's a very tight squeeze.

I did shrink, figured I'd end up sitting around wasting the extract anyway. Do Julian or Rowan have rope or something? And I should mention that Tarov weighs roughly 360lbs. with all his gear. D:

Here we go!

Rowan pulls out her hemp rope and starts knotting it up, uncomfortable as she was with being trapped in a closet with the Tiefling and wasting the initial use of the scale so brazenly...

Knot hemp rope and lower it down.

Is there anything I can secure it to?? If not I can try using the heavy mace as a sort of an anchor if possible.

Nothing truly solid, but you can hold it yourself - and have Julian help.

With a fair bit of huffing and puffing, the three of you are able to work together to get Tarov up to the windowsill, which creaks alarmingly under his weight. He can't actually get into the room until Rowan or Julian moves out through the window or the door, though...

"This is why me people live under th' mountains, not on top of 'em!" the dwarf grumbles as he is hanging out the window.

Julian casts a spell to improve his defenses before turning to smirk as he spoke quietly.

Cast Shield +4 Deflection Bonus AC=27

"Time to see what lies in the next room eh?" He draws Einharjar and slowly lifts the door latch before pushing outward and rushing into the room beyond.

Spell Failure: 1d100 ⇒ 90
Perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11
Stealth: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13

Several stacked horizontal shelves hold a number of small, straw-lined bird cages. A stack of parchment, three quills, a pot of ink, and a pile of tiny cylindrical objects cover a nearby table, while a small wooden door is in one corner of the room.

Three creatures, appearing as demonic giant flies with faces that look all too human save for their deformed rasping maws and tiny half-formed hands on the tip of each spindly leg, dwell in this room. They wasted no time at all in turning to Julian and preparing to attack.

Initiative (Enemy): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14
Initiative (Julian): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12
Initiative (Rowan): 1d20 ⇒ 6
Initiative (Tarov): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12

...And the three of them were quick indeed. One of them raised a leg, and the room was abruptly shrouded by a Darkness spell. The other two inhaled, then suddenly spat out lines of acid heading into the closet, targeting Julian and Rowan. Tarov, being out the window at the moment, was in no danger.

Acid Damage: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 4) = 6
Reflex 15 Halves (Julian): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22
Reflex 15 Halves (Rowan): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28
Acid Damage: 2d6 ⇒ (5, 1) = 6
Reflex 15 Halves (Julian): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22
Reflex 15 Halves (Rowan): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15

Julian's taken 6 damage, Rowan's taken none. Resisting elements is a wonderful thing. XD That said, Rowan, you wrote 'Acid' twice in your stat bar. Might want to change the second one to Elec.

Ac 27 Hp - 30/36

Julian takes his beating well, wading through the acid and shrouded in darkness by the creatures that were attacking them. The darkness affected him little as his eyes pierced the darkness he brandished Einharjar defensively and move towards the closest of the flies, intent on it's destruction...

Save the trump card, don't waste it... You don't know what you'll unleash...

<:If you can't trust yourself your doomed to fall Redeemed. Trust your companions but trust in yourself first.:>

Julian's smirk was now a grim line as Einharjar's words broke through, firming his resolve as he closed. His body thrummed with magical might as he enchanted Einharjar to cut the demons more effectively. As he closed Einharjar whistled through the air like a scythe cutting through wheat...

SwA: Use one Arcane point +1 on Einharjar
MA: Move towards closest fly!
Attack with Einharjar: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 10 + 1 = 31
Confirm Crit?: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 10 + 1 = 28

Regular Damage: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9
Critical Damage: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

1d20 ⇒ 7
1d20 ⇒ 8

Round 1

Tarov rolls into the room and pulls his weapon from where he'd tucked it, dropping into his defensive stance to prepare for the strange fly-creatures' further actions.

Tarov enters the room (move action) and draws his weapon (standard action).

Julian? 7 / 8?

Rowan shielded Tarov from the initial deluge of acidic breath attacks from the creatures in the room. There darkness wasn't enough to block her vision as she drew her heavy mace and stood next to Tarov.

2x MA : Draw weapon, move behind Tarov.

Yeah that was my mess up. I was going to identify the spell they used but I assumed it was an SLA which I can't identify and I forgot to delete the extra rolls. My bad. It wasn't a play on dice, I promise. :( I forgot you can't Ident SLA which I thought was strange until I read the rules forum on it than it made sense.

Julian manages to strike the demonic fly, and his weapon sinks deeply into its flesh... though it's not enough to kill the monster. It retaliated a moment later, biting out with its vicious jaws.

Bite: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14

They closed on empty air, but a second fly came in from the side a moment later.

Bite: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21

The third, meanwhile, focused for a moment before spewing a line of acid towards the closet, targeting both Tarov and Rowan with the burst of green bile.

Acid Damage: 2d6 ⇒ (6, 3) = 9
Reflex 15 Halves (Rowan): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10
Reflex 15 Halves (Tarov): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16

4 acid damage to each of you.

Round 2

Tarov hisses as the acid eats at him, but grits his teeth and pushes forward to smite his foes.

Tarov uses Panthera on the Hunt to close on the fly that just spat acid at him (full-round action).

Ranseur of the Gargoyle attack (Power Attack, Panthera on the Hunt): 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 7 + 2 = 27
Ranseur of the Gargoyle damage (Power Attack, Panthera on the Hunt): 2d4 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (4, 3) + 13 + 2 = 22

HP 30/36 AC 27 (+5 Defelction)

Arcane Spell Failure: 1d100 ⇒ 84
Acrobatics to avoid AoO: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10
MA: Move back towards corner and try to avoid AoO's with Acrobatics

SA: Cast Energy Missile (Sonic chosen)
Ranged touch +8
Demonic Fly - Energy (Sonic) Missile one: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22

Demonic Fly Wounded - Energy (Sonic) Missile 2: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28
Confirm Crit?: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27

Missile one Sonic Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Missile two Sonic Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
Crit Confirm damage?: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Being hemmed in wasn't what he wanted and he quickly tumbled his way out of the precarious situation and tried to gain ground on the strange flies as another wave of acid rolled towards his companions. As he reached the corner of the room he turned and casted an energy missile to help even the odds.

He focused on both enemies, conjuring up the force of sound as his ally and his instrument as he struck out at both of the demonic flies!

HP 46/48
Loh 3/5 remaining 1d6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 1 + 2 = 5
Attack with Heavy Mace: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15
Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Attack Tarov's opponent if possible, gang up time!

Rowan followed the dwarven warrior out of the small closet, intent on combining her arms with his powerful attack to end the threat of their enemies quickly. As Julian's spell tore through the air nearby she was focused on bringing her heavy mace to bear. She would redeem this weapon yet and hopefully bestow it on one who was worthy in the end of this conflict...

The fly swept out at Julian in an Attack of Opportunity as he moved backwards - his acrobatic talent definitely wasn't at its best today.

Bite: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

It wasn't anywhere close to hitting, though, and a pair of energy missiles shot through the air a moment later as Tarov ripped a huge piece out of one of the flies. Splitting the power between two of the beasts wasn't a bad plan - it actually dropped both of them, leaving just one fly remaining for Rowan to go pummel. On the down side, the mace wasn't quite capable of getting through its hide... the blow did far less damage than it should have, and the demonic fly promptly retaliated.

Bite: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15

...With no effect.

Julian's breath's came fast and furious as he spun to face the last of the demonic flies.

He sidled along the creature, provoking attacks as he moved to flank it with Rowan and quickly end the conflict. He was also trying to leave an opening for Tarov. As he got to the other side of the creature he struck out with Einharjar!

Acrobatics to avoid AoO's: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 10 + 1 = 25
Attack with Einharjar: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 10 + 1 = 25
Damage: 1d6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 1 = 12

K-PLanes check - Identify these creatures.: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (19) + 11 = 30

Tarov moves up to assist Julian in felling the final fly, ranseur stabbing out with all the knight's strength.

Tarov moves to the last enemy (move action) and uses Enduring Crane Strike on it (standard action).

Ranseur of the Gargoyle attack (Power Attack): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23
Ranseur of the Gargoyle damage (Power Attack): 2d4 + 13 ⇒ (3, 1) + 13 = 17
Enduring Crane Strike heal @Julian: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

The combination of Julian and Tarov's strikes is enough to bring down the last of the insects... who are pretty much exactly what they look like - giant, demonic flies. The average giant fly isn't totally unknown (despite the insistence of 'scientists' who say such creatures can't possibly exist when they manifestly do - crazy people, those), and it was probably no surprise that the Abyss would breed its own variant.

With the insects dead, you're free to leave the room without difficulty - there's nothing of interest or value to keep you here.

Thanks Tarov! HP - 36/36!
Shield 37/40 rounds

As the last one falls and Julian's injuries close he nods to Tarov and gets ready to scout ahead. Granted he wasn't a fool, there fight most likely had alerted the enemy to their presence. He quietly opens the door to the room and peers out into what room was attached to this one...

Perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22
Stealth: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16

The door opens out into a hallway which goes to your left. Down it, you can see a door further down, as well as what looks like a larger hallway ahead and to the right. There's no sign of enemies that you can see from here.

Tarov scans the area, carefully moving forward into the hostile territory.

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28

Julian leads the way down the hallway heading to the left, creeping his way down until he could see around to the hallway leading to the right...

He listens carefully and marks each step with hesitation and checking each floor board lest it creak when he leaned fully on it. The last thing he wanted was to be caught in the open...

Perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17

Stealth: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23

Rowan followed behind Tarov. Watchful and wary of a possible ambush and hoping the Tiefling would moderate his use of spells. [I]Frantically loosing spells like that is wasteful, helpful in the short but disastrous in the long term...

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26
Stealth: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Stealth was hard when knights were clanking along behind you... and a loud roar shook the hall as a eight tiefling cultists roared a challenge. The two in front had blades out - the others were holding crossbows. Somehow, it seemed like they'd found out you were here and gathered together to stop you - several of them looked a bit rushed, but none of them looked willing to talk.

Initiative (Enemy): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23
Initiative (Julian): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15
Initiative (Rowan): 1d20 ⇒ 8
Initiative (Tarov): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22

"For the Lord of the Locust Host - KILL THE TRAITOR!" one of them roared, pointing at Julian as he peeked out. A barrage of crossbow bolts shot through the air as the other tieflings relieved their itchy trigger fingers, even as the two up front took up defensive positions to protect those behind them.

Attacks against Julian, who has cover from the fire. Flat-footed, but a +4 bonus, so his AC against these attacks is 19.
Ranged Attack (Julian): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21 for Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 6
Ranged Attack (Julian): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22 for Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 1
Ranged Attack (Julian): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23 for Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 1
Ranged Attack (Julian): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11
Ranged Attack (Julian): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20 for Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 4
Ranged Attack (Julian): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
Crit Confirm: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15
Crit Confirm: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Map updated.

Tarov rushes towards the closest cultist, the jet-black blade of his weapon leading the way. "Yer gonna regret takin' up arms against th' people o' Kenebres!" he roars directly into the face of his target.

Tarov uses Panthera on the Hunt on the closest cultist (full-round action).

Ranseur of the Gargoyle attack (Power Attack, Panthera on the Hunt): 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 7 + 2 = 28
Ranseur of the Gargoyle damage (Power Attack, Panthera on the Hunt): 2d4 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (4, 2) + 13 + 2 = 21

AC 27 HP 24/36

With Shield still active his total bonus would be -8 (Dodge and Dex bonuses = 19 AC (+4 Shield bonus, +1 Natural +4 Armor +Cover (which you say is +4 for a total of) +4 Cover = 23 Or am I missing something? :/ Just double checking as FF is always been a pain for me to calculate. xD

So sticking with it as is until we clarify what I might have missed. Total damage of 12 (reflected above~)

Julian rounds the corner after Tarov and laughs. "Cowards run in packs! Let us show you true strength!" He moves towards them and gets within striking range of the closest one's and casted his most devastating spell yet! Angling himself so that he won't accidentally catch Tarov in the area of effect! "Kluchuduun ingis!"

MA: Move close enough to hit as many as possible. Will provoke AoO's from the ones with blades in front.
SA: Cast Color Spray.

The hail of crossbow bolts left Rowan gaping in surprise at how Julian came out with such minor wounds. The roar of challenge meant that soon the entire base would be upon them. Raising the Heavy Mace she rounded the corner to join the fray with her companions.

MA: move 30ft
Attack with Heavy Mace: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25
Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

If your AC isn't what it says in the stat bar, you should always mention it at the top or bottom of your posts, because that's where I'm looking. ^^ Let's just roll with it this time - it's a good incentive to remember in the future.

Tarov had no particular trouble charging forward and crushing one of the defending cultists in a single blow. Meanwhile, Julian rushed forward to cast, and the surviving one immediately slashed out at him.

Melee: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12

He probably would've needed a not-so-minor miracle to hit Julian, and did not actually manage to do so. The colors washed over him and two of the crossbowmen a moment later...

Will DC 17: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 11
Will DC 17: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 1 = 10
Will DC 17: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 1 = 12

...and all three of them were out cold. Rowan crushed the other unconscious warrior a moment later, and the end results were gruesome enough to avoid mentioning to small children. That left four crossbowmen who promptly retargeted Rowan, aiming for the one who was most obviously a servant of good.

Ranged Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20 for Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 1
Ranged Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
Ranged Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21 for Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 5
Ranged Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18

Meanwhile, answering yells could be heard from further within the fortress. These tieflings were hardly its only defenders...

Understood my bad I will try and list it more often ^^;
HP 24/36 AC 27 T 18 FF 19

Attack nearest Crossbowmen: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17
Damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

The attack smashed into the magical force that protect Julian, but he didn't revel in the feeling as he saw Rowan start taking hits. As their three comrades fall he spun Einharjar expertly and stepped over there unmoving forms. He focused solely on those still standing targeting the remaining crossbowmen and slashing out at nearest one with Einharjar!

<:"Feel the Redeemed blade of one who accepted Righteousness oh pitiful fallen ones. Prostrate thyselves and you may yet be saved.":> Einharjar's words became Julians own as he slashed with the blade made of shadow and stood against his brethren with the resolve of an unconquerable soul. Despite the sudden outburst Julian wasn't phased as he desperately hoped one day that others would follow behind him...

Not cast their lives into the pit of darkness.

HP 39/48 AC 22 Fighting Defensively +2

Attack with Heavy Mace - Fighting Defensively -> Crossbowmen: 1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 7 - 2 = 7
Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

She switches to fighting defensively as she starts taking fire. The enemy realized that Julian was much harder to hit than the servant of good before them. Although she had little time to try and digest what rhetoric he was spewing as she closed and swung wide at one of the crossbowman...

Tarov moves closer to another of the crossbowmen, then settles into his defensive stance

Tarov takes a 5ft. step towards the enemy and enters Defensive Focus (full-round action).

Just a reminder that I threaten an extra 5 ft. in Defensive Focus, and if anybody provokes in that area (such as maybe a guy shooting his crossbow!) I can move and take an AoO on them.

Einharjar (I'm never going to get used to spelling in that way... XD) sliced into another enemy, hard enough to drop him, while Rowan... wasn't quite so effective. (And should definitely specify whether you aimed at an unconscious guy or a standing one. Details help ensure I resolve things as you intended them to happen, especially in complicated fights!)

Meanwhile, as Tarov stepped into a defensive stance, the last of the crossbowmen in the middle row stepped five feet backwards, getting out of both Tarov and Julian's threatened ranges. Another wave of bolts were fired towards Rowan, aiming to wear her down as much as possible.

Ranged Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
Ranged Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21
Ranged Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22 for Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 7
Crit Confirm: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19

Tarov continues his assault, pushing towards the remaining crossbowmen.

Tarov moves to closer (move action) and uses Enduring Crane Strike on the nearest enemy (standard action).

Ranseur of the Gargoyle attack (Power Attack): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23
Ranseur of the Gargoyle damage (Power Attack): 2d4 + 13 ⇒ (1, 2) + 13 = 16
Enduring Crane Strike heal @Rowan (Fey Foundling): 1d6 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 2 = 8

HP 24/36 AC 27 T 18 FF 19

Would you prefer a different name? xD Instead of Einharjar!

"Am I that much stronger than you that you choose to attack everything but me? Cowardly scum."

Julian stepped forward, never once had he stopped advancing as he hacked down his seemingly unrepentant brethren. The grim look on his face was a mix of pity and resolve to see the mission through. Closing the distance between him and his foe he lashed out with Einharjar once again...

MA: Move 30ft+/- to reach next target
Attack any remaining Enemies on their feet.: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16
Damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

[dice=Perception - Listening for any noises like rustling in other rooms, running feet, shouts and the like.][/dice]

HP 40/48 AC 22 Fighting Defensively +2

Will clarify next time, although as a Paladin she wouldn't waste time one shotting foes until after she had the chance to read them there rights and end their miserable existence. ;) Can't let Tarov be the only badass here!

The crossbow bolt knocked the wind out of here just as Tarov ended the Crossbowmen wielding Tiefling's existence in a single blow...

Tarov abilities washed over her and the crossbow bolt clattered to the floor as she raised her heavy mace once more!

MA: Move towards foes that are still standing. 30ft
Attack any enemies that remain standing! With Havey Mace -FD: 1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 7 - 2 = 6
Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

She tripped while stepping over one of their downed foes and the heavy mace thumped into the floorboard instead. She grimaced, knowing that all this noise would cost them dearly...

Dang it!

@Julian: Oh, no, I'm just used to writing it a bit differently, as "Einherjar" (the warriors of Valhalla). XD

Tarov brought down another warrior, and Julian injured a second as the two knocked out by magic stirred, starting to recover from the blast. Rowan's weapon was... not as guided as it could have been.

That was when eight cultists came out of the room directly behind you and darted forward, ugly-looking scythes in their hands. Tarov was the closest, and the cultists seemed entirely willing to brave the range of his weapon as they darted forward and swung. Their weapons glowed with crackling black power as they attacked, eyes narrowed in intense focus. (Two can get into range in the hall, and you may make Attacks of Opportunity against each. The other six are behind them, with five feet separating them from their forward companions.)

Melee (Tarov): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21 for Damage: 2d4 + 3 ⇒ (3, 3) + 3 = 9 +Negative Energy, Will DC 12 Halves: 1d6 ⇒ 2 Will: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11
Melee (Tarov): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

Meanwhile, the two conscious tieflings drew their weapons and attacked in tandem, aiming for Rowan.

Melee (Rowan): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23 for Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
Melee (Rowan): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18
Crit Confirm: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19

One of them actually managed to strike her.

HP 24/36 AC 27 T 18 FF 19

Panic broke his moment of confidence as another eight came at them from behind. His hand brushed his potion belt but he held off and used his tail and mixed together a potent bomb, throwing at the heart of the oncoming enemy intent on burning them down or at least injuring them...

Throw Bomb - Try for maximum blast effect but aiming for a cultists as the primary target.: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26
Damage = Spalsh 10 Reflex 18 to take half damage: 2d6 + 8 ⇒ (1, 6) + 8 = 15
Avoid damaging Rowan Tarov or himself

This will provoke an AoO on him :/ but he is trying to do some battlefield control...

AC 22 (Protection from evil) HP 35/48
5ft step away from opponent's
Cast Communal Protection from Evil on all three party members.
Gain the effects of Protection from evil!

Seeing there odds turning on them she stepped back and called on the Inheritor to aid in their victory. Surrounded, outnumbered but never outmatched! "To victory!" Her bark of a battlecry would surprise the oncoming cultist, especially at how their foes remainined resolved to do battle when they were so outnumbered...

Round 3

Tarov spins and stabs at the encroaching tieflings.

AoO 1: Ranseur of the Gargoyle attack (Power Attack): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18
AoO 1: Ranseur of the Gargoyle damage (Power Attack): 2d4 + 13 ⇒ (2, 3) + 13 = 18
AoO 2: Ranseur of the Gargoyle attack (Power Attack): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11
AoO 2: Ranseur of the Gargoyle damage (Power Attack): 2d4 + 13 ⇒ (2, 2) + 13 = 17

Round 4

Tarov takes a cautious step backwards and settles down into his defensive stance, weapon poised to strike.

Tarov takes a 5ft. step away from the newly arrived enemies and enters Defensive Focus (full-round action).

AoO (Julian): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21
AoO (Julian): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21

Neither attack of opportunity managed to land on Julian, and a moment later it was bombs away.

Reflex: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 1 = 20

Somewhat unexpectedly, it was a successful evasion of the worst of the blast for the second cultist, though Tarov's earlier attack of opportunity had hit the first one and the combined blows were enough to down him. The two downed tieflings were also struck by the bomb (killing one and badly wounding the other), and another cultist rushed forward to fill the gap. (Provoking another AoO from Tarov)

By this point, the party was essentially pinned between the two tieflings on one side (towards the eastern wall) and the cultists coming from the other side. One of the tieflings to the east stepped west, flanking Rowan, and the four enemies in range lashed out.

The current layout of the battlefield is approximately as follows. #'s = Cultist, D = Tiefling, T = Tarov (for 'Dwarf'), R is Rowan, and J is Julian.

| -- | 6 | 4 | -- | 2 | T | J | D |
| 8 | 7 | 5 | D | 3 | R | D | - |

Melee (Julian): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17
Melee (Rowan): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18
Melee (Rowan): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20
Melee (Rowan): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23 for Damage: 2d4 + 3 ⇒ (4, 2) + 3 = 9

Which reminds me, Rowan needs a Concentration check to cast without provoking...

Concentration: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 28 ...And easily did so.