GM SpiderBeard's Carrion Crown (Inactive)

Game Master motteditor

Eldon eats one of his trail rations in the morning and drinks some water from his waterskin.

"Earlier support sounds good, Kawrock. want me to go over aerial tactics again?"

Without waiting for Kawrock's answer, Eldon starts rambling about various "aerial tactics" that make no sense.

Arval looks surprised that the rock killed the creature. He pockets several rocks as the fight ends.

As wren inspects the room Arval grabs his pipe he picked up earlier and starts lights it up for a puff. He looks at the stick Wren offers him and tries to bite it to see what it is.
"What is it?"
He pockets it also and joins the others in sleeping. First thing in the morning he puts his armor back on and does some stretches to get his armor to fit perfectly.

During breakfast he remains quiet until he finishes his food.
"We just walk into the last building right?"

Flying won't be a lot of use. We need to get inside. That rope bridge looks unsafe though.

The rope bridge wobbles ominously in the wind. Beyond the powerful spell that appears to be cast on it, it does not appear particularly safe.

Kawrock looks over at Avral, "There are several towers on the other side that we have to explore as well, so it is not simply one more building." He then gives a nod to Lena, "I can get myself across safely by flying, as well as get a closer look at the rope bridge."

The Tengu steps out on the balcony. "I am currently unable to speak in this form, if I hover around a spot and make a lot of noise then I've found something." With the last comment Kawrock bursts into flame as he shifts into a bird like form. He then takes flight to get a closer look at the bridge.

Taking 20 on perception for a 33 as the group makes it's way over.

"Lena, Wren. Ken either o' ye be identifyin' th' spell on the' bridge? It's be good t' know if'n we ken e'en be usin' th' thing."

I haven't reset dailies yet, sorry :(

After pecking at her first breakfast, and finishing her morning readings, Wren is ready to continue on. She stops chittering to look at the bridge carefully, then again with Detect Magic.

1d20 + 13 ⇒ (6) + 13 = 19 Know (Arcana)
1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12 Know (Engineering)
1d20 + 14 ⇒ (18) + 14 = 32 Spellcraft
1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15 Perception

"Oh dearie...I see, uh huh..." Wren begins to chitter.

Eldon also checks out the bridge with detect magic, and with his incredibly keen eyes.

Knowledge (Arcana): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11
Knowledge (Engineering): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24
Spellcraft: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11
Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (15) + 11 = 26

"Yes, yes... I also see, of course..."

spellcraft: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25 with detect magic

know arcana: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21

[ooc]Really sorry for wonky posting times everyone. I've really had a hell of a week. Things should be stabilizing soon.

Vladlena, Eldon, and Wren all put their heads together, trying to figure out the spell that's been cast. Although they can very clearly understand the conjuration aura and the wee bit of abjuration, the actual spell that's been cast eludes all of them.

Meanwhile, Kawrock lazily circles the bridge, staring downwards. He does notice something beneath the area the three other casters are studying, barely carved into the surface of the bridge. A symbol of a gagged skull.

Gah! Neither 32 spellcraft nor 21 Arcana ID the effect?! That means it's a lvl 7 or higher (DC 15 + spell level to ID auras w/Arcana) spell on the bridge! Wren is not happy about her failure.

Wren mutters to herself, then she mutters to others.

"Oh, I don't like this at all. We'll need another way across, we will...or we can send some uh...less desirables across and see what happens to them..." Wren's eyes cross to Eldon and 'Lena.

"I think we should find another way across!"

Spellcraft is for magic items or spells being cast - arcana is the skill of note here. But it's DC 20 + spell level to ID a spell already in place, unless I'm misreading! 15 + spell level just gives you the auras.

Wren concedes your point, but maintains her freak out. The only proper thing to do is to send halflings across.

Wren frets and ponders. And she chitters.

"I'd rather not cross a bridge which already looks rickety and on top of that has a spell cast on it."
Arval says as he peers down.

Lena glares at wren, watch who you think is undesirable! Your stock is not that high.

She looks at the rope bridge, and pulls out a rope. Quickly she knots it around her waist and hands the rest of it to whiskyjack and Arval.

I'll do this, but only if that one pointing at the loony elf does not have anything to do with holding it.

She moves to the bridge, gives a grin, here we go and crosses. She goes slowly and with care.

"You're correct, Wren. I am indeed very desirable. Though I'm not so sure about Lena."

Eldon turns to Lena, who has just stepped onto the bridge. "No offense intended, it's just that I'm Eldon Appleton. You know what I mean."

"Kawrock!" Eldon calls out to the fiery bird. "Do you see anything noteworthy from up there?!"

Kawrock stops and hovers when he sees the carved image on the bridge and gives out a warning. "Kreeeee!"

Lena's Acrobatics: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19

With the crazy, crazy bravery that comes with all halflings, Lena ropes herself to Whiskeyjack and Arval before stepping out onto the rope bridge. It ominously sways beneath her, but she manages to cling to it as she inches her way out into the centre.

As she gets closer to the magical auras, suddenly, they trigger.

BAMF!

AAAAIIIIIIIII!!!

The magical aura vanishes, and all the casters see the spell trigger, knowing a summon monster spell when they see it. A portal opens up in the air beside Lena, and out of it flies what looks only like a twisted angel with crazed eyes, and black wings!

Just Lena is up!

"WHAT IS THAT?!"
Arval gulps as the creature appears.

I'm gonna GMPC Lena. Crossing this bridge requires an acrobatics check, but the rope and featherfall combo negates that.

Lena yelps and quickly turns, rushing back across the bridge. She almost falls repeatedly, but the help of the rope, and the featherfall spell keeps her from going over the edge.

The devil flaps her wings, looking for a likely target before she spies Kawrock. She aims her flaming bow at him, then shakes her head and instead focuses on Whiskeyjack.

She produces an enormous, flaming bow in her hands, and starts firing arrows at Kawrock! The phoenix is riddled with arrows as it flies by!

Attack: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (5) + 14 = 19 Damage: 1d8 + 6 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 6 + (5) = 13

Her flaming arrow scorches through the sky, but Whiskeyjack raises his shield, knocking it aside!

Everyone is up!

Round 1, Init 13

1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 27 Know (Planes)

Wren begins to cluck worriedly. Questions: DR? SR?

"Oh, she's not going to come down from there, oh no. That's not good, not good at all,"Wren worries. "Those arrows are going to hurt someone...we can either retreat and wait her out or go and get her. Neither is a good plan."

Wren moves up behind Arval, keeping the man between her and the devil.

"Oh, you'll have to go get her. Good luck!"

Cast Fly on Arval.

Ignore my narrative in the above post. Kawrock is NOT riddled with arrows. You're all just ducky. And yup - ask questions if you score above the knowledge check.

Wren recognizes that the erinyes is resistant to spells, acid, cold, and weapons which are not good-aligned. It is immune to fire and poison. With her knowledge she also recalls these executioners of hell are masters of teleportation, have access to some illusions, and can strike fear into the hearts of mortals.

With a touch and a whisper, Wren grants Arval the ability to fly. The sturdy warrior feels his feet leave the ground and a freedom like nothing he has ever felt.

Arval slowly floats upwards and his eyes widen. He glances down and looks properly terrified. He slowly imagines himself floating up more and his body responds. He swallows and begins to slowly float forward.

Double move to get to her.

before crossing the bridge, lena pokes her tongue and makes a rude gesture to Eldon.

Eek!

know planes: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15

lena instintively fire bolts the devil and moves over the bridge

firebolt: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24 touch

damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Knowledge (Planes): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26 Any weaknesses?

"Ah, yes, the erinyes. They're the fiery executioners of hell, and mockeries of angels."

Eldon informs the party of all he knows about the erinyes.

Inspire Courage +2 is up!

Hey Lena, can you clarify your token position? In the workshop or on the bridge?

Eldon recalls everything that Wren does. Check my post responding to Wren.

Lena's firebolt slams home, and does absolutely nothing to the devil. It appears to be immune to fire. Awkwardly, Arval begins rising from the ground, and then soars across the bridge to engage in melee with the erinyes, who shrieks with displeasure.

Kawrock is up!

Wren waits and watches Kawrock get ready to fight. Internally, she wonders if this one trick pony firebug has another trick.

Whiskeyjack brought his shield up, knocking away the fiery arrows as he watched the others prepare their offence. "Tha's righ' ye flamin' harridan! Yer kind dinnae belong here, an' I be showin' ye why. Angradd's power'll smite ye t' the ends o' tha' foul smellin' sewage dump ye call home, ye fart-sniffing venereal disease!"

Whiskeyjack conjured a glowing warhammer into existance, which drove straight towards the devil.

SR: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24
attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12
damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Running my mouth, and casting spiritual weapon

Hey Lena, can you clarify your token position? In the workshop or on the bridge?

** spoiler omitted **

As per my stated actions, i moved onto the bridge, 20 ft, then i moved again after the devil popped up. Thinking on it, that probably should have been two ten foot moves. I'll adjust when I get to a computer

Gotcha.

Whiskeyjack summons forth a holy hammer, which, verily, attempts to whack the erinyes. Unfortunately, the devil is too quick for the spell, and doges the first swipe.

Kawrock flies over and slams into the flying enemy.

Melee: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 4 + 2 = 11
Damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

+2 is from inspire courage. Ignoring the burn ability as it is useless against this enemy.

The erinyes pinwheels out of the way, and Kawrock harmlessly sails past.

"Come kneel at the true church, mortals! I will bless you with fire!"

She shrieks her threats as she sees Arval flying towards her. Rather than drawing her sword, she flies away from Arval, firing an arrow at Lena down on the bridge. The flaming arrow takes the tiny halfling in the leg, almost knocking her over the edge. However, the featherfall spell and rope prevents her from falling to her death.

Attack: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (12) + 14 = 26 Damage: 1d8 + 6 + 1d6 ⇒ (7) + 6 + (3) = 16

Lena takes 16 damage (3 fire), and Arval and Kawrock both get attacks of opportunity! Everyone is up! The workshop's west wall is destroyed and allows line of sight to the erinyes for those taking cover.

Slam: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 2 = 8
Damage: 1d4 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 2 = 7

attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19
damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Whiskeyjack stood with arm outstretched to Lena, prepared to yank the halfling behind him as soon as she got within reach. Meanwhile, he had the glowing warhammer flailing about at the devil in the air.

Round 2, Init 13

Wren chitters unhappily as the firebug and Arval fail to flank and pen in the Erinyes, but likes that she is harassed. She adds a quick spell, hoping to break though the Erinyes' natural resistance.

1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26 vs. Spell Resistance

Magic Missile: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (1, 1, 1) + 3 = 6 damage

"TAKE THAT YOU FLAMING DIABOLIC B+!@!!!" Wren chitters

Kawrock swoops in and attempts to grapple the Erinyes, making it impossible to use her bow.

Grapple: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 4 + 2 = 11

He seems to have difficulties adjusting to mid air combat.

Kawrock pecks and swoops that erinyes to little effect, however Whiskeyjack's magic hammer slams the devil between the eyes, drawing a shriek of outrage. Finally Wren starts squawking out expletives, somehow managing to cast a magic missile that thumps into the devil solidly.

Fly: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (15) + 19 = 34
Fly: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (5) + 19 = 24

Arval, Eldon, and Lena are up! Remember your +2 to hit and damage, and that Arval has an attack of opportunity.

Arval swivels around and tries to hit the creature.

Atk roll: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 12 + 2 = 32
Dmg roll: 1d10 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 6 + 2 = 10

He immediately follows after it in a charge after it flies away.

Powe atk roll: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 10 + 2 = 29
Dmg roll: 1d10 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 10 + 2 = 18

"I'm getting the hang of this!"
He calls back to Wren.

Arval swings wildly, nailing the erinyes and then he swoops in, hitting her once more. Black blood flows from her wounds, falling far away to the waterfall below.

Fly, 1 fails: 1d20 ⇒ 11d20 ⇒ 13

The erniyes shrieks as she loses 10' of altitude.

Onto Lena and Eldon!

While keeping his mouth running, Eldon takes a 5-foot step north. He takes his crossbow and shoots a well-aimed bolt at the erinyes.

Bolt, IC: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 8 + 2 = 29 Damage, IC: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
Confirm crit: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 8 + 2 = 19 Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

"It was an elf who taught me the basics of archery, but I picked it up so fast that I ended up teaching him advanced archery. It shouldn't come as a surprise, of course, that I'm incredibly gifted at archery. It's just one of my many talents."

Inspire Courage +2 continues!

Lena, with whiskyjack's help scambles onto the bridge, and cranks off a spell

spell resistance: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16

magic missile: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (2, 2, 1) + 3 = 8

Unfortunately, Lena's magic missile spell simply bounces off of the erinyes, who shrieks with delight. Eldon's crossbow, however, is a dead shot and it slams into her forehead. It falls off, sailing into the waters below, but not after leaving a nasty wound.

Hover: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (5) + 19 = 24

Wheeling on Arval, the erinyes cackles madly before she fires off a series of arrows upwards towards the warrior.

Attack: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (2) + 14 = 16 Damage: 1d8 + 6 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + 6 + (5) = 12
Attack: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (6) + 14 = 20 Damage: 1d8 + 6 + 1d6 ⇒ (5) + 6 + (5) = 16
Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23 Damage: 1d8 + 6 + 1d6 ⇒ (7) + 6 + (3) = 16

Arval's Fly Check: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (12) - 1 = 11

One arrow slams into Arval, and the big warrior manages to keep himself in place.

Arval takes 16 damage (3 fire). His fly skill is a total -1. (+2 dex, +3 spell, -6 armor). He is currently 10' above the erinyes. EVERYONE IS UP!

attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11
damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Whiskeyjack's spiritual hammer continued to harry the erinyes, though to little effect. The warpriest growled in frustration as he realized that all he could really do was to provide cover for the people behind him.

Kawrock swoops down into a flanking position for Avral, waiting until just before the warrior strikes to flap his fiery wings in the erinyes' face.

Aid another: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 4 + 2 = 24

Avral should have an additional +4 on his next hit. +2 for flank and +2 for aid another.

Fly check: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (17) - 1 = 16

Arval drops down several feet and attacks again.

Power attack: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 10 + 2 + 2 = 26 Add +2 if inspire courage continues
Dmg roll: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12 Add +2 if inspire courage continues

Not sure if you included that the fly spell gives the recipient a +3 check (from Wren's CL) to fly checks.

Round 4, Init 13

Wren takes total defense, waiting for the fight to be over.

Lena fires off another magic missile spell at the erinyes, which again just bounces off of her. Meanwhile, Eldon maintains his spell.

Caster Level: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9
Magic Missile: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (1, 1, 1) + 3 = 6

Finally giving up at her mission of shooting people off of the bridge, the erinyes shoulders her bow and draws a flaming longsword! She flaps in place, face to face with Arval, the twisted, evil angel shrieking as they hover over a drop that means certain death.

Everyone is up!

Dropped down to her level previous turn.

Arval keeps in place and goes full attack on her.
"Ordinary steel kills just as fast as flames!"

Power attack: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 10 + 2 = 19
Dmg roll: 1d10 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 10 + 2 = 15

Power attack: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 5 + 2 = 27
Dmg roll: 1d10 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 10 + 2 = 20
crit confirm: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 5 + 2 = 26
Dmg roll: 1d10 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 10 + 2 = 17

Bolt, IC: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 8 + 2 = 25 Damage, IC: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Eldon shoots another bolt at the erinyes while he continues to tell how fantastic he is at archery, and at everything else in life.

IC +2 continues.

Round 5, Init 13

Wren casts Grease (DC 18 Reflex} on the Erinyes' blade, hoping to make her drop it. No SR.