GM Tyranius Cosmic Captive PbP Gameday June 9th-July 21st (Inactive)

Game Master Tyranius

Gwen, just want to point out that you have included Celebdan in the spell as well.

I don't actually see Celebdan on the map. Is he invisible? Underground? Was he swallowed whole? If he is somewhere could you place place him or let someone know where to place him?

Would be good if this was coordinated.

Even. Heavier. Sigh....

Chock hustles to get behind the statue and shoots.

I hope I can pierce its' skin

"Did that go inside it? Maybe its' skin is too hard for my arrows!

On the map I could see that Celebdan was northwest from Darksid'Ious and is now west from Dark, maybe your browser didn't load the image properly, Gwen.

Sam's trident grinds against the stone as it sends sparks throughout the chamber with the sounds of nails on a chalkboard, though it leaves little more than scratches on the stone.

Gwen sends out a flurry of colors that dazzles even Celebdan's eyes.

Will save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14

The colors seem to do little more than stun the stone statue, thoughit affords Dark Sid'Ious a chance to get his rapier in a crack on the statue.

Celebdan's glaive cleaves off another stone from the creature's leg as Chocks arrows bounce right off of the creature's tough skin dealing no damage. DR

Active Party Buff Reminder
Inspire Courage +1

Round 3
Celebdan (14/28; -1 Con;)
Chock (24/26)
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Stone Statue (-21; stunned 1 rnd)
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Round 2
Samildanach (22/22)
Gwendolyn (12/19)(Hera -3)
Dark Sid'Ious (23/23)
Florin (29/29)

Florin sighs as she taps herself once more with another wand.
This time Shield. I'm gonna need the AC.
"Dear magic, fail me not now. It seems that I have to do it the old fashioned way."

Florin continues to shield herself as the stone statue takes a moment to clear it's head from Gwen's colorful spell.

Active Party Buff Reminder
Inspire Courage +1

Round 4
Celebdan (14/28; -1 Con;)
Chock (24/26)
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Stone Statue (-21)
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Round 3
Samildanach (22/22)
Gwendolyn (12/19)(Hera -3)
Dark Sid'Ious (23/23)
Florin (29/29)

Taking advantage of the momentary distraction of the creature, Celebdan once again chop downs on it with his glaive.

glaive +1, inspire, flank: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 6 + 1 + 2 = 27 dmg: 1d10 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 4 + 1 = 13

bard song round 4; this would be last round as he would need to conserve for the future battles...

Darksid'Ious attacks before falling back 5ft. step to give Celebdan space to attack.

Rapier (flank): 1d20 + 7 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 7 + 1 + 2 = 16
Damages (swift action: Arcane Strike): 1d6 + 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 1 + 1 = 4

★ - OVERSEER ANNOUNCEMENT - ★

Your enemies flee before as a huge group of Pathfinders come running into the area! "Sorrina's about to give a big announcement! Hurry, you can't miss it!"

The asteroid groans as if an invisible weight had been lifted from it, leaving the air cleaner and breathing easier. The reassuring breeze emanating from tunnels suddenly drops in intensity, leaving a feeble stream that whistles weakly as it drifts off into space. A moment later, portals wreathed in tumbling stone open all across the asteroid, and Sorrina Westyr urgently beckons everyone to come through.

“We've truly grabbed the scorpion by the tail. Whatever entity was holding us at bay has loosened its grip, but it has redirected its efforts to cutting off the source of air that allows us to survive in this place. The path forward is no longer filled with lethal energy. We have at most…an hour or two before we must return home or face asphyxiation. But if we press forward and find the source of the air, I believe it is tied to whatever captive is imprisoned here. Our portal minders will stand ready in case we need to evacuate quickly.”

Sorrina leads the assembled Pathfinders toward the edge of an immense, steeply sloped tunnel that descends into a miles-wide, spherical cavern. A crude stone fortress floats near the cave's center as if it were a rocky sun, and enormous slabs of earth orbit it like a miniature asteroid belt. These slabs gravitate inward toward the fortress, but periodic blasts of air slow their approach and cast the jagged masses back toward the edge of the cavern. Each gust is slightly weaker than the last.

Robed figures cling to the rocky slabs and chant loudly, as if empowering the stone. Unimpressed, Sorrina Westyr casts a spell at one of the distant cultists and flings him off his crude platform.

“Aiiiiiiiiiiieeeeeeee!” The cultist screams, arms and legs askew as he hurtles toward the fortress and collides with its surface with a faint splat.

“Woo hoo, Bullseye!” Drandle Dreng claps, then goes back to organizing a party of Pathfinders who are busily unpacking knotted ropes. “Hurry, there’s not a moment to lose!”

“We must get to that fortress,” Sorrina announces before signaling others to lower knotted ropes down to the cavern. “Clear off the opposition, then we'll make our way inside. I find it reassuring that whatever lies within the fortress has an aura of good, and no doubt seeks our aid.”

Part III Begins!
We have 25 of the 150 Clues We Need -- Now, go find the rest!

Robed figures cling to the rocky slabs and chant loudly, as if empowering the stone. Unimpressed, Sorrina Westyr casts a spell at one of the distant cultists and flings him off his crude platform.

“Aiiiiiiiiiiieeeeeeee!” The cultist screams, arms and legs askew as he hurtles toward the fortress and collides with its surface with a faint splat.

“Woo hoo, Bullseye!” Drandle Dreng claps, then goes back to organizing a party of Pathfinders who are busily unpacking knotted ropes. “Hurry, there’s not a moment to lose!”

"Geez Drandle, why not just make an off-hand quip like out of a one of those James Pact spy novels? 'I guess they now know the gravity of the situation.' I mean really?"

“We must get to that fortress,” Sorrina announces before signaling others to lower knotted ropes down to the cavern. “Clear off the opposition, then we'll make our way inside. I find it reassuring that whatever lies within the fortress has an aura of good, and no doubt seeks our aid.”

"No doubt...."

Gwen moves wherever the map takes her.

The gargoyles form shudders underneath the might of Celebdan's magical glaive as it cleaves the gargoyle's stone wings clean off.

Arriving at the massive cliff-face Society agents lower knotted ropes down the sloping tunnel that drops into the immense spherical cavern where the fortress awaits.

A rune-scribed floating island begins drifting beneath the tunnel and brushing against the lowered ropes. “These rocky fragments gravitate toward the fortress,” Sorrina shouts as she hangs from a rope. “If we can cling on before it travels out of reach, it should carry it toward our destination.” The iceberg-sized rock spins slightly, revealing a host of undead cultists that cease their chanting, point toward the Pathfinders, and let loose unholy wails. “Now!” cries the Master of Spells, and agents begin rappelling down to the crude platform.

You are all clinging to ropes still 15' above the still moving island. The area has Dim Lighting so please incorporate your miss chances into your rolls.

Feel free to retcon your healing in between Part 3 starting as you would of obviously had time.

The rock below is guarded by another Bone Priest as well as a skeletal champion.

As you climb down you will land in the green square.

Round 1
Celebdan (14/28; -1 Con;)
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Bone Priest
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Samildanach (22/22)
Dark Sid'Ious (23/23)
Gwendolyn (12/19)(Hera -3)
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Skeletal Champion
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Chock (24/26)
Florin (29/29)

retcon healing
wand of clw: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
wand of clw: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
wand of clw: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Celebdan looks down in concern at more of the undead that await them, paying special attention to the skeletal champion.
knowledge(religion) on skeletal champion: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24

He clambers down the rope as quickly as he can then move towards the undeads, drawing his glaive as he does so.
climb vs DC5 on knotted rope: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

Double move: 60 feet movement at quarter speed down the rope, then 10 feet movement towards undeads, drawing glaive at the same time.

Celebdan quickly scurries down the rope and runs up the path as fast as he possibly can in such dim lighting.

Celebdan knows that some skeletons retain their intelligence and cunning, making them formidable warriors. These undead are far more powerful than their mindless kin. DR / bludgeoning otherwise just smarter and better armored.

The Bone Priest looks down to Celebdan as a bastard sword appears right before Celebdan, stopping him dead in his tracks as it slashes at him. The magical blade glows with a faint aura of blue light.

Spiritual weapon vs Celebdan AC 16: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

The blade slices into Celebdan's shoulder as it wavers in the air.

Round 1
Celebdan (23/28; -1 Con;)
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Bone Priest (Spiritual weapon)
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Samildanach (22/22)
Dark Sid'Ious (23/23)
Gwendolyn (12/19)(Hera -3)
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Skeletal Champion
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Chock (24/26)
Florin (29/29)

Darskid'Ious decided to jump to the ground to be faster !
Acrobatics (Jump) DC15: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18 +reduce the fall from 10ft.

Once landed, he moves toward the two undead. Climbing the slope.

Jump! he says to his comrades still on the ropes.

Pain is pleasure and I can cast Feather Fall on three of you ! he adds.

Florin ensures that her protective enchanments are still up while she listens to the announcement, renewing them as needed.

Clammbering down the ropes, she doesn't see a better choice. Difference between this and another rope climb she did........no heavy armor to restrict her.

Clinging to the rope with his free hand Samildanach gets the feeling of nostalgia, used to dangling from the rigging- albeit from the wooden frames of a ship and not a stange asteroid. Deciding to trust Dark, he leaps off the rope and uses the Kithonite's magic to slowly float down, glad to be on more solid ground.

"More Undead?! I guess the easiest things to keep alive in this place?!" he growls as he strides towards Dark, his eyes grim. With a strong prayer, Samildanach calls forth his own God's weapon to strike the bone priest, an translucent Trident appearing to strike te abomination.

spiritual weapon vs priest: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16 for damage, force: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Can't access map, so i will drop and take feather fall, move as far as i can towarda Dark then cast Spiritual weapon on the bone priest

Gwen is up.

Gwen shimmies down the rope and holds her position as she gets the lay of the land. Delay

Climb: 1d20 ⇒ 17

Sam lets go of the rope and let's the gods take hold of his fate as he floats to the surface summoning a magical blade of his own.

The trident thrusts at the bone priest as the prongs catch in the undead's ribcage.

Dark Sid'Ious leaps down and quickly tumbles to his feet as he rushes up the incline.

The skeletal champion moves to the edge of the hill and readies his longsword for the first to crest the hill.

readied Longsword; PA: 1d20 + 7 - 1 ⇒ (2) + 7 - 1 = 8
Damage: 1d8 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 2 = 8

Round 2
Celebdan (23/28; -1 Con;)
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Bone Priest (-3; Spiritual weapon)
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Samildanach (22/22)
Dark Sid'Ious (23/23)
Gwendolyn (12/19)(Hera -3)
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Skeletal Champion
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Round 1
Chock (24/26)
Florin (29/29)

Disregarding the hovering sword, Celebdan continues moving towards the bone priest and slices across its bony chest with his glaive.

glaive+1: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17 dmg: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14

Since during round 1, we started 15 feet above the green zone, Hera takes off clutching her vial of liquid fire. Double move.

Gwen shimmies down the rope and finishes the round by moving another 30ish feet away from the green zone.

Give me a climb check Celebdan.

@Gwen- Are you sure you want Hera flying around? There are several rocks whipping all around like an asteroid belt. The only reason you don't get struck going down the rope is cause you are able to take your time to avoid them.

Remember that Darksid'Ious proposes to cast feather fall on three of you!
One being Samildanach.

Just remember Feather Fall is an immediate action that you only get 1 of a round. SO you wouldn't be able to get all 3.

I can target 3 people with my spell and it will last 1 round (until my next round) so yes, I'm able to get all 3.

Ermmmm. Wonder if you all forget this?
Climb 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

Florin climbs down and grabs hold of the snapleaf as she releases the rope, breaking the snapleaf to activate its effect! Her form shimmers as the effect from the snapleaf takes effect!

@Dark- Yup had to relook as it is #target /level :)

@Florin-There is also the Snapleaf!

Celebdan had made the climb check earlier in round 1 at this post. He got a 10 which should be enough to climb down a knotted rope? His latest post is for round 2.

@Gwen- Are you sure you want Hera flying around? There are several rocks whipping all around like an asteroid belt. The only reason you don't get struck going down the rope is cause you are able to take your time to avoid them.

"HOOT!"

Also, she's flying relatively nap of the earth, err--rock, fifteen feet above the ground. Also she's only double moving (tactical speed), that's not moving very fast in relation to running. She'll drop to ten feet if that makes a difference.

Chock takes advantage of Darksid's Feather Fall, and descend without a rope. After hearing from Celebdan that these undead are even more formidable than the ones fought before he decides that neither his sword nor bow will be any good in this fight, but he'll try to get in the way of the enemy's attacks.

Chock moves as far ahead as he can trying to get near one of the undead

Hera zooms down and sticks close to the rock as several small rocks whiz past overhead.

Chock takes advantage of Dark Sid'Ious' generosity and slowly floats to the rock on the side of the hill below.

Florin lets go of the rope as she goes invisible. meanwhile Celebdan is able to make it to the crest of the rock and slams his glaive down into the bone Priests outstretched arm, nearly breaking it in two. DR

The spiritual weapon sticks to Celebdan like a bad disease found in the local inn.

Spiritual Weapon vs Celebdan AC 16: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

The magical blade continues to hack at Celebdan's back. the Bone Priest steps back. "Hold where you are." It calls out in a grave and hollow voice."[/b]

Celebdan DC 15 Will save vs Hold Person spell for 3 rounds.

Round 2
Celebdan (19/28; -1 Con;)
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Bone Priest (-12; Spiritual weapon)
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Samildanach (22/22)
Dark Sid'Ious (23/23)
Gwendolyn (12/19)(Hera -3)
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Skeletal Champion- readied attack
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Round 1
Chock (24/26)
Florin (29/29)

Player looks at map. Double checks no one is near the drop zone. Triple checks. Counts everyone to make sure.

Hera delivers the package.

alchemist's fire v priest's head (ranged touch): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24 1st round fire damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Player checks again just to really, really make sure. Hits 'send' and sets alarm to remind him to check the map again in about 55 minutes, just in case.

Gwen waits for the result of result of Celebdan's Will save before acting (try to physically or magically help him out or go on the offensive). Is the space between her and Celebdan difficult terrain or something requiring a Climb check? The art makes it look like it is meant to be a slope of some sort and you did mention a "bowl-like" hollow.

will: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23

Celebdan once again feels the vile magic flowing over him. Calling on Shelyn's blessing, Celebdan focuses his will and shakes off the spell.

Trusting in his God's will, Samildanach leaves the Trident to continues striking the undead priest, desperate to remove another threat from their progression here.

Trident: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13 for force damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Meanwhile, the Pirate presses on up the slope and wills his fist to turn into hardened bark with a prayer to Gozreh. Ducking under the Skeletal Champion's blade, Samildanach launches a solid punch to the creature's midriff.

Wooden Fist (don' provoke): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15 for bludgeoning damage: 1d3 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 1 = 6

Dark is up.

Darksid'Ious moves next to Sam and tries to strike the undead.

Rpaier: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 7 + 1 = 14
Damages: 1d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 1 = 5

Difficult terrain?

The trident can't seem to find aa hold on the Bone priest as it strikes at open air.

Sam's charges his fists as they coat in thick wood which only creatures a dull hollow sounds as it strikes the Skeletal champions breastplate.

As Sam crests the hill the skeletal champion slashes at the as Sam dodges to the ground avoiding the blow.

@Gwen- The hill is a very slight slope DC 5 Climb which most of you should be able to make just fine, which is quarter to half speed. Though most of you landed on the hill with feather fall anyways.

Hera swoops overhead and drops and Alchemist Fire down on top of the Bone Priest.

Round 2
Celebdan (19/28; -1 Con;)
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Bone Priest (-14; Spiritual weapon)
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Samildanach (22/22)
Dark Sid'Ious (23/23)
Gwendolyn (12/19)(Hera -3)
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Skeletal Champion- readied attack
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Round 1
Chock (24/26)
Florin (29/29)

Some folks got feather fall but no all, and it has expired by now anyhow. Double move.

climb: 1d20 ⇒ 13

climb: 1d20 ⇒ 11

Hera wheels back around Celebdan and the spectral weapon. Double move.

2nd round alchemist's fire damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Hera already acted this turn dropping the alchemist fire. Just didn't have an action from Gwen. I will save your roll for the next round of damage though.

Gwen scrambles up the hill, using the rocks as cover while the skeletal champion draws back his longsword and cleaves at Sam and dark Sid'Ious

Mwk Longsword vs Sam AC 19; PA: 1d20 + 7 - 1 ⇒ (20) + 7 - 1 = 26
Confirm Crit: 1d20 + 7 - 1 ⇒ (15) + 7 - 1 = 21
Damage: 1d8 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 3 + 2 = 13
Crit Damage: 1d8 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 2 = 8

Cleave Mwk Longsword vs Dark Sid'Ious AC 18; PA: 1d20 + 7 - 1 ⇒ (8) + 7 - 1 = 14

The longsword stabs through Sam's side and nearly stabs into Dark Sid'Ious. If it weren't for Sam's rib catching on the blade inside his body both Pathfinders would have been in a world of pain.

Round 3
Celebdan (19/28; -1 Con;)
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Bone Priest (-14; Spiritual weapon)
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Samildanach (1/22)
Dark Sid'Ious (23/23)
Gwendolyn (12/19)(Hera -3)
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Skeletal Champion
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Round 2
Chock (24/26)
Florin (29/29)

I already feel pain for them and I'm not the one stabbed.

Florin now inviible, stalks her target.

Knowledge (Religion) 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
Attack 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 151d12 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

Well even though she can't for the life of her remember anything about the creature now attacking her friends, she does know one thing....her trusty axe......She brings it down and finds her blows halted.....

Celebdan recognises the only way to stop the pestering magical bastard sword is to take down the bone priest. Thankful that Florin has moved into position to stop his retreat, Celebdan moves up to flank the undead with her and strikes again with his glaive.

glaive+1, flank: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 6 + 2 = 27 dmg: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

@Florin- You actually get a +2 to attack from attacking from invisibility.

Florin's axe and Celebdan's glaive cleave into the Bone Priest's bones removing several rows of ribs.

Meanwhile Chock continues to sprint up the hill as fast as he can as he scamper next to Sam and Dark. Double Move.

The spiritual weapon is able to get one more attack off before vanishing in a puff of magical smoke.

Spiritual weapon vs Celebdan AC 16: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14

Celebdan blocks the magical weapon with his shield though it leaves him open to the Bone priest as the undead hisses once more while drawing it's bastard sword.

Seeing that it is surrounded the Undead priest slashes at Celebdan.

Bastard Sword vs Celebdan AC 16: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

Spinning his glaive end over end Celebdan is able to fend off both attacks simultaneously.

Gwen's alchemist fire burns the Bone priest a bit more before the alchemical flames snuff out.

Round 3
Celebdan (19/28; -1 Con;)
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Bone Priest (-22)
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Samildanach (1/22)
Dark Sid'Ious (23/23)
Gwendolyn (12/19)(Hera -3)
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Skeletal Champion
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Round 2
Chock (24/26)
Florin (29/29)

Meanwhile Chock continues to sprint up the hill as fast as he can as he scamper next to Sam and Dark. Double Move.

That's precisely what Chock was gonna do, thanks for not delaying on my account (I loathe Mondays with a passion), can I just add that Chock draws his longsword as part of the move?

forgot about the invisibility myself.

Darksid'Ious draws his wand of cure light wounds and heals his comrades with it.

Accept the pain and hope for pleasure
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Reeling from the Champion's powerful blow and coughing up blood through his fanged jaw, Samildanach still wills the Force Trident to strike at the bone priest, trying desperately to remove the threat.

spiritual weapon vs bone priest: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20 for damage, force: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

He then takes a step back from the Champion before sacrificing his ability to charm animals into restoring his life force.

Charm animal to cure light: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Gwen summons a 10-foot-tall illusory stone wall into being (with eye-level openings for Samildanach's spiritual weapon of course)! (Silent image Will DC 16)

Hera finishes her move.

Sam's magical trident continues to grind into the Bone Priests chest bone.

Sam you have nowhere to step back to as backwards is straight down a hill, meaning no 5 foot step.

Sam Concentration DC 17: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27

Sam has the concentration of a Master of his arts as he executes his spell flawlessly, binding his wounds.

Dark Sid'Ious draws his wand, doing a few minor repairs of his own. Gwen creates an image of her own as a wall materializes not only the enemy but also her comrades.

Party-Keep in mind that you also believe that the wall is real until interacted will and successful DC 16 Will save.

Gwen's strategy works as the enemy is not able to back each other up and have their backs against the wall, literally.

The skeletal champion turns its attention to Dark Sid'ious as he cleaves his longsword at the half-elf.

Longsword vs Dark AC 18; PA: 1d20 + 7 - 1 ⇒ (10) + 7 - 1 = 16

Dark Sid'Ious parries the blow away with his rapier.

Round 4
Celebdan (19/28; -1 Con;)
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Bone Priest (-28)
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Samildanach (10/22)
Dark Sid'Ious (23/23)
Gwendolyn (12/19)(Hera -3)
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Skeletal Champion
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Round 3
Chock (24/26)
Florin (29/29)