GM Tarondor's Dragon's Demand (Inactive)

Game Master Tarondor

Brandor pulls up the trap door, its rusty hings resisting until he puts some effort into it, then creaking open to reveal a shaft about fifteen feet deep. There is a ladder inset into the wall. At the bottom, a passageway runs east.

Uhe peers down the shaft for any traps, before following Brandor.
Perception: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (12) + 13 = 25 +2 stone cunning

No traps are visible as you descend into the pit. Down a short hallway, you see another ladder rising up a shaft to another trap door fifteen feet to the east.

It's back to you ladies and gents...

If I may be so bold, We all go down.

The shaft and tunnel are bare, undressed stone. The tunnel narrow and not much traveled. At the other end a ladder reaches up to another trap door.

Uhe descends down into the depths of the shaft. The tunnel nearly untouched, the dwarf follows it to the ladder and trap door above.
Looks like another secreted chamber above us.

The dwarf begins looking over the area before allowing Edo to open it.
Perception: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (13) + 13 = 26 +2 stone cunning

The trap door is, well, trap-free.

Edo tugs at the second trapdoor and descends into the next chamber.

They were fortunate that Uhe had the keenest eyes when it came to spying traps on doors and it was fortunate there was none on this trapdoor. When Edo opened and moved down, Reveka waited until Uhe did the same and then closely followed behind the two men.

Uhe winks at Reveka.
Good glasses and a Heroism spell go a long way, my dear.

The dwarf cast Message on the group.

The giggling bard then follows Edo up the newest passageway to the secreted chamber....

Up through the shaft into the room on the far side.

This dusty chamber’s walls are painted with fading frescoes of monks engaged in acts of acrobatic prowess. At the room’s eastern corner is a high-backed stone chair. On the stone chair sits a mummified figure clad in white robes, with a braid of black hair circling its neck like an adornment.

As you enter the room, the withered mummy lifts its head to regard each of you with empty eye sockets. It raises a gnarled hand and speaks. "I, Kanjougas, know not your convictions. I must know whether you possess the aptitude to close the Dark Window and restore this humble monastery's honor.”

With that, it rises and attacks, delivering a flying kick to Edo's head!

Brandor: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13
Edo: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13
Liam: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
Reveka: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
Uhe: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14
Maffei: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
Kanjougas: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22

Stunning Fist v. Edo: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (8) + 18 = 261d8 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17 plus Mummy Rot

STATUS
KANJOUGAS -
Uhe -
Brandor -
Edo - 27/44 hp
Maffei - Blur (Constant)
Liam -
Reveka -

Edo, I need two Fortitude saves. One DC 16 save vs. Stunning Fist and one DC16 save vs. Mummy Rot. If you fail the Stunning Fist save you are stunned and can take no actions.

Then, everyone go!

Reveka, horrified at the sight of the withered mummy, reached out and touched Edo's shoulder and began to cast defensively, calling upon the Mother of Soul's to guide the fighter's endeavour. Cast Guidance on Edo: +1 competence bonus on a single attack roll, saving throw, or skill check.)

Casting Defensively (DC 15): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21

Then took a five foot step sideways to get away from the creature.

knowledge (Religion) to identify, heroism: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 9 + 2 = 28

Uhe nods his head in understanding as the scholar looks about the secrected chamber to Irori some god.
The dwarf then nods again as the mummy creature rises up from its judgment chair to test them.

The bard begins to expound upon the virtues of mummies these creatures and how best not to get touched by them.
They seems to be handsy!

War Chant (Su): Arcane Strike(C) for EVERYBODY!

The dwarf then takes out his Composite (Str+2) Shortbow(mw), striding a bit further away from it!
Better shot from over here, my dear.

Uhe smiles sheepishly.

Liam is taken aback by the mummy's strikes, he glances about with a very concerned look on his face I am waaay too close to this thing and anywhere I move from here it can get to me before I get a reasonable distance away... gonna have to stay put. Can't risking hitting others with the ray...

Liam goes through his motions, casting magic missile at the mummified foe.
Two purplish bolts: 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (1, 3) + 2 = 6

Brandor shakes his head sadly. "We mean to help, but I was not expecting so many of the undead!"

He quickly casts Hide from Undead and reaches out to touch Reveka, Uhe and Liam, as well as targeting himself.

"This will hide you, but only if you stay defensive. But even a small advantage may help here."

I think I am about out of spells and channels, and pretty poor at combat, so not sure if Brandor will wade in with a weapon or just try to keep helping with soem basic support options.

Edo, you want to post your own saves? I feel a funny botting a character and rolling their saves in case things turn to crap via the dice. Hope to see you on the board soon. GM Tarondor, hope you're feeling better and winning the war against COVID.

Edo sees the strike coming and, for not the first time in his life, steels himself for the blow.

Fortitude Save + Competence vs Stunning Fist: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 7 + 1 = 20

"Not bad for a shambling leather husk!" his taunt losing confidence with each word as wave after wave of nausea and unease emanate from the point of contact.

Fortitude Save vs Mummy Rot: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

He lifts the massive greatsword, the Flame of Sarkoris, and cleaves down on the undead creature.

Attack + Power Attack w/Furious Focus + Arcane Strike: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 9 + 1 = 16
Damage + Power Attack: 2d6 + 4 + 3 ⇒ (2, 1) + 4 + 3 = 10

Liam blasts the ancient monk with magical missiles, harming it slightly. Brandor makes several of the team invisible to the undead and Edo attacks with his blade, but the monk nimbly sidesteps the heavy sword.

Maffei scimitar: 1d20 + 7 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 7 + 1 + 2 = 181d6 + 6 + 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 6 + (4) + 1 = 12
Maffei shortsword: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 6 + 1 + 2 = 271d6 + 3 + 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 3 + (4) + 1 = 10

Maffei manages to get behind the monk and stab it with her frosty shortsword, but its leathery flesh is less injured than it might have been.

Kanjougas moves out of the flank and fires a powerful jab to Edo's throat, but the warrior blocks the assault with the hilt of his blade!

Stunning Fist: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (1) + 18 = 191d8 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13 Miss!

STATUS
Good Guys - Arcane Strike (+1 to damage)
KANJOUGAS - 11 damage
Uhe - Hide from Undead
Brandor - Hide from Undead
Edo - 27/44 hp, Mummy Rot
Maffei - Blur (Constant)
Liam - Hide from Undead
Reveka - Hide from Undead

Everyone, go!

Brandor, confident that he is now unseen by the undead, steps up behind Edo to help him do battle.

He casts protection from evil on Edo, hoping it will deflect the evil monk's attacks.

Reveka cast guidance on herself and then attempted to remember what she knew of Kanjougas and their strengths and weaknesses to better instruct/aid her friends.

Know. Religion re weakness and strengths of Kanjougas + Guidance bonus: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 7 + 1 = 15

She then moved up (15 ft) - away from the mummified creature - to stand close to Uhe.

Uhe has attempted a knowledge check? Also, not quite certain the plan for Hide from Undead?

Taking advantage of Brandors spell, Liam hesitates at first, but then moves out of what he hopes is reach from the mummy. Still hoping to help? He again casts [magic missile[/i], he was pretty sure it would negate the hiding magic.

2x purplish bolts: 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (2, 2) + 2 = 6

Kanjougas is the mummy's name. He's a mummy! And, evidently, a monk. When he was alive he was a monk of Irori and is still evidently dedicated to that god. About the only things Uhe and Reveka know about mummies is that their touch is diseased and they are vulnerable to fire.

I think the hide from undead permits those who want to be buffers to remain inviolate.

Liam's magical blasts hit Kanjougas squarely, but reveal him to the enemy!

STATUS
Good Guys - Arcane Strike (+1 to damage)
KANJOUGAS - 17 damage
Uhe - Hide from Undead
Brandor - Hide from Undead
Edo - 27/44 hp, Mummy Rot
Maffei - Blur (Constant)
Liam - Hide from Undead
Reveka - Hide from Undead

Anyone, give me orders for Edo!

Reveka, having conferred with Uhe, called out to her other companions, in way of warning/guidance, "Its touch is diseased and the mummy's vulnerable to fire." Looking across the chamber to Little Liam, she asked, "Do you possess any fire magic, Liam? If you do, best use it."

Not being able to do much from her current position, the young oracle touched Uhe's arm and cast Guidance on him, asking the Mother of Souls to help her friend.

Correct - it appeared to me we were going to start getting pummeled hard, so I thought maybe minimizing the targets and maximizing the benefits on those few might be better than all of us missing a lot. Feel free to let it go if that works best for you, but like Little Liam, it at least let him safely back away before resuming his attacks.

Brandor casts Funereal Weapon on Edo, quickly touching his sword in hand. This will allow the weapon to ignore any DR the undead may possess.

Botting Edo

Even as the mummy's rot robbed him of some of his vitality, Brandor's magical protection against evil bolstered the warrior and once again Edo swung the Flame of Sarkoris great sword on the mummy.

Attack + Power Attack w/Furious Focus + Arcane Strike: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 9 + 1 = 28
Damage + Power Attack: 2d6 + 4 + 3 ⇒ (1, 1) + 4 + 3 = 9

Edo has Protection Against Evil on him via Brandor's spell - lasts 4 mins. Edit: I just noted Brandor's post before mine and he now has Funeral Weapon as well lasts 4 mins - the great sword easily bypasses the physical defenses of undead creatures, ignoring 5 points of an undead creature’s damage reduction, as long as the damage reduction is not DR/epic.

Apologize, Brandor. I get it, but, unfortunately Uhe doesn't have anything else.

Uhe smiles at Reveka, as she offers her Guidance to the dwarf.
He takes aim at the Mummy's head!
Ranged Composite (Str+2) Shortbow(mw), arcane strike, guidance, magic, melee: 1d20 + 6 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (1) + 6 + 1 - 4 = 41d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 1 = 7 arrows 20/19

This is not quite working, my dear. I may need to get in there with the youngster.

The scholar doesn't look tooo excited about that prospect.

EDO: You (and therefore Reveka) have not calculated your weapon damage correctly. The Flame of Sarkoris is a +1 Flaming Burst greatsword. Flaming Burst includes the abilities of a Flaming weapon, and that means that the sword does an additional +1d6 damage. That is particularly relevant against this foe, which is vulnerable to fire.

At 4th level, your Power Attack increased. The correct damage for the Flame of Sarkoris is: 1d20+8;2d6+4+1d6. With Power Attack, Furious Focus and Arcane Strike it is: 1d20+8;2d6+11+1d6. (+3 Str, +1 weapon, +6 Power Attack, +1 Arcane Strike).

The extra damage from fire on this hit is: Flame Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1, bringing Edo's total damage for that strike to 13 (his minimum damage).

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Uhe fires his bow, revealing himself to the ancient, leathery monk, but Kanjougas slaps the arrow aside and it caroms off the stones to the side of the chamber. His enchanted blade now bolstered by Brandor's holy magic, Edo is more successful, slamming down The Flame of Sarkoris and cutting into Kanjougas as easily as through dry grass.

Maffei scimitar: 1d20 + 7 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 7 + 1 + 2 = 221d6 + 6 + 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 6 + (4) + 1 = 15
Maffei shortsword: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 6 + 1 + 2 = 231d6 + 3 + 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 3 + (2) + 1 = 11

Maffei manages again to maneuver behind Kanjougas and strikes it twice with two graceful, shadowy blows. Unlike Edo's sword, hers have difficulty cutting into the monk. Nonetheless, the ancient abbot is looking fairly torn up!

Kanjougas keeps moving and throws a roundhouse kick to Edo's solar plexus, but the wily warrior blocks the blow. Perhaps Kanjougas is merely testing you?

Stunning Fist: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (1) + 18 = 191d8 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15 Another miss!

STATUS
Good Guys - Arcane Strike (+1 to damage)
KANJOUGAS - 40 damage
Uhe -
Brandor - Hide from Undead
Edo - 27/44 hp, Mummy Rot
Maffei - Blur (Constant)
Liam - Hide from Undead
Reveka - Hide from Undead

Everyone, go!

Brandor casts Aid on Edo. "Every little bit helps."

Extra HP: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

Aid grants the target a +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and saves against fear effects, plus temporary hit points equal to 1d8 + caster level (to a maximum of 1d8+10 temporary hit points at caster level 10th).

Uhe sighs. The dwarf then crosses himself, drops his bow, and pulls out his warhammer, as he strides into melee with the mummy!
Aid Edo DC 10 Melee Warhammer(mw), heroism, arcane strike: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 6 + 2 = 10

Reveka moved back down to stand behind Edo and carefully laying a hand on his back, she began to cast, seeking guidance from the Mother of Souls to be bestowed upon Edo on his next endeavours.

Cast Guidance on Edo. +1 competence bonus on a single attack roll, saving throw, or skill check.

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Botting Edo

With the fine great sword in hand, Edo struck at the mummy creature, with ferocity, again.

Attack with Flame of Sarkoris, PA, FF, AS, Brandor's aid and Reveka's Guidance on Kanjougas: 1d20 + 8 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 8 + 1 + 1 = 28 (plus Uhe's aid?)
dmg, if hits: 2d6 + 11 + 1d6 ⇒ (6, 5) + 11 + (4) = 26 (That's 4 fire damage included.)

With help from Brandor, Reveka and Uhe, Edo delivers a crushing blow to the undead monk!

STATUS
Good Guys - Arcane Strike (+1 to damage)
KANJOUGAS - 68 damage
Uhe -
Brandor - Hide from Undead
Edo - 27/44 hp (+12 temp hp), Mummy Rot, Aid
Maffei - Blur (Constant)
Liam -
Reveka - Hide from Undead

Liam, go!

Anyone! Give me orders for Liam!

moved token from last post

Liam again lets loose two more magic missiles.

Two purplish bolts: 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (2, 2) + 2 = 6

With the strange smells of incense and burnt wax wafting from his hands, Liam conjures bolts of pure eldritch force and hurls them towards their attacker, where they slice unerringly into its oak-hard flesh. Unlike the various blades, the magical missiles sink deep into the flesh.

Maffei scimitar: 1d20 + 7 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 7 + 1 + 2 = 241d6 + 6 + 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 6 + (6) + 1 = 17
Maffei shortsword: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 6 + 1 + 2 = 271d6 + 3 + 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 3 + (1) + 1 = 10

Maffei continues her graceful attacks, but her scimitars mostly rasp off the hardened flesh of the undead monk.

Kanjougas Stunning Fist v. Edo: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (3) + 18 = 211d8 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10
Edo Fort save (DC 16): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

Kanjougas's fists slam into Edo's throat, staggering the big warrior back. Edo drops The Flame of Sarkoris in his frantic attempt to breathe.

STATUS
Good Guys - Arcane Strike (+1 to damage)
KANJOUGAS - 73 damage
Uhe -
Brandor - Hide from Undead
Edo - 17/44 hp (+12 temp hp), Mummy Rot, Aid, STUNNED 1 roound (dropped all)
Maffei - Blur (Constant)
Liam -
Reveka - Hide from Undead

Everyone, go! (Someone give orders for Reveka).

Can the monk touch Edo with protection from evil?

Brandon casts Resistance on Maffei.

Uhe frowns at the loud sound of The Flame of Sarkoris hitting the tiled flooring.
That may be a problem.

The Bard then safely takes a 5' step back, before tossing some butter on the flooring at the mummy's bandaged (probably gout too) feet.

Grease Ref DC 15

He also continues to expound upon how magic is better than not magic.
bardic performance 14/9 War Chant (Su):Arcane Strike (Combat)

I figured if he is prone than Edo can pick up sword...

Can the monk touch Edo with protection from evil?

Protection from Evil only prevents summoned creatures from touching you. He ain't summoned. He's been sitting here for a thousand years, waiting for you. In the second place, are you sure he's evil?

Kanjougas Reflex Save: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16

The ancient monk sweeps his sandaled feet lightly over the oily grease and maintains his balance. "Lateral thinking. Excellent," he rasps.

STATUS
Good Guys - Arcane Strike (+1 to damage)
KANJOUGAS - 73 damage
Uhe -
Brandor - Hide from Undead
Edo - 17/44 hp (+12 temp hp), Mummy Rot, Aid, Protection from Evil, STUNNED 1 round (dropped all)
Maffei - Blur (Constant)
Liam -
Reveka - Hide from Undead

Oops. Didn't read close enough, I guess.

Edo drops his colossal sword with a ringing clang, the totality of his being now concentrating on remembering how to breathe in big gulping attempts. His calloused fingers reach for his throat, trying to confirm it's still there.

Anyone, give orders for Reveka. Liam, go!

Liam sees the trouble Edo is in and searches his scrolls, locating the right one and casting expeditious construction in an attempt to provide Edo some cover from further attacks until he can get himself together.

Expeditious construction has two options - a 10ft long wall 3ft high, 3ft wide that provides +4 to AC for cover and can be climbed over with a DC5 Climb check, or half as long with double-height and steep sides on each. The second is not an option, as it requires the squares on either side to be clear. I put a red line on the map to represent the wall.

"We know nothing about this monastery, or any Dark Windows, but there is a presence here that has caused much harm to and is further threatening my beloved Belhaim. We intend to crush it. If you are an ally of this evil, you are our foe also. If you are not allied with this wizard or dragon or whatever, we actually have no quarrel with you and could hear you out..."

Reveka casts cure moderate wounds on Edo, to heal some of that damage.

CMW: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (6, 5) + 4 = 15

"My quarrel, sorcerer," rasps the undead monk is with those foolish enough to enter this place without the dedication and power to close the Dark Window. They would unleash terrors undreamt of. Consider me to be your final test."[/b]

Maffei moves up to interpose herself between Uhe and Kanjougas. "You will find us sufficient," she whispers.

Maffei scimitar: 1d20 + 7 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 7 + 1 + 2 = 201d6 + 6 + 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 6 + (2) + 1 = 10

Despite her brave words, Kanjougas easily blocks her wide sweeping blow.

"I am not impressed," he replies, and delivers three blows to her face and stomach that drop her to the floor, bleeding out!

Flurry of Blows v. Maffei: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (14) + 17 = 311d8 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16 plus mummy rot
Flurry of Blows v. Maffei: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (5) + 17 = 221d8 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17 plus mummy rot
Flurry of Blows v. Maffei: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (17) + 12 = 291d8 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17 plus mummy rot

Concealment, 1st Hit: 1d100 ⇒ 80
Concealment, 2nd Hit: 1d100 ⇒ 87
Concealment, 3rd Hit: 1d100 ⇒ 94

STATUS
Good Guys - Arcane Strike (+1 to damage)
KANJOUGAS - 73 damage
Uhe -
Brandor - Hide from Undead
Edo - 32/44 hp, Mummy Rot, Aid, Protection from Evil, STUNNED 1 round (dropped all)
Maffei - -8/42 hp - DYING - Blur (Constant)
Liam -
Reveka - Hide from Undead

Everyone! Go!

Brandor continues his hidden support tactic, pouring a potion of CLW into Maffei's mouth.

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Well, at least it should stop the bleeding out...

A newly determined Liam So putting you down is a test, eh? reaches into his powers, and a searing ray of fire shoots out at Kanjougas.

Scorching Ray: 1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (20) + 3 - 4 = 19 the -4 is for into melee vs Touch AC to hit
Fire Damage: 4d6 ⇒ (6, 5, 2, 6) = 19

Critical hit with magic!?
2nd damage roll: 4d6 ⇒ (1, 5, 5, 1) = 12

Brandor stops Maffei from dying. Kanjougas leaps up and flips off the wall, neatly avoiding Liam's scorching ray.

STATUS
Good Guys - Arcane Strike (+1 to damage)
KANJOUGAS - 73 damage
Uhe -
Brandor - Hide from Undead
Edo - 32/44 hp, Mummy Rot, Aid, Protection from Evil, (dropped all)
Maffei - -6/42 hp - Stable - Blur (Constant)
Liam -
Reveka - Hide from Undead

Uhe, Edo, Reveka, go!

The Bard creases his bearded face a bit when his Grease spell just lies there doing nothing helpful.
Probably shouldn't use "I can't believe it's not butter" substitute!

Uhe seems to deflate when poor Liam's aim is a bit off.
Nat 20 doesn't hit? Deflect Arrows? Monks do cheat...lol.

Uhe shrugs. The dwarf seems a bit reluctant for this next part.
Alterself to dwarf Medium creature: If the form you take is that of a Medium humanoid, you gain a +2 size bonus to your Strength

The dwarf begins altering into a much bulkier dwarf!

He also continues to expound upon how magic is better than not magic.
bardic performance 14/8 War Chant (Su):Arcane Strike (Combat)