GM Tarondor's Ptolus Campaign

Game Master Tarondor

It flees out the door and sinks into the ground... gone.

Silas leans against a wall tired and weakened, "That did not go well. We will need to warn someone that it escaped when we are done here."

No AOO for Tilver?

Tilver rushes over and looks down at the spot the spirit was. "Oh s!+%. That's not good. It could go anywhere now, right? We need to seal this place back up."

No AOO for Tilver?

Re-read MY MONDAY POST, I already rolled your AoO.

Dain limps over to the others, and stares a the spot where the spirit sunk into the ground.

"Stay alert. It sunk into the ground, so it could easily...mmm...float up again." He holds his spear at the ready and continues to scan the area.

It's gone, Jim.

Dain remains on alert, but says "We may as well...ummm...search the area we chased it out of." With that, he and Magill head back to where Tilver first encountered the wraith. Dain keeps his spear at the ready as they search the room.

Perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (15) + 12 = 27

This chamber, 30 feet wide and 20 feet deep, looks as stark as those to the south. A pedestal made of stone and carved with a variety of tiny symbols rises 4 feet from the center of the floor. Atop it sits a purple-red crystal, glistening ever so slightly with its own light.

Velika examines the symbols on the pedestal.

Linguistics: 1d2 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10

Dain calls on the spirits to reveal to him the hidden auras in the room.

Cast Detect Magic

The writing is so ancient that Velika has no hope of reading it, but she can tell that many of the characters are in the language of magic.

Dain can tell that this ancient crystal is one of the Banes - it contains a powerful and evil summoning magic, likely the source of the malignant wraith. It will continue to summon them forth over and over again.

It's worth remembering what Jevvica Norr told you about the Banewarrens - The incredibly ancient archmage Danar Rotansin locked away all this evil because he believed that destroying them merely released the evil potential to coalesce elsewhere on Praemal at a later date.

"If whatever wards once held the creatures summoned by the stone are damaged can we repair it? If not we may need to get this to someone capable of handling it while we continue on. And I feel...drained...visiting a temple would be good right about now." Silas says as he sits down and leans back against one of the walls.

PING!

Dain turns to Velika. "It is a thing of evil spirits. Best not to...errr...play with it." He heads south, leading Velika and Magill back to the others. After they pass through the open door, Dain closes it, then examines the silvery metal along the door's edges again. "I wonder how we might...mmm...fix the seal?"

"Maybe the seal works. That...thing...did not go out till we opened the door. It might have been stuck there for ages behind the wards. Hopefully, closing the door starts the wards again." Silas suggests as he looks at runes that are vastly beyond his knowledge of the arcane.

Actually, the door was ajar when you got there (there had been some confusion between us about "door" vs. "point where you entered the Banewarrens".)

"If we can do nothing more certain, then yes, closing the door is better than nothing. Let's explore onwards - and hope any further doors are still sealed."

Velika stares at the crystal perhaps a bit longer than Dain would like before following him back to the others.
"Dain, can you tell if there's any change in the magic of the door now that it's closed? Something that might indicate the seal is working now?"
As she says this she moves over to Silas. Looking him over she realizes there isn't much she can do about his condition.
"We should take you to see someone, you look ... droopy ... in my professional opinion.
And perhaps while we're out we can buy some sort of scroll of restoration for future use."

Silas nods, "Continuing on now seems like a bad idea since we are so close to the door. I do feel...pretty bad." Silas says as he leans against the wall.

At Dain's request, a spirit once again grants him aura sight. He examines the closed door to see if it looks any different now that it is closed.

Cast Detect Magic

Nope. It's just a door. Its ancient seal has been broken and you see no way to repair it.

But you have bigger problems.

You hear a commotion in the southern hallway. Turning to look, you spot an immense creature coming straight at you. Your brains take a moment to register that it's a bull... on two feet and wielding a ridiculously oversized greatsword! And behind that other large and shadowy shapes come bounding with a growl!

INITIATIVE ROLLS
Dain: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19
Holys: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11
Silas: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21
Tilver: 1d20 + 3 + 1d6 ⇒ (11) + 3 + (5) = 19
Velika: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
Lamia: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22
Minotaur: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
Goblins: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

Touch Attack v. Velika: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 161d4 ⇒ 4

Bounding past the minotaur is a strange monster - half-lion and half-man. It charges up to Velika and lays a hand on her wrist. She feels a sick sensation in the pit of her stomach and a foolish compulsion to laugh.

"For the Quaan!" says the strange creature.

STATUS
Lamia -
Silas - 27/34(49) hp - -6 CON - (Shield (AC 26))
Tilver -
Dain - (Shield of Faith (AC 20))
Goblins -
Holys - 27/32 hp-
Velika - (-4 WIS drain)
Minotaur -

[ooc]Silas, Tilver, Dain, go![/dice]

Silas steps forward and scrams in rage as magical power floods into his weapons he tears into the lamia.

Rage 1/12. Arcane strike as a swift action. AC is 25 While raging and I resist 5 Cold damage.

Falchion Attack with PA, AS and Rage: 1d20 + 9 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 9 + 2 - 2 = 18

Falchion Damage with PA, AS and Rage: 2d4 + 5 + 6 + 2 + 3 ⇒ (3, 4) + 5 + 6 + 2 + 3 = 23

Secondary Bite Attack with PA, AS and Rage: 1d20 + 8 - 5 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 8 - 5 - 2 + 2 = 23

Secondary Bite Damage with PA, AS, and Rage: 1d6 + 3 + 4 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 4 + 2 + 2 = 14

Critical Confirmation on Secondary Bite Attack with PA, AS and Rage: 1d20 + 8 - 5 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 8 - 5 - 2 + 2 = 5

Critical Confirmation Secondary Bite Damage with PA, AS, and Rage: 1d6 + 3 + 4 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 4 + 2 + 2 = 16

Although the Lamia easily dodges Silas's falchion, he leaves his arm unguarded for a second and Silas bites him, leaving a bloody wound!

Tilver and Dain, go!

STATUS
Lamia - 14 damage
Silas - 27/34(49) hp - -6 CON - (Shield (AC 26))
Tilver -
Dain - (Shield of Faith (AC 20))
Goblins -
Holys - 27/32 hp-
Velika - (-4 WIS drain)
Minotaur -

Dain calls for the spirits of the stones to strengthen his skin, then moves to engage the lion-man.

Cast Ironskin. Move: W,SW (also, Magill backs away 5' from the lamia)

Current AC = 24 from Shield of Faith and Ironskin

Tilver?

Forgot about the lamia's mirror images.

Silas hits...: 1d4 ⇒ 4 ...the lamia!

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Tilver has no Internet, so botting him.

Tilver steps up and strikes the lamia with his longspear, but misses as the many images of the lamia dodge out of the way.

Attack (Power Attack): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16
Damage (Power Attack): 1d8 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16

Seeing the big minotaur in front of them, the goblins delay momentarily.

STATUS
Lamia - 14 damage (mirror image - 3 images)
Silas - 27/34(49) hp - -6 CON - (Shield (AC 26))
Tilver -
Dain - (Shield of Faith (AC 20))
Holys - 27/32 hp-
Velika - (-4 WIS drain)
Minotaur -
Goblins -

Holys, Velika, go!

Meh, Velika seldom uses her wisdom anyway ...

Velika steps back behind Dain, quietly mumbling "I will NOT hide behind the droopy guy ... "
Then she pulls out a pat of butter and with a shout, produces a puddle of grease right in front of the Minotaur.

5' step behind Dain and cast Grease (DC=14) in the 10' square directly in front of the minotaur.

Holys takes out his Lesser Selective Metamagic Rod from his back.

Minotaur Reflex save: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
Goblin Reflex save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11
Goblin Reflex save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11
Goblin Reflex save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Goblin Reflex save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15

Cripes.

Goblin Shortbow v. Holys: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 241d4 ⇒ 1
Critical Confirmation?: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 92d4 ⇒ (1, 3) = 4 [/ooc]Nope.[/ooc]

The minotaur slips in the grease, taking down three of the four goblins. The last leaps onto the minotaur's shoulders and past the hazard, firing an arrow which slightly nicks Holys's shoulder.

The lamia retreats slightly and gazes at Velika and Silas. "Your eyes are getting heavy. You feel so tired."

Velika and Silas! Give me DC 14 Will saves or fall asleep!

Then, Everyone go!

STATUS
Lamia - 14 damage (mirror image - 3 images)
Silas - 27/34(49) hp - -6 CON - (Shield (AC 26))
Tilver -
Dain - (Shield of Faith (AC 20))
Holys - 26/32 hp-
Velika - (-4 WIS drain)
Minotaur -
Goblins -

Will Save: 1d20 + 4 - 2 ⇒ (3) + 4 - 2 = 5 Hmmmm, don't think so. I'll use a hero point and try again:
Will Save: 1d20 + 4 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 4 - 2 = 17

Will Save + Rage bonus: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 3 + 2 = 21

Everyone, go!

Silas steps sending arcane energy into his weapons once more forward while continuing to rage and attacks the lamia once more.

Falchion Strike with PA, AS and Rage: 1d20 + 9 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 9 - 2 + 2 = 23

Falchion Damage with PA, AS, and Rage: 2d4 + 5 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (1, 1) + 5 + 6 + 3 = 16

Secondary Bite Attack with PA, AS, and Rage: 1d20 + 8 - 5 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 8 - 5 - 2 + 2 = 22

Secondary Bite Damage with PA, AS and Rage: 1d6 + 3 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 4 + 2 = 15

Rd 2 of Rage. Arcane Strike to gain +2 damage and magic for the bite.

Holys engulfs the Lamia in flames, and then turns to face the goblins and minotaur.

Metamagic rod not needed this round after all, but keeping it in hand. I believe the spell bypasses Mirror Image because it is an area.

Cast Burning Hands and then 5-foot step.

Fire damage: 5d4 + 5 ⇒ (2, 4, 3, 1, 2) + 5 = 17 (5d4 base, +5 for Gold Draconic bloodline) reflex save DC 17 for half.

Lesser Selective Metamagic Rod uses remaining/total: 2/3
Fireball (CL5) wand charges remaining: 50
Shield (CL1) wand charges remaining: 50
Cure Light Wounds (CL1) wand charges remaining: 50

Spells remaining/total:
2nd (4/4)—scorching ray
1st (5/7)—burning hands (DC 17), mage armor , protection from evil, ray of enfeeblement (DC 15), vanish
0th (at will) —acid splash, arcane mark , detect magic , flare (DC 16), light, open/close (DC 14), prestidigitation, read magic, resistance

What does Silas actually hit?: 1d4 ⇒ 4 The real lamia.
What does Silas actually hit?: 1d4 ⇒ 4 The real lamia again.

Lamia Reflex save: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 28 Half Damage.

Whether lucky or just supernaturally good at what he does, Silas ignores the illusions and tears into the real monster while Holys roasts it from behind!

STATUS
Lamia - 53 damage (mirror image - 3 images)
Silas - 27/34(49) hp - -6 CON - (Shield (AC 26))
Tilver -
Dain - (Shield of Faith (AC 20))
Holys - 26/32 hp-
Velika - (-4 WIS drain)
Minotaur -
Goblins -

Dain, Tilver and Velika, go!

Velika starts to feel very drowsy but manages to shake it off with heroic effort, which makes her feel a bit invincible. So, while inspiring her friends would probably the wiser move, she instead whispers "Let's get 'em" to Alakabam and moves forward to shoot at the goblin who fired the crossbow.

Move SW,S,S
Shoot goblin with Precise Shot, +1 Pistol attack & PBS: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 8 + 1 = 16
Pistol damage w/PBS: 1d8 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 + 1 = 8

The report of the magical gun in the confined space is thunderous. As the smoke clears, Velika can see the goblin on the ground, clutching at its face. It gurgles, gasps and expires.

Dain and Tilver, go!

Tim is still without Internet. Anyone, please give me orders for Tilver.

Tilver pulls out his Strength mutagen and gulps it down. His muscles bulge and he brandishes his longspear in the face of the lamia.

Tilver threatens the lamia and will get an AOO if it provokes without moving away.

Dain shuffles towwrds Silas and the lion-man, then stabs at the lamia.

Move: E,SE; attack lamia with +1 spear

magic spear attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
magic spear damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Current AC = 24 from Shield of Faith and Ironskin

The lamia deflects both of the spears thrust at it and backs away, shouting words of eldritch power. Suddenly, water rises up through the flagstones, forming into a wave as tall as a man and threatening Dain and Silas!

The three goblins rise and fire their bows, striking Holys and Tilver. Meanwhile, the minotaur rises out the grease and bellows furiously, advancing on Holy with its greatsword.

Minotaur Acrobatics: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12

Goblin Acrobatics: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11
Goblin Acrobatics: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21
Goblin Acrobatics: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

Goblin Arrow v. Tilver: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 221d4 ⇒ 1
Goblin Arrow v. Tilver: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 71d4 ⇒ 1
Goblin Arrow v. Holys: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 161d4 ⇒ 2

STATUS
Lamia - 53 damage (mirror image - 3 images)
Elemental -
Silas - 27/34(49) hp - -6 CON - (Shield (AC 26))
Tilver - 35/36 hp
Dain - (Shield of Faith (AC 20))
Holys - 24/32 hp
Velika - (-4 WIS drain)
Minotaur -
Goblins -

Everyone, go!

Silas steps forward to continue his attack on the strange feline creature and placing himself closer to the bestial Minotaur as he does so. He again calls upon his inner rage and magical powers to fuel his attacks as he tries to strike down the Lamia.

Falchion Attack with PA, Rage and AS: 1d20 + 9 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 9 - 2 + 2 = 14

Falchion Damage with PA, Rage and AS: 2d4 + 5 + 6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (2, 1) + 5 + 6 + 3 + 2 = 19

Secondary Bite Attack with PA, Rage and AS: 1d20 + 8 - 5 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 8 - 5 - 2 + 2 = 5

[/dice=Secondary Bite Damage with PA, Rage and AS]1d6+3+4+2+2[/dice]

Rd 3/12 Rage. Arcane Strike to add +2 Damage and the Magic property on my weapons. Bad rolls but maybe the sword gets an image.

I think Tilver gets an AOO on the minotaur. Also, his AC is now 21.

Tilver steps over, trying to ignore the raging beast of a bull-man. He jabs his longspear at the lamia, trying to help Silas.

Attack (PA): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16
Damage (PA): 1d8 + 14 ⇒ (6) + 14 = 20

Dain moves forward in pursuit of the lamia, thrusting his spear at its lion body.

5' step: SW; attack lamia with magic spear

magic spear attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18
magic spear damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Current AC = 24 from Shield of Faith and Ironskin

"YES!" Flush with success, Velika starts to sing a song to encourage her friends. It's a rather gruesome song about exploding goblins, but seems to have some affect nonetheless.

Move W, W, W (is that last step difficult terrain?)
Inspire Courage: +2 attack/damage and saves vs. fear. (Round 5)

The minotaur slaps aside Tilver's attack while the lamia easily dodges all of the incoming spears and claws, moving with the amazing reflexes of the great cat it partly resembles.

Holys, go!

Holys nervously attempts to engulf the minotaur and goblins in flame.

Cast Burning Hands defensively:

Cast defensively: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (7) + 12 = 19 (+5 level +4 stat +4 Combat Casting feat) vs DC 17

This spell is a 15-foot cone. 5-foot stepped to get into position; I believe it gets the minotaur and a goblin from here.

Fire damage: 5d4 + 5 ⇒ (2, 4, 3, 1, 1) + 5 = 16 (5d4 base, +5 for Gold Draconic bloodline) reflex save DC 17 for half

Lesser Selective Metamagic Rod uses remaining/total: 2/3
Fireball (CL5) wand charges remaining: 50
Shield (CL1) wand charges remaining: 50
Cure Light Wounds (CL1) wand charges remaining: 50

Spells remaining/total:
2nd (4/4)—scorching ray
1st (4/7)—burning hands (DC 17), mage armor , protection from evil, ray of enfeeblement (DC 15), vanish
0th (at will) —acid splash, arcane mark , detect magic , flare (DC 16), light, open/close (DC 14), prestidigitation, read magic, resistance

Minotaur Reflex+haste: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 6 + 1 = 23

Huge Greatsword, Power Attack and Haste v. Tilver: 1d20 + 10 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 10 - 2 + 1 = 242d8 + 11 + 4 ⇒ (6, 7) + 11 + 4 = 28

Huge Greatsword, Power Attack and Haste v. Dain: 1d20 + 10 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 10 - 2 + 1 = 202d8 + 11 + 4 ⇒ (2, 7) + 11 + 4 = 24

Huge Greatsword, Power Attack and Haste v. Velika: 1d20 + 5 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 5 - 2 + 1 = 192d8 + 11 + 4 ⇒ (1, 6) + 11 + 4 = 22

Gore, Power Attack and Haste v. Holys: 1d20 + 7 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 7 - 2 + 1 = 191d6 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 2 + 4 = 12

The minotaur slashes right and left with its mighty sword and horns, leaving bloody ruin in its wake. Tilver, Velika and Holys all feel its wrath while only Dain manages to block the beast's rampage!

Goblin Arrow, firing into melee v. Holys: 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 - 4 = 91d4 ⇒ 3
Goblin Arrow, firing into melee v. Tilver: 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 - 4 = 161d4 ⇒ 2
Goblin Arrow, firing into melee v. Tilver: 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 - 4 = 81d4 ⇒ 4

Lamia Touch v. Silas: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 181d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
Lamia Touch v. Silas: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 171d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Wisdom Drain: 2d4 ⇒ (1, 1) = 2

The lamia strikes Dain with lightning-fast blows that do little damage, then sweeps backwards.

STATUS
Lamia - 53 damage (mirror image - 3 images)
Elemental -
Silas - 23/34(49) hp - -6 CON - -2 WIS - (Shield (AC 26))
Tilver - 7/36 hp
Dain - (Shield of Faith and Ironskin (AC 24))
Holys - 12/32 hp
Velika - 14/36 (-4 WIS drain)
Minotaur - 8 damage (haste)
Goblins -

Everyone, go!

I didn't see a reflex save for the goblins, pretty sure one was in the Burning Hands cone before they moved?

True. It doesn't matter whether they make it or not. Scratch one goblin!

Hooray!

Holys backs away from the minotaur, before launching more blasts of fire into it.

5-foot step first - not sure if it has reach. Then defensively cast Scorching Ray:

Cast defensively: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (17) + 12 = 29 (+5 level +4 stat +4 Combat Casting feat) vs DC 19

Ranged touch attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24 (+2 base, +2 DEX)

Fire damage: 4d6 + 4 ⇒ (5, 4, 2, 1) + 4 = 16 (4d6 base, +4 for Gold Draconic bloodline)

Lesser Selective Metamagic Rod uses remaining/total: 2/3
Fireball (CL5) wand charges remaining: 50
Shield (CL1) wand charges remaining: 50
Cure Light Wounds (CL1) wand charges remaining: 50

Spells remaining/total:
2nd (3/4)—scorching ray
1st (4/7)—burning hands (DC 17), mage armor , protection from evil, ray of enfeeblement (DC 15), vanish
0th (at will) —acid splash, arcane mark , detect magic , flare (DC 16), light, open/close (DC 14), prestidigitation, read magic, resistance