Unrak hefts his great blade, ready to dive through the door & murdilate whatever is there, the words of one of his two remaining spells on his lips (since he doesn't know whether he'll need to defend himself, or see invisible creatures...)
Channel Vigor and Divine Favor cast upon himself.
Bytor watched everybody chant their prayers and ready themselves for battle. ”If you need any further inspiration, let me know.”
Taranis reads a scroll, and a moment later, an air elemental appears. It's small, but it's ready.
With the last dregs of your magic marshalled, you dare to push open the heavy bronze doors beyond the fountain.
A voice calls from the inky depths of the chamber within. "So, you have come at last. Welcome, self-styled 'Baron' Taranis Redleaf of the 'Marchlands.'"
The chamber stretches forward into darkness. The channel of sulfurous water runs down the center of the chamber into a placid pool tinged in red and surrounded by kneeling forms. Nearby sits a small stone shrine decorated with several freshly severed human heads, pecked at by a hungry raven. Just beyond this grisly altar, a hideous throne made of bones looms above the pool.
The voice comes from a towering, gaunt cyclops, whose single eye has been replaced by an enormous gemstone that glows a ruddy red. He stands at the far edge of the bloody pool.
"Such eagerness to meet your doom should be rewarded, I think. You shall serve me well in death. You shall rule over your puny kingdom as but a province of the mighty Empire of Vordakai reborn!"
+2 if Surprise
+2 if Surprise
Round I
1. Bytor, Unrak (large thru R6), Marc (large thru R7), John
2. VORDAKAI
3. Augrym (large thru R5), Tess (large thru R8), Taranis
4. Xamanthe
Marc recognizes a lich when he sees one. A lich is a powerful necromancer who has found immortality in undeath. Its simple touch can paralyze a mortal. Piercing and slashing weapons are of little help against a lich, and even blunt weapons must be augmented with magic to be effective. Cold and electric attacks are outright useless.
Bytor recognizes the magnitude of the situation and begins finding the words to inspire courage.
”The huntsmen are now here to put an end to the Empire of Vordekai, starting with its one eyed ruler. I bet you didn’t see that coming!”
Bytor opens with his signature encouragement!
Round I
1. Bytor, Unrak (large thru R6), Marc (large thru R7), John
2. VORDAKAI
3. Augrym (large thru R5), Tess (large thru R8), Taranis
4. Xamanthe
Unrak knows his place in battle--up front, drawing any beastie's ire that he can. He strides forward, taking up far more space than his daunting dozen-foot stature would indicate.
On the march, he pulls out a few mica chips and tosses them into the air around his head; they rapidly coalesce into exact duplicates of the giant man.
He grins evilly, then throws his head back in a roaring challenge. I AM UNRAK READLEAF! WE ARE THE HUNTSMEN, AND WE ARE THY FATE, VORDAKAI!!
<--YASSSSSS
Current conditions:
Mirror Image (6 images)
Enlarge (Reach, +1 damage, -1 AC)
Inspire +2 hit/dam
Prayer +1 all d20 rolls and damage
Bless +1 hit
Net +5 hit, +4 damage, -1 AC
Unrak readies to confound his foe and issues a mighty challenge!
Round I
1. Bytor, Unrak (large thru R6), Marc (large thru R7), John
2. VORDAKAI
3. Augrym (large thru R5), Tess (large thru R8), Taranis
4. Xamanthe
Round the First
John realizes that the suicidal maniacs he has fallen in with are actually going to confront this horror, and resigns himself to the consequences of his decision to join them. He utters a soft prayer to Erastil, licks the tips of his fingers to improve his feel for the bowstring, and stands up.
When he realizes the fountain before him is obstructing his view he takes a moment to leap into it hoping for a better line of sight.
With water up to his shins, an undead terror before him, and grief still wrapped tightly around his heart - he draws his mighty bow and looses an arrow.
for damage.
John's arrow finds its mark. A hit! A fine hit!
Round I
1. Bytor, Unrak (large thru R6), Marc (large thru R7), John
2. VORDAKAI (26 dmg)
3. Augrym (large thru R5), Tess (large thru R8), Taranis
4. Xamanthe
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Marc becomes EXTREMELY worried about Unrak rushing into combat, The warpriest follows him into the room to support him.
"Be careful of this creatures touch. It will make you helpless!"
Marc hopes to surprise the thing if it comes close, but he knows magic is where this thing's power resides...
AoO
1st
2nd
3rd
Marc becomes EXTREMELY worried about Unrak rushing into combat, The warpriest follows him into the room to support him.
"Be careful of this creatures touch. It will make you helpless!"
All seven Unraks glance back at Marc with satisfaction, and he quickly holds up his left hand--the one with the new Freedom of Movement ring. He gives his friend a wink--or, rather, seven winks.
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Round the First
Current HPs 63/67
Bless
Inspire Courage
Resist Fire
you forgot Prayer. +1 hit, damage, saves, and skill checks :-)
VORDAKAI twists his massive wrists into unsettling angles, weaving two spells in rapid succession. "Vordakai has many fates, Unrak Redleaf. You are not one of them." A wave of energy washes over Unrak and Marc, and both men immediately feel their muscles numb.
Round I
1. Bytor, Unrak (large thru R6, fatigued), Marc (large thru R7, fatigued), John
2. VORDAKAI (28 dmg)
3. Augrym (large thru R5), Tess (large thru R8), Taranis
4. Xamanthe
Taranis calls down a pillar of divine flame upon the lich!
He sends the elemental forth! before attacking:
Toth risks his life to bring the fight to the lich:
for
Slight Bytor Retcon if Permitted
Bytor recognizes the magnitude of the situation and immediately casts haste on his companions and then begins finding the words to inspire courage.
”The huntsmen are now here to put an end to the Empire of Vordekai, starting with its one eyed ruler. I bet you didn’t see that coming!”
So haughty, so arrogant, so confident of victory is VORDAKAI that he does not bother to cast his spells defensively. Marc swings twice with his long glaive, and indeed the Huntsman's first strike leaves no mark, and the second fails even to make contact.
Toth's assault bites undead flesh but, lacking a magical augmentation, fares no better.
The Baron's mighty magic, on the other hand, burns everything in its path, and the great cyclops does not come away unscathed.
SUCCESS
Round I
1. Bytor, Unrak (large thru R6, fatigued), Marc (large thru R7, fatigued), John
2. VORDAKAI (43 dmg)
3. Augrym (large thru R5), Tess (large thru R8), Taranis
4. Xamanthe
VORDAKAI does not even register the blow, despite the divine power that Marc wields.
Round I
1. Bytor, Unrak (large thru R6, fatigued), Marc (large thru R7, fatigued), John
2. VORDAKAI (44 dmg)
3. Augrym (large thru R5), Tess (large thru R8), Taranis
4. Xamanthe
Tess hustles to close the distance, hoping to provide support once able to.
Move, study target.
Tess and Augrym close distance. Xamanthe steps towards the doors on their heels, and grips her sword with white knuckles.
Round II
1. Bytor, Unrak (large thru R6, fatigued), Marc (large thru R7, fatigued), John
2. VORDAKAI (44 dmg)
3. Augrym (large thru R5), Tess (large thru R8), Taranis
4. Xamanthe
Bytor continues to inspire courage while he tries to find any weaknesses to the Lich. He draws on his Lore Master knowledge.
Bytor has read of liches, and this one seems unusually bent and frail, as if atrophied.
Round II
1. Bytor, Unrak (large thru R6, fatigued), Marc (large thru R7, fatigued), John
2. VORDAKAI (44 dmg)
3. Augrym (large thru R5), Tess (large thru R8), Taranis
4. Xamanthe
Current conditions:
fatigued: -2 hit
Haste: +1 hit, +1 AC
Mirror Image (6 images)
Enlarge (Reach, +1 damage, -1 AC)
Inspire +2 hit/dam
Prayer +1 all d20 rolls and damage
Bless +1 hit
Net +4 hit, +4 damage
Unrak's muscles don't respond to his call of rage due to the vile magicks, but he moves in anyway, trusting his images to keep him safe from the lich's touch. He moves into a flanking position with Toth and gives it his best.
Xamanthe steps towards the doors on their heels, and grips her sword with white knuckles.
"I admire your courage, new centaur friend Xamanthe. I know not of the fighting style of horses, but I do know that, if you do not lean forward and relax your grip, you will likely fall and/or break your hand should you be luck enough to hit this truly hideous creature. If you wish to fight, follow my lead. I will protect you with my life."
Haste: +1 hit, +1 AC
As the big man moves in, VORDAKAI reaches out a long fingernail to scrape against Unrak's skin. Somehow, the lich knows exactly which Unrak to reach for.
THREAT
CONFIRMED
The nail is impossibly icy to the touch, and leaves a stunning red gash across Unrak's shoulder and neck. Yet the power of his ring dispels the lich's paralytic infection, and the rager is still as ready for battle as ever!
Unfortunately, the big man's return blow is turned aside by some unseen force, making contact but not penetrating undead skin.
Marc, though unnaturally tired as well, has better luck. His guisarme is also turned aside at the first instance, but he punches through with the second, leaving a visible mark.
Round II
1. Bytor, Unrak (70/98 hp, large thru R6, fatigued), Marc (large thru R7, fatigued), John
2. VORDAKAI (57 dmg)
3. Augrym (large thru R5), Tess (large thru R8), Taranis
4. Xamanthe
ROUND THE SECOND
John edges forward a few small steps and lets fly another volley of arrows at the undead instrument of his wife’s death. His clenched jaw is the only outward sign of his rage. His relaxed stance, steady breathing, and steady hands belie the tornado of emotion within him.
First Attack:
for damage
Second Attack:
for damage.
Rapid Shot:
for damage.
BBEG isn’t the only one rolling 20s!
CONFIRM SECOND ATTACK
Second Attack:
for damage.
CONFIRM RAPID SHOT ATTACK
Rapid Shot:
for damage.
Desna smiles upon John's vengeance! The first two arrows off the string zip just beyond the lich's tattered ears. But the third and fourth both hit VORDAKAI square in his terrible single eye, eliciting a furious roar of pain!
Recovering quickly, VORDAKAI points a pale, bony finger at John. The long, blackened fingernail gleams dangerously in the dim light. "Ah, the avenging husband. You should learn from your erstwhile wife, peasant. As she has served me, so shalt you!"
Round II
1. Bytor, Unrak (AoO, 70/98 hp, large thru R6, fatigued), Marc (AoO, large thru R7, fatigued), John (WILL)
2. VORDAKAI (138 dmg)
3. Augrym (large thru R5), Tess (large thru R8), Taranis (Toth/Elemental AoO)
4. Xamanthe
Current conditions:
fatigued: -2 hit
Mirror Image (6 images)
Enlarge (Reach, +1 damage, -1 AC)
Inspire +2 hit/dam
Prayer +1 all d20 rolls and damage
Bless +1 hit
Net +2 hit, +4 damage
Flank w/Toth, +2 hit
Unrak gathers himself, and tries to trim Vordakai's fingernails...at the shoulder
Tess attempts to identify just what magic the one-eyed lich is using.
"Do not let them complete that spell! It will wrest John's will away! Hit the Lich!"
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plus...
- Fortitude: +7
- Reflex: +7
- Will: +4
+1 for peayer, +2 for inspire courage if it is a charm spell or fear, +1 for bless if it is fear.
"Do not speak of her, devil. She served none but the goodly gods of home and hearth in life, and in death she will rest in peace until I join her."
for
THE FLETCHER'S VENGEANCE WILL NOT BE DENIED! John resists the spell!
SUCCESS
Marc does his best to harry the lich, forcing his spell to wobble but not to fail. Toth and Unrak are swatted aside.
Round II
1. Bytor, Unrak (70/98 hp, large thru R6, fatigued), Marc (large thru R7, fatigued), John
2. VORDAKAI (149 dmg)
3. Augrym (large thru R5), Tess (large thru R8), Taranis
4. Xamanthe
Tess moves to get a better view of the lich, readying a spell in case they weave a spell.
Running dangerously low on options, Taranis closes in with, of all things, a tanglefoot bag:
The Elemental flails.
Toth does all he can:
for
for
MISS
The elemental tries to harry the lich in order to make Unrak's attacks better positioned:
The bag splorts over the liches tattered robes, pinning him to the floor! Toth's assault is like scraping at a stone. He leaves nary a scratch.
Tess readies a powerful disruptive spell.
Round II
1. Bytor, Unrak (70/98 hp, large thru R6, fatigued), Marc (large thru R7, fatigued), John
2. VORDAKAI (150 dmg)
3. Augrym (large thru R5), Tess (large thru R8), Taranis
4. Xamanthe