GM SpiderBeard's Wrath of the Righteous (Inactive)

Game Master Barvo Delancy

Dejik takes 10 for an 18 Knowledge Religion.

Careful--those look like spectres. They can reach right through your armor and drain your life away. Magical force like a shield of faith or Ronan's armor spell will help protect you. And only magic weapons can harm them at all--but they don't work all that well.

Dejik draws the wand that Ronan purchased before they left Kenabres and touches it to one of Sarkast's spears. Using the wand to cast Bless Weapon on one of Sarkast's non-magical spears. I don't think she needs a concentration check from a wand--is that correct?

Ayesha saw the spectral creatures and heard Dejik's words. Concentrating, she added a touch of power to her scimitar, which took on a fuzzy aspect as it blurred between the realms of shadow and light.

Mythic arcane strike to add ghost touch to my weapon.

"Why are they just hovering there?"

No concentration check needed from the wand.

The spectres reach the end of the hall, and then turn back, slowly advancing towards the group. They seem to not notice anything at all.

Sarkast hefts the spear Dekik enchanted and nods to Ayesha. He moves forward slowly, watching to see if the ghostly figures respond to his approach.

"I have already protected Jinxx with Armor, I can provide the rest of you with the Armor as well."

I can burn 3 more level 1 spells and use wild Arcana to do one more. Does my enduring Armor have the same as properties as Mage Armor?

Mage armour and enduring armour are both armour bonuses and so don't stack with each other or with armour.

Mage armour and enduring armour are both armour bonuses and so don't stack with each other or with armour.

But Mage Armor protects against incorporeal attacks when regular armor doesn't, so it's common practice to add Mage Armor on top of real armor when facing ghosties. Does Enduring Armor do the same?

Enduring armor is armor made of force, so it works against incorporeal attacks

What Ayesha said.

The spectres advance towards the group before turning back to patrol in the other direction.

Need an action folks. Attack? Poke them with a stick? Ignore them and move on? Have tea?

Ooh, tea!

Edit: For some reason I keep expecting Ronan to summon a celestial monkey and send it down the hall. Too many players "exploring" dungeons that way in the past, I suppose. Trap Monkeys, the bane of GMs everywhere.

Sarkast will let Ronan cast the armor spell, then approach. He hopes to be able to just walk past the ghosts, but is prepared to fight if they attack.

Ronan casts Mage Armor on each of his companions.

Unfortunately Ronan cant have Jinxx with him at the same time as a summoned monster

Dejik softly chants a spell, then touches Sarkast on the shoulder. It is not as good as the protection spell I usually use, but this should help against their touch.

Casting Shield of Faith on Sarkast, for a +3 deflection bonus to AC. If anyone else has a deflection bonus less than 2, she can cast it on them, also.

To be clear, Ronan can summon stuff, he just has to use a spell slot to do it. His 'summon monster' ability only works with the eidolon gone.

The spectres continue on their route. After a minute or so of watching it's obvious they are walking - floating a patrol.

Sarkast watches the patrolling ghosts, and continues down the hall, trying to avoid contact, but trusting in the extra defenses he has been given in case they do attack.

Sarkast easily slips by the spectres. To the north, through the bars, is a large set of double doors. To the east the hallway opens up into a large prison lockup. Sarkast can dimly see several figures languishing in cages to the east. However, as he sees them, they see him. A loud hissing, shrieking sound fills the dungeon as the figures rush out of their opened jail cell towards Sarkast!

Everyone except for Jinxx can go - they can see the creatures rushing towards Sarkast.

Sarkast sees the figures move out and smiles. With a sudden flash of movement, he darts back down the hallway, past the ghostly guards.

"Some inmates appear to be escaping. I wonder if the guards will hold them back?"

Move action to move 80' back down the hallway, ready an action to throw the returning dagger if one of the inmates makes it past the ghosts to within 20' of Sarkast.

AC is currently 30 vs corporeal, 25 vs incorporeal: 8 Armor (4 Mage armor), 3 deflection, 4 dexterity, 4 dodge, 1 natural.

Knowledge Religion: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28

Those look like vampire spawn--fledgling vampires. They'll drain your blood and try to control your mind. Dejik turns to Ayesha. Fire or acid is best against them--they are not harmed by cold or electricity as much. Silver weapons, also.

Odd that those spectres didn't attack Sarkast...I wonder if those are normal spectres. Dejik studies the spectres for a few seconds. Move action to Detect Evil on one of the spectres.

Dejik readies an action to channel to harm when the vampires get within 30 feet. If the spectre doesn't detect as evil or if either one of them attack the vampires, she'll select both of them out.

Dejik distinctly remembers a great deal of vampire lore as she spies the spawn. The legendary weaknesses of vampires certainly apply to these creatures including garlic, a holy symbol presented strongly, sunlight, immersion in running water, and a stake through the heart. They are resistant to all attacks save silver, and can assume a gaseous form at will. They are noted for their ability to dominate the minds of living men, drain blood, and sap the life of someone with their touch. However, the individual spawn are far weaker than a full vampire.

The spectres are evil.

Nilus moves forward and attacks the nearby Spectre
Radiance: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (19) + 16 = 35 Damage: 1d10 + 19 ⇒ (2) + 19 = 21

Heroism is still active I Believe...

Ronan looks down the hall from where Sarkast just came back from and then creates a wall of flame to slow down the vampire spawn

Fire Wall Dmg: 2d4 ⇒ (4, 3) = 7 any of the vampires with in 10ft

Fire Wall Dmg: 1d4 ⇒ 1 any of the vampires with in 15ft to 20ft

if the wall of fire is crossed 2d6+8 fire dmg

Nilus rushes up, and brutally slashes through the spectre. He feels only a little resistance as Radiance passes through, but he does damage nonetheless. The two spectres turn, and let out a horrible hissing soudn as they raise their broken arms and make for the group!

Spectre Initiative: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21

A roaring wall of fire appears as Ronan weaves his spell. One of the vampires swings open the door, and they look with some hesitation at the wall of fire before shrieking as they are burned. The vampire spawn rush against the opposite wall, refusing to be burned like that once more.

Jinxx, Sarkast, and Dejik are up! Vampire spawn are stuck on the other side of the wall of fire, and the spectres are now in the fight.

Dejik moves up and channels her healing energy, directing against the spectres.

Channel to Harm, DC 21 Will save for half: 5d6 ⇒ (6, 5, 3, 6, 4) = 24

Waiting to see the result of Dejik's channel before deciding Sarkast's next action.

Dejik feels the unholy aura of the area affect her attempt to call to Iomedae.

Save: 1d20 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 9 + 4 = 25
Save: 1d20 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 9 + 4 = 28

The spectres hiss as they are blasted with Dejik's positive energy, although the powerful undead as not as harmed as lesser beings would be.

Jinxx and Sarkast are up!

Sarkast feels the warmth of Dejik's energy pass through him and into the ghosts. He then steps up an attacks with the spear Dejik blessed and a magical dagger.

Full attack, two-weapon fighting, Banner
Primary Attack, blessed cold iron spear: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9 Damage, cold iron, magic, good: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
Secondary Attack, +1 returning dagger: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26 Damage, magic: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
Iterative Attack, blessed cold iron spear: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13 Damage, cold iron, magic, good: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Only one of Sarkast's multiple attacks hits, as he scores on the spectre with his returning dagger, doing partial damgae.

Jinxx is up!

Jinxx flies down and gets in behind Triangle Spectre and attacks.

Acribatics to Avoid AoO: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23

Bite: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13 Bite Dmg: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Jinxx manages to spring directly over the spectre and turns as he lands, biting out at it, but missing badly.

The two spectres move in on Jinxx, reaching out to flank, and draw the life from the eidolon. Despite the swiftness of the eidolon, their cold, grasping hands pass through Jinxx's body.

Attack+Flank: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 10 + 2 = 22 Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 8
Attack+Flank: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 10 + 2 = 22 Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 3

Jinxx takes 11 damage and must make two DC 16 fortitude saves. Each failure means he gains two negative levels!

Nilus, Ayesha, and Ronan are up!

how did they hit when jinxx has 29AC with Mage Armor
never mind I see that its a touch attack
doesn't Mage Armor protect against though?

Fort Save: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23
Fort Save: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18

attack, banner, flank, ghost touch, as: 1d20 + 12 + 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 12 + 1 + 2 + 2 = 30
damage, bbs, as: 1d6 + 6 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 6 + 2 + 2 = 12

Ayesha saw the others fighting against the specters and hurriedly finished her preparation. Then, she spun down the hallway, leaping high and driving the heavy edge of her scimitar directly into the specter.

swift to activate black blade strike, then move and attack with ghost touch blade

how did they hit when jinxx has 29AC with Mage Armor

never mind I see that its a touch attack
doesn't Mage Armor protect against though?

The incorporeals ignore his +12 natural armor, so his touch AC vs. the spectres is 17.

What Dejik said.

Ayesha rushes in, scoring a solid hit on the spectre. Jinxx manages to withstand the worst of the spectres' attacks.

Ronan and Nilus are up!

Nilus attacks Triangle with Radiance

Radiance1: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (20) + 16 = 36 Damage: 1d10 + 16 ⇒ (4) + 16 = 20
Radiance2: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 19 Damage: 1d10 + 16 ⇒ (10) + 16 = 26

Ronan holds his action as Nilus swipes out twice to great effect, the spectre dissipating before the might of Radiance. The vampires blocked by the wall of fire snarl, one turning into a puff of gas but unable to cross the wall without taking significant damage.

Jinxx, Ronan, Sarkast, and Dejik are up! Triangle spectre is down.

Dejik draws a wand the group gave her when she first met them and activates the spell. A glowing long sword appears and flies down the hall towards the spectre.
Spiritual Weapon attack, vs. touch: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Sarkast swiftly moves around the remaining spectre to make room for the others, and does his best to at least distract it.

Free action to activate Daredevil Boots, move to move around the spectre, single attack with the blessed spear.
Acrobatics vs CMD: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (4) + 22 = 26 Incorporeal touch AC 31 vs AoO if unsuccessful

Attack, blessed cold iron shortspear: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22 Damage, good, magic, cold iron: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
Not sure if the spectre can be flanked; if so, add the +2 attack. I'm pretty sure it doesn't take precision damage, but if so, here it is: Sneak attack: 4d6 ⇒ (4, 2, 1, 3) = 10

Current incorporeal touch AC is 25 thanks to the mage armor.

Ronan once again casts haste on everyone.

Jinxx turns and tried to rip into the spectre.

Bite: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 21 Bite Dmg: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11
Bite: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12 Bite Dmg: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11
Gore: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 27 Gore Dmg: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
Claw: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30 Claw Dmg: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
Claw: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13 Claw Dmg: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

The spectre easily avoids Dejik's spiritual weapon as Sarkast and Jinxx surround and viciously assault the undead creature. After a flurry of attacks it remains upright, albeit a little tattered. It responds by attempting to swipe its hand through Sarkast, but the nimbly rogue easily dodges the attack.

Attack: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18 Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 2

The vampires remain pinned by the wall of fire.

Everyone is up! Vampires are holding.

Nilus moves up and attacks with Radiance

Radiance: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (12) + 16 = 28 Damage: 1d10 + 19 ⇒ (1) + 19 = 20

Ayesha moved in, scimitar still blurring between worlds. She dove in under Jinx's attacks and swiped at the remaining specter.

attack, banner, haste, ghost touch, as: 1d20 + 12 + 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 12 + 1 + 1 + 2 = 23
damage, bbs, as: 1d6 + 6 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 6 + 2 + 2 = 16

Nilus and Ayesha make quick work of the spectre, Ayesha's black blade working to great effect.

End of Combat

Spectres are dead. Ronan has 6 rounds (including this one) left on his wall of fire, which the vampires have no interest in passing. So consider combat over, but you're on a timer to figure out your next action.

Ronan casts another wall of fire, this one right on top of some of the vampires.

Wall of Fire: 2d6 + 8 ⇒ (3, 5) + 8 = 16 circle, x. and square

Wall of Fire: 2d4 ⇒ (2, 3) = 5 triangle, plus, minus, blank

That is one way to take care of a vampire problem Master Ronan. Nilus says impressed

When they turn to mist, they may go back to their master. We might be able to follow them.

Sarkast, do you want to check the other cells while we're waiting?
Jinx's wounds heal as Dejik absorbs the damage. She checks the eidolon to make sure he's all right. I can't help with the life drain--I hope they didn't hurt you too much.

Sarkast nods, and does a quick check of the cells, then listens at the doors on the group's side of the fire walls, waiting for the walls to drop and the vampires to emerge.

Two of the vampire spawn shriek as they are instantly destroyed by the wall! The remaining spawn all vanish as they turn into puffs of gas and seep into the cells behind them; invisible beyond the walls of fire.

The vampire spawn have become gaseous and cannot be seen any more. Let me know about further actions.

Quick Dejik, you and I should channel the power of our Gods! Destroy the undead for good! Nilus says, moving forward towards the walls of fire.

If Ronan can drop the walls of fire we can go channel and kill them hopefully.