GM Tarondor's Scenario #8-25 Unleashing the Untouchable - Gameday VII (Inactive)

Game Master Tarondor

Seeing Rurik in trouble, Luna flies down to his level, grabs his hand, and the pair of them vanish in a flash of blue light, out of the lava.

Fly to Rurik, Dimension Door to our current locations because lava is hot.

The elder elemental batters the burning stranger while Wynn pinchusions it with arrows. As it fades into molten slag, Luna helps Rurik move out of the way and Valrar interposes himself between the scalded dwarf and the elemental prince.

Sakriska bursts forth from the molten rock like a primitive angry god, burning intensely bright and furious at having lost its quarry. Its voice echoes around the cavern, the sound of death itself.

”I AM THE GUARDIAN OF THE WAY! NONE HAVE PASSED ME AND NONE EVER SHALL!”

The elemental gestures at the crowd of foes, invoking a vast cloud of roiling smoke the blocks all sight and sets everyone to choking and coughing.

Alie Fortitude save: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (8) + 15 = 23Passed
Dora Fortitude save: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (15) + 13 = 28Passed
Rusty Fortitude save: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11 Failed
Wynn Fortitude save: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (13) + 14 = 27Passed
Rurik Fortitude save: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (8) + 18 = 26Passed
Valrar Fortitude save: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (14) + 13 = 27Passed
Luna Fortitude save: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9 Failed

Rusty and Luna each take a -4 penalty to Strength and Dexterity.

Then Sakriska attacks Valrar, but his giant flaming fists cannot touch the swift swashbuckler.

Slam (ignoring burn): 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (11) + 23 = 342d8 + 8 ⇒ (6, 3) + 8 = 17
Slam (ignoring burn): 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (9) + 23 = 322d8 + 8 ⇒ (6, 1) + 8 = 15

STATUS
Sakriska - 59 damage
Dora - 54/106 hp - Extended Heroism, Heroes’ Feast, Planar Adaptation, Invisibility
(Rusty the Wolf) - Heroes’ Feast, Planar Adaptation - BLINDED
Wynn - 75/93 hp - Heroes’ Feast, Planar Adaptation
Rurik - 54/177 hp - Heroes’ Feast, Planar Adaptation, Freedom of Movement
Valrar - 116/136 hp - Heroes’ Feast, Planar Adaptation
(Ambassador Paracletus) - 44/67 hp - Heroes’ Feast, Planar Adaptation - SHAKEN
Luna - Mage Armor, Overland Flight, Heroes’ Feast, Planar Adaptation
Alie - Extended Mage Armor, Extended False Life, Heroes’ Feast, Planar Adaptation, Overland flight - BLINDED
(Elder Air Elemental) -

Anyone, go!

Wynn steps out of the cloud and fires another volley of arrows.

All mods are back up

Arrow #1: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (12) + 24 = 36
1d8 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14
1d6 ⇒ 1 electricity damage
if evil: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 6) = 7

Arrow #2: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (2) + 24 = 26
1d8 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13
1d6 ⇒ 2 electricity damage
if evil: 2d6 ⇒ (5, 6) = 11

Arrow #3: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (2) + 24 = 26
1d8 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16
1d6 ⇒ 3 electricity damage
if evil: 2d6 ⇒ (6, 2) = 8

Arrow #4: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (6) + 19 = 25
1d8 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16
1d6 ⇒ 2 electricity damage
if evil: 2d6 ⇒ (5, 3) = 8

Arrow #5: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (18) + 14 = 32
1d8 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16
1d6 ⇒ 3 electricity damage
if evil: 2d6 ⇒ (5, 4) = 9

Through her cough, Luna twirls her hand, and a cloud of sparkling dust covers Sakrisa's body and threatens to get into his eyes.

Glitterdust, DC 21 Will save and he's now fabulous.

Alie encourages the air elemental to keep fighting the monstrous creature made of fire.

The air elemental takes a 5’ step and slams it twice.

Attack with IC 1d20 + 2 + 25 ⇒ (6) + 2 + 25 = 33
Damage 2d8 + 2 + 9 ⇒ (6, 6) + 2 + 9 = 23

Attack with IC 1d20 + 2 + 25 ⇒ (7) + 2 + 25 = 34
Damage 2d8 + 2 + 9 ⇒ (8, 7) + 2 + 9 = 26

Poor blinded Rusty flies but while now coughing as Dora tries to
encourage him with her song and barking out her tactical commands.

Keep at him! Watch the flanks! Return fire! Rurik, so glad you are with us!

She urges the flying red dog back and casts heroism upon her mount.

Valrar dances ever closer to Sarkrisa and takes a swing, doubting it'll do much. "Sputter much more and you'll go out!"

Midair Tumble: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (7) + 22 = 29

Attack, Haste, IC, HF: 1d20 + 30 ⇒ (20) + 30 = 50
Damage, IC: 1d4 + 15 ⇒ (3) + 15 = 18

The still smoldering dwarf floats forward ever so slightly allowing Fossilblight to hang off of him while drawing forth his hammer that he has affectionately named Mountiantooth. "For burning me you shall suffer my wrath."

Miss Chance: 1d100 ⇒ 93
Attack #1: +1 Ghost Touch Holy Impervious Cold Iron Dwarven Longhammer, Backswing, Power Attack, Furious Focus, Haste, Inspire Courage, Heroes' Feast: 1d20 + 31 ⇒ (7) + 31 = 38
Damage #1: Magic, Ghost Touch, Good, Bludgeoning, Backswing, Power Attack, Inspire Courage, Heroes' Feast: 2d6 + 31 ⇒ (2, 2) + 31 = 35
If Evil: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 6) = 8

Miss Chance: 1d100 ⇒ 100
Attack #2: +1 Ghost Touch Holy Impervious Cold Iron Dwarven Longhammer, Backswing, Power Attack, Furious Focus, Haste, Inspire Courage, Heroes' Feast: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (12) + 22 = 34
Damage #2: Magic, Ghost Touch, Good, Bludgeoning, Backswing, Power Attack, Inspire Courage, Heroes' Feast: 2d6 + 34 ⇒ (2, 3) + 34 = 39
If Evil: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 6) = 9

Miss Chance: 1d100 ⇒ 78
Attack #3: +1 Ghost Touch Holy Impervious Cold Iron Dwarven Longhammer, Backswing, Power Attack, Furious Focus, Haste, Inspire Courage, Heroes' Feast: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (10) + 17 = 27
Damage #3: Magic, Ghost Touch, Good, Bludgeoning, Backswing, Power Attack, Inspire Courage, Heroes' Feast: 2d6 + 34 ⇒ (3, 1) + 34 = 38
If Evil: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 4) = 5

Miss Chance: 1d100 ⇒ 79
Hasted Attack: +1 Ghost Touch Holy Impervious Cold Iron Dwarven Longhammer, Backswing, Power Attack, Furious Focus, Haste, Inspire Courage, Heroes' Feast: 1d20 + 27 ⇒ (16) + 27 = 43
Hasted Damage: Magic, Ghost Touch, Good, Bludgeoning, Backswing, Power Attack, Inspire Courage, Heroes' Feast: 2d6 + 34 ⇒ (3, 1) + 34 = 38
If Evil: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 5) = 6

Sakriska Will save v. Glitterdust: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17

AoO vs. Valrar: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (2) + 23 = 252d8 + 8 ⇒ (2, 7) + 8 = 17
AoO vs. Rurik: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (7) + 23 = 302d8 + 8 ⇒ (5, 8) + 8 = 21

Valrar Miss chance: 1d100 ⇒ 75

Wynn’s arrows, Alie’s elemental and Valrar’s rapier all injure the ancient (and briefly blinded) elemental lord, but it is Rurik whose fury shatters the monster’s spirit from its form, ending tens of millennia of destruction and flame.

In the end, Sakriska ends with a violent hiss and a small pop.

COMBAT OVER!

STATUS
Dora - 54/106 hp - Extended Heroism, Heroes’ Feast, Planar Adaptation, Invisibility
(Rusty the Wolf) - Heroes’ Feast, Planar Adaptation - BLINDED
Wynn - 75/93 hp - Heroes’ Feast, Planar Adaptation
Rurik - 54/177 hp - Heroes’ Feast, Planar Adaptation, Freedom of Movement
Valrar - 116/136 hp - Heroes’ Feast, Planar Adaptation
(Ambassador Paracletus) - 44/67 hp - Heroes’ Feast, Planar Adaptation - SHAKEN
Luna - Mage Armor, Overland Flight, Heroes’ Feast, Planar Adaptation
Alie - Extended Mage Armor, Extended False Life, Heroes’ Feast, Planar Adaptation, Overland flight - BLINDED
(Elder Air Elemental) -

Luna lets out a breath of relief.

"Well, that was trying, and I wasn't even on the receiving end of any of it. Dora, Rurik, I assume you'll be wanting healing. I can supply a number of Azatas who can potentially do the trick if we'd prefer not to sit around smacking one another with wands all day.

Dora stops singing to answer Luna, although the song persists for a few moments.

Yes....um, yes to both. Healing and the relief it is over.
Dora pats Rusty, who is still blind and choking.

Would any of your Azata friends be able to help with blindness? That could be more of a problem than the physical wounds.

'Darn elemental. It should have known not to trifle with a dwarf." Rurik smiles just a little. "As to healing, of course I won't turn down having my flesh made none crispy." Rurik winces as he thinks about how close to death he came.

”I should have been more prepared. I’ve never been blinded before....and it stinks!”

"Don't worry little one. We will keep you safe and pointed in the right direction. I guarantee that I will get you back to the lodge where someone can fix that blindness for you."

"Strong, just the way I like 'em. But we were stronger." Despite this new and interesting form of healing, Valrar draws his wand anyway. "Old habits die hard, I suppose. And our wounds aren't so severe, it'd waste the things' time."

Casting Summon Monster VI as a spell rather than using my summon ability.

Summons: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

With a great deal of concentrated effort, Luna conjures three silver haired creatures with the appearance of elven archers. As one, they move in time with Luna's commands, giving their healing magic to the two injured party members.

Rurik heals: 3d8 + 7 ⇒ (1, 5, 3) + 7 = 16
Rurik heals: 3d8 + 7 ⇒ (2, 7, 4) + 7 = 20
Rurik heals: 3d8 + 7 ⇒ (6, 1, 5) + 7 = 19

Dora heals: 3d8 + 7 ⇒ (7, 5, 3) + 7 = 22
Dora heals: 3d8 + 7 ⇒ (1, 5, 8) + 7 = 21
Dora heals: 3d8 + 7 ⇒ (3, 3, 2) + 7 = 15

"Unfortunately I have no cures for blindness. The best I could offer would be something for you to ride on, but that would leave me hampered in a real fight."

Thanks to the healing given by the summoned creatures Rurik is able to then use his own wand to heal himself. "Ahhh...much better." Rurik gives himself a once over after knitting his body back together.

Wand of CSW: 3d8 + 5 ⇒ (8, 3, 3) + 5 = 19
Wand of CSW: 3d8 + 5 ⇒ (7, 1, 2) + 5 = 15
Wand of CSW: 3d8 + 5 ⇒ (8, 2, 5) + 5 = 20
Wand of CSW: 3d8 + 5 ⇒ (3, 3, 1) + 5 = 12
Wand of CSW: 3d8 + 5 ⇒ (2, 1, 3) + 5 = 11

”Thanks so much! Now to see what we can do about our blindness. “

Unless we find a cure for Alie and Rusty, Dora will summon a bronze griffon from a figure and offer Alie a ride. I don’t figure she can keep riding Rusty in his condition and will call him into her hosteling armor.

Alie accepts the ride on the flying figurine. ”I’m sorry to be a bother. I can still use a few spells on the group. Just let me know what is happening and I’ll try to do something worthwhile!”

Dora dismounts Rusty, pats the huge wolf

”It will be ok. I will pull you back when we have a cure. “

She speaks a word and Rusty disappears into her armor patch

before she summons it she will either prepare to cast endure elements on it or will something stronger be needed?

With a sigh she pulls out a bronze figurine and speaks a different word

” Well hello Goldwing. It has been awhile. We need a ride. My friend Alie and I. “

”Aww, Goldwing. Such a pretty name. Thank you for letting carrying me for the next little bit. That’s very nice of you,” Alie says, as she reaches out and pats the creature.

He can be quite handy in a pinch. He even understands Taldane. However, he will only last for about 6 hours, so we cannot dally. Once we have finished searching this place, let's go!

Dora nods, waiting for the other companions to finish up their tasks.

"Alright, I am good to go. Let's get moving." Rurik takes the lead as they advance beyond the magma pool and the fallen foes.

I just went through all my chronicles and not one as anything that would help now. But I am glad to see the team work here

Wynn checks his quiver and is almost impressed to see how many arrows he has used so far.

Good thing I have other means of procuring arrows.

"Yes let's go"

Wynn will also burn two charges of of his wand of infernal healing.

STATUS
Dora - 106/106 hp - Extended Heroism, Heroes’ Feast, Planar Adaptation, Invisibility
(Rusty the Wolf) - Heroes’ Feast, Planar Adaptation - BLINDED
Wynn - 93/93 hp - Heroes’ Feast, Planar Adaptation
Rurik - 176/177 hp - Heroes’ Feast, Planar Adaptation, Freedom of Movement
Valrar - 130/136 hp - Heroes’ Feast, Planar Adaptation
(Ambassador Paracletus) - 65/67 hp - Heroes’ Feast, Planar Adaptation
Luna - Mage Armor, Overland Flight, Heroes’ Feast, Planar Adaptation
Alie - Extended Mage Armor, Extended False Life, Heroes’ Feast, Planar Adaptation, Overland flight - BLINDED

After another forty minutes of walking, you arrive in a worked complex of intricate stone.

All water on the map is magma. All stairs are difficult terrain.

Rurik begins advancing (Double Move) while keeping a careful eye out for danger.

Perception: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (13) + 21 = 34 (+2 for unusual stonework)

Dora and Goldwing take up the rearguard as the group proceeds forward.

She bites back the urge to say something, not wanting to alert anyone if they do not already know of the party's entry.

Valrar keeps near the front, trying not to distract Rurik. He waits for a a foe with discernible anatomy.

Luna hangs out near the back, observing her surroundings and taking extensive notes as she floats along.

A long chamber with a deep crevasse revealing magma at its bottom.

There's a lot of unused space on this map. Best just proceed until you find something.

Alie remains silent, not wanting to distract the others while they were watching for danger.

Rurik moves around the magma pool weary of anything that might be lurking within it. His head remains on a swivel as he watches for danger.

Perception: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (17) + 21 = 38

Dora and Goldwing will continue to advance as well, keeping an eye for anything sneaking up or hidden from view.

perception: 1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 14 + 2 = 30

Another empty, echoing chamber beyond that...

Rurik continues his methodical advance through this complex.
Perception: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (14) + 21 = 35 (+2 Unusual Stonework)

The southeastern wall of this large room was blasted away by some catastrophe, revealing a lake of bubbling magma. Many corridors lead away into the darkness and a grand staircase leads up to the northwest.

Dora continues to follow the methodical dwarf

Rurik decides to skip all of the smaller corridors and instead make his way up the grand staircase to the northwest.
Perception: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (12) + 21 = 33 (+2 Unusual Stonework)

Rurik ascends the wide stairway and finds another tall vault, echoing to his footsteps, empty of all detail. Perhaps the builders just enjoyed corridors.

Alie wasn’t sure what was going on around her, but she was happy she had the magical beast to carry her for the time being.

Luna is bored.

Dora continues to urge Goldwing forward, starting to worry the endless chambers will take longer to search than the poor griffon has.

perception: 1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 14 + 2 = 23

Wynn follows along, an arrow knocked and his eyes peeled.

perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (20) + 12 = 32

Despite the previous excitement, Valrar is lapsing into a period of such boredom he feels shackled back to his VC desk. He still doggedly trudges along.

The GM feels your pain. So let's go up one more flight of stairs.

A massive, twenty-foot-tall brass statue of a three-headed ibis nearly reaches the ceiling at the back of the chamber. Six curving wings extend from the statue’s back, resembling sculpted flames. Each of the ibis’s three avian heads stares down with an open mouth at a ten-foot-wide stone basin at the statue’s feet. An Ignan rune on the basin’s rim glows like hot metal.

Thank you GM.

Linguistics: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24

Rurik stares as the statue for a moment before shrugging. He turns his attention to the glowing rune. "Well, who wants to try starting the fire to begin a grand endeavor? That is basically what this rune is saying." Rurik looks each of the party members in turn as he speaks.

Know. Planes 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19

Alie listened carefully as the others described that statue but she couldn’t figure out anything definitive about it.

”I can use a dragon’s breath spell to light that statue up but it seems like a waste of resources. Anyone have a less costly way to summon magical fire? If not, back up and point me towards it.”

"Okay, this is interesting," Valrar drawls. At his beckoning, the Ambassador floats as close as it dares to the statue (still a bit away).

Knowledge (planes): 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (15) + 24 = 39

Into the minds of everyone present, a series of images pops up. Mostly of Hshurha, the elemental lord of air, then Ranginori. The next set shows Ymeri, then this statue. "So this is a likeness of the lost fire lord?" Valrar cuts in. "Could've just told me to say that. Apparently its name's Atreia, the Lambent Prince."