If within 5ft add the following SS/SC attack, his arcane mark will leave a vivid marking of Cynosure on the enemy. A representation of his devotion to Desna.
In response to Tarovs shout Julian moved in and slashed at one of the ghouls still on its feet with his burning Einherjar. As he cut through the air he gave a grunt. "We're gonna burn you to ash so you can't come back this time!"
The ghoul Tarov stabbed - the last one attacking him - was hit so hard that the parts of its body literally broke apart. That was probably for the best, given the difficulties that Rowan seemed to be having. Julian darted over to Rowan a moment later, cutting down one of the ghouls - and his attempted casting, not done defensively, left him open to a pair of attacks of opportunity from the two Babau (whose weapons had a lot of reach).
The first one missed, but the second strike sunk deeply into Julian's flesh as the Babau skewered him - and the demons let out pleased cries even as their summoners, off to the side, started chanting again. It took them only a few moments to finish, and when they had, a pair of Spiritual Weapons appeared in the air and darted in at Rowan.
Rather unfortunately for the casters, Tarov's work to improve her defensive abilities meant she was able to avoid them - and the two Babau stepped to the side a moment later, moving to flank Julian and drive home their advantage.
Only one of their blows managed to land - and the remaining ghoul let out a vicious growl before stepping five feet backwards, away from Rowan. It seemed like it didn't want to remain in close combat with her...
Tarov turns after felling the other ghoul, just in time to see the summoned demons brutalize Julian. "Hold tight lad!" the knight calls, stomping over to the ghouls that had summoned the demons in the first place, his shining weapon promising them a grisly end.
Tarov uses Inspiring Voice to boost Julian's AC (move action) then moves right next to the undead spellcasters (standard action). If he can't get right next to them, then as close as possible.
Inspiring Voice Aid Another (@Julian, +7 AC):1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10
Seeing Julian's terrible injuries she turned and focused her healing magic on him. Using her shield to defelcet blows as she struggled to successfully cast her spell...
JulianReligion: Desna | HP: 96/103 | AC: 27 / T: 23 / FF: 14 / Resist: Fire 5 Defiant Armor - vs Evil Outsiders +2 AC DR 2/- | F: +8, R: +14, W: +8 | BAB +6 CMB: +7 CMD: +30 | Ini: +15 Perception: +15
Kids are asleep and daddy gets to post >;3 AC = 32 (Thanks Tarov!) 34 vs evil outsiders; DR 2/- vs evil outsiders | Hp: 49/63
Julian's mythical nature had stemmed the blood leaking from his torn open side, having walked right into the enemies spear like a novice left him burning with a need to beat the living HELL out of these demons...
However as they move to flank his armor proves its worth and deflects the one blow that came close to striking him. He smirked as he turned his attention to the one that had skewered him earlier.
Total Damage if critical sticks: 20+14+16 = 50 (4 fire damage) + 18 (3 fire damage) + 39 (Bypasses all DR) (21 if critical doesn't hit) (5 fire damage) = 107 (12 of which is fire damage from 3 different attacks) (21-39 is from fleet charge - Bypass all DR (not resist energy though so minus 5 fire damage >;3))
He stepped into the creatures reach, easily avoiding its spear thrust as he closed the gap with Einherjar in hand. In three decisive blows he would unleashed a devastating barrage of attacks that would leave the demon in the same rough shape as himself. His smile was ruthless as he chuckled. Laughing at the symbol of the Cynosure that was now plastered across his enemies chest...
"Don't count me out yet losers. I plan on sending you screaming back to the Abyss!"
Without hesitation, Tarov charged over to the two leaders of the undead, giving an encouraging shout to help distract the enemy and protect Julian. Rowan, meanwhile, took a moment to heal him... and then Julian began striking out at the foes as hard as he could.
The bad news? Demons were resistant to fire, and it took a lot of that to hurt them. The good news? Not so much for the rest, despite its resistance to physical damage. ...The other bad news? Babau were covered in slime...
Reflex DC 18:1d20 + 13 ⇒ (2) + 13 = 15 for Acid Damage to Einherjar:1d8 ⇒ 7 Reflex DC 18:1d20 + 13 ⇒ (14) + 13 = 27
...and some of it got on the sword, though at least black blades were highly resistant to becoming broken. His first blow plunged deeply into the demon, hurting it despite all of its considerable defenses. His spellstrike struck a moment later, dealing a little bit more damage, and finally the fleet charge - sadly not a critical - let him stab the creature through the chest. It let out a cry of pain, and yet despite everything, the babau was still standing. This was the first time the three of you had faced these creatures after losing the power of the Wardstones - and it was being made increasingly clear why the demons were so difficult to dislodge. After all, if you were having a hard time, what did that say for the average crusader... people who were distinctly less capable than you were at the moment?
Meanwhile, the two leaders were focused on Tarov, and one of them reached out with one hand after the two of them stepped into flanking positions around him.
Melee Touch (Tarov):1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 6 + 2 = 12 Tarov has been affected by Touch of Chaos. For the next round, whenever you roll a d20, roll twice and take the lower result.
The other ghoul just started attacking with everything it had.
With a few well-timed shoves, though, the sturdy dwarf was able to shove the ghoul backwards and keep it from getting too close.
At the same time, the two spiritual weapons were flickering through the air, swinging out at Rowan and trying to strike her when she was distracted from casting.
One of them actually managed to hit... and the two demons flanking Julian grinned at each other before stepping to the side, away from the well-warded tiefling, and striking out at the Paladin instead as she was distracted by the flashing spiritual weapons. Nobody had ever told the demons that they needed to focus their attacks on whoever was currently the toughest, and they were clearly doing everything they could to take advantage of their positioning...
Tarov growls as he threatens the ghoulish clerics, before pointing at the one that had touched him and saying, "This is your end!" He stabs out for the ghoul with a furious blow, his weapon glows a blinding white as he channels holy energies through the spear, aimed squarely to destroy it.
Tarov declares a Challenge against the ghoul that used Touch of Chaos on him (swift action, 1/2 uses remain today), then uses Silver Knight's Blade on it (standard action). He then uses Inspiring Voice to improve Rowan's AC (move action).
[ooc]Total damage from two attacks (possibly)! 1st: 14 + 2nd: +15 +Crit (if confirmed) +14 = 43 for two attacks!
Juliang growls as they switch to beating down on Rowan and he unleashes a furious assault on the first demon once more. Trying to bring it down before they get anymore vicious blows in on his companions. He summons up his arcane strength and despite the flames not doing any damage, Einherjar was far more accurate and deadly then the previous attacks!
"You can't have them, not while I'm still breathing!"
She was struck several times and despite her grevious injuries she was able to fight on thanks to her companions. Seeing Julian press his attack on the injured demons she joined him and stepped between demension's in an attempt to flank their foe and avoid their spears at the same time. As she appeared she swung with her demon bane sword and just as she started her swing she felt a tremor run through her arm. It caused her to swing weakly at her foe and miss them terribly.
Iomedae be merciful did the paralytic in that creatures bite effect me just now?! her mind raced as she healed herself in the hopes of surviving the next brutal round of attacks...
The ghoul Tarov attacked ducked to the side, out of the way of the sturdy dwarf's strike as chaos tumbled and destroyed his fortune. Even Rowan was unable to benefit from the dwarf's protective calls - though Julian, at least, was stepping in to distract the enemies as the brutal combat continued.
His first strike was shallow but successful - the demons in general being hard to hurt - but the second one was deep enough to finally bring it down.
Julian was also able to fully avoid the acid covering the creature's skin, stopping it from hurting Einherjar - and the summoned demon disappeared. Rowan's swing cut only empty air as she struck out at the wrong foe, aiming for the weakened one instead of the other Babau.
With that, the two ghoul clerics began trying to tear into Tarov, using their good positioning to full effect.
Only one of the blows landed on the hardy defender - and the ghouls' paralyzing touch was unable to overcome his innate vitality. The other Babau just lunged forward with its spear, trying to take advantage of Rowan while she was weakened, even as the last of the ordinary ghouls ran out the back door.
"You'll not be rid of me so easily!" the dwarf calls as he shifts away from the wounded ghoul and next to the other, allowing him to focus his attention on both at the same time. Sinking low into his defensive stance, Tarov readies his weapon to strike.
Tarov takes a 5ft. step diagonally next to the unwounded ghoul cleric, then enters Defensive Focus (full round action).
Rowan, swinging at empty air narrowly avoided a spear thrust into the ribs as she was assailed by the remaining demon. She turned, her hair turning red with fury as she stepped into the creatures spear range and swung at it with her shimmering blade. Her fist blow was sloppy and her second blow was worse as she stumbled on the debris of the room.
With his opponent vanquished he turns his attention to the last demon, moving quickly to flank it alongside Rowan. He tries to use his acrobatic moves to dodge around his oppoenents spear before lashing out with Einherjar!
Tarov took a defensive stance - and even when readying to unleash blows, he was hard to hit. Rowan arced her weapon through the air a moment later, and the first strike was just barely accurate enough to hit the Babau.
Reflex DC 18:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12
It was also not enough to avoid the acid of the creature's skin, which managed 1d8 ⇒ 3 points of damage from acid. On the bright side? Magical weapons were very hard to actually hurt. Subtracting its hardness from the acid deals no damage, I believe... actually, there's probably no point in even rolling for the protective slime. XD
Julian stepped in a moment later, quite easily avoiding attacks of opportunity as he moved in to flank and stabbed out with his weapon, scoring another shallow hit. It was going to take a much heavier attack in order to bring the creature down quickly, and in the meantime, it was quite busy focusing its attacks - as were the ghouls back by Tarov, who stepped five feet over to get back into position.
Fort DC 14 vs Ghoul Fever:1d20 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14 Fort DC 14 vs Paralysis:1d20 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 19 Fort DC 14 vs Paralysis:1d20 + 11 ⇒ (20) + 11 = 31
Two of their attacks managed to land - including a nasty bite. On the bright side, the dward was easily able to ward off the attempts at paralysis. Becoming helpless right next to ghouls would be... bad.
Meanwhile, the Babau thrust out at Rowan, clearly seeing a holy warrior as more-or-less the ideal target - though it did step around to get out of the flank that Julian had put it in.
Tarov grunts as the ghouls attack him once more. "We've got th' upper hand!" he calls, before channeling holy power into his spear once more. The blinding white light practically pours off of the weapon, and he thrusts it directly at the wounded ghoul's chest.
Tarov uses Inspiring Voice to boost Rowan's AC (move action) and then uses Silver Knight's Blade on the wounded ghoul (standard action).
Inspiring Voice Aid Another (@Rowan, +7 AC):1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10
She gripped the demons spear and yanked them both closer to one another as she smiled savagely before swinging her glowing blade. She was slowly losing herself in the moment of dealing righteous blows to the abyssal scum before her. One, Twice! She swung her blade outward and this time she was far more accurate with telling blows for her opponent. In the midst of their struggle she spoke sweetly to the demon in Celestial delighting in the continued struggle as her wounds healed up nearly completely. "Is that all? Come sinner, let us DANCE!"
JulianReligion: Desna | HP: 96/103 | AC: 27 / T: 23 / FF: 14 / Resist: Fire 5 Defiant Armor - vs Evil Outsiders +2 AC DR 2/- | F: +8, R: +14, W: +8 | BAB +6 CMB: +7 CMD: +30 | Ini: +15 Perception: +15
AC = Normal as above / 27 T 21 FF 16 vs evil outsiders; DR 2/- vs evil outsiders | Hp: 49/63
SwA: Use Wild Arcana 1 point to cast Shocking Grasp! SA: Cast Shocking Grasp >;3 Gotta try every once and awhile! MA or FreeA: 5ft step or move more to reach Babau FreeA: Deliver Touch spell with weapon! XD Attack with Einherjar +Spellstrike (Shocking Grasp:1d20 + 12 + 1 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 12 + 1 - 2 - 2 = 21 Damage +PA +Shocking Grasp!:1d6 + 7 + 4 + 5d6 ⇒ (5) + 7 + 4 + (6, 3, 4, 4, 6) = 39
If needed: Acrobatics check to avoid AoO's!:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12
Julian, seeing the dire straights that Tarov may son be in turns to a desperate gambit. With space between him and the demon Rowan was still tangling with he decided to go to his old stand by. He pulled upon his mythic nature and reached into the deep well of arcane might that he was slowly gaining access too and surprising he found the spell he was looking for in an instant! He easiled casted the spell and reveling in the feeling of the crackling electricty running up his arm before he advanced forward to engage with his demonic foe once more!
He wasn't as careful with his movements as he plunged headlong at his spear wielding foe, intent on closing the distance and ripping them apart! As he closed in he transfered the spell to his blade and lashed out at the foe in a quick and powerful strike as he through all his power behind it!
Just a flesh wound THAT guy. >;3 I even read the Faq to make sure I hadn't lost my mind! XD
Tarov's spear pierced into the body of the targeted ghoul, and took out a circle so large that the dwarf could have fit his head through it had he been so inclined. Which... admittedly, he probably wouldn't ever be. It was a pretty big hole, though, and the creature simply crumpled a moment later. Rowan let loose with a pair of slashes a moment later, dealing enough damage to overcome the creature's defenses and score another pair of blows, even as Julian stepped in and unleashed a crackling spellstrike.
The good news? His hit was accurate. The bad news? Like basically all demons, the babau was basically immune to electricity, and simply shrugged off the spell like it wasn't even there. Of course, for full power, he could probably try casting Arcane Mark to go with his normal blows - many a Magus had been rather amused when they realized the value of that particular spell.
Meanwhile, the ghoul by Tarov stepped back a little and brandished its holy symbol. As it did so, two missiles of negative energy erupted out of the symbol, darting towards Tarov.
Will DC 14 Halves (First):1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27 Will DC 14 Halves (Second):1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
Both struck, and though the first one was considerably more powerful, Tarov's will was easily strong enough to resist most of its effects, rendering it little more powerful than the other (which actually did do full damage, darting in to strike him in the moment before he could raise his mental defenses again).
Meanwhile, the Babau was continuing to engage Julian and Rowan, and it always seemed to be going for the weakest - which, at the moment, seemed to be Julian.
Unfortunately for it, both of its blows missed... and by now, it was clear who had the upper hand.
Rest of Battle:1d20 ⇒ 11
It took almost half a minute to bring the battle to a close - Tarov had finally managed to crush the last of the clerics with a powerful strike from one of his many martial styles, and though the Babau was powerful, there was no way it could stand up to all of you for very long. Your weapons pierced its tough hide in several different places, and it vanished, unable to remain on the material plane any longer.
For the moment, at least, it seemed you were safe.
With the demon dispersed and the dead silent once more she took stock of their situation. Moving over to Tarov and placing a healing hand on his shoulder.
"Egads... It was a good thing we came here, who knows what other horrors reside in this place. Do we need to fall back for now or are we still good to go gentlemen?"
As soon as she finished up healing tarov she looked around the room for any evil auras...
Detect evil, for full 3 rounds. she'll d this for about a min or two depending on how much of the room she can see effectively.
... After sweeping the room she reports her findings to her companions before looking upon the alter.
There are no other auras of evil within the chamber. The altar is as you saw it before - damaged and defaced, but relatively intact despite that. Demons often seem more interested in desecration than total destruction.
Rowan growled at the possibility that they could have passed this place by. "Good, because I plan on us cleansing this place if possible."If we had more men I'd had ordered them to attack this place like a cleansing tide of righteous wrath. They shall not deface this once holy place a moment longer!
JulianReligion: Desna | HP: 96/103 | AC: 27 / T: 23 / FF: 14 / Resist: Fire 5 Defiant Armor - vs Evil Outsiders +2 AC DR 2/- | F: +8, R: +14, W: +8 | BAB +6 CMB: +7 CMD: +30 | Ini: +15 Perception: +15
CMW extract:2d8 + 6 ⇒ (1, 6) + 6 = 13
HP @ 62/63
Julian, a little worse for wear drinks down a tonic of healing he had prepared for today. He smacked his lips together in appreciation as the mead flavoring he had added lingered momentarily as he nodded to Rowan and Tarov. "Good to go, lets burn them out of this place... Next time we go for the casters more quickly. Those demons are a right pain in the rear."
He uses detect magic to ensure there was nothing of immediate use nearby. Full 3 rounds and scanning the room in a similar manner as Rowan.
Adding the below so even if we find stuff we can keep moving, been only able to post as time permits and family is a big thing as its spring time lol.
After checking the room with his magic and either finding items or not Juliandecides to change tactics and takes on the form of one of the dead ghoul casters with his scale of disguise.
Scale of Disguise 2/3 per day remaining, Current Form: Ghoul Cleric?
He then takes the lead again and moves stealthily towards the next area to be searched. He motions towards the double doors on the otherside of the chapel and moves towards them quietly. He waits until after his companions are in position before pressing the door open with Einherjar still in hand...
There's no sign of magical auras - at least, not until you follow Sosiel's advice and thoroughly examine the altar, eventually locating a small switch that slides it back to reveal a lead-lined compartment. Inside is... a whoooooooole lot of potions.
This vault contains enough potions to heal an army - literally. If returned to the camp, they could be distributed and allow the entire army three uses of the Healing Potions army resource. (No increase in Consumption for these - just a limit on total number of uses)
As for the next room... three stone tables stand in this room, and their wooden benches lie broken and half-rotten around them. Leather straps with restraints stretch across their surface, buckled tightly in place. Nearby, a knotted rope descends through a tiny hole in the ceiling.
JulianReligion: Desna | HP: 96/103 | AC: 27 / T: 23 / FF: 14 / Resist: Fire 5 Defiant Armor - vs Evil Outsiders +2 AC DR 2/- | F: +8, R: +14, W: +8 | BAB +6 CMB: +7 CMD: +30 | Ini: +15 Perception: +15
Thanks Rednal! :D I agree with Tarov. ;3
He was excited by their findings but pressed to keep them hidden for now (As they had no way of bearing so many at once!) until they had cleared the shrine out.
He uses his detect magic on the room prior to fully stepping into it, once he had looked for aura's he gives it a once over for hidden traps before proceeding in...
Julian frowns as memories of his harsh mistreatment by the Inquisators of Kenebras reared its ugly head. His ghoulish lips pulling a thing cracked line as he mumbles darkly. "Reminds me of things I'd rather leave forgotten, lets keeps moving. I doubt this room was used for anything pleasant in recent years..."
The ripe stench of decay chokes the air of this room, emanating from the bodies of two deceased soldiers hanging from the rafters. Various cabinets and tables stand around a fireplace in the south wall, and doors lead east, west, and north.
Tarov frowns at the slain soldiers hanging above them. "I get that th' bastards are out t' destroy us an' all, but can't they at least respect th' dead a li'l? I get th' feelin' I ain't enjoyin' puttin' 'em down as much as I should," the dwarf grumbles. Turning to Julian, he asks, "Can ya get 'em down? We can wait 'til we clear th' place out, but they deserve t' be buried proper-like."
N or E next? N looks like it'll be a larger room, which likely means another fight.
JulianReligion: Desna | HP: 96/103 | AC: 27 / T: 23 / FF: 14 / Resist: Fire 5 Defiant Armor - vs Evil Outsiders +2 AC DR 2/- | F: +8, R: +14, W: +8 | BAB +6 CMB: +7 CMD: +30 | Ini: +15 Perception: +15
Julian looks at the dead men, sadness wasn't an expression that would appear on a ghouls face. Instead he looked blank, emotionless as he nodded to Tarov. [b"Once we have cleared this place we'll come back for them... Ghouls don't have any mercy for their food. We burn them all lest the corpses of these men be used in foul rites after we leave. This way..."[/b] Julian's voice wasn't above a whisper and as soon a he finished he headed east. Intent in clearing all the rooms before taking on a larger area...
Julian's comment wasn't lost on Rowan as she narrowly avoided frowning. THeir shared history would forever be a wall between them, despite their teamwork in combat that level of trust would never reach the personal level in her opinon. She took note of the knotted rope and wondered at its use.
Perception - Was there any bell towers or other towers of sort around or in these ruins that we could see?:1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21
However she wordlessly followed them into the next room where she barely held back an oath at the sight of the dead men. Hung like slaughtered animals in a larder! How Dare They! She growled as she spoke. "Agreed Tarov, we will return for them. Though I agree with Julian, we'll burn them so as to protect them from further desecration."With that she sidles up along her companions. Taking up position on the side of the door prior to Julian pushing into the next room to the east.
Yes, the rope does seem to go to a bell of some kind.
The broken frames of several beds lie scattered about this large room. Two of the more serviceable ones have been pushed together to make a larger sleeping pallet. A table and several chairs also occupy the center of the room.
As Julian opened the door, however, a loud roar came from the other side - and a massive aspergillum (a type of ceremonial mace) came crashing towards Julian as a powerfully-built figure attacked. Evidently, all of his truly phenomenal attempts at stealth hadn't done much against an enemy that was lying in wait and prepared to attack as soon as the door had opened. Had they not been expecting you three to show up, it might have been different... but just being quiet wasn't enough here.
"Pathetic servants of the candles! I pronounce the judgment of justice upon you - surrender or die!" the figure roared. He was human, but only barely - his flesh was darkened and twisted, as if evil powers possessed it... and he clearly didn't mind at all. Standing with him were four ghouls, and all of them looked hungry.
"Kabriri, may this blood traitor be smote by your hand!" he added, and his weapon punched out twice more, aiming to strike Julian while he was still flat-footed.
He took a step backwards a moment later, allowing the ghouls to get into position on either side - anyone wanting to close to within five feet of him would have to get within their reach as well.
I swear to god, Julian, if you charge into them again I'm going to slap you in the head with my spear.
Round 2
Tarov rushes to set himself in front of Julian, warding off their enemies with his spear, the tip already glowing with holy light. "Stay back, beasts, else yer gonna feel th' wrath o' Torag 'imself!" he roars, eyes cold as he grips his weapon with all of his might.
Tarov moves in front of Julian (move action) and readies an action to use Silver Knight's Blade on the first enemy to close with him (standard action).
JulianReligion: Desna | HP: 96/103 | AC: 27 / T: 23 / FF: 14 / Resist: Fire 5 Defiant Armor - vs Evil Outsiders +2 AC DR 2/- | F: +8, R: +14, W: +8 | BAB +6 CMB: +7 CMD: +30 | Ini: +15 Perception: +15
I'm not that foolish Tarov besides I was unconcious until you healed me... Plus I turned into a ghoul fcol. Stealth and Disguises. But *shrug* oh well, must be more at work here then Julian knows. FIght time.
K-Planes - Try to Identify what this guy's other half could be based off his appearance. Add in his affiliation with ghouls as possible signs as well. Is their Ghoul demons?:1d20 + 13 ⇒ (3) + 13 = 16 K-Nature - Same as above:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18
Since I am recovering from unconciousness Einherjar is on the floor I assume? MA: Move to stand SwA: Arcane Accuracy +6 to attacks SA: Directed Bomb Blast (20ft cone, selecting a ghoul as a primary target, the rest take 12 splash dmage unless the succeed at a dc 19 REflex check for half. Use Precise bomb to Avoid Tarov and Rowan.:1d20 + 10 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 10 + 6 = 22 Damage - Fire:3d6 + 9 ⇒ (3, 2, 2) + 9 = 16
As he hits the floor Einherjar slips from hsi grasp and a moment after the powerful beating he felt a wave of healing magic wash over him. He awoke with a sputter and rose to his feet after the meglomaniac's grand speech. He smirks despite the blood running from the corner of his mouth, as he speaks he starts mixing up a concoction. "You say something? Eh... UNimportant anyway as I plan on killing you all!" HE throws the concoction at Tarov's feet, resulting in a blast of fire that engulfed everyone from the doorway and outward in a cone of twenty feet.
FreeA: 5ft step to the side and out of view.
He steps out of view of the one who had thrashed him but remained ready to fight if needed...
Disguise aren't full proof Julian, next time just start throwing bombs at every door. >;3
AC +4 vs Loud mouth, +4 attack and dmg SwA: Smite evil against Loud mouth who thrashed Julian. SA: Cast Protection from Evil on Tarov!
Brandishing her holy symbol she touched Tarov gently on the shoulder and encased him int eh divine protection of Iomedae as they faced this new menace head on. Seeing julian stumble out of the way she turned her angry eyes on the one that smote him and spoke an oath in celestial as she promised to annhilate this creature herself.
There were indeed additional things going on that made the disguise less than absolutely helpful.
"Hah!" the warrior laughed as Tarov challenged him. "There's nothing Torag has made that we can't destroy!" His words, however, did not stop Tarov from stabbing him in the chest. Julian's bomb went off a moment later - though, unfortunately, he couldn't quite figure out which kind of demon was empowering this man.
Two of them actually did manage to avoid the worst of the blast. Worse, all of them were still standing as Rowan decided to Smite him in turn - and the warrior's eyes lit up with unholy glee as he saw a Paladin there. He stepped back again a moment later, moving diagonally out of Tarov's range, even as the ghouls turned towards Tarov, who was no within their reach. "Haaaaahahahaha! The Inheritor's light, is it? I'll be glad to corrupt that. You really think we haven't prepared to fight Paladins?" he asked, clenching a fist as healing light covered his body.
Cure Moderate Wounds:2d8 + 6 ⇒ (1, 5) + 6 = 12
The ghouls, meanwhile, began to unleash everything they had on the dwarf.
Fort DC 13 vs Disease:1d20 + 11 ⇒ (15) + 11 = 26 Fort DC 13 vs Paralysis:1d20 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 = 29 Fort DC 13 vs Paralysis:1d20 + 11 ⇒ (16) + 11 = 27
Two strikes from the mad flurry of blows actually hit - and one of the ghouls stepped in a moment later to help bar Tarov's path and stop him from getting closer to the group's leader.
Tarov rolls his eyes while growling, "They all talk nonsense like that, an' then they get a blade in the gut an' it's all jus' words! Ya can monologue at us when yer dead!" The dwarf takes a step back and stabs out again at the ghoul he attacked before, a softer white light shining from his hands as he does so. "Julian, stay behind th' lass! Rowan, with me!"
Tarov takes a 5 ft. step back away from the door and uses Enduring Crane Strike on the ghoul he attacked before (standard action), then uses Inspiring Voice to boost Rowan's to-hit (move action).
JulianReligion: Desna | HP: 96/103 | AC: 27 / T: 23 / FF: 14 / Resist: Fire 5 Defiant Armor - vs Evil Outsiders +2 AC DR 2/- | F: +8, R: +14, W: +8 | BAB +6 CMB: +7 CMD: +30 | Ini: +15 Perception: +15
FreeA: 5ft step back into line of sight through doorway. SA Create and throw bomb Swa/MA: Recover Einherjar
K-Religion - Who is Kabriri?:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14 Bomb Ranged Touch Attack at center of ghoul formation, use precise bomb to avoid hurting any of us as well.:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18 Damage - Fire DC 19 reflex to take halve splash damage (12 total splash) -> Damage to primary target:3d6 + 9 ⇒ (2, 3, 4) + 9 = 18
Badly injured but on his feet Julian stepped back into view and lobbed another bomb into the amassed ghouls, intent on burning them all to ash from a distance while still smiling smugly. As the smoke cleared from his latest blast he picked up Einherjar and gave him a few test swings.
<:You need to work on your dodgin Redeemed, lest you end up dead. Your not as robust as that Dwarven Warrior. Perhaps you need to train more then your athletic abilities...:>
"Shut it." Julian chuckled as he tried to hush his black blade. To no avail...
Tarov quickly speared one of the closer ghouls, while Julian's bomb was quite adequate at finishing off the rest. The two energy missiles, bereft of targets, changed directions and shot into their leader instead - noticeably burning him.
He spread his wings wide a moment later, jumping into the air and hovering fifteen feet above, even as his eyes flashed with an unholy light and sent out a burst of draining power.
Fort DC 16 Negates (Julian):1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27 Fort DC 16 Negates (Rowan):1d20 + 11 ⇒ (16) + 11 = 27 Fort DC 16 Negates (Tarov):1d20 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 17
Whatever he was attempting to do failed, though Tarov had only just managed to ward off the effect. Julian, on the other hand, looked like he hadn't even noticed the attempt.
Tarov begins to bang the haft of his spear against the breatplate of his armor, eyes fixed on the hovering adversary. "Bring him down!" the knight demands of his comrades.
Tarov uses Inspiring Commands to activate Inspire Courage +2 (standard action), then uses Inspiring Voice to boost Julian's attack roll (move action).
Inspiring Voice Aid Another (@Julian, +8 to-hit):1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22
She calmly shrugged off the enemies attack and instead focused on bringing him down. She dropped her sword and shield, focusing instead on drawing her bow and firing one of her holy arrows into her opponents stomach. She said little as there was nothing to add to this servant of evils demise, only that it was soon, certain and without mercy.
JulianReligion: Desna | HP: 96/103 | AC: 27 / T: 23 / FF: 14 / Resist: Fire 5 Defiant Armor - vs Evil Outsiders +2 AC DR 2/- | F: +8, R: +14, W: +8 | BAB +6 CMB: +7 CMD: +30 | Ini: +15 Perception: +15
SwA - Use tail to get items for bomb creation MA - Fly into the air, staying put in our room though. 4/6 mins of flight remaining. Flying 10 ft off the floor, allowing Tarov to be able to cover me! Attack with Bomb - Fire, rnged touch:1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 10 + 2 = 32 Confirm :( Nope!:1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 10 + 2 = 13
Fire Damage:3d6 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (6, 4, 2) + 9 + 2 = 23
Julian, lobs another bomb at the enemy. This one was far more accurate but exploded just beyond the enemies shoulder causing the blast to be more of a glancing blow then a direct hit. However fire raining down on you was still rather painful...
Tarov let out a cry, moments before Rowan focused all of her energy and fired an arrow through the demon-possessed man's chest. An explosion knocked him out of the sky a moment later, sending him to the ground by Rowan - and by all rights, it should have killed him. Quite a bit of his flesh had been blown away, yet raw hatred continued to animate his body as he looked up... and for just a moment, his eyes focused on the symbol of Iomedae she bore. With a hoarse cry, he swung his weapon out at it in a pair of blows, pouring everything he could into them as he sought to destroy the very symbol of all he opposed.
Symbols were surprisingly tough objects - they had to be, given their frequent use in battle - but it shattered under the furious pair of blows. Two swords and a spear pierced through his chest a moment later - while rage and demonic essence had powered his body past when other warriors would have fallen, there was a limit to his strength, and your attacks had pushed well past it. Even as he died, most of the demonic power vanished, likely returning to the Abyss - and leaving behind nothing but a broken, bloodied corpse, discarded like trash as soon as it ceased to be useful. Such were the ways of demons.
On the bright side, Rowan's got that tattoo... so divine spellcasting is still something she can do.
Tarov presses a boot to the fallen man's chest, giving him the leverage to wrest his spear from the corpse. "Like I said, ya can talk when yer dead," the dwarf growls, wiping the blade of his weapon on the fallen's clothing. Turning to Rowan, he looks her over. "Ya alright, lass? Leave it t' scum like that t' go after yer holy symbol."
"Fine Tarov, it was a useless effort by a wicked creature. So long as I have my resolve I can never be lost to our goddesses gaze. Besides it can be replaced, my comrades cannot be." She was hurt to have lost it, only because of its sentimental value. She takes stock of their supplies as Julian hovers above them. "Lets patch up and clear this place, we can't assume the worst has passed yet."
JulianReligion: Desna | HP: 96/103 | AC: 27 / T: 23 / FF: 14 / Resist: Fire 5 Defiant Armor - vs Evil Outsiders +2 AC DR 2/- | F: +8, R: +14, W: +8 | BAB +6 CMB: +7 CMD: +30 | Ini: +15 Perception: +15
His blade glinted with the blade of the fallen creature, he lands and rams the blade home through the enemies eye socket. It was a dishonorable thing to do but fighting a creature that associated with ghouls meant he could return, he wouldn't take the chance of another beating like he had taken.
He whiped off blade with a quick slash of his blade scattering the blood across the floor. While his companions speak he starts downing his remaining curatives.
Cure Moderate Wounds Extracts 0/3 remaining 2d8 + 6 ⇒ (5, 2) + 6 = 13 2d8 + 6 ⇒ (2, 4) + 6 = 12
35/63 HP
As he settles the empty bottles into his pack he sets to checking for magic on any of the enemies gear and around the room. "Lets do ourselves a favor and crush there skulls. I don't fancy them coming back the moment our backs are turned."
The man's weapon looked to have been enchanted by his own power, and bore no lingering effects. He did, however, have 250 GP worth of powdered silver on him - an important ingredient in the creation of holy water, and likely a project he'd been working on.
More helpfully, there was also a nearby strongbox containing 383 cp, 710 sp, 3,827 gp, a beryl worth 500 gp, three opals worth 100 gp each, a gold holy symbol of Sarenrae worth 200 gp, a knight's pennon (battle), and a +1 returning dagger.
