Halls of the Mountain King (4E) (Inactive)

Game Master Rev Rosey

Rusty blunders up the stairs and gets his sight back in time to see Tanya glaring at the approaching heroes.

Mammon expresses his displeasure as Tanya's powers again fail to return to her. Firing a parting shot at Isari, she heads for the huge water wheel and grasps a passing spoke, letting it start to carry her to the floor.

Spiritual Weapon (Ref)
1d20+16=32 - Tanya v Isari. Hits. 2d6+5=8.
8 damage to Isari.

The wheel grants cover to Tanya.

MAP

To end encounter, all Amenephus's healing powers restore an extra +5hp

Nayce - BLOODIED; used second wind
Guldarin - BLOODIED; used second wind; angelic messenger is blinded (se) and immobilised (se)
Dorvin (resist 5 fire) - BLOODIED; used second wind; used AP; Encouraging Stance (when Dorvin hits with a melee attack, a bloodied ally within 5 squares gains 8 temp hp. He can grant temp hp if he misses as well, but grants CA to whatever he missed to end his next turn)
Isari (resist 5 fire) - BLOODIED; used second wind; used AP; +3 all (except AC) defenses to end encounter
Amenephus - BLOODIED; used 2nd wind; strike 2 death saves
Rusty - BLOODIED; used second wind; (one strike)
Tanya Hrovitz - has cover and partial concealment.

Nayce breaks the other way to try to catch Tanya at the other end.

Double move to V16.

Nayce moves swiftly to form a reception committee on the ground.

MAP

To end encounter, all Amenephus's healing powers restore an extra +5hp

Guldarin - BLOODIED; used second wind; angelic messenger is blinded (se) and immobilised (se)
Dorvin (resist 5 fire) - BLOODIED; used second wind; used AP; Encouraging Stance (when Dorvin hits with a melee attack, a bloodied ally within 5 squares gains 8 temp hp. He can grant temp hp if he misses as well, but grants CA to whatever he missed to end his next turn)
Isari (resist 5 fire) - BLOODIED; used second wind; used AP; +3 all (except AC) defenses to end encounter
Amenephus - BLOODIED; used 2nd wind; strike 2 death saves
Rusty - BLOODIED; used second wind; (one strike)
Tanya Hrovitz - has cover and partial concealment.
Nayce - BLOODIED; used second wind

"According to Hammerhelmet's Manual of Correct Military Tactics for the Discerning Dwarf, when something is trying to escape on a giant water wheel, the correct course of action is to send in an angel. Go get her."

Move; Sword Angel flies to C4
Minor; Sword Angel swings at Tanya, attack 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (18) + 15 = 33 vs Fortitude, damage 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
Standard; way out of range
Saving throw for angelic messenger, vs Blinded 1d20 ⇒ 2, vs Immobilisied 1d20 ⇒ 2

Guldarin proves yet again the importance of having angels on your team as Tanya takes an unavoidable blow before the wheel can carry her out of range.

Immobile and blind, the angelic messenger continues to decorate the room.

MAP

To end encounter, all Amenephus's healing powers restore an extra +5hp

Dorvin (resist 5 fire) - BLOODIED; used second wind; used AP;
Encouraging Stance (when Dorvin hits with a melee attack, a bloodied ally within 5 squares gains 8 temp hp. He can grant temp hp if he misses as well, but grants CA to whatever he missed to end his next turn)
Isari (resist 5 fire) - BLOODIED; used second wind; used AP; +3 all (except AC) defenses to end encounter
Amenephus - BLOODIED; used 2nd wind; strike 2 death saves
Rusty - BLOODIED; used second wind; (one strike)
Tanya Hrovitz - has cover and partial concealment.
Nayce - BLOODIED; used second wind
Guldarin - BLOODIED; used second wind; angelic messenger is blinded (se) and immobilised (se)

"Up 'n' doon, make yer bloody mind up!"

Double Move to V14.

Thoroughly irate, Dorvin joins the rush to catch Tanya at the bottom of the water wheel.

MAP

To end encounter, all Amenephus's healing powers restore an extra +5hp

Isari (resist 5 fire) - BLOODIED; used second wind; used AP; +3 all (except AC) defenses to end encounter
Amenephus - BLOODIED; used 2nd wind; strike 2 death saves
Rusty - BLOODIED; used second wind; (one strike)
Tanya Hrovitz - has cover and partial concealment.
Nayce - BLOODIED; used second wind
Guldarin - BLOODIED; used second wind; angelic messenger is blinded (se) and immobilised (se)
Dorvin (resist 5 fire) - BLOODIED; used second wind; used AP; Encouraging Stance (when Dorvin hits with a melee attack, a bloodied ally within 5 squares gains 8 temp hp. He can grant temp hp if he misses as well, but grants CA to whatever he missed to end his next turn)

Isari moves to join Tanya on the wheel.

Move to F3.

Double move to O10

Tanya screams something unprintable as Isari launches himself onto the wheel behind her.

Amenephus keeps his feet on the ground and moves to help the floor level reception committee.

MAP

To end encounter, all Amenephus's healing powers restore an extra +5hp

Rusty - BLOODIED; used second wind; (one strike)
Tanya Hrovitz - has cover and partial concealment.
Nayce - BLOODIED; used second wind
Guldarin - BLOODIED; used second wind; angelic messenger is blinded (se) and immobilised (se)
Dorvin (resist 5 fire) - BLOODIED; used second wind; used AP; Encouraging Stance (when Dorvin hits with a melee attack, a bloodied ally within 5 squares gains 8 temp hp. He can grant temp hp if he misses as well, but grants CA to whatever he missed to end his next turn)
Isari (resist 5 fire) - BLOODIED; used second wind; used AP; +3 all (except AC) defenses to end encounter
Amenephus - BLOODIED; used 2nd wind; strike 2 death saves

"Roond 'n' roond she goos, whur she stops, ah think we know."

Rusty looks on in amusement as his comrades go after Tanya on the giant wheel. He hums Yakety Sax.

Move to F23.

RBA with Crossbow @ Tanya 1d20 + 11 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 11 - 2 = 18 vs AC; 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11 damage.

Minor Action to reload crossbow.

Rusty bolt hits the top of the wheel and completely misses Tanya.

Her descent continues and she splashes through the water at the bottom to take refuge behind the slag heap.

5 movement points to descend fully to C3 (at the bottom) and another 7 squares of movement to get back to I4 at ground level.

MAP

To end encounter, all Amenephus's healing powers restore an extra +5hp

Nayce - BLOODIED; used second wind
Guldarin - BLOODIED; used second wind; angelic messenger is blinded (se) and immobilised (se)
Dorvin (resist 5 fire) - BLOODIED; used second wind; used AP; Encouraging Stance (when Dorvin hits with a melee attack, a bloodied ally within 5 squares gains 8 temp hp. He can grant temp hp if he misses as well, but grants CA to whatever he missed to end his next turn)
Isari (resist 5 fire) - BLOODIED; used second wind; used AP; +3 all (except AC) defenses to end encounter
Amenephus - BLOODIED; used 2nd wind; strike 2 death saves
Rusty - BLOODIED; used second wind; (one strike)
Tanya Hrovitz - has cover and partial concealment.

Double move to S5, jumping the molten stuff (can't fail that check). 1 shroud on Tanya.

Nayce darts across the room and sends a looping shadow towards the lurking cultist.

MAP

To end encounter, all Amenephus's healing powers restore an extra +5hp

Guldarin - BLOODIED; used second wind; angelic messenger is blinded (se) and immobilised (se)
Dorvin (resist 5 fire) - BLOODIED; used second wind; used AP; Encouraging Stance (when Dorvin hits with a melee attack, a bloodied ally within 5 squares gains 8 temp hp. He can grant temp hp if he misses as well, but grants CA to whatever he missed to end his next turn)
Isari (resist 5 fire) - BLOODIED; used second wind; used AP; +3 all (except AC) defenses to end encounter
Amenephus - BLOODIED; used 2nd wind; strike 2 death saves
Rusty - BLOODIED; used second wind; (one strike)
Tanya Hrovitz - has cover and partial concealment; one shroud
Nayce - BLOODIED; used second wind

"In you go, my boy! Flush her out." Guldarin shakes his head. "Hiding behind things. Anyone would think she was scared." He ducks back behind the altar he just happens to be near.

Move & Standard; Sword Angel to I4 - including vertical movement I think that requires two move actions, so it takes up the standard action too.
Minor; Swing at Tanya, attack 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (20) + 15 = 35, damage 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
Let's try this again. For the Angelic Messenger
Saving throw against immobilised 1d20 ⇒ 2
Sabing throw against blinded 1d20 ⇒ 7

Guldarin demonstrates admirable division of labour, as he does the talking and one of his angels does the smiting. The other stands blind and still, exhausted perhaps, with its earlier efforts.

MAP

To end encounter, all Amenephus's healing powers restore an extra +5hp

Dorvin (resist 5 fire) - BLOODIED; used second wind; used AP; Encouraging Stance (when Dorvin hits with a melee attack, a bloodied ally within 5 squares gains 8 temp hp. He can grant temp hp if he misses as well, but grants CA to whatever he missed to end his next turn)
Isari (resist 5 fire) - BLOODIED; used second wind; used AP; +3 all (except AC) defenses to end encounter
Amenephus - BLOODIED; used 2nd wind; strike 2 death saves
Rusty - BLOODIED; used second wind; (one strike)
Tanya Hrovitz - has cover and partial concealment; one shroud
Nayce - BLOODIED; used second wind
Guldarin - BLOODIED; used second wind; angelic messenger is blinded (se) and immobilised (se)

Dorvin reconsiders his route now that Tanya has descended and decides to cut off her escape from the north.

Double move to O18.

Dorvin wades gamely through water and lava alike to shut down Tanya's possible escape routes.

MAP

To end encounter, all Amenephus's healing powers restore an extra +5hp

Isari (resist 5 fire) - BLOODIED; used second wind; used AP; +3 all (except AC) defenses to end encounter
Amenephus - BLOODIED; used 2nd wind; strike 2 death saves
Rusty - BLOODIED; used second wind; (one strike)
Tanya Hrovitz - has cover and partial concealment; one shroud
Nayce - BLOODIED; used second wind
Guldarin - BLOODIED; used second wind; angelic messenger is blinded (se) and immobilised (se)
Dorvin (resist 5 fire) - BLOODIED; used second wind; used AP; Encouraging Stance (when Dorvin hits with a melee attack, a bloodied ally within 5 squares gains 8 temp hp. He can grant temp hp if he misses as well, but grants CA to whatever he missed to end his next turn)

Isari follows Tanya down the wheel.

I think I can double move to J4.

Dripping with an unlovely mixture of blood and water, Isari arrives beside Tanya in short order.

MAP

To end encounter, all Amenephus's healing powers restore an extra +5hp

Amenephus - BLOODIED; used 2nd wind; strike 2 death saves
Rusty - BLOODIED; used second wind; (one strike)
Tanya Hrovitz - has cover and partial concealment; one shroud
Nayce - BLOODIED; used second wind
Guldarin - BLOODIED; used second wind; angelic messenger is blinded (se) and immobilised (se)
Dorvin (resist 5 fire) - BLOODIED; used second wind; used AP; Encouraging Stance (when Dorvin hits with a melee attack, a bloodied ally within 5 squares gains 8 temp hp. He can grant temp hp if he misses as well, but grants CA to whatever he missed to end his next turn)
Isari (resist 5 fire) - BLOODIED; used second wind; used AP; +3 all (except AC) defenses to end encounter

Move to N7 and ready an action to blast at Tanya if she comes out from behind the rock pile Lance of Faith, 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27 vs ref, 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8 radiant damage and the next ally that attacks gets +2 to hit

Amenephus hides behind the rocks and prepares to return fire at the first opportunity.

Amenephus moves gracefully across the room and prepares to blast his tormentor into oblivion.

MAP

To end encounter, all Amenephus's healing powers restore an extra +5hp

Rusty - BLOODIED; used second wind; (one strike)
Tanya Hrovitz - has cover and partial concealment; one shroud
Nayce - BLOODIED; used second wind
Guldarin - BLOODIED; used second wind; angelic messenger is blinded (se) and immobilised (se)
Dorvin (resist 5 fire) - BLOODIED; used second wind; used AP; Encouraging Stance (when Dorvin hits with a melee attack, a bloodied ally within 5 squares gains 8 temp hp. He can grant temp hp if he misses as well, but grants CA to whatever he missed to end his next turn)
Isari (resist 5 fire) - BLOODIED; used second wind; used AP; +3 all (except AC) defenses to end encounter
Amenephus - BLOODIED; used 2nd wind; strike 2 death saves; READIED ACTION (Lance of Faith, details above)

Rusty moves to H18 and fires another bolt at Tanya.

RBA 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 12 vs AC; 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8 damage.

He shouts, "That was a warning shot! Put down your weapon and we might spare your life!"

Minor Action: The dragonborn reloads his crossbow.

"May? Mammon's servants want better security than that, dragonthing."

Tanya shifts and moves to the door, muttering under her breath in supernal.

If anyone speaks it, they can make a Perception check to see if they can catch the words.

Shift, move, minor. No recharge on area burst.

MAP

To end encounter, all Amenephus's healing powers restore an extra +5hp

Nayce - BLOODIED; used second wind
Guldarin - BLOODIED; used second wind; angelic messenger is blinded (se) and immobilised (se)
Dorvin (resist 5 fire) - BLOODIED; used second wind; used AP; Encouraging Stance (when Dorvin hits with a melee attack, a bloodied ally within 5 squares gains 8 temp hp. He can grant temp hp if he misses as well, but grants CA to whatever he missed to end his next turn)
Isari (resist 5 fire) - BLOODIED; used second wind; used AP; +3 all (except AC) defenses to end encounter
Amenephus - BLOODIED; used 2nd wind; strike 2 death saves; READIED ACTION (Lance of Faith, details above)
Rusty - BLOODIED; used second wind; (one strike)
Tanya Hrovitz - one shroud

Nayce sprints after the fleeing cultist and launches an attack.

1 more shroud on Tanya (total 2). Double move to J6. Action point. Black Garrotte on Tanya. 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (15) + 16 = 31 vs Reflex. Hit: You grab the target. Until the grab ends, the target takes a –5 penalty to all escape attempts and a –2 penalty to attack rolls against you. When the grab ends, the target takes 1d10+14 damage (1d10+16 if she's bloodied).

"Submit or your life is forfeit."

Tanya gags as the noose slips around her neck, slowly choking her. "Not a convincing downpayment..." she gasps.

MAP

To end encounter, all Amenephus's healing powers restore an extra +5hp

Guldarin - BLOODIED; used second wind; angelic messenger is blinded (se) and immobilised (se)
Dorvin (resist 5 fire) - BLOODIED; used second wind; used AP; Encouraging Stance (when Dorvin hits with a melee attack, a bloodied ally within 5 squares gains 8 temp hp. He can grant temp hp if he misses as well, but grants CA to whatever he missed to end his next turn)
Isari (resist 5 fire) - BLOODIED; used second wind; used AP; +3 all (except AC) defenses to end encounter
Amenephus - BLOODIED; used 2nd wind; strike 2 death saves; READIED ACTION (Lance of Faith, details above)
Rusty - BLOODIED; used second wind; (one strike)
Tanya Hrovitz - two shrouds; grabbed (escape ends at -5, on escape takes 1d10+14 (1d10+16 if bloodied))
Nayce - BLOODIED; used second wind; used AP

Guldarin peeks over the obstacle. "Yes, well, before we start negotiating your surrender, if that's what we elect to do, I think I want to show how displeased I am with you. Really, serving Mammon. You should be ashamed. There are plenty of perfectly suitable gods." He aims his rod at her, and for a moment there's a smell of ozone before a bolt of lightning flashes forth.

Standard, Storm Call. Attack 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (20) + 15 = 35 vs Reflex; damage 1d8 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11 lightning damage and the target takes ongoing 5 lightning damage and is dazed (save ends both); miss, half damage and the target is slowed (save ends).
Move, the Sword Angel flies to J10
Minor, and swings at Tanya, attack 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (12) + 15 = 27 vs Fort, damage 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7
Edit: Critical Hit. Make that 16 + 3d6 ⇒ 16 + (1, 5, 3) = 25 lightning damage.

Guldarin, care to make saves for your blind and immobilised angel chum?

Guldarin's displeasure expresses itself in the form of an extremely localised storm punctuated by lightning strikes. His sword-wielding angel takes another swipe at the devil worshipper who now looks to be in extremely poor shape and is certainly beyond speech, even if she wished to say anything.

MAP

To end encounter, all Amenephus's healing powers restore an extra +5hp

Dorvin (resist 5 fire) - BLOODIED; used second wind; used AP; Encouraging Stance (when Dorvin hits with a melee attack, a bloodied ally within 5 squares gains 8 temp hp. He can grant temp hp if he misses as well, but grants CA to whatever he missed to end his next turn)
Isari (resist 5 fire) - BLOODIED; used second wind; used AP; +3 all (except AC) defenses to end encounter
Amenephus - BLOODIED; used 2nd wind; strike 2 death saves; READIED ACTION (Lance of Faith, details above)
Rusty - BLOODIED; used second wind; (one strike)
Tanya Hrovitz - BLOODIED; two shrouds; grabbed (escape ends at -5, on escape takes 1d10+16); dazed and taking 5 ongoing lightning (se both)
Nayce - BLOODIED; used second wind; used AP
Guldarin - BLOODIED; used second wind; angelic messenger is blinded (se) and immobilised (se)

Going for a seventh and eight failed save in a row:
Save vs Immobilised 1d20 ⇒ 8
Save vs Blinded 1d20 ⇒ 20

The messenger's eyes open in time to witness the final seconds of the epic battle.

Dorvin yells, "Ah, just knock 'er oot and we'll gab wi' 'er later, ads." as he smashes towards her.

Move then charge to I10.
1d20 + 16 ⇒ (4) + 16 = 201d10 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

Dorvin wades through water and lava before missing the dazed devil worshipper by inches.

MAP

To end encounter, all Amenephus's healing powers restore an extra +5hp

Isari (resist 5 fire) - BLOODIED; used second wind; used AP; +3 all (except AC) defenses to end encounter
Amenephus - BLOODIED; used 2nd wind; strike 2 death saves; READIED ACTION (Lance of Faith, details above)
Rusty - BLOODIED; used second wind; (one strike)
Tanya Hrovitz - BLOODIED; two shrouds; grabbed (escape ends at -5, on escape takes 1d10+16); dazed and taking 5 ongoing lightning (se both)
Nayce - BLOODIED; used second wind; used AP
Guldarin - BLOODIED; used second wind; angelic messenger is blinded (se) and immobilised (se)
Dorvin (resist 5 fire) - BLOODIED; used second wind; used AP; Encouraging Stance (when Dorvin hits with a melee attack, a bloodied ally within 5 squares gains 8 temp hp. He can grant temp hp if he misses as well, but grants CA to whatever he missed to end his next turn)

"You've lost. Just surrender while you still have some dignity." Isari casually walks up and strikes with a blow that rends reality itself.

Move to I8 and use Be Gone(Reliable, not teleporting her): 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (6) + 16 = 222d10 + 7 ⇒ (3, 7) + 7 = 17

Tanya gulps and either cannot or will not speak as she drops.

Dead or unconscious? Dorvin mentioned wanting to talk to her.

OUT OF COMBAT and may I offer congratulations to all of you for getting through that. Level up to level 11 and take your associated Paragon paths. More to follow in the morning.

Atop the sacred forge, the last glow of the sacrificed Teardrop flares once more. Pure cerulean light suffuses the party, strengthening each one you in the way that best suits your skills and abilities. Volund's Boon is not to be gainsaid.

Unconscious. We can kill her later.

Isari sheathes his sword and slumps down against the wall. "Good work everyone. That was far too close."

"Where do you suppose she was trying to get through this door?" Nayce wonders, battle-weary but still alert to possible dangers.

"When she wakes up, perhaps Tanya can be persuaded to tell us."

With casual efficiency, Nayce sets about gagging Tanya and binding her with rope. Thievery 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (14) + 14 = 28

Tanya is swiftly cocooned in ropes.

Tanya is swiftly cocooned in ropes.

1617XP taking you to 26,225XP total.

While you deal with the leveling up process ...

Taking stock after the battle, the group are reminded of Tanya's presence as her eyes open and she gags.

"Ah reet, wakey wakey. Now, that didnae turn oot the way ye hoped, did it, lassie? Ye've got a wee bit o' explainin' tae dae."

Tanya glares, but cannot speak (even if she's prepared to) through the gag Nayce thoughtfully placed in her mouth.

Amenephus shakes himself from his deep trance and strides over.

Amenephus pulls the gag down and places his holy symbol out before him. "What did you hope to gain from all his?"

1d20 + 14 ⇒ (19) + 14 = 33 Diplomacy
Insight 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (20) + 18 = 38 for any answer she might give
sure the dice roller likes me now that combat isnt going on

Tanya sneers. "What did I hope to gain?" she mimics. "Mammon's dominion, of course. What else?"

"Are there others of your cult within the mountain?"

"We are legion and we shall prevail. Do you think you can prevent us? The Heartsblood Forge and Mount Ryghar will soon be home to Mammon himself, and he will oust the petty godling Volund. Mammon's greed will engulf the world."

Tanya's eyes blaze with cursed gold and fanaticism.