GM Tyranius The Dragon's Demand (Inactive)

Game Master Tyranius

Jasmine repeats her earlier spell, aware that she is primarily doing most of the damage at this stage.

Burst of Radiance: 4d4 ⇒ (2, 3, 3, 4) = 12

Jaren slams the butt of his spear into the floor, making a splash as he begins a rousing tale of undead slaying adventures!
Inspire Courage

Not sure exactly what to do Lovec watches onward in horror while Jasmine lets out a second set of blinding light.

Reflex: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18
Dazzled rounds: 1d4 ⇒ 3

Jaren begins to ispire those around him again while Riggs withdraws from the scourge of the wraithful undead.

The Wraith swoops over the water and reaches out for Barral

Incorporeal Touch vs Barral AC Tch 11: 1d20 + 6 - 1 ⇒ (11) + 6 - 1 = 16
Damage Neg Energy: 1d6 ⇒ 6
Con Drain: 1d6 ⇒ 2 DC 17 Fort save to negate Con Drain

The wraith's shadowy hand saps Barral's energy

Party Buffs
Inspire Courage

Round 3
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Arturic (-15 hp; +5 Temp Hp(Pending fort save); Dazzled 2 rounds)
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Lovec
Jasmine
Jaren (20/21)
Barral (21/33; -2 Con Drain-pending fort save)
Riggs (19/22; -5 Con drain)

Round 3 Shared Defense; Bastion of Good AC24; Lay-On Hands; Inspire Courage HP 21/37
Fortitude DC17: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18
Seeing the ineffectiveness of his primary armament, Barral retrieves his Holy Weapon Balm before attacking with his Lay on Hands ability ...
Touch: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 4 + 1 = 11 for Positive Energy: 2d6 ⇒ (6, 6) = 12

Sorry for the lack of updates. Last week got away from me.

Not clear on what would be an effective attack against the undead horror, Lovec moves to protect Jasmine's flank, who seems to be most effective against the creature.

Lovec, you could try using Alchemist's fire to try and damage it rather than defending me after I'v used up my primary damage spells.

Jaren grips his longsword with both hands, and swings at the wraith, keeping his chant going!
Attack, Arcane Strike, Power Attack, Two Handed, Inspire Courage: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11
Damage: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12
Fire Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Barral resists the wraith as it attempts to drain his life force. Jaren swings the new longsword at the wraith. Though he misses as the fiery blade feels foreign in his hands.

Reaching out Barral blasts a gaping hole through the shadowy creature.

Party Buffs
Inspire Courage

Round 3
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Arturic (-21 hp; +0 Temp Hp; Dazzled 2 rounds)
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Lovec
Jasmine
Jaren (20/21)
Barral (25/37)
Riggs (19/22; -5 Con drain)

Riggs does try to toss a flask of alchemist's fire at the undead.

RTA 1d20 + 5 - 4 ⇒ (17) + 5 - 4 = 18

Damage 1d6 ⇒ 6

Jasmine casts Porduce Flame, following up with the rest of her team in hurling whatever they had at the creature.

Touch Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17
Produce Flame: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Lovec continues to help Jasmine by distracting the wraith.

Aid Another: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12

Jasmine begins to cast a spell next to the wraith and it takes advantage of her opening.

AoO vs Jasmine AC Tch 11: 1d20 + 6 - 1 ⇒ (13) + 6 - 1 = 18
Neg Energy Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6
Con Drain: 1d6 ⇒ 2

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

Jasmine keeps ahold of her spell and hurls the fire at the wraith. Used to combat in its time during life the wraith lashes out once again. Combat reflexes.

AoO vs Jasmine AC Tch 11: 1d20 + 6 - 1 ⇒ (20) + 6 - 1 = 25
Confirm Crit: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26
Neg Energy Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6
Crit Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3
Con Drain: 1d6 ⇒ 4

Jasmine- Need 2 DC 17 Fort saves to negate Con damage.

Riggs hurls an alchemist fire at the wraith. The glass vial seems to be on target but passes harmlessly through the incorporeal entity without harm.

With a shriek it continues to claw at Barral in it's unfathomable rage.

AoO vs Barral AC Tch 11: 1d20 + 6 - 1 ⇒ (8) + 6 - 1 = 13
Neg Energy Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6
Con Drain: 1d6 ⇒ 3

The wraith seems to begin to physically weaken as its form shudders. It becomes more transparent, almost wispy as if it is being pulled in multiple directions.

The wraith almost seems to smile and gloat as it easily tears through the heroes defenses. If you cannot defeat me, how do you ever expect to kill a dragon?

Party Buffs
Inspire Courage

Round 4
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Arturic (-25 hp; +0 Temp Hp; Dazzled 2 rounds)
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Lovec
Jasmine (15/24; 2 Fort saves pending 2 con drain and 4 con drain)
Jaren (20/21)
Barral (19/37; pending 1 fort save for 3 con drain)
Riggs (19/22; -5 Con drain)

Round 4 Shared Defense; Bastion of Good AC24; Lay-On Hands; Inspire Courage HP 19/37
Fortitude DC17: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18
Barral drops his Holy Weapon Balm for somebody else to pick up before attacking with his Lay on Hands ability once again ...
Touch: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 1 = 7 for Positive Energy: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 1) = 4

Attempting to intuit the paladin's intent, Lovec steps forward and attempts to retrieve the balm that Barral dropped.

5-foot step, move action to pick up balm, standard to apply to longsword. Provokes 2x AoO on Lovec, I believe.

How the hell did it get so close to me when Iv been attacking it from range and its been hitting others?

How the hell did it get so close to me when Iv been attacking it from range and its been hitting others?

It was on the other side of the room. Little by little everyone just bunched up around you and now the wraith just flew over the water to you a turn ago.

Link

@Lovec- Can't 5 foot step in difficult terrain. So you can only move and pick it up this turn.

Lovec moves next to the wraith where Barral tossed the holy balm ointment. Lovec bends down to pick it out of the water and the wraith takes advantage and pleasure in the ranger's foolishness and reaches a ghastly hand out for him. It's form wavers slightly

Incorporeal Touch vs Lovec AC 12: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

Lovec rolls out of the way avoiding the shadowed appendage.

Barral misses the wraith as he reaches out for it himself, grasping at mere shadows from the light.

Party Buffs
Inspire Courage

Round 4
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Arturic (-25 hp; +0 Temp Hp; Dazzled 2 rounds)
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Lovec
Jasmine (15/24; 2 Fort saves pending 2 con drain and 4 con drain)
Jaren (20/21)
Barral (19/37)
Riggs (19/22; -5 Con drain)

Riggs casts Ear Piercing Scream, pretty much his last option to try to affect the undead.

Damage 2d6 ⇒ (6, 2) = 8

Fort save DC 16 for half damage and to avoid being dazed for a round. Since its undead, I doubt the Daze effect would work on it.

I cannot view the maps @ work and on my phone so I'll just have to take your word for it. In light of that, I'd probably just withdraw instead of casting since I would never have risked multiple aoo and concentration checks when there's no reason to do so.

Botting Jaren as it has been a week since he has posted.

Jasmine steps away withdrawing from the wraith as Jaren slashes at it once again.

Jasmine- I just reversed the order. Withdraw last turn and attack this turn. Using your attack from last turn so damage is already applied.

+1 Flaming Longsword: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21
Damage: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11
Fire Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Jaren finally is able to strike the wraith as it screeches in pain. Is that all you have little fallen angel?

Riggs lets out a horrendous screech at the wraith, causing it's form to shift and waver.

Fort save DC 16: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

The wraith turns its attention to Jaren as it tries to sap through remaining strength.

Incorporeal Tch vs Jaren Tch AC 12: 1d20 + 6 - 1 ⇒ (3) + 6 - 1 = 8

The wraith seems far slower than it was just mere moments ago as it also misses grasping ahold of Jaren.

Party Buffs
Inspire Courage

Round 5
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Arturic (-37 hp; +0 Temp Hp; Dazzled 1 rounds)
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Lovec
Jasmine (24/24)
Jaren (20/21)
Barral (19/37)
Riggs (19/22; -5 Con drain)

Jaren grins, and keeps up his inspiring words.
Fallen? You're a bit too undead to be calling people names!

Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23
Damage: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12
Fire Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Sorry all, had to make a mad-dash move 400+ miles to Florida for family stuff. I'm back now, and ready to roll!

Round 5 Shared Defense; Bastion of Good AC24; Lay-On Hands; Inspire Courage HP 19/37
Fortitude DC17: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18
Barral attacks with his Lay on Hands ability again ...
Touch: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 4 + 1 = 18 for Positive Energy: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 1) = 2

Riggs casts Acid Splash and flings a glob of acid at the undead.

RTA 1d20 + 5 - 4 ⇒ (10) + 5 - 4 = 11

Damage 1d3 ⇒ 2

Without the balm, Lovec figures his attack would just pass through the creature. He pops the top on the holy weapon balm, and applies it to his longsword.

Giving herself room and always maintaining a healthy distance between her target and herself, Jasmine throws more fire.

Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18
Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Lovec begins to rub the balm along his blade. The wraith claws at him for his arrogance.

Incorporeal Tch vs Lovec AC Tch 12: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14
Neg Energy Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3
Con Drain: 1d6 ⇒ 3 DC 17 Fort save negates con drain

Jasmine continues to hurl small balls of fire at the incorporeal shadow. Seeing the malevolent wraith is weakened jaren steps forth and slashes a gaping line through it's form. The wraith wavers one final time as it explodes into a cloud of mist. The hateful voice carries off into the wind. You have proven yourselves...

Back above you hear a loud click as if something unlocked. With all of the dead now rid from this chamber you are able to see exactly what Arturic, late husband of Lady Tula was protecting.

• Mnemonic Vestments
  
• Maximize Metamagic Rod
  
• Platinum wedding band (1250 gp)
  
• Ring of Force Shield
  
• Slippers of Spider Climbing

Riggs falls to the ground as the monster dissipates. "It sucked out my life force. I could feel it! I feel so much weaker than before it touched me..."

Jaren nods at Riggs.
It almost got me too. I was lucky to be able to resist it, though I doubt I could have a second time.

He begins going through the items the wraith was guarding, after bowing his head to the coffin it came from.
Thank you for the tools to defend Belhaim, Arturic, though next time, go a little easy on the life-stealing, please?

Heading back upstairs you notice that the previously locked secret door is now unlocked and hanging wide open. Inside is another spiral staircase leading down.

We have a CLW wand still? We should do as much healing up as we can I think?

Fort Save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

Lovec hunches over, clutching his hands to his chest.

"That thing was pure evil. I'm afraid we paid a hefty price for its destruction."

Give me a day or so to update his stats.

That thing said there was a dragon we had to face. If it's at the bottom of that tunnel, I'm not sure we are in shape to battle it. I hate ability drain, lol...

What do you wish to do? Just remember that the dragon (link) placed you on a timer. You have less than 2 weeks to deliver it's demand.

Dot

Who has the wand of CLW? Do we have time to find/get any restoration potions/spells? Barral would like the shield ring if nobody objects.

Jaren still has the wand, just roll your own healing when you need it and I'm subtracting the charges off it each time.

Jaren peers into the doorway.
We may as well see what's in here. We made it this far...

Cool ...thanks Jaren

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3 for 22/37
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6 for 28/37
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7 for 35/37

Barral follows Jaren to the doorway ...
Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20

Three charges removed. :)

"Would anyone object if I used the maximize wand? We could pass it between ourselves to use on healing and damage spells during fights."

Spiral stairs ascend from the eastern side of this empty room. On the wall opposite of the stairs, a large white slab of stone with a keyhole in it has been fitted into an archway, blocking passage entirely.

Using Bassy's key in the stone slab causes it to grind loudly down into the ground.

This huge, elegant domed chamber houses a single marble sarcophagus at its western end. A mosaic of a black dragon decorates the floor. The ceiling is covered by a vibrant fresco of armored soldiers fighting a host of dragons, with a blonde woman of noble mien at the center, rallying the troops with her sword. In circular alcoves to the north and south stand life-sized statues of this woman, standing in a pose of triumph over the head of a defeated dragon.

As you enter the room the ghostly voice of a woman fills your ears. And who might this be? A new generation of dragonslayers sent to gather my treasures? I sense this among your thoughts. I felt that you have quieted by husband's uneasy spirit and for this I thank you. Return his wedding band to me and I shall give you my blessing.

You will have time Barral.

Awesome ...
Barral will hand over the Platinum wedding band.

"Thank you my lady ... I fear we will need any such blessing we can obtain for this coming encounter. Any further words of advice?"

No objections Riggs but later on I can get lots of mileage out of it maximising an evocation spell or a summon spell. Only when I'm on a higher level than I am now though.

No objections Riggs but later on I can get lots of mileage out of it maximising an evocation spell or a summon spell. Only when I'm on a higher level than I am now though.

When you want it, just yell Jasmine. That's cool with me...

Barral places the ring on the ground an the pleasant voice begins again filling him with elation and hope. The air around the band quickly beginsto swirl into a vortex as the ring is pulled in. In the rings place sits a small cache of equipment. Please use what you must. There is no need to return any of this to me as I no longer have a need to it.

• +3 Breastplate of Luck (As Bnaded Mail of Luck)
  
• +1 Keen Composite Longbow (+2 Str)
  
• Wyrmsmite (+2 Dragonbane transformative longsword)
  
• +1 Dragonbane arrows (10)
  
• Arrow of Dragonslaying (1)

And Boom lvl 5!

Woot! That is some sweet lewt right there!

"Thank you My Lady ..."
Barral picks up Wyrmsmite ...
And is leveled and ready to go :-)

Where to next? Back to town or Monastery?

Lovec is leveled and ready to go.

"I say we return to town, and seek healing to restore the life force that abomination stole from us. The challenges will only get harder, and I hate to face them at less than full strength."

"Exactly. I need to get healed as well. To town to the temple, then onward from there."

"Agreed ... town it is."

Jasmine is leveled and happy to return to the town and heal up :)