GMthunderspirit's Dragon's Demand (Inactive)

Game Master thunderspirit

"I know not," Kinn returns, a measured calmness in his speech. He reaches for Wyrmsmite.

Planes: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 5 + 2 = 17

"I think this foe is a belker, a hateful outsider elemental from the Plane of Air, resembling fiends made of smoke. They are xenophobic, ill-tempered even when they haven't been imprisoned for decades, and see any non-elemental creatures as threats to be eliminated at once. I fear this one means to cause us harm!"

Valgrim says to the others and sends 2 arrows at the foe to see what they do until someone smarter in this knowledge area tells otherwise...

CLB+PBS+RS1: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11...DMG: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
CLB+PBS+RS2: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14...DMG: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Both of Valgrim's arrows sail harmlessly wide!

With an effortless five-foot fly, the belker closes in on Valgrim and gives the elf its full attention! Valgrim has cover, +4 to AC

bite: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17
dmg: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

claw 1: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (8) + 12 = 20
dmg: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

claw 2: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (2) + 12 = 14
dmg: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

wing 1: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11
dmg: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

wing 2: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18
dmg: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

EDIT: hmm, that sucked. LOL

Achmed, Endar, Mordenaar, Kinn!

Taking full advantage of the creature's failed assault, Kinn intones a prayer to his Lady and takes up a position behind the creature.

Casting grace as a swift action, draw on the move, standard to ready as soon as a melee fighter is opposite.

"My Lady of Light will relieve you of your shadows," he snarls, sweeping upward from behind with Wyrmsmite.

Wyrmsmite, Power Attack, Flank: 1d20 + 10 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 10 + 2 - 2 = 19 might not be flankable as an elemental, if so subtract 2
Damage: 1d6 + 6 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 + 6 = 13

Kinn moves in, blessed by Sarenrae to avoid the attacks of opportunity the belker would surely deliver! His blade cannot strike the smoky fiend, however!

It is indeed an elemental, so no flanking or precision damage.

Achmed, Endar, Mordenaar!

Despite not knowing what it is, a foe is a foe. He studies the monster for a moment before moving in to join Kinn.

With no fancy magic to help, Mordenaar dodges the old fashioned way.
Acrobatics: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25

knowledge planes: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15

"I'm not sure what the creature is"

Bolts fly at the creature. magic missile

damage: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (4, 2, 1) + 3 = 10

Endar and Compy move in, Endar attacks the creature, and then Compy jumps off Endar's shoulder and grows.

boarding pike, PA: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26
damage: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8
Sigh, the one time I roll a crit, and it doesn't work on this thing...

Achmed sends a trio of force bolts into the thing, which shrieks in pain and fury! Moved Achmed so he had a clear line of effect.

Endar whacks the smoke creature with his pike, but what seems like a solid blow doesn't do all the damage Endar thinks it should!

Mordenaar studies the beast, then tries to tumble about it, and almost makes it...but not quite!
belker bite AoO: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (9) + 12 = 21
dmg: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Valgrim!

Yikes! Won't try that again. Thank goodness for armor.

Valgrim activates his bane ability vs this outsider as a swift action, takes a step closer and sends some arrows at it

CLB+PBS+RS1: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13...DMG: 1d8 + 6 + 2d6 ⇒ (1) + 6 + (1, 5) = 13
CLB+PBS+RS2: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19...DMG: 1d8 + 6 + 2d6 ⇒ (8) + 6 + (2, 1) = 17

Point of order: for Outsiders and Humanoids, you need to specify a subtype for bane. Not an issue here since Valgrim correctly identified the belker as an elemental, but as the player of a knowledge-challenged Inquisitor, I know this can be a sticky wicket. LOL

Both of Valgrim's shots miss, though the second not by much!

Also, I presume Valgrim does not want to provoke, so he should not five-foot forward; as the belker has reach. (Target AC is 20, so even without cover his shots will not hit.)

The smoky elemental full attacks Endar! That's whatcha get for hitting it, LOL
bite: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18
dmg: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

claw 1: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (18) + 12 = 30
dmg: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

claw 2: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (11) + 12 = 23
dmg: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

wing 1: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14
dmg: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

wing 2: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16
dmg: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

You guys are up!

Kinn sweeps to the right, following the arc of his sword. He finds the thrashing being more elusive than desirable.

Power Wyrmsmite @ Belk?r: 1d20 + 10 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 10 - 2 = 17
Damage: 1d6 + 6 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 + 6 = 13

Kinn's attack is in vain!

Achmed, Endar, Mordenaar, Valgrim!

Without a clear anatomy, Mordenaar's fighting style is less than ideal. He continues to harry the creature, attacking defensively, but with the true aim of setting Kinn up for a better attack. Aid another to boost Kinn's attack: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20

Achmed points his finger again at the creature as bolts of force fly.

magic missile: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (2, 1, 1) + 3 = 7

Endar is attacked by the smoky creature and a few of the hits get through. Endar and Compy then try their best to take down the creature.

"Compy, Flank!" Endar cries, and Compy tries to move around the Belker to flank.
Acrobatics: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9 and is attacked along the way.

Then both Compy and Endar attack.
Compy bite, flank: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 8 + 2 = 15
damage: 1d8 + 5 + 2d6 ⇒ (6) + 5 + (4, 4) = 19

Endar pike, flank, PA: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 6 + 2 = 15
damage: 1d8 + 7 + 2d6 ⇒ (2) + 7 + (6, 2) = 17

UGH that's a lot of terrible rolls.

Plus, it's an elemental, so no flanking or sneak dice.

AoO on Compy: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (15) + 12 = 27
dmg: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Endar and Compy flail ineffectively at the belker, while Mordenaar attempts to distract it long enough for Kinn to get a better shot in!

Achmed's force missiles slam into the creature again!

Kinn, Valgrim!

Sigh, I knew that, but must have blocked it from my mind as it's so painful.

Do I get to go again? ; )

Whoops! Sure you do...next round. LOL

Valgrim!

Carefully judging the reach of the foe, Valgrim stays put where he is located and sends another set of arrows at the creature...

CLB+PBS+RS1: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9...DMG: 1d8 + 6 + 2d6 ⇒ (8) + 6 + (4, 4) = 22
CLB+PBS+RS2: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28...DMG: 1d8 + 6 + 2d6 ⇒ (5) + 6 + (2, 3) = 16
Crit arrow 2?: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18...DMG: 1d8 + 6 + 2d6 ⇒ (1) + 6 + (4, 5) = 16

thanks for the info on the inquisitor stuff. very helpful since i never play one.

Valgrim's second shot hits (did not confirm, but couldn't anyway, cos elemental)!

With remarkable speed and agility, the smoky creature whisks over Mordenaar and Endar (this move provokes from Mordenaar, Endar, Compy, and Kinn) to reach the archer and get closer to the ifrit!

bite vs. Valgrim: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (19) + 12 = 31
dmg: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

You guys are up!

Kinn get's +2 on his attack

AoO: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 10 + 2 = 25 for DMG: 1d6 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 2 = 9 and Fire?: 1d6 ⇒ 4

The slayer continues to thrust his blades wildly at the thing:

Flame Tongue: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 8 + 2 = 13 for DMG: 1d6 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 2 = 8 and Fire: 1d6 ⇒ 2, and Dexter: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 8 + 2 = 24 for DMG: 1d6 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 4 + 2 = 11

Endar and Compy each try to hit the thing.

Endar attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17
damage: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

Compy attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10
damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13

Then they both press the attack, Compy following the creature.

Endar attack, flank, PA: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 6 + 2 = 19
damage: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13

Compy attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23
damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

AoO: 1d20 + 10 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 10 - 2 + 2 = 26
Damage: 1d6 + 6 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 + 6 = 13 That's my third 1 in a row

Kinn swings mightily at the escaping creature, then chases after it blade first. This draws.

Power Attack @ Belker: 1d20 + 10 - 2 ⇒ (8) + 10 - 2 = 16
Damage: 1d6 + 6 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 + 6 = 13 And my fourth! This isn't GURPS, perchance?

CLB+PBS+RS1: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13...DMG: 1d8 + 6 + 2d6 ⇒ (2) + 6 + (2, 4) = 14
CLB+PBS+RS2: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21...DMG: 1d8 + 6 + 2d6 ⇒ (5) + 6 + (3, 3) = 17

Valgrim sends another set of arrows at the foe...

The hits keep coming for the belker (the attacks of opportunity from Kinn and Mordenaar, the stab from Dexter, the bite from Compy, and Valgrim's second arrow), which is beginning to look less substantial than before...

Achmed!

Achmed hurls another missile. magic missile: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (1, 4, 2) + 3 = 10

And Achmed's force bolts finally send the belker back to its home plane with a sickening POP!

Out of combat!

"Well done!" Mordenaar gives a solid should slap to each member of the party, "Now let us see what secrets were so closely guarded."

He then begins searching the room Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22

"Tough foe....as tough as some of the food Mord prepares for us..."

The withered and rent body's priestly robes are rotten, but a pouch at her side still seems intact. It contains a weathered bone tube with a quartet of parchment sheets inside: a scroll of cure critical wounds, a scroll of flame strike, a scroll of protection from energy, and a scroll of summon monster V.

(Reminder: both the spiral staircase where you guys came up and the one in the library with the oversized grioth go up AND down.)

"This is a powerful find. Can we even use these scrolls? "

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Kinn shakes his head. "I, at least, do not know these magicks." Achmed has Summon Monster and PfE on his spell list; Valgrim may have the others.

We're on the second level and heading up, right? Let's take the Grioth room staircase.

"Magic? Pah, don't look at me, friends!"

"Then let us go up."

Mordenaar heads to the closer option, ready to go.

The party ascends the stairs.

Tall bookcases fill this impressive chamber; however, they are less than half full, as though someone plucked select volumes off the shelf and relocated them elsewhere. The elaborate fresco on the ceiling depicts devotees of Irori in meditation. Wisps of incense wind through the scene like a fanciful ribbon of smoke.

Valgrim does have them on the Inquisitor list, they are 4th and 5th level spells

Valgrim pockets the cure scroll and flame strike scroll before moving on with Mord and Kinn.

Once at the top he looks around...

Perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (17) + 12 = 29

Valgrim (with Mordenaar's aid) locates a secret door in this chamber without other access/egress, in the southwest corner of the room. It opens up onto a hallway not unlike the one saw a level below, though there is only one statue to be found, of St. Kyerixus herself.

"Look... a secret door... Kinn you go first..."

Kinn nods, and steps through the portal to face the statue. He inspects it a moment.

Perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Then he moves down the corridor, stopping before the next door.

Achmed peers in the room.

perception: 1d20 ⇒ 13

Endar and Compy follow, Compy still in battle form and ready to fight.

The iron door at the end of the hallway is covered in complex sigils and runes painted in delicate black lacquer, each bearing a message repeated over and over in several languages, including Common:
"Beware! Dark Oblivion Lies Within!"

Kinn finds the door locked; Endar investigates and marvels at the locking mechanism — he has never seen one so complex. DC 40 Disable.

Kinn eyes the doorway coldly. "This must be the home of the Dark Window." He pauses a moment. "Azmur's advice is to be followed, I think. Let us return once we have cleansed this place of the dragon's instruments."

Maybe try the other staircase?

"Hmmmm if Endar cant pick open this lock then I dont want to know what is beyond the door. Maybe a prison lock to keep something in. As Kinn suggests let us find an alternate route."

"Yes, unfortunately, this lock is beyond my capabilities, my friends."

"Then let us not delay."