Hollow's Last Hope (Inactive)

Game Master nilesr

"Thanks, Jaxom.. I can think better again."

Jaxom knows that it was not a spell but some sort of spell like ability. (Variant Summon Monster spell)

"Thanks Jaxom. I'm feeling much better now."

Resting the cythe on his armored shoulder, Hecktor looks to both directions.

"Which way shall we go, west or east?"

When Jaxom is puzzled by the magical dagger and ring, Silas has a look to provide a second opinion.

Spellcraft: Dagger: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (13) + 12 = 25
Spellcraft: Ring: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (12) + 12 = 24

He then has a closer look at the inscriptions but they are a puzzle, he mutters, "I'm afraid I was asleep in Mistress De Veer's class. She'd have known what these inscriptions said, on account of her being a fossil from another age."
Linguistics: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12

He waits to see if anyone else can read them, and later suggests, "Since we're here in creepy ville, perhaps we should explore? There was a door to the west we past."

"I think we should go to the door we passed and make sure we leave nothing to spring out behind us."

After people get ready, Jaxom starts to walk that way.

"I Know it maybe a lot to ask, but unless they do him harm somehow, Savram should probably inherit at least one of his mother's items."

Silas nods, "That's a good thought Luc."

Maybe the wand, or possibly both?

"Let's determine if they are cursed first."

"or evil. I can find that out right away." Lucanor says

Detect Evil on the items

The dagger is a +1 Dagger that grants its wielder the usage of the Witch Knife feat.

The Ring is a ring of chameleon power

As the party comes to the door, Jaxom casts Detect Magic (because I figured you would). He senses two magical auras both from inside the room. Moderate Abjuration and Moderate Necromancy.

Lucanor detects a moderately evil aura behind the door.

That's actually a really sweet ring, still we can go with Luc's plan.

Upon hearing there is both magic and evil inside, Silas asks "Do you want me to open it?"

He studies the door while he waits for a response and the creepy sealstone whispers things into his mind...
Kn:Arcarna abjuration: 1d20 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 9 + 4 = 20
Kn:Arcarna necromancy: 1d20 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 9 + 4 = 20
Perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13

"Yes, but steel your mind."

Or we can offer to buy it off the lad for a reasonable price if he's willing to sell. Provide for his education etc ;)

"Hold up a second, let me see if there's just a plain ole fashioned trap..."
Perception:1d20 + 16 ⇒ (12) + 16 = 28

"Oh i've got some steel right here, i'd be happy to share it with the undead."

The witches dagger distracts Jaxom with thoughts of his missing sister.

Going to wait until the results of the various checks are reveled before opening the door. But that's probably what Silas will do next unless there's a problem.

Both Auras are from items....so Silas cannot identify them.

Lucanor doesn't find a trap on the door.

Silas opens the door to show.

Within this room stands the disfigured corpse of a cleric of Nethys,
its eyes and mouth stitched shut with coarse cord. In one of its
desiccated hands, it clutches a weird metal cage with a rotting
dwarf’s head bolted within. The room is otherwise empty, as if the
creature were imprisoned here or locked up for safekeeping.

The desiccated creature turns its sightless eyes to you but doesn't move....and the head in the cage mouths words that come out as hideous croaks.

Everyone make a DC21 Will save or be paralyzed with FEAR for 1d4 ⇒ 1 rounds

Will save: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (20) + 9 = 29

Knowledge Religion: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 29 +3 more if Monster Lore applies

Will, bravery bonus: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 4 + 2 = 21
Praise bravery for that, by the skin of my teeth there.

"What in the gods' names is 'that'?
Shutting one's mouth sure, but this?"

Will: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13

Silas looks back at the others with one hand on the door, "I'll just go ahead and open this door. I'm sure nothing wi AIIEEEEEEE!"

Will: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16

Jaxom says nothing but is rigid with loathing and terror.

Will Save: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17

Sorry for my absence, lot on my mind atm

Gilmork's paralyzed with fear for the time being.

Round 1
Silas is paralyzed with fear.
Jaxom is paralyzed with fear.
Hecktor
Lucanor
Mummy
Gilmork

Hecktor and Luc are up

Silas tries to act but his mind is locked with the horror of the mummified thing in front. 'Why did it have to be undead? Why?!'

Hecktor moves slightly closer, to the square west of Jaxom and braces a swing.
Scythe, PA: 1d20 + 16 - 3 ⇒ (10) + 16 - 3 = 23Slash!: 2d4 + 11 + 9 ⇒ (2, 1) + 11 + 9 = 23

Full attack with cursed punches? No thanks. :)
Let the ugly come to me instead.

Round 1
Silas is paralyzed with fear.
Jaxom is paralyzed with fear.
Hecktor moves and readies an attack.
Lucanor
Mummy
Gilmork

Waiting on Luc

Lucanor moves forward to arrange a flank with Hecktor, "Iomedae grace me with your virtue..."and when the creature closes readies his own attack...

Activiating Judgement of Sacred Purity (So +2 to all Saves), then Same as Hecktor in letting it close in. Trying to position so that when it does close either Hecktor or luc will get a flanking bonus.

To hit when it does: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (16) + 11 = 27
Dmg if that hits: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12 Plus Bane 2d6 ⇒ (6, 2) = 8

Had to edit for format correction.

Round 1
Silas is paralyzed with fear.
Jaxom is paralyzed with fear.
Hecktor moves and readies an attack.
Lucanor moves up and readies an action, there really isn't anywhere Luc can stand where he would flank
Mummy charges Lucanor with a moaning sound escaping through its sealed lips Slam: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (13) + 18 = 31 striking the holy man for 2d6 + 19 ⇒ (4, 2) + 19 = 25 and Luc must save versus disease Fort Save DC 16 Luc Luc lashes out with his own blade, scoring a hit for 15 damage.
Gilmork

Round 1
Silas
Jaxom
Hecktor
Lucanor
Mummy
Gilmork

Good guys are up

Gilmork gets out his bow and fires several arrows to determine their effectiveness.

Rapid Shot, Deadly Aim, PBS: 1d20 + 10 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 10 + 1 - 2 = 251d20 + 10 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (10) + 10 + 1 - 2 = 191d20 + 5 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 5 + 1 - 2 = 10
Damage: 1d8 + 3 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 1 + 4 = 111d8 + 3 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 1 + 4 = 91d8 + 3 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 3 + 1 + 4 = 16

Is this round 2 now?

Jaxom use the wand of haste to make everyone's blows come quicker.

"Hey now, dead man, that's our comrade you're hitting.
I don't approve."

Hecktor 5ft steps forward and swings at the mummy.

Scythe, haste, PA: 1d20 + 16 + 1 - 3 ⇒ (10) + 16 + 1 - 3 = 24Dmg, undead bane: 2d4 + 11 + 9 + 2d6 ⇒ (3, 4) + 11 + 9 + (6, 5) = 38
Scythe, haste, PA: 1d20 + 11 + 1 - 3 ⇒ (15) + 11 + 1 - 3 = 24Dmg, undead bane: 2d4 + 11 + 9 + 2d6 ⇒ (1, 2) + 11 + 9 + (5, 4) = 32

Scythe, PA: 1d20 + 16 + 1 - 3 ⇒ (20) + 16 + 1 - 3 = 34Dmg, undead bane: 2d4 + 11 + 9 + 2d6 ⇒ (2, 4) + 11 + 9 + (3, 1) = 30

Crit?: 1d20 + 16 + 1 - 3 ⇒ (12) + 16 + 1 - 3 = 26Extra Dmg, undead bane: 6d4 + 33 + 27 + 6d6 ⇒ (4, 2, 3, 4, 1, 2) + 33 + 27 + (3, 6, 4, 2, 6, 3) = 100

Hecktor, you get another attack because of haste and all attacks get a +1

Mind still reeling, Silas screams, "Burn it! Stab it! Smash it to pieces! Whatever works, we must destroy it!" His voice might be cracking under the strain, but it was that simple and his words spurred you on.

With a grim face like he was walking to his execution Silas lurched forwards, swords in hand.
Acrobatics: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (5) + 15 = 20

Move action: Silas uses inspire 8/22
Standard action: Silas surges forwards trying to get round to flank, but not quite reaching.

Edited Jaxom, thank you. Seeing the rolls, thanks multo much my friend :D

Hecktor undead bane doesn't get multiplied on a crit. You still did a ton of damage regardless.

Fortitude Save 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26

Lucanor groans in pain as he's hit hard, and then lashes out again with his blade

To hit: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18
Dmg: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13 Bane bonus: 2d6 ⇒ (5, 1) = 6

To hit (Hasted): 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (8) + 12 = 20
Dmg: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9 Bane Bonus: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 3) = 6

to hit: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25
Dmg: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10 Bane Bonus: 2d6 ⇒ (5, 2) = 7

It doesn't.....ah well, i still get to slice it up pretty good.

Totally forgot my undead bane quality of my weapon. Niles please add +2 to my attacks and 2d6 ⇒ (3, 2) = 52d6 ⇒ (2, 3) = 5 to my first two rolls if they hit.

Gilmork hits once for 15.

Round 2
Silas inspires his allies and moves, suffering an AoO AoO: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (13) + 16 = 29 which hits dealing 2d6 + 19 ⇒ (3, 5) + 19 = 27 and Silas must save versus Disease Fort DC 16
Jaxom hastes his allies
Hecktor hits once for 25 damage.
Lucanor misses with all his attacks
Mummy attacks Hecktor 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (8) + 16 = 24 but misses.
Gilmork

Round 3
Silas
Jaxom
Hecktor
Lucanor
Mummy
Gilmork

Good guys are up

Wow. I thought for sure the last one would hit. tough cookie.

Lucanor tries again, hoping for a better drive home..
to hit: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (15) + 12 = 27
Dmg: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11 Bane Bonus: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 3) = 4
to hit: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (17) + 12 = 29
Dmg: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14 Bane Bonus: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 4) = 6
to hit: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16
Dmg: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12 Bane Bonus: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 2) = 4

His AC is then pretty high...if 24 misses.

Scythe, haste, PA: 1d20 + 16 + 1 - 3 ⇒ (14) + 16 + 1 - 3 = 28Dmg: 2d4 + 11 + 9 + 1 + 2d6 ⇒ (3, 4) + 11 + 9 + 1 + (4, 5) = 37
Scythe, haste, PA: 1d20 + 11 + 1 - 3 ⇒ (12) + 11 + 1 - 3 = 21Dmg: 2d4 + 11 + 9 + 1 + 2d6 ⇒ (2, 1) + 11 + 9 + 1 + (3, 5) = 32
Scythe, haste, PA: 1d20 + 16 + 1 - 3 ⇒ (20) + 16 + 1 - 3 = 34Dmg: 2d4 + 11 + 9 + 1 + 2d6 ⇒ (3, 2) + 11 + 9 + 1 + (6, 6) = 38

Crit?: 1d20 + 16 + 1 - 3 ⇒ (9) + 16 + 1 - 3 = 23Dmg: 6d4 + 33 + 27 + 3 ⇒ (1, 1, 1, 4, 4, 1) + 33 + 27 + 3 = 75

Jaxom causes a small quake beneath the mummy to knock it from its feet.

Tremor: 1d20 + 15 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 15 + 2 = 31

If that beats its CMD then, it basically a +4 to all your attacks. And it would also happen before Hecktor and Luc attacked.

Gilmork fires his arrows again, this time boosted by Silas and Jaxom's blessings.

Rapid Shot, PBS, Deadly Aim, Inspire, Haste, Bane: 1d20 + 10 + 1 - 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 10 + 1 - 2 + 1 + 2 = 251d20 + 12 ⇒ (2) + 12 = 141d20 + 12 ⇒ (14) + 12 = 261d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9

Damage: 1d8 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 2d6 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + (6, 5) = 221d8 + 10 + 2d6 ⇒ (6) + 10 + (5, 5) = 261d8 + 10 + 2d6 ⇒ (7) + 10 + (2, 2) = 211d8 + 10 + 2d6 ⇒ (7) + 10 + (1, 6) = 24

Niles would Heroism be up still from the previous fight? It lasts 8 mins. If so add 2 to everything below.

Silas shrieks, "Kill it! Kill it! Kill it!". In a blind fury he circles behind the mummy and lashes out with his blades, stabbing repeatedly, his words turning to sobs!

Free action: Maintain inspire 9/22
5' Step: North
Swift action: Arcane Strike
Full attack: Inspire, Flank, Haste, Arcane Strike
Fort: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23
Mainhand: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 9 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 15Damage: 1d6 + 5 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 5 + 2 + 2 = 15
Mainhand Iterative: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 2 + 1 - 5 ⇒ (17) + 9 + 2 + 2 + 1 - 5 = 26Damage: 1d6 + 5 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 2 + 2 = 13
Offhand: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 9 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 30Damage: 1d6 + 3 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 2 + 2 = 12
Haste: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 9 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 30Damage: 1d6 + 5 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 2 + 2 = 14

Gilmork misses with all of his shots...

Round 3
Silas hits twice for 16 damage.
Jaxom trips the Mummy! CMD was 30!
Hecktor hits twice, (not crit sorry) but deals an exceptional amount of damage (65 damage!) The mummy is cut in two pieces!
Lucanor
Mummy
Gilmork

When the two halves of the mummy lie split at his feet, Hecktor wipes off the ick residue that's sure to be on the scythe's blade.

"Luc, you ok?"

Kn:Arcarna: 1d20 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 9 + 4 = 31

Silas shivers, his eyes fixated on the strange device with the rotted head inside, "Ugh, that is so gross. A Cresset Interrogation, if I'm not mistaken. Put a head in, speak the command word and ask it questions... I suppose it would be advantages to do that with Vade's head or maybe his wife, but I don't think I can bring myself to do that."

He turns away from the thing in disgust and starts healing the wounded.
CLW: Lucanor * 4: 4d8 + 4 ⇒ (3, 6, 7, 7) + 4 = 27
CLW: Silas * 4: 4d8 + 4 ⇒ (7, 8, 8, 1) + 4 = 28
CLW: Hecktor * 2: 2d8 + 2 ⇒ (2, 5) + 2 = 9

"Maybe Luc or i could do it, if it upsets you too much.
After all, it's not them anymore."

"I'm better thanks to Silas' wand, thank ye Silas."

Knowledge Arcana: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

"Is that what it is? I would have had no idea." He shrugs, "As for speaking with the dead, I can already do that. Helps in Inquisiting."

Another thought, "Maybe we should burn the mummy?"