Marta - A.K.A. Telmar So-Melnop |
"Well, aren't you the helpful one. I don't feel real nice either right now."
Marta casts a shield spell from her ioun stone but does not charge in. She will see if that prompts violence.
Should we move Myrdon near the door?
Fendahl Silvermane |
Fendahl stows his cure wand as it sounds like diplomacy is failing.
Hrrmm. The creature is failing its duty to protect by not letting us pass. But its misplaced honor cannot be questioned, unlike many we have seen this day.
Myrdon Gharthrin |
(Have moved them. Got Aegis compressed in the corner.)
Taking the cue from Fendahl, Myrdon also decides there's no much avenue for further diplomacy. Instead, he cast a spell of protection on Aegis.
(Cast shield on Aegis.)
Vladek Odradek |
Vladek is really starting to feel this is a waste of precious Time.
"It just so happens that WE belong. I have come here with the blessing of the Sapphire Sage himself - will you let us past, or must we destroy you as he warned me may be necessary?!"
Intimidate, heroism: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13 additional +2 if she's an agent of Grandmaster Torch - because who knows, right?
Marta - A.K.A. Telmar So-Melnop |
Marta watches in amusement and Vladek tries to intimidate the sphinx. He could use a few lessons starting with his posture and the timbre of his voice.
GM Rinaldo |
"You dare threaten me?"
The sphinx responds to Vladek's threat with a spell.
Vladek, I need a Fort save, please.
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Fendahl: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20
Kirrah: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15
Luisila: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20
Marta: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27 {+4 for Heightened Awareness}
Myrdon: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12
Aegis: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19
Vladek: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11
Qadathra: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
Andrexiel: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
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Round 1
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Marta
Luisila
Fendahl
Aegis
Myrdon
Vladek
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Andrexiel
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Qadathra
Everyone except Qadathra is up! Vladek will need the result of his Fort save before acting.
I just realized the Sphinx was described as sitting on the dais, but I had it by the stairs. I have moved it to its correct position. The dais is only a couple of feet high, so it doesn't impede movement or require the sphinx to squeeze. Because it was drawn in a way that doesn't actually allow the sphinx to stand on it, I have placed the sphinx's token in the squares I will consider her to be occupying.
Marta - A.K.A. Telmar So-Melnop |
spellcraft, heroism: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 4 + 2 = 11
Marta simply casts a divine favor and closes with the beast, stopping within 10' so as to not draw an unnecessary AoO. She will activate judgment to boost her AC and add smiting since she is fairly sure it will have damage reduction.
"I'm sure you are just doing your job, but so are we. Thus the inevitable conflict. I do apologize."
Vladek Odradek |
EFFORTLESS success on Spellcraft.
Fortitude save, heroism: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16 Could be better, could be worse; does that pass? At least Luisila is prepared for this, I see....
Fendahl Silvermane |
Fendahl half bows to the creature.
Unfortunately, we are honor bound to pass and as you will not allow us, we must take whatever means possible.
He draws his adamantine katana, strides forward and then calls forth an augmented dire tiger to attack the creature from the far side.
Converting Sirraco for summon nature ally-6
Augmented Dire Tiger [105+10+28hp] to appear (AC17 F14/R11/W5 G20/D28) Blindfight, Cold Iron
Aug Diretiger bite, flank: 1d20 + 20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 20 + 2 = 31 for dmg: 2d6 + 10 ⇒ (3, 6) + 10 = 19 Grab
Aug Diretiger claw, flank: 1d20 + 20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 20 + 2 = 40 for dmg: 2d4 + 10 ⇒ (1, 1) + 10 = 12 Grab
Aug Diretiger claw, flank: 1d20 + 20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 20 + 2 = 40 for dmg: 2d4 + 10 ⇒ (4, 2) + 10 = 16 Grab
Probably a couple hits - not sure if any damage gets past the DR for the grabs
GM Rinaldo |
Vladek has been stuck blind.
Marta moves up, casting a spell. Marta, please give me a Perception check. Sight based if, it matters.
Fendahl moves up and calls forth a dire tiger, that begins attacking the sphinx. All three attacks hit and do damage. Roll that grab.
Luisila, Myrdon, Aegis, and Vladek are up!
Marta - A.K.A. Telmar So-Melnop |
perception, heroism: 1d20 + 25 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 25 + 2 = 34
Vladek Odradek |
"MY EYES!" Vladek calls out as their normal opalescence degrades to a horrific muted blur!
Luisila to the OR, stat!
Fendahl Silvermane |
The tiger attempts to grab hold the Sphinx
Grab : 1d20 + 20 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 20 + 2 + 4 = 27 vs cmd
Grab : 1d20 + 20 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 20 + 2 + 4 = 46 vs cmd
Grab bite : 1d20 + 20 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 20 + 2 + 4 = 41 vs cmd
Marta - A.K.A. Telmar So-Melnop |
Vladek looks at the guardian in admiration, if not necessarily awe.
Knowledge (Arcana) RE copper-clad Gynosphinxes: 42
Did we ever get the results from this?
Myrdon Gharthrin |
"Go forth and hasten our good work!" Myrdon yell out while gesturing into the air and all of you feel arcane energy infusing you, speeding you up.
Caste haste on everyone except tiger.
He then flies very to position himself behind the pillar on the other side of the room.
GM Rinaldo |
Vladek Odradek wrote:Did we ever get the results from this?Vladek looks at the guardian in admiration, if not necessarily awe.
Knowledge (Arcana) RE copper-clad Gynosphinxes: 42
You know the basic things about gynosphinxes: They can fly (poorly), they use their claws in combat like a cat (including pounce and rake), and have a number of divination SLA's. They tend to be scholars as well as guardians.===============
The tiger attempts to grab hold the Sphinx
Unless you can find documentation otherwise, I believe you only get one grapple check per round, so I'll go with the first check, which is not successful.
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Luisila to the OR, stat!
She has it prepared and hasn't acted yet, so since she's on "bot" right now, we'll just go with that.
Luisila sees Vladek's eyes glaze over, and says, "Oh, really? *That's* your opening move?" She leans forward and kisses Vladek on the back of the head, Immediately, Vladek's eyes return to their normmal hue.===============
Vladek, Myrdon, and Aegis are up!
Aegis II |
Getting the signal from its master, Aegis takes into the air flying over Fendahl and lands in front of the creature, raking at it with its claws.
Power Attack, Heroism, Haste, Flank
talon 1: 1d20 + 16 - 3 + 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 16 - 3 + 2 + 1 + 2 = 37 dmg: 1d6 + 9 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 9 + 6 = 19 grab: 1d20 + 20 - 3 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 20 - 3 + 2 + 1 = 30
GM Rinaldo |
Aegis flies up and scratches at the Sphinx. From their close position, Fendahl and Marta can both see that the scratch cuts through the coppery skin just as it would flesh. Either it doesn't have DR, or both Aegis and the Dire Tiger are overcoming it.
Vladek and Myrdon are still up.
Also:
Marta - A.K.A. Telmar So-Melnop |
perception, heroism: 1d20 + 25 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 25 + 2 = 40
GM Rinaldo |
Marta notices something on the dais in front of the Sphinx. As she looks down, she realizes too late that it is a magical Symbol, and energy bursts forth from it, filling the room.
Everyone (including the summoned tiger, but excluding Kirrah, who is still hosteled) needs to make a Will save, please.
Qadathra |
Will save: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (4) + 14 = 18
"*Chirp*-?"
Vladek Odradek |
Oh boy, time for one of my extra-special saving throw bonuses!
Will save vs Enchantment, heroism, Student of Runes: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (19) + 16 = 35 -2 if it's not an Enchantment effect - but that still oughtta do it!
"No," Vladek retorts with strained calm to Luisila. "This is," and he again begins to work some of that voodoo that he does do so well....
Andrexiel, make a DC 24 Will save or suffer 2 rounds of Misfortune.
Fendahl Silvermane |
Fendahl Will : 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (13) + 17 = 30
Tiger Will : 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
Fendahl and tiger try to avoid...with differing results
Luisila |
Will: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (19) + 21 = 40
Luisila leans forward and kisses Vladek on the back of his head thrice. Firstly behind the left eye, then the right and finally behind the witch's Third Eye.
*BLECH!*
She sticks out her tongue. "Vladek, when did you last wash your hair?"
Marta - A.K.A. Telmar So-Melnop |
will ST: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (14) + 20 = 34 no partial effects due to Stalwart if ST is made
Myrdon Gharthrin |
Posted Myrdon's turn already over here. Our posts crossed. He cast haste.
Myrdon will, heroism: 1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 14 + 2 = 32
Aegis will, heroism: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 6 + 2 = 18 +4 vs enchantment
GM Rinaldo |
As the energy of the symbol crosses the room, the dire tiger's muscles stiffen up. Similarly, Qadathra suddenly finds himself unable to flap his wings, and tumbles to the ground. Both are stunned for a period I have recorded secretly. I will let you know when they can act again.
Andrexiel Will save: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (16) + 18 = 34
Vladek tries to inflict misfortune on the sphinx, but the creature's mind is strong enough to shake off the effect.
Seeing that the Symbol had less effect that she had hoped, the sphinx roars and swipes ineffectively at Aegis.
Claw 1: 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (3) + 25 = 28
Claw 2: 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (5) + 25 = 30
Wow. So much hate from the RNG. ;-)
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Round 2
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Marta
Fendahl
Luisila
Aegis
Myrdon
Vladek
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Andrexiel [-69hp]
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Qadathra {STUNNED 1/?}
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Round 3
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Summoned Tiger {STUNNED 1/?}
Qadathra and the tiger spend their first round of stunned. Everyone else is up!
Marta - A.K.A. Telmar So-Melnop |
Marta starts to work, dismantling the construct piece by piece, calling on Ragathiel to provide (bane) special prowess against constructs.
+16/1d8+6d6+24 Long Spear Power Attack [crit x3; P; brace, reach] {+10[BAB] +4[str] +3[GMW] -3[pwa] +2[heroism] +2[bane]] +3[divine favor] +1[haste] +5[outflank,RoTP] / 1d8 +1d6[corrosive] +4d6[bane] +6[str] +3[GMW] +9[pwa] +2[bane] +3[divine favor] +1d6+1[precise strike,ToTP], second to last d6 acid, last d6+1 precision, judgment(smiting) to bypass DR}
to hit: 1d20 + 16 + 3 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 16 + 3 + 1 + 2 = 26
damage: 1d8 + 6d6 + 24 ⇒ (7) + (6, 1, 1, 3, 2, 4) + 24 = 48
hasted hit: 1d20 + 16 + 3 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 16 + 3 + 1 + 2 = 23
damage: 1d8 + 6d6 + 24 ⇒ (2) + (3, 1, 5, 3, 2, 4) + 24 = 44
iterative to hit: 1d20 + 16 + 3 + 1 + 2 - 5 ⇒ (14) + 16 + 3 + 1 + 2 - 5 = 31
damage: 1d8 + 6d6 + 24 ⇒ (6) + (4, 2, 2, 5, 2, 4) + 24 = 49
Fendahl Silvermane |
Hugo smiles at the onslaught provided by Marta.
I suspect that will not end well for our Sphinx. I only hope no additional information was needed from her. As I found her honorable to the end. If such can be said of a construct.
He will skirt around Marta with the extra speed from haste.
Only if the creature still moves, will he attack.
Fendahl +3 keen katana, haste: 1d20 + 19 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 19 + 1 = 22
for dmg: 1d8 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13
Luisila |
Luisila waits to see if Marta's awesomeness downs Cu'Sphinx.
If not the half-elf advances five feet, her longbow rises and releases three adamantine arrows at the unfortunate creature.
“Healing for the frontline is my priority, but nobody's hurt right?”
longbow + PBS: 1d20 + 14 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 14 + 1 = 31
magic adamantine piercing damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
iterative longbow + PBS: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 9 + 1 = 29
magic adamantine piercing damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
hasted longbow + PBS: 1d20 + 14 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 14 + 1 = 21
magic adamantine piercing damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Luisila has the precise shot feat
Aegis II |
Aegis does what it does best - rend and tear into the unnatural creature, provided of course, Marta hasn't taken it down.
Power Attack, Heroism, Haste
talon 1: 1d20 + 16 - 3 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 16 - 3 + 2 + 1 = 18 dmg: 1d6 + 9 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 9 + 6 = 16 grab: 1d20 + 20 - 3 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 20 - 3 + 2 + 1 = 40
talon 2: 1d20 + 16 - 3 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 16 - 3 + 2 + 1 = 20 dmg: 1d6 + 9 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 9 + 6 = 16 grab: 1d20 + 20 - 3 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 20 - 3 + 2 + 1 = 30
bite: 1d20 + 16 - 3 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 16 - 3 + 2 + 1 = 20 dmg: 1d8 + 9 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 9 + 6 = 23
haste: bite: 1d20 + 16 - 3 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 16 - 3 + 2 + 1 = 27 dmg: 1d8 + 9 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 9 + 6 = 23
Myrdon Gharthrin |
"Woah, Marta. Not holding back, are ya?" Myrdon observes wryly.
(If it is not down, Myrdon will throw a persistent glitterdust (will DC22) on it.)
GM Rinaldo |
Marta throws three hard jabs at the sphinx, though only two draw blood. Fendahl moves up and swings his katana, but fails to pierce the creature's hide. Luisila lands two arrows, while Aegis bites and scratches, landing only its final bite.
Whew! Lots of damage (even with the misses) but it's still standing. Myrdon, show me where you are landing the Glitterdust, please. Vladek is up!
Myrdon Gharthrin |
The exact four squares that it is occupying.
Vladek Odradek |
As the energy of the symbol crosses the room, the dire tiger's muscles stiffen up. Similarly, Qadathra suddenly finds himself unable to flap his wings, and tumbles to the ground.
He was actually on my shoulder, for what it's worth.
Vladek looks over at his compromised familiar, then, with an annoyed expression, shouts a curiously-inaudible curse in retort at the sphinx!
ear-piercing scream, Fortitude DC 19, plus black powder for +1 damage: 5d6 + 1 ⇒ (5, 6, 4, 1, 3) + 1 = 20
Marta - A.K.A. Telmar So-Melnop |
"Woah, Marta. Not holding back, are ya?" Myrdon observes wryly.
"I tried being reasonable, but reason does not always work. No offense, sphinx, I do understand that you have your responsibilities, but then so do we."
Luisila |
"I am always entirely reasonable."
Luisila nods at Marta's wise words. "Unless I'm not getting my way."
GM Rinaldo |
So my post apparently got eaten. Let's try this again...
Will #1 vs Glitterdust: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (4) + 18 = 22
Will #2 vs Glitterdust: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (6) + 18 = 24 Not blind
Fort vs Scream: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (18) + 16 = 34 Half Damage
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Claw 1: 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (15) + 25 = 40 damage: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
Claw 2: 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (11) + 25 = 36
The sphinx turns its attention to Marta, managing to scratch her slightly.
Round 3
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Marta
Fendahl
Luisila
Aegis
Myrdon
Vladek
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Andrexiel [-190hp]
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Qadathra {STUNNED 2/?}
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Round 4
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Summoned Tiger {STUNNED 2/?}
Qadathra and the dire tiger are still stunned. Everyone else is up!
Fendahl Silvermane |
Fendahl sighs at the stunned tiger.
You should be doing this.
He steps into position and continues with a few more cuts of his adamantine blade.
1-Fendahl +3 keen katana: 1d20 + 19 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 19 + 1 + 2 = 40
for dmg: 1d8 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13
H-Fendahl +3 keen katana: 1d20 + 19 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 19 + 1 + 2 = 36
for dmg: 1d8 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15
2-Fendahl +3 keen katana: 1d20 + 14 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 14 + 1 + 2 = 27
for dmg: 1d8 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12
3-Fendahl +3 keen katana: 1d20 + 9 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 9 + 1 + 2 = 25
for dmg: 1d8 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12
1-Fendahl confirm #1: 1d20 + 19 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 19 + 1 + 2 = 28
for dmg: 1d8 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16
Luisila |
Luisila moves up behind Marta and taps her with her CLW wand.
CLW wand on Marta: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
GM Rinaldo |
....and done!
Fendahl steps up, and in a blur of steel, finishes off the copper guardian.
Qadathra recovers from being stunned; the tiger seems to be out for a little longer yet. Let me know what you are doing next.
Marta - A.K.A. Telmar So-Melnop |
"I don't suppose you are capable of surrendering?"
Unfortunately, with the tiger stunned Marta Looses all those lovely flank bonuses, which totally sucks. She shifts to her left in hopes of regaining a flank from an ally.
+22/1d8+5d6+23 Long Spear Power Attack [crit x3; P; brace, reach] {+10[BAB] +4[str] +3[GMW] -3[pwa] +2[heroism] +2[bane]] +3[divine favor] +1[haste] / 1d8 +4d6[bane] +1d6[corrosive] +6[str] +3[GMW] +9[pwa] +2[bane] +3[divine favor], last d6 acid, judgment(smiting) to bypass DR}
to hit: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (11) + 22 = 33
damage: 1d8 + 5d6 + 23 ⇒ (3) + (1, 2, 4, 4, 4) + 23 = 41
hasted hit: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (13) + 22 = 35
damage: 1d8 + 5d6 + 23 ⇒ (2) + (1, 6, 5, 2, 5) + 23 = 44
iterative to hit: 1d20 + 22 - 5 ⇒ (18) + 22 - 5 = 35
[dice=damage]1d8+5d6+23[/dice
Maybe it doesn't suck as bad as rolling 1s and 4s like last time :)
Luisila |
"I think it's dead, M."
With unusually good timing, the tricky cleric *taps* Marta back to full health.
Luisila CLW wand on Marta: 3d8 + 3 ⇒ (4, 1, 1) + 3 = 9 Marta should be back to full hp
"Any loot?"
Luisila detects magic and Pathfinders the lair, watching out for traps.
T10 perception: 10 + 26 = 36
Fendahl Silvermane |
Fendahl sheathes his blade, bows to the destroyed sphinx and then checks on the stunned tiger.
Myrdon Gharthrin |
At the same time, Myron does a careful and methodical (as much as an flighty sorcerer can) search of the room, looking for both the arcane (using detect magic) and the mundane.
GM Rinaldo |
You find nothing hidden or interesting to you in the room or on the body of the sphinx.
Marta - A.K.A. Telmar So-Melnop |
"Ah, well. To bad it was not made to surrender. Perhaps someone can put it back together again."
Marta starts taking a look at the body and poking her way through the remains. A little grizzly if it is not a construct - does it look like a construct once you get a peek at its innards? Does a detect magic show anything interesting?
Fendahl Silvermane |
Fendahl looks up the stairs, and then back to the group. He listens to hear if there is anything.
perception: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (15) + 20 = 35
Hrrmm. I better let Kirrah out. This poor tiger does not seem to be able to help in its current state.
He unhostels Kirrah from his armor with a word.
Vladek Odradek |
"Ah, well. To bad it was not made to surrender. Perhaps someone can put it back together again."
"No need," Vladek replies coolly as he and Qadathra begin fastidiously picking through the sphinx's innards themselves. "All that matters...is this," He finally announces as they find, extract, and hold up a large red scarab of copper, gold, and cinnabar, throbbing almost like a heart.
Vladek and Qadathra puzzle over the relic together....
Use Magic Device, heroism, automatic aid from Qadathra: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (19) + 15 = 34 +1 if I were to get a bit of timely guidance from Luisila?
Luisila |
Luisila helps Fendahl check out the steps.
tap the die, autoaid perception: 1 + 26 = 27
Before massaging Vladek's shoulders, imparting guidance.