JCServant's Council of Thieves (Inactive)

Game Master JCServant

The Black Devil wrote:

Devil falls into the darkness of the pit.

Huh?? Explain. Why?

Tessai tries to discern their foes' positioning as best as possible - "Here now little piggie, show that ugly face of yours will you..?"

Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16

If she somehow manages to notice her, she will strike:

Rapier Attack with PA: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18Damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

If not, she will cast See Invisibility.

Ok JC that's fine.

Aemon holding his bow ready for whenever he spots the devil dancing in the shadows he will shoot.

First shot MW longbow: 1d20 + 8 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 8 + 1 - 2 = 23
First Damage: 1d8 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 3 + 1 = 11

Second shot MW longbow: 1d20 + 8 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 8 + 1 - 2 = 20
Second Damage: 1d8 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 3 + 1 = 11

Well I'm going to keep moving until I come out the other side. Unless Sian pops up again.

Similarly, Corellon tries to stand at the ready, hoping to spot her and then to swipe at her with his lightning reflexes.

Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (15) + 11 = 26

Main Hand Attack w. MW Rapier: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18
Rapier Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Off Hand Attack w. Short Sword:: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13
Short Sword Damage:: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Is there a small enough space we're in to eliminate the shadows if we all pulled out the light source

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You can never completely eliminate [i]every shadow, but most. Keep in mind, her last maneuver had her jumping into the pit, clearly out of sight before later showing up again. One last note, since you all seems to be thinking along the lines of stealth... stealth doesn't just work on shadows. Just sayin'. :)[/i]

Wouldn't Tessai and BD receive a bonus to spot her since they can see in the dark?

It would depend on a variety of factors depending on what ability, spell, etc was being used. I cannot divulge details regarding Sian, of course, without being meta.

If she somehow manages to notice her, she will strike:

The last two times she appeared on the opposite side some 60' away and attacking from a distance. Do you want to try and move towards that direction?

On another note, Sian is not on fire.

Battle posting will be a bit delayed here... about an hour.

Tessai will move halfway between where she is right now and that last spot where Sian showed up, unless it takes her too close to the other demons - only want to face one threat at a time :D She will however put her rapier away and draw a javelin.

EDIT: If moving needs any rolls, for grease or whatever, then Tessai will stay put :D

Beppo stands around looking confused, but will whack the crap out of anything that shows up within melee range that is not a friendly.

I'm going to be out of pocket for at least part of tomorrow, so I'm going to post this attack now. Use it when handy:

readied attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16
damage: 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (6, 6) + 1 = 13

Round 3
Aemon, if you are readying a shot, you can only take a standard action. Kyle, you cannot 'hold' a 'move and spell' thing. Reach is your friend.

Aemon shoots when he sees what he believes is the tiefling, but his shot only parts the shadows. He sees her again (second make-up shot) and this time, lands his mark (11pts). Tessai reasons that the demon/devil creature cast "Blink" (50% miss chance, 20% for Tessai since she can now see invisible.) Tessai casts "See Invisability" after not being able to nab Sian. Edmon starts moving up the stairs. Beppo readies an attack. Black Devil falls over into the pit, though its unclear whether it was a result of an attack or a deliberate decision. Oddly enough, he does not automatically pop out at the top as has happened numerous times before.

Enemy Turn
Sian pops into view just long enough for Aemon to squeeze a shot off at her. She attacks Beppo, who is the new person in front closest to the very angry looking devil.

Crossbow, Fort Save if Hit: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 281d4 + 4d6 ⇒ (2) + (3, 3, 6, 5) = 19

She slips back against the wall, out of sight, even though you just saw her a moment ago.

10' Demon (Perfect, ),

PFL' Beppo (1/40 3 Str Dmg(-1hit/dmg), 1 Con Dmg, Diseased?),

15' Corellon (27/27 1 Con Dmg, 1 WIS Dmg, Disease?3),
20' Kyle (26/26 1 CON dmg, Disease),
25' Aemon (36/36 1 Con Dmg, Disease?2),
35' Tessai (33/33 1 Con Dmg),
40' Edmond (39/39 1 Con Dmg, Disease?, Bull Str),
??' Tiefling-Sian (Perfect, ),

1d20 + 16 ⇒ (12) + 16 = 28

Despite being stairs, the devil moves over them as if the land were flat. He moves with grace and guile. He attacks beppo.

Kukri 18-20: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (9) + 17 = 261d4 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
Kukri 18-20: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (18) + 12 = 301d4 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
Claws: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 = 291d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Between the bolt and the devil's attack, Beppo sustains 39 points of damage. Beppo wildly swing (Held action), but misses. A smile crosses the devil's face has he tears into the human. Seeing him grievously injured, Kyle moves towards Beppo (held action).

Status
10' Demon (Perfect, ),

PFL' Beppo (1/40 3 Str Dmg(-1hit/dmg), 1 Con Dmg, Diseased?),
5' Kyle (26/26 1 CON dmg, Disease),
15' Corellon (27/27 1 Con Dmg, 1 WIS Dmg, Disease?3),

25' Aemon (36/36 1 Con Dmg, Disease?2),
35' Tessai (33/33 1 Con Dmg),
40' Edmond (39/39 1 Con Dmg, Disease?, Bull Str),
??' Tiefling-Sian (Perfect, ),

That's fine i wasn't sure JC, couldn't find the rule so i just posted both.

Aemon again readies his bow for when he speaks the tiefling jump out of the shadows, seeing his friends getting hit he knows he's got to make it count.

First shot MW longbow: 1d20 + 8 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 8 + 1 - 2 = 11
First Damage: 1d8 + 3 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 1 + 4 = 11

Can i use a heropoint to reroll please?

[ooc]I assume that Corellon's attempt to spot and attack was not successful or he was not close enough.[ooc]

Encouraged by Aemon's hit on the tiefling, he swaps out his blased for his bow and tries to let off a timely shot.

Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13

Attack w. Short Bow: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11
Short Bow Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

But he fumbles around on the stairs and can't seem to make much of his sight or his shot.

"Somebody with the wand, get to Beppo!"

Edmond continues stalking toward the devil.

Kyle uses the wand to heal Beppo and backs up to give him room to escape or just to not be the second person attacked if Beppo goes down.

CMW: 2d10 + 3 ⇒ (9, 1) + 3 = 13

"Devil...?" - Tessai mumbles almost incoherently.

Shaking her head, she looks inwards, pulling upon her divine power with a soft prayer.

Cast Divine Favor = +2 Attack and +2 Weapon Damage.

Round 6
Since Beppo is not around, I will have him on total defense
Baddie Skill Check: 1d20 ⇒ 10

Aemon shoots at the tiefling when she shows.
Heroic Reroll: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27
Heroic Reroll Confirm: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14

Damn you, she spits a curse as the arrow hits her in the knee! Correllon shoots and misses. Edmond seems to ignore everyone else as he continues to march up the stairs, eyes VERY focused.

Enemy Turn
Aemon seems to have got the rogues attention.
Crossbow, Fort Save if HIt: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 161d4 + 4d6 ⇒ (2) + (4, 6, 5, 2) = 19 He is hit for 19.

Before she jumps down the stairs into the pit she yells, It doesn't matter what you do, you all WILL die before the morning! And I WILL be around to savor the moment and collect!

The two headed devil continues to attack Beppo. One of the heads makes comments in a foreign tongue as it sees Edmond approaching from below.

Kukri 18-20: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (15) + 17 = 321d4 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
Kukri 18-20: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (19) + 12 = 311d4 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
Kukri Confirm: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (7) + 12 = 191d4 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
Despite his best effort to go defensive, Beppo buckles under the assult, falling to the ground. The devil steps towards Corellon walking as if the stairs weren't even there.

Status
50' Edmond (39/39 1 Con Dmg, Disease?, Bull Str),

PFL' Beppo (-2/40 3 Str Dmg(-1hit/dmg), 1 Con Dmg, Diseased?), Demon
5'
15' Corellon (27/27 1 Con Dmg, 1 WIS Dmg, Disease?3),
20' Kyle (26/26 1 CON dmg, Disease),
25' Aemon (17/36 1 Con Dmg, Disease?2),
35' Tessai (33/33 1 Con Dmg),

Shock up from the bolt in his chest, Aemon shakes it off and in time to see Beppo go down again and the two headed devil move forward.

"We have to take it out before it takes us all out."

First shot MW longbow: 1d20 + 8 + 1 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 8 + 1 - 2 - 2 = 6
First Damage: 1d8 + 3 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 3 + 1 + 4 = 16

Second shot MW longbow: 1d20 + 8 + 1 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 8 + 1 - 2 - 2 = 12
Second Damage: 1d8 + 3 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 3 + 1 + 4 = 15

JC can i get you to just roll everything for me? :P

"Crap, if it must come to this, so be it."

Corellon drops his bow and draws both blades bringing them in a wide slicing motion out in front of him as he does. He screams a loud "AAAaarrgggh!" and gives it everything that he has.

Main Hand Attack w. MW Rapier: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
Rapier Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Off Hand Attack w. Short Sword:: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10
Short Sword Damage:: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

But fear has a better grip on him than he has on his rapier and sword. He efforts are futile at this point. As he realizes this his heart feels heavy and sunken in his chest.

Kyle heals Aemon with the wand.

CMW: 2d10 + 3 ⇒ (10, 4) + 3 = 17

Am I reading it wrong or did the demon move up to Beppo AND get a full attack in Round 5? I sure wouldn't mind having those 11 HP back.

Yes, he did. I tried to convey through the text that he was moving with a guile that defies description. In other words, he can five foot step despite the difficulty of the stairs, and full round attack you with reach. EVIL...devilish, even.

Actually, I double checked something. I did forget to account for Sian's shaken condition (which ends this round) in hitting Aemon's flat footed AC. -2 means she misses, so I will give him back those HPs)

Good :D By the way, where is Sian at the moment? Can she be reached?

She fell down the hole again. She doesn't like to stay still.

"Defend yourself Corellon... Leave that bastard to me and stalk the bit%$ that is putting us down one by one, stab her for me will you...?" - Tessai shouts at Corellon.

Standard Action: Apply oil of Bless Weapon to the Rapier.

Move action: Seeing Corellon launching himself at the creature, Tessai will take the opening, and close the distance also - move right up to the Demon if possible.

Special battle conditions mentioned earlier...the stairs are too narrow to accommodate multiple people in the same 'square' so to speak. That's why Edmond has been spending ROUNDS to get all the way around to the other side of this beast! Corellon rushes up (only getting one attack) but taking up the square in front of baddie. You can attack with reach or ranged weapon, however. Remember, allies do NOT give cover bonus to enemy AC.

Since Aemon wasn't hurt, Kyle would have readied an action to heal someone that gets hurt beside him.

"Damn it, Tessai! Just use your wish scroll to banish this demon before he kills us!"

Bluff w/Inner Beauty: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15

fort save vs bleeding out (includes Con dmg): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13

Beppo looks like he'll pull through. Just take those dern demons DOWN!

Thanks for the clarification GM-JC. In that case, Tessai will apply the oil to the long spear, and stand behind Corellon. Is that action possible?

Wish scroll heh? I have one of those? :D

I beat the 15 dc so you should understand that I mean for you to take out the rune curse and pretend its a wish scroll.

Round 4
Aemon shoots the devil demon, but misses. Corellon moves up and attacks, but also misses. Beppo stablizes. Edmond finally closes in on the demon.

Enmey Turn.
Another bolt shoots out of the darkness, this one aimed at Corellon's heart.

Crossbow, Flat Foot AC attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 151d4 + 4d6 ⇒ (4) + (2, 4, 1, 1) = 12

She hits as the demon attacks the rogue and disappears under the stairs.

Kukri 18-20: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (20) + 17 = 371d4 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 91d100 ⇒ 31
Kukri 18-20: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (19) + 12 = 311d4 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 81d100 ⇒ 79
After two hits, Corellon falls to the ground, limp at the devil's feet. He moves forward towards Tessai and continues his attack.

Claws: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 121d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 51d100 ⇒ 48
Claws: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (19) + 11 = 301d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 51d100 ⇒ 33
And hits once for five as his claws tear into her right shoulder. Kyle heals her immediately.

Status
20' Edmond (39/39 1 Con Dmg, Disease?, Bull Str),

PFL' Beppo (-2/40 3 Str Dmg(-1hit/dmg), 1 Con Dmg, Diseased?, Prone, KO),
5' Demon (Perfect, ),
10' Corellon (-2/27 1 Con Dmg, 1 WIS Dmg, Disease?3, KO. Bleeding. Prone.),
15' Tessai (33/33 1 Con Dmg),
20' Kyle (26/26 1 CON dmg, Disease),
25' Aemon (36/36 1 Con Dmg, Disease?2),
35'
??' Tiefling-Sian (Good, ),

Edmond moves up further and finally gets his claws into the demon, ripping into it with wild abandon.

Claw 1, pa: 1d20 + 8 + 3 - 1 ⇒ (4) + 8 + 3 - 1 = 14
damage: 1d6 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 8 + 2 = 14

Let me see if I understood this correctly: now that I have applied the oil of Bless Weapon to my long spear, the demon is in my face so I cannot use it. Also I cannot take a 5' step back to use it because this is difficult terrain. Also the demon attacked 4 times in the last round. Are my assumptions correct? I am asking to ponder what to do next.

If my assumptions are not correct and it is possible to attack, Tessai will step back and do so. If not, she will drop the spear, use a swift action to activate judgment of sacred healing and apply the OTHER oil of Bless weapon on her rapier, probably taking multiple AoOs in the process.

Guys, between the demon and the shooter, I will probably drop in one round, so I would honestly start pondering an all out retreat.

Also, anyone has any idea at all how we can target the shooter? Because I am totally out on how to address that one. Daylight? Dispel Magic? Anything...?

Yeah a full attack could put Edmond down in one. This is tough.

Let's see. First, if everyone moves five feet back, then you could move five feet back and do one attck...just not a full round action. And, since it's difficult terrain, you would provoke an AoO. BTW, did you see Kyle's post above my massive combat post? He was using his bluff to send you a coded message, in a manner of speaking. He beat DC15, so I want to make sure you read/received it.

I did see it but... I don't really think Tessai has the ability to bluff a demon.

My question now is, can I declare that I take a step back and attack then? Or is this possibility hinging on someone else's actions? I am confused about one thing - you cannot take a 5'step in difficult terrain, or you provoke an AoO when you do so? Or you are allowed but it counts like a move action? Or in fact, it is simply a move action and not a 5' step? Apologies for the barrage of questions - I believe my last statement to be the correct one right? It is simply a move and attack.

I did see it but... I don't really think Tessai has the ability to bluff a demon.

Bluff a demon, or a tiefling? Regardless, I didn't realize one was harder than the other. Granted, language capabilities MAY be an issue if you're looking at the demon, but there are more ways to 'bluff' than the spoken word. Anyways....

My question now is, can I declare that I take a step back and attack then? Or is this possibility hinging on someone else's actions? I am confused about one thing - you cannot take a 5'step in difficult terrain, or you provoke an AoO when you do so? Or you are allowed but it counts like a move action? Or in fact, it is simply a move action and not a 5' step? Apologies for the barrage of questions - I believe my last statement to be the correct one right? It is simply a move and attack.

Yeah, it's basically a move (provoke) and single attack. If you yell at everyone else behind you to move, I'm sure they will...but they just need to keep in mind that in so doing, they are also reduced to a move+standard, and not a 5' step+full round attack.

Tessai roars - "Back guys!!" - as she herself takes a step back, accepting an attack and laying down one of her own.

Longspear Attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27Damage: 1d8 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 9 + 2 = 14

Posting now as I will be out most of the day tomorrow.

Kyle full defenses and moves up the stairs to give Tess some room.

AC 21

My post yesterday seems to not have been posted.

Seeing his friends dropping Aemon tryings to think of a way out of this.

"What's the plan here!? we're three down where is Devil?"

Aemon then only seeing one thing he can do takes a deep breath and readies his bow again waiting to spot the Devil jumping through the shadows.

First shot MW longbow: 1d20 + 8 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 8 + 1 - 2 = 27
Crit confirm: 1d20 + 8 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 8 + 1 - 2 = 8
First Damage: 1d8 + 3 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 1 + 4 = 13

Round 6
Edmond moves up and attempts to attack the demon. One of the two faces, which is facing in his direction, points out his tongue. You cannot surprise us, monster! It becomes clear to Edmond quickly that with two sets of eyes, it would be impossible to get proper positioning to strike vital parts of the enemy in surprise...aka no sneak attacks

Tessai moves, provoking...
Kukri 18-20: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (8) + 17 = 251d4 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 61d100 ⇒ 14
His weapon goes to strike her, but at the last minute, he turns incorporeal and the weapon passes through her harmlessly. He curses as she strikes the demon with her spear.

1d100 ⇒ 85

She tags him hard has he re materializes. However, the wound begins to heal very quickly.

Aemon waits for the rogue to pop out of the shadows, but she seems to stay her hand for now, or has retreated.

Enemy Turn
Fell my wrath!The demon screams! He five foot steps to Tessai.

Kukri 18-20: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (6) + 17 = 231d4 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 71d100 ⇒ 56
Kukri 18-20: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 181d4 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 71d100 ⇒ 27
Claws: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 191d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 51d100 ⇒ 94
Claws: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 281d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 41d100 ⇒ 36
(Unless I'm forgetting a buff you mentioned earlier, I believe they all hit...I got your AC as 18...let me know if I'm wrong.)

Tessai is slashed and cut multiple times for 23 points of damage. Blood trickles and pours out of various wounds.

Status

PFL' Beppo (-2/40 3 Str Dmg(-1hit/dmg), 1 Con Dmg, Diseased?, Prone, KO),
5' Demon (Perfect, ),
10' Corellon (-2/27 1 Con Dmg, 1 WIS Dmg, Disease?3, KO. Bleeding. Prone.),
15' Tessai (10/33 1 Con Dmg),
20' Kyle (26/26 1 CON dmg, Disease),
25' Aemon (36/36 1 Con Dmg, Disease?2),
35'
??' Tiefling-Sian (Good, ),

Corellon starts to feel cold, very cold, though he is not consciously aware of this fact ...

"Tessai! Kyle do you have anyway to try and get them up?"

Then with a menacing face, Aemon looks at the Demon and notched an arrow.

First shot MW longbow: 1d20 + 8 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (10) + 8 + 1 - 2 = 17
First Damage: 1d8 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 1 = 6

Second shot MW longbow: 1d20 + 8 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (5) + 8 + 1 - 2 = 12
Second Damage: 1d8 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 1 = 5

Kyle uses the wand to heal Tessai.

CMW: 2d10 + 3 ⇒ (10, 6) + 3 = 19

"I told you, the only way we're surviving this encounter is with that wish spell. Hold still while I pull it out of your bag and use it."

Do I have to roll bluff again? If I do, I will use a hero point to add 8. And you better roll better than a 1d20 ⇒ 15. Ouch. Any aids to the bluff will be nice.

He reaches into Tess' pack to take out the runecurse. He pulls it out and holds it up in front of him.

Tessai's AC with the Longspear should be 19 (MW Breastplate and DEX16).

Kyle man, I'm sorry but I don't understand what you expect Tessai to do. You are betting on bluffing the demon? He seems even only half sentient, like an animal - is he not? I did post in discussion about my conclusions on this, and asking for your feedback on them, but I am still waiting for a decisive answer.

In any case, I am rolling with it...

Tessai adds - "Yes, now we have this fool where we want them - protect Kyle so he has enough time to read the wish scroll and dismiss this one to his foul plane again!!" - she laughs.

Bluff: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17If we can retcon, and you guys want to carry this plan out I don't mind being the bluffer myself, else I am using aid another on Kyle.

Would love to aid, the only bluffing Corellon is doing right now is trying to bluff death that he is not on a one way trip to the afterlife.

Looking at the attack stats on this creature (4 attacks at +17/+12/+11/+11 (!!!), I am actually starting to think that this is the demon being invoked by the Runecurse. And why the heck did it go incorporeal when hitting me?

Tessai takes a further look at the demon - could it be an illusion??

Will Save?: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27

Yes, anyone who wants to play the bluffing game can aid another with a DC10 bluff check. Or, as someone pointed out to me in chat, using your acting skills that you recently developed! :D