GM Rednal's Wrath of the Righteous (Inactive)

Game Master Rednal

Since Rowan was ahead of Anathya I hope the demon is within a 5ft step. If not disregard the second attack roll please. :/

Surge to aid in avoiding the Demons nasty surprise!: 1d6 ⇒ 6

5ft step to close with Demon!

1st attack on demon!: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (20) + 12 = 32
2nd Attack on demon!: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13

Critical confirm?: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (9) + 12 = 21

damage if first hit hits!: 1d8 + 4 + 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 4 + (6, 1) + 2 = 17
if critical confirms add this damage!: 1d8 + 4 + 2 + 2d6 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 2 + (3, 1) = 14

A shimmer surrounded the plate mail wearing paladin before she burst into action stepping forward with her demonslaying longsword she hacked out at the demon ferociously!

Should be. I don't need to move since my attacks are ranged

Blur in effect (20% miss chance)[/ooc]

Mythic surge! Add to my resistance!: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Acrobatics to get around the demon and avoid AoO's if needed : 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (3) + 15 = 18
Move to Flank with Rowan or Anathya!
Attack Demon with Einherjar!: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (9) + 16 = 25
Damage with Einherjar!: 1d6 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 17

Julian grunts loudly as something filth washes over him, his mythic aura explodes outward. Casting off the vile shadow of the creature trying to taint his spirit before dashing at the Demonand laying into it with Einherjar!

Been long enough, moving on!

Rowan's first attack managed to slam right into the demon, though not quite accurately enough to become a critical blow - but it did stagger slightly under the force of the attack. Julian, unfortunately, wasn't quite accurate enough to avoid provoking an attack of opportunity-

Bite: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (14) + 14 = 28

-but the creature wasn't able to land a hit, either, so that was good. Julian's blade bit into the creature's hide a moment later (resisted somewhat by its hide), and with a snarl, the demon snapped out at him with its jaws even as its claws went towards Rowan instead, clearly desiring to rip apart the flesh of one so boldly aligned with Heaven.

Bite (Julian): 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (16) + 14 = 30 for Damage: 1d8 + 12 ⇒ (7) + 12 = 19
Claw (Rowan): 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (4) + 14 = 18
Claw (Rowan): 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (16) + 14 = 30 for Damage: 1d6 + 12 ⇒ (1) + 12 = 13

Her stance barely shifting Anathya continues to send bolt after bolt hurtling past her new companions to slam into the demon.

Swift action Judgement (dual), Full attack (ranged with crossbow no penalty for shooting in melee, no AoO.
+attack bonus/rapid shot/Point blank/Precise shot (14). Justice +2 to attack, Smiting (magic/good). Favored Enemy(+4) + Endless hatred (+2) bonuses last for 9 more rounds.

1d20 + 14 + 4 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 14 + 4 + 2 + 2 = 29
1d10 + 1 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 1 + 4 + 2 = 9

1d20 + 14 + 4 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 14 + 4 + 2 + 2 = 41
1d10 + 1 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 1 + 4 + 2 = 13

1d20 + 9 + 4 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 9 + 4 + 2 + 2 = 23
1d10 + 1 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 4 + 2 = 11

2nd attack confirm
1d20 + 14 + 4 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 14 + 4 + 2 + 2 = 41
1d10 + 1 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 1 + 4 + 2 = 16

Loh + Fey Foundling, Greater Mercy and Blessed Touch: 4d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (5, 2, 3, 1) + 2 + 1 = 14
FRA:Attack 1 +flank +bane: 1d20 + 12 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 12 + 2 + 2 = 18
damage +bane: 1d8 + 4 + 2 + 2d6 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 2 + (3, 2) = 12
Attack 2 +Bane +flank: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 7 + 2 + 2 = 23
Damage 2 +flank +bane: 1d8 + 4 + 2 + 2d6 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 2 + (5, 6) = 21

The demons claws splattered blood across the floor but as soon as its hands retreated her blade blurred in two quick strikes once more. The demonslaying blade flashed brightly after tasting demonic blood, its magical power resonating angrily with its hated foe as Rowan used her divine gifts to heal herself quickly and stand her ground...

Spend Arcane point as a swift action, gain +1 and Keen on Einherjar. 7/10 remaining
Blur Still active 20% miss chance when attacked.

Attack with Einherjar -power attack 16-20 critical: 1d20 + 16 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 16 - 2 + 1 = 31
Damage: 1d6 + 11 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 11 + 1 + 4 = 21

Attack with Einherjar - power attack: 1d20 + 11 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 11 + 1 - 2 = 24
Damage: 1d6 + 11 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 11 + 1 + 4 = 17

Confirm Critical: 1d20 + 16 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 16 + 1 - 2 = 27
Damage: 1d6 + 11 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 11 + 1 + 4 = 18

Julian's armor flared to life, deflecting the demons attack at the last moment. Though he still gave a grunt of surprise as he focused his arcane might into Einherjar and qucikly slashed at the demon twice in an attempt to bring it down!

Though he keeps an eye out for the ghoulish minions and if they are still standing he shouts to Jestak and the others Crusaders. "Focus on those guys, we got ugly here!" His second strike wasn't as deadly as the first one, but he didn't put any less power into his blows.

Blow after blow rained down on the creature, tearing its body apart with all the force and power your group had managed to muster, and it finally let out an agonized scream, unable to fully resist all that had been done. The ghouls, by this point, were... not a threat. It took only a few seconds to dispatch them as well, leaving this chamber clear of enemies. It looked like you'd been able to clear out this portion of the keep, too - from what you'd observed, the only way deeper inside was to the north.

(It was also probably worth noting that the inhabitants wouldn't be sitting still forever - if you ever chose to retreat and rest, they'd almost certainly do something in all that time to make your lives miserable, so you needed to consider how to spend your resources...)

clw wand x3 Julian: 4d8 + 4 ⇒ (5, 1, 4, 8) + 4 = 22

clw wand x1 Anathya: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Utilizing her wand once more Rowan frowned at the thought of retreating. It wasnt an option so long as the citadel proper remained under enemy control. With the wand she could keep them healed but eventually it would be expended and especially if they ran into someone more capable in combat.

Once they were sure they had control of the southern portion and battlements. She made a quick search in tbe hopes of finding anything useful.

Each roll for a different room they searched.
Perception - looking for anything useful or out of the ordinary.: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14

Perception - looking for anything useful or out of the ordinary.: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

Perception - looking for anything useful or out of the ordinary.: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26

"Conserve resources, we must secure the upper levels of this place. Continue formation and move along the eastern battlements and secure the outer walls. Jestak, stick with me and you four guard Anathya. Any questions? If not, lets move out!"

Julian nods, knowing he had used his greatest power early and would soon be bereft of its benefit soon enough. He searched alongside his companions for anything useful before doing as Rowan asked once more.

Searching rooms rolls below, one for each area please~

Perception: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (9) + 13 = 22

Perception: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (4) + 13 = 17

Perception: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (13) + 13 = 26

Perception: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (13) + 13 = 26

His trained eyes took in the details but he spared little time for more then a passing glance for anything that stood out. Once he was done searching he looked to the pair of nothern doors opposite of the ones he had originally opened and motioned for the others to get ready as they started searching north by northeast...

Perception: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (10) + 13 = 23
Stealth: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (12) + 15 = 27

"Thank you Rowan." Anathya says as the healing takes effect. Nodding in acknowledgement of her place in the procession as well as appreciation of her detail, she reloads her crosbow and moves forward, eyes scanning the area.

Perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18
Perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (17) + 12 = 29
Perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (2) + 12 = 14

The demons didn't seem to be keeping anything of particular value in these chambers, nor the small ones to the northeast. That left the hallway to the north, and there were QUITE a few doors in this chamber - on both sides, at that.

As always, try to be precise when giving directions so nobody gets lost. XD

"Ugh.. this will take forever. But we have little choice. Room by room, secure everything as we move forward so nothing can come up at us from behind. Hopefully..." He twirled Einherjar as he started with the first door on the left. Just north of the two doors they passed through to get into the large unfamiliar hall.

So we will alternate between doors until the hallway is confirmed clear of potential enemies.
Perception: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (3) + 13 = 16
Stealth: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (6) + 15 = 21

Perception: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (8) + 13 = 21
Stealth: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (7) + 15 = 22

Perception: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (16) + 13 = 29
Stealth: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (10) + 15 = 25

AC: 27 T:14 FF: 24 w/shield

Rowan nods in agreement and draws out her shield before proceeding a few yards behind Julian in the hopes of minimizing their noisy procession.

Staying back 20ft from Julian.

She looks to the Jestak, Anathya and the Four crusaders in order as she lays out a new movement strategy. Huddling the group together momentarily as Julian advanced. "We will keep a spread of ten feet between us and twenty feet from Julian to minimize our noise. If a demon is spotted do not close together upon contact. We have to keep in mind that not all demons lack ranged ability. However everything remains as before. Jestak you are with me still we will focus on close combat in front. Anathya, take down any obvious casters first if possible. You four continue guarding the rear as before and retreat if the fight goes against you." She didn't plan on losing anyone else today if she could help it.

Diplomacy - Requesting of the npc peeps: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (12) + 18 = 30

If I had his skills I'd lead from the front but Julian is our living shield... Hopefully his mutagen lasts a little while longer.

"Got it. Next enemy to cast a spell gets a bolt in the mouth." Anathya quips with a glint of humor in her eyes.

The rooms to the left contained a significant amount of food supplies, enough to feed quite a few people for quite some time if it could be removed. (Fortunately, your army was nowhere close to being in desperate need of having it moved, although it'd be a nice bonus once you captured the place.)

On the right side, though... a cascade of rubble has fallen through from the upper parapets into this ruined armory, creating a rise of debris that allows access to the citadel's northernmost parapet. (Unlike some earlier areas, these rocks can be passed, as difficult terrain.)

The sight of so much food was a welcomed sight to Julian, full bellies and more means to feed the small army of prisoners was a good thing. He looked on the rubble filled area and decided against going that direction until the area at the end of the hall was cleared out. "Lets take the last opening on the left. Keep those crusaders guarding our backs while we ensure its cleared out."

He decided to head in first once everyone was gathered and ready to proceed.

Disable Device: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (5) + 15 = 20
Perception: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (17) + 13 = 30
Stealth: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (5) + 15 = 20

When he proceeds in he moves cautiously, looking for traps and ready to disable them as needed. However he doesn't put Einherjar away until he has someone to watch his back...

Rowan relays Julian suggestion to the troops, however she offers for Jestak to remain with her. "There is glory to be had both leading or staying behind it is up to you. However we will clear this citadel room by room until the bloody task is done. It is up to you Jestak." She doesn't linger long, moving after Julian with her shield out and switching out her demon slaying blade for the Morningstar of Breaking in case they run into stubborn doors or smaller debris.

Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23

Unlike Julian she didn't focus on stealth as she trailked behind him, though her keen eyes were peeled for anything amiss in the room.

Forgot to add Her shield bonus to AC, added Below! Thanks and whoopsie!
[ooc]AC: 27 T:14 FF: 24 w/shield[/ooc

Hanging back with her accompanying detail of crusaders, Anathya keeps a keen eye on the area as they slowly press forward. Looking at the men who now worked to keep any attacking enemy away from her, she felt a twinge of guilt that her first instant was to deal with them fatally, and no small relief that in this case she hadn't.

"I'll stay with them." Jestak said, glancing back at the other men. "Scrawny fellows need the help." As for the room ahead...

A huge statue of a squat dwarf with a massive hammer and shield stands at forefront of this smal I chapel, flanked by twin tapestries depicting forges. Several rows of benches extend back from the dais on which the statue is mounted, watched over by three more stone dwarven sentinels in the alcoves along the eastern wall. A final, larger tapestry covers the back of the chamber, apparently illustrating and commemorating the construction of Citadel Drezen and its stand against demonkind. All of the room's decorations have been torn, smashed, scratched, and otherwise befouled - their original sacred purpose can be barely seen below layers of filth and ruin. The three eastern statues in particular seem to have suffered the brunt of this blasphemy, for the entire surface of each has been etched with demonic runes.

Rowan uses her ability to find evil and searches the room. Wary about the visually empty chapel until she was sure nothing Malign lay in hiding for them...

Detect Evil 3 rounds - try and hit the largest parts of the room. Hopefully takes around 6-9 rounds to see all of the room clearly. starting with the .

Searching from right about the F12 symbol and looking South first, then North.

As Rowan performed her work Julian kept an eye on things, looking to the doorways and recounting the number of turns it took to arrive to this defiled chapel. "Lets keep moving, we can come back and sweep this place later. These doors are some that are blocked by rubble so we shouldn't have anything at our back."

It would be hard to list each thing that felt evil individually - the whole chapel had been thoroughly despoiled. Nothing stood out as particularly worse than the rest, though.

She should have expected the entire place to radiate evil, but she had hoped it wasn't this bad. She cut off her attempts early and nods to Julian. "Lead the way, lets continue pressing forward." She keeps an eye behind them as they move out of the defiled temple.

Julian nods and moves to lead the group to the area where the rubble was. Prior to moving into the area he looks to his companions. "Stay a fair distance behind and use ranged weapons if possible at this choke point until we are through."

Usingnhis ability to fly (4/6 mins left must be used in 1 min increments) He hovers over the rubble and moves into the area with his blade at the ready...

Perception: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (17) + 13 = 30
Stealth: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (20) + 15 = 35

It would take quite a bit of work, elbow grease and divine magic to cleanse the vile taint of the chapel. The sight of just how much the demon worshipers had defiled a once holy location set Anathya's blood to a low boil as she follows at a distance, eyes peeled for any sign of an ambush.

Perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (9) + 12 = 21

Nothing jumped out of the rubble - in fact, this whole place felt deserted, and had apparently been so for some time. Just over the rocks was a staircase heading to the left - not so much to the second floor as simply to a more raised section. There were also a pair of double doors at the far end, leading inside the back wall of the keep.

Julian waves for the others to follow, while watching the deserted battlements warily. Not good, they must be coordinating a trap. But where...

As the others moveover the rubble he checked over the double doors for any traps.

Perception: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (2) + 13 = 15
Stealth: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (2) + 15 = 17
Disable Device if needed: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (19) + 15 = 34

Rowan was disturbed by this lack of resistance. "Stay close Jestak. I have a bad feeling about this and if something appears we will flank and bring it low together." She shoulders her shield but keeps her sword at the ready in case something appears.

If possible I will use detect evil once I am over the top of the rubble.

She keeps Anathya and the other soldiers several yards back, the rubble was a good choke point and a deadly one if the enemy were spell casters. Once they were on the other side of the rubble her and Jestak take up defensive positions to protect the others as they cross over the top.

As they proceed, Anathya continues to scan the area, alert as possible as she keeps a measured pace with the soldiers.

Perception: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (12) + 16 = 28 I've been forgetting my +4 Favored terrain bonus

The door was untrapped, and ultimately lead up a few flights of stairs and into a ring-shaped room with two doors to the east - and a few more on the other walls.

Julian indicates the shape of the room to Rowan and Jestak behind him before proceeding to the eastern doors. Taking the one that was closest to the northside of the room. He waits for the Others to position themselves before pushing his way into the eastern room.

Mutagen still in effect, Einherjar in hand.
Perception: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (7) + 13 = 20
Stealth: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (6) + 15 = 21

Rowan nods to Jestak and casts a spell to help her detect the presences of fiends, their worshippers and their champions. Lasts 10 minutes per level. 0 lvl spell, quite handy annnnnnnnnnd I keep forgetting to use this schtuff. Ugh.. She follows this by equipping her shield once more as she prepared to meet resistance. She relays what Jlian has seen to Anathya in the hopes she would let the crusaders guarding her have fair warning as well.

AC: 27 T:14 FF: 24 w/shield

Once equipped she takes up position at the center point of the ring and watches the western doors. Motioning for Jestak to keep an eye on Julian before he opens the eastern doors.

Sorry, been dealing with 2ft of snow

Unfocusing and refocusing her vision, Anathya shifts her perception as well, searching for any signs of those whose souls held the taint of evil, as she group moves on.

Detect Alignment (Evil) at will ability

Several orderly military bunks fill this functional garrison, arranged diagonally across the eastern wall. There's only one inhabitant of the room - chained by his ankle to one of the beds is a human man dressed in tattered plate mail (faintly resembling crusader gear, but clearly quite old and poorly cared for), with a rapier set on another bed just a little out of his reach. As he saw you, he let out a hoarse scream. "Intruders!? Master Staunton will eat your flesh and use your skeletons as bodyguards! He'll make soup from your eyeballs! Your intestines will tie the curtains of his bedroom!" the man bellowed, thrashing ineffectually.

???: 3d20 ⇒ (3, 10, 3) = 16

Julian growls at the man, his temper flaring briefly at the racket this man was making. "Oh Shut it." With his breif anger slidding back to calm he spoke again. "Got a survivor here, stark raving mad to." He calls back to the others just loud enough to be heard over the man's racket. He skirts around the man and, using a part of his cloak, picks it up and tosses it out into the ring area. He makes sure never to take his eyes off the man, not trusting for a second that this wasn't some sort of a ruse. Einherjar never leaves his hand either as he remained armed at all times.

He's been gone two years... There just something funny about all this.

Jestak, do you know of any prisoners being held here?" Rowan's question was quick and once she had her answer she would nod to her barbarian companion. "Watch my back..."

She strides quickly into the room, looks at the bound man and utilize her powers to confirm what is going on...

AC: 27 T:14 FF: 24 w/shield

As she stepped into the room she assessed the man and looked to Julian as he was apparently removing a weapon from the room. She however cycled through her powers, first detecting this madman for evil, followed swiftly with her ability to detect fiendish presences.

Jestak blinked. "Well, I generally didn't come up this way myself... but yeah, there should be more prisoners in the place. This citadel is the main defensive point for this part of the country." she said as the man continued to thrash. Notably, there was a definite aura of evil (and of fiendish power) about the madman as he continued to bellow increasingly improbable threats.

"Odds are they're using him as a guard dog. His ranting just told them that someone's here, so be ready." Anathya says quietly.

"This is Maranse Delaskru, a swashbuckling hero from Kenabres who went missing in the Worldwound about two years ago. Obviously he isn't much like himself." He looks at the rapier that was now outside of the room and farther out of reach of the barking mad man.

"Quite a feat to survive for so long. Lets see if this works..." What she had found made her leery of this man. She raised her hand then, invoking her mythic might and hopefully casting away the veil that was possibly over the mans eyes.

Use 1 MP to use Wild Arcana to Cast Dispel Magic at +2 CL 1/7 MP remaining

Her form shimmers as the spell is cast and she can feel herself losing strength.

There was a definite reaction as Rowan's dispel struck the man, and you could see the twisting arcane energies as something that had been affecting him was broken. His body immediately flopped down and he took a few slow, shuddering breaths. "My head..." Maranse groaned, clutching it and curling up slightly. He looked up a moment later - and saw Julian. He yelped as he tumbled backwards, the chain around his anchor preventing him from moving too far away. "St-stay back, fiend! I won't let any of you into my mind again!" he cried, clearly not recognizing Julian.

(He didn't seem to have noticed Rowan or Anathya yet, occupied as he was by the sight of someone with obviously fiendish heritage.)

Looking at the man in a panic Anathya speaks quietly to Rowan. "You broke the spell, but he's likely to react violently in a panic. Are you good to talk to him? I'm better at intimidating people than putting them at ease."

Julian shook his head at Maranse, disregarding his own mutated form as he looked down on the man with a scalding glare. "Really? Please spare me your drivel and pay attention to the shiny women." He indicates Anathya and Rowan lastly. "Rowan is the one that released you blind man. If I were a real fiend I'd not have bothered."

He turns, tucking the mans blade into his belt for the time being. He speak quietly to both of his female companions before heading off. "When I feel he won't stab me in the back, Then and only Then will I return it to them. I'll keep an eye on our backs while you deal with this nonsense." He was cold but with them so close to bringing this citadel closer to heel made him want to keep moving.

Perception - Keeping an eye on the Ring Area doors with Jestak: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (16) + 13 = 29

"Step in if you feel you need to Anathya but for now let me try and handle this... She said this after the spell broke apart remaining steadfast and suspicious, unlike the crusaders she didn't know this man. His reaction was what one could expect, given Julian's mutation, but none the less she gave Julian a nod and stepped completely into the man's view as she spoke. "That is quite enough Mr. Delaskru!" She cut him off before he can start again, she was quick and precise with how she spoke. Sharing Julian's need to keep moving and not really seeing the worthwhile need to free this man when he was so openly erratic.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (10) + 18 = 28

"Unless you answer my questions swiftly I will bar the door and leave you in this room until the siege is over. Now that I have made myself perfectly clear." Her sword was still drawn, never once did she lower it completely. "Where did you enter the Worldwound from? How were you captured? And by whom? And why do radiate evil like a small torch?" As she finishes speaking she uses discern heath to check the mans condition before focusing completely on his response.

At Will: cast Discern Health on Delaskru

95/115.

"A p-paladin? Oh, thank all the gods." he said, relaxing slightly. "I came into the Worldwound on an expedition from Kenabres, but the citadel's seneschal, Chorussina, managed to catch us unaware. If I seem evil to you... I don't want to believe it, but you wouldn't lie about that... I-I fear that they might have infected my soul in the time I've been here." he croaked out. "Let me out, please, and I'll fight at your side - if I must, I'll use my very life to pay for the redemption of my soul. I don't want to die... but even that is preferable to my soul being consigned to the Abyss."

Anathya stands quietly, listening to the man speak, a silent judge sifting through his words, seeking the tiniest hint of deception.

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (12) + 16 = 28

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (15) + 13 = 28

"A truly disastrous foray it seems are any of your companions still alive perhaps? Also, this Seneschal sounds powerful is there anything you can tell us about her?" Rowan listened carefully, assessing the mans injuries and slowly sifting through the information.

Julian barely held a growl at bay, brought on by his growing impatience. The man's reason for appearing evil to a paladin seemed off to him, way off.

K-Planes(?) - People getting their spirits infected by evil?: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (18) + 15 = 33

Perception- Keeping an eye out still: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (12) + 13 = 25