GM Rednal's Wrath of the Righteous (Inactive)

Game Master Rednal

Ugh negative levels! ●.○;;;

Defiant active + haste 30 AC, T 24 FF 16
Blur Active: 20% miss chance! When struck!

Cast Haste on Everyone!
Ma:Fly 30ft above party.

Feeling the dark energy sapping his vitality Julian grunted. Using his magic to make the group stronger, his blurred hands weaved a haste magic. Seeing as the fight was currently at range. "I'll draw its fire, you two keep pummeling it."

With that said he took to the air and hovered jist over the party, Einherjar in hand and watching what his opponent does next...

Raising her weapons, Anathya managed to accurately land three bolts in the creature. Rowan's ranged attacks, perhaps buffeted by the sudden wind from its wings, were less accurate. Spinning slightly, the creature pointed at Anathya and sent a ray of energy towards her as well, infusing it with all the abyssal force it could.

Ranged Touch Attack (Anathya): 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (13) + 17 = 30 for Temporary Negative Levels: 1d4 ⇒ 4

With a groan, Anathya shudders as that horrible feeling washes over her again, feeling as if her soul were being eroded. Focusing through the sensation, she continues to fire at the vile demon.

Full attack with haste

+1Called Heavy Crossbow/ Holy/ Favored Enemy: 1d20 + 18 + 6 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 18 + 6 - 4 + 1 = 27
1d10 + 1 + 6 + 1d6 ⇒ (10) + 1 + 6 + (6) = 23

+1Called Heavy Crossbow/ Holy/ Favored Enemy: 1d20 + 18 + 6 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 18 + 6 - 4 + 1 = 27
1d10 + 1 + 6 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 6 + (1) = 11

+1Called Heavy Crossbow/ Holy/ Favored Enemy: 1d20 + 13 + 6 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 13 + 6 - 4 + 1 = 20
1d10 + 1 + 6 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 1 + 6 + (6) = 15

–4 penalty on all ability checks, attack rolls, combat maneuver checks, Combat Maneuver Defense, saving throws, and skill checks. In addition, the creature reduces its current and total hit points by 5 for each negative level it possesses. (-20 hp)

AC: 29 T 18 FF 25
Swift Action Smite Evil: +5 to hit, +9 to damage, +5 deflection bonus to AC when used.

"Enough Demon!" The air crackled with divine energy as she directed her divine wrath at the demon before her. The very air seemed to hum as Iomedae's divine protection blanketed her. Her bow shined like a torch as Iomedae's divine wrath fueled her weapons...

Ranged attack against Demon w/Evil Outsider slaying arrow DC 14 Fort or take 50 dmg: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 5 + 1 + 10 = 32
Damage: 1d8 + 1 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 1 + 9 = 12
Ranged attack against Demon w/: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 5 + 1 + 10 = 31
Damage: 1d8 + 1 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 1 + 9 = 12

She pulled forth her demon slaying arrow, took aim and fired it at her hated foe. Hoping that it would do its duty and bring their foe down. Her next shot was shortly behind the first, a regular arrow powered by Iomedae's holy judgement. To smite the evil and release this tainted land of their fell influence!

Julian, airborne and away from his companions focuses his arcane might in apprehending the demon and bringing it down to where his companions can destroy it. "I call upon the might the element's! Wind! Fire and Earth! Beckon to my call and bind my enemy in bands unbreakable!"

SA: Cast Bands of Force on demon!

CMB roll for Bands of Force, if successful the enemy is entangled!: 1d20 + 9 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 9 + 6 = 19

The air crackled as the bands of elemental force formed and lashed out towards the enemy, though the black energy that sapped his strength made it hard to focus. Throwing off his attack...

Despite her weakened body, Anathya managed to land two hits on the creature, while Rowan followed up-

Fort Save (DC 14): 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (10) + 13 = 23

-and the creature managed to shrug off the effect of the slaying arrow. Julian's spell was, alas, not enough to bind the creature... but it was clearly quite wounded by this point. After a moment of hesitation, the demon focused, then teleported away. Given its injuries, it didn't look like it was going to be coming back anytime soon.

Eyes narrowing as the demon vanishes, Anathya moves to where the creature was, taking her time to study the air around where it vanashed, taking in the scent and signature of it's planar travel.

Track Teleportation (Su): Survival (tracking teleportation/demons): 1d20 + 27 ⇒ (14) + 27 = 41

(DC 10 + the teleportation spell’s caster level) to sense the direction of the creature’s destination as well as whether the destination lies within 25 feet, 100 feet, 1,000 feet, or more than 1,000 feet of her.

When the demon vanished Julian clicks his tongue in annoyance. It was regrettable and he had reacted poorly tom it. He lands before looking up at Eagle rock. "It'll be back. Shall we explore this place and be done with it?"

He keeps Einherjar at the ready.

As Iomedae's divine wrath faded from her she turned and asked her companion. "Have anything for us Anathya?" After her response she nods to Julian. "We finish the Demon first, if it is beyond our ability to pursue then we finish what we are doing here."

From the traces of the creature's teleportation, it was going well over a thousand feet away. Following it wasn't technically impossible - not if you could scry its destination and teleport there, anyway - but you'd definitely have to go well out of your way to track down the fleeing foe.

"Destination is well over 1000ft away. Might not be worth the effort and distraction to give chase." Anathya replies.

"Meanwhile, as loathe as I am to let that demon go, I'd rather it's handiwork didn't leave us vulnerable to whatever we face next," Anathya says reaching into her scroll case and casting a restoration spell on first Julian, then herself, reversing the debilitating effects of the demon's magic.

Restoration to remove negative levels from them both

Julian nods. "Better we focus on compeleting the task instead of chasing it into unknown territory. Or an ambush..." He shuddered, pausing mid speech as the divine magic washed over him he nodded to Anathya. "Thanks, that was... Irksome."

He taps Rowan's shoulder, the distracted Justicar staring off where the Demon once was. "Lets search the area and clear it of any other rabble."

Since this isn't a real secret... that was the only enemy here, and it didn't have too much. You do, however, find 4,250 GP worth in coins.

Anathya quickly begins to search through the area, finding a cache of gold. "Ready t move on?"

Blinking away the dust over her eyes she nods to Anathya. "Indeed, excellent find and we have more work to do. Lets return t the city, rest up and set out for the fallen temple of Erastil. We need to take time and gather information but for a first strike this is mostly a success."

Rowan wasn't happy they lost the demon but there was more work to do then brood.

"Sounds good. Let's head back and prep for departure by the next day or so. Once we have the information we need." Julian's skin was itching he wasn't happy with the results at all. But they demon would surely return one day, or more of its kin. He'd get another chance to kill them.

Returning to the city was a relatively simple matter - and the guards looked pretty happy to see you. Things hadn't gone horribly wrong in your absence - probably because of a certain banner protecting the place - but that hadn't stopped your many friends from worrying about you. Supplies weren't as plentiful as anyone would have liked, but they were enough for now, at least.

Post incoming! Busy making a wedding cake with the wife. This thing is a monster, 16 layers tall. Like 16 cake's stacked! Its been quite an adventure!

Upon returning to town Julian dug into searching for information on the fallen temple, those that operated it and its missing tender.

K-Relgion - Significance of the Temple's Location? Tactical? Faith Driven?: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (11) + 14 = 25

K-Local - What is known about the Tender?: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (4) + 14 = 18

Back and life dealt with, fragklasdjhkasjdhaksd!

Rowan set about checking with the various organizations and fighting force maintaining their hold on the city. Leaving the banner in their hands had been the right call. Drezen needed time to heal and she was certain of their ability to handle themselves without the Sword of Valor's hearty protections.

she set about assisting Julian in his search for information...

Assist or straight up K-Religion check.: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (13) + 16 = 29
Assist K-Local same questions.: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14

Diplomacy - Gather information on the Fallen Temple of Erastil.: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26

With the ring of sustenance she works tirelessly. Sleeping only at midnight until two in the morning and back up before the warped dawn awoke her. She seeks out mostly female contacts, seeing them as more knowledgeable and comfortable to be around when trying to garner information. Like Anevia, Irabeth and Nurah, who she makes sure she is adapting well to life in Drezen.

Diplomacy Nurah, pep talks, quality time and keeping her on the right path: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28

She spends time speaking with her celestial eagle as well, building a relationship with him and ensuring he knew to keep her mind on the right path. She laid no claim to the money they had found, trusting in her companions ability to purchase items in her stead. Greed was behind her now, Duty was at the forefront and she would commit herself to the success of cleansing the Worldwound.

She introduces Phaneual to their Chimera friend, before spending quality time with the Chimera as well. Though they had been gone a day, she knew it would be tough on the poor creature they had liberated not too long ago. When this mission was over she hoped he would join her in her unending crusade, believing in her heart that Julian and Anathya would possibly not be accompanying her for the long term...

She couldn't be more wrong on that account. :P

Finding the group she had trained, Anathya spends time finding out what they'd discovered if anything, going over patrol routes and signs enemy activity, either past or recent.

She looks into the matters at hand as well, seeking as much information as possible, and in the meanwhile reconnecting with her companions and allies.

Same topics
Knowledge Local: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19 24 if involving demons
Knowledge Religion: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15 23 if in any way demon related

Sorry everyone, I totally didn't realize we were waiting on me.

It's all good, your recovering. :)

Asking around the city got you a surprising volume of information. The tender of the shrine of Erastil, Helton, was a relatively young, handsome cleric who joined the Crusade because of his interest in the old Sarkorian worship of Erastil. He recently was mourning the loss of a precious heirloom: his mother's wedding ring.

There aren't a lot of Erastil worshipers in Drezen, but those who are here all mention that the consecration of the shrine after so many years in demonic hands has been going slowly. Holy symbols often have become lost or damaged and mud stains have appeared on prayer books. Once during a sermon, a longbow hanging over the altar fell and broke. Jesker took these events in stride, noting that the shrine had spent many years in demonic lands, and that a few "unquiet echoes" were bound to remain.

A few worshipers confess to encounters with Jesker that bordered on flirtatious in an inappropriate way. These few parishioners describe Jesker as charming and kind-but then report feeling very uncomfortable about the encounter afterward. Other witnesses describe recent moodiness and depression. By all accounts this is a change, not Jesker's normal behavior.

The shrine and the tomb it guarded were about twenty-four miles southwest of Drezen.

Meeting up with her companions in the evening to discuss things, Anathya frowns at the somewhat troubling accounts. "It sounds like we should probably pay a visit to the shrine. While some of the events sound like a minor haunting, the possible personality shift of one so connected to it is.....makes me twitch."

Julian shows up after a long day of fact checking, flying and resisting the urge to reach out for someone. The worldwound was playing tricks on him and only his logical mind was keeping his instincts from running a muck. Hearing the accounts and nodding to Anathya and Rowan as they met up at the Citadel. Their most recent involvement with the Shadow Demon capturing Anathya momentarily beneath Drezen made Julian frown. It sounded similar, a shift in personality, strange occurrences. Had to be safe before being certain. "Most likely its what we've seen before. I'd prepare holy water and means to restrain Jesker lest we kill him or he kills himself in a struggle."