JZ's Carrion Crown - COMPLETE! (Inactive)

Game Master JamZilla

fair enough j. 4 rounds to climb then at this rate. If anyone behimd me climbs up and makes noise that is detected then I'll climb at normal rate - or even fast climb depending on the dc. What is it btw?

Since we have still so much to go, I think Inspire courage will have to wait. Caradwen begins to climb, but it is going to be HARD for her :/

Stealth: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (7) + 17 = 24
Climb: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21

"Markus, that wand of spider climb will be useful can you pass it to me i'll use it to help get the others up these steps. I suggest we wait for everyone to get the spell on them so we can get up to the top together and not split up" Davos says as he studies the steps

hp - 42

Great idea Davos, and it reminded me of my Gravity Bow Wand also ;)

so how many rounds are we going to have to do all this stuff? Can Davos cast spider climb on everyone?

Davos that is a good idea it will make it easy for everyone to reach the top. I will fly up like Sebastian suggested and see if I can distract whoever is there so you can reach the top safely. Jon says hopefully they won't have too many crossbow men left

j whichever side they climb up I'll fly up the other side and cause some kind of distraction

One important point for those getting help from spider climb, you must have both hands free in order to get the benefit. The DC for this climb is pretty high, 15

Can everyone let me know if they are climbing or using spider climb - it is relevant.

From high in the tower you can hear a snarling voice, low and angry, like a wolf with bared teeth;

Your pack is weak Cybrisa. Always have the Broken Ones eaten the scraps left by the Silverhides, like carrion feeding hyenas - you are less than wolves.

The humans have slain your kind and now approach my Throne. Well let them come. I have consumed Sain's heart and rightfully claimed my title as Packlord. Vrood has the remainder of the heart so there can be no challenge. I will do what your pack was too wretched to achieve and slay the humans. I will eat their hearts and so take their power for my own.

if I still can, I'll use spider climb.

I'm gonna use spider climb
"thanks Davos I'll take that magic to help me climb"

Round 1 - Enemy

A great howl, louder than any you have heard rings out from atop the tower.

I told you to find them and kill them! Not return to me with your tail between your legs!

There is the sound of metal scraping on metal and then a high pitched yelp. A moment later, the big shaggy shape of a werewolf comes hurtling through the doorway at the top of the tower, it's head almost decapitated from its body.as it falls through the air, tumbling down in a spray of blood, it changed form and reverts to that of a young man just before it crashes to the ground with a sickening crunch of twisted bone.

I am Malthus Mordrinacht, Packlord of the Shudderwood and the apex predator of these lands. To stand against me is to invite slaughter!

The outline of a massive grey wolf appears at the top of the stairs and howls once more at the moon. It then turns and heads inside.

Round 2 - Heroes

Jon looks upwards as he hears the pack lords angry exchange
Focusing what is left of his power he casts another spell and the shimmering field around him pulses brighter for a second before settling back to its barely visible state.

casting shield of faith, ac is now 22

Moving over to one of the dead wolves Jon picks up one of the large swords and tests it's weight, the blade is heavy and feels unfamiliar in his hands.

I think we will need to deal as much damage to these bastards as possible, I'm hoping the silver will compensate for my lack of skill with this thing, they don't seem to be wearing armour so even if my attacks are a bit wild i recon I'll still hit them Jon says to them
we dont have long, we need to get up to him as soon as possible. Davos can you haste us again? Jon asks

Jon, the wolves you fought on the roof didn't have silver greatswords, only the large ones you fought in the temple did. So unless someone took those as loot you'll need to fetch one from below.

I thought we were still under the tower.

Drfinitely going with Spider Climb - this means we can go straight up instead of following the perimeter of the stairs, correct Jam?

Morbar scales the tower using the spider climb ability granted to him by Davos.
I'm not sure how far you can climb with it so as far as I can

Caradwen 'sticks' with Morbar.

Mirror Images: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

I will be flying sticking just behind the rest of them tell we are spotted. I'd also like to ask about spells, i would have casted Bless down stairs as its a minute a level is that ok?

The monk continues to climb the crumbling stair. He pauses briefly as the body hurtles down to thud sickeningly at the foot of the tower. The wind whips around his legs, tugging at him, as he waits for his opportunity to continue climbing.

Stealth 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13

Climb 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16

Taking the wand from Markus, Davos casts spider climb on Morbar

"Yes Jon I can but I'll cast it when we closer to the top as the spell doesn't last very long"

Squaring his shoulders the oracles wings burst from his back and he growls
shut up you malicious bastard he says to himself in a low angry voice none of us will die today and moving forward he launches himself into the air.

Jon will fly up one side if the tower, away from the stairs and the others and see if he can cause a distraction

Since spider climb gives you a climb speed of 20ft, you can reach the doorway the body flew out of in 3 rounds (90ft)

Round 3 - Heroes

So round 3 is still one of climbing, correct Jam?

Sebastian continues to climb, his back pressed against the wall of the tower. The preternatural light provided by the stars is skant illumintlation for scaling the ancient worn steps but for one such as him dim light is no barrier. His otherworldly sight enables him to pick out imperfections in the crumbling stonework and with his natural agility he steps easily over the places that would otherwise betray his presence with a tumble of dislodged stones or worse cause him to lose his balance and plummet over the precipice.

He makes steady progress and pauses only 20' away from the opening to the summit of the tower. He listens intently for any sign of movement within, trying to ignore the sounds of his comrades ascending the stair below him.

He freezes as suddenly a dark shape registers on the periphery of his vison. He watches the winged being for a while before realising that it is Jon launching himself from the tenple roof and ascending in a spiral around the tower.

Climb 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15

Stealth 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27

Perception 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12

Cara - correct. You will reach the top at the end of the next round

Have you started climbing Caradwen?

j. Correct me if I am wrong but at 20' it is 4 rounds to reach the top isn't it? If not then am I now at the top?

Davos, do we need Climb rolls with the spider climb?

no you don't need to make checks, if Caradwen is by me I'll cast spider climb on her if not I'll use it on myself

Drfinitely going with Spider Climb - this means we can go straight up instead of following the perimeter of the stairs, correct Jam?

;)

I'm a little confused aren't we all spider climbed up already and at the same point up the tower?

Sorry guys, this confusion is my fault because I haven't been able to post the last few days. There will be a full update later but yes, unless you tell me otherwise I will assume you are all at the top about to go into the tower at whoch point I will roll initiative.

Our actions have been in rounds which is why i've been posting like that

Whether through magical assistance or natural dexterity, the party clambers up the tower. A single door leads in to a darkened room within.

Just beneath the observatory at the top of the tower, a series of 10 foot high arches breaks the perimeter of the column, forming a crude monopteron. As in the temple below, the floor is inlaid with the ravages of time by the roof above it. To the north, a flight of stone stairs leads up to an opening in the ceiling.

Vines crawl hungrily over the floor and walls and to the south, a huge throne sits against the wall. But unlike any throne of iron or stone, this seat is made from hundreds, if not thousands, of bones. You can see the individual bones of deer and elk as well as half a dozen or more human skulls adorning the head rest.

Sitting in the throne is a massive, grey-haired werewolf. More muscular than any other you have faced and with a snarling expression of disdain on his lupine face, he regards you with hungry yellow eyes.

So. You have come to take my Throne. You will not find me the mewling welp, not like Cybrisa's pack of pathetic creatures. he nods his head in the direction of a female wolf standing beside the throne. For I am Malthus Mordrinacht, Alpha of the Shudderwood.

He stands, drawing himself to his full height of eight feet of towering muscle and fur and fang. His broad chest is covered with a battered breastplate and he wears a massive bastard sword and dagger, both jagged and brutal in their design. And with slow, deliberate movements, he draws them both.

The female beside him moves more lithely and almost looks more fox than wolf. She cows her head at his words and maintains a respectful distance from the packlord.

I devoured Sain's heart and claimed the Lordship. Malthus continues. And now I shall consume yours also.

Initiative Check

Morbar: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20
Davos: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23
Markus: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 1 = 10
Jon: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
Sebastian: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11
Cara: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15

Average=12.5

Malthus: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13
Cyrbisa: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18

Average=15.5

Round 1 - Enemy

Malthus cranes his head and lets out a deafening, piercing howl. Birds just roosting and settling in the branches of trees scatter to the four winds and you feel the hairs stand up along your arms and the backs of your necks.

Malthus, intimidate, Dazzling Display: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (17) + 13 = 30

The DC to demoralize an opponent is 10 + HD + Wisdom modifier so everyone is shaken for the following durations:

Markus = 2 rounds
Morbar = 2 rounds
Sebastian = 2 rounds
Cara = 3 rounds
Davos = 3 rounds
Jon = 3 rounds

The female wolf begins to gesture and mutter words of an unknown language. Her claws begin to glow a deep green and then in an instant the vines that cover the tower become her deadly allies! They shoot out and begin to wrap themselves around your arms and legs, tangling you and impeding you, setting you up for the kill!

Casting Entanngle. Can everyone make a DC 16 Reflex save please or are otherwise entangled and held immobile. The entire area also becomes difficult terrain.

Round 1 - Heroes

Map Updated

j. Explain that DC to me. Who's was modifier? Does resistance against fear effects count too? I get +2saves vs fear.[/dice]

Reflex 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25
The monk dodges aside as the vines reach toward him. In an instant he takes in the scene and realises that they bare in trouble. i have to even up the odds
He immediately begins tearing the vines that clamber over his comrades.
[Ooc]not sure who is entangled yet so I'll wait until someone fails their save before I help them escape with an aid other check.

You can use this skill to cause an opponent to become shaken for a number of rounds. The DC of this check is equal to 10 + the target's Hit Dice + the target's Wisdom modifier. If you are successful, the target is shaken for 1 round. This duration increases by 1 round for every 5 by which you beat the DC. You can only threaten an opponent in this way if they are within 30 feet and can clearly see and hear you. Using demoralize on the same creature only extends the duration; it does not create a stronger fear condition.

It doesn't allow a save, it's vs a Dc like a combat manoeuvre and I either beat the DC and intimidate you or not beat it and fail. The feat Dazzling Display allows an individual to use the Intimidate action to demoralise anyone who can see them

Reflex: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14

As the vines appear around Davos's feet he is unable to move out of the way and is rooted down from his legs unable to move "I'm entangled" bit with a flick of his wand and mutters a few words hastes the party

Everyone is hasted!

Davos and everyone, keep in mind Good Hope offers +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. And it stacks with Inspire Courage for the +2 to hit and damage.

Davos, on another note - if by any chance you get a spare round, grab my wand and zap me with Gravity Bow... I forgot it :/ Else I'll do it when and if I get a chance. You might be busy blasting them from the top of the tower or something like that ;)

Reflex Save: 1d20 + 12 + 1 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 12 + 1 - 2 + 2 = 33

Nimbly evading the vines and roots that try to grab her, Caradwen feels the energetic urge that crosses her body from Davos' spell.

Taking a step forward, her voice bolsters her companions, as she unleashes a single arrow at the one who seemed to be casting a spell moments ago.

5'step to P:41. Inspire Courage as a Move Action. Single silver arrow attack on the female casting werewolf

Longbow Attack: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (13) + 16 = 29
Damage if it hits: 1d8 + 14 ⇒ (1) + 14 = 15

--Status--
AC: 21
HP: 44
Effects: Inspire Courage (7/16) / Good Hope / Mirror Image (6 images)

reflex: 1d20 + 2 + 2 - 2 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 2 + 2 - 2 + 6 = 17

Jons blood runs cold as the howl tears through the silence of the night and he tightens his grip on the huge silver sword.
Suddenly the whole tower erupts with writhing snake like mass of ivy and vegetation and Jon barely evades the magical entrapment.

devoured Sains heart? Jon scoffs, nothing but scorn in his voice as he calls out to the wolf you had it hand fed to you like a puppy more like, by your master Vrood! You are nothing Malthus, you are no pack lord just a lapdog wannabe and that's all you'll ever be whilst you are under Vroods thumb
Jon shouts at the ravening wolf.
flying to x 47j

Flaring his wings he streaks upward and over the tower landing on the other side he
Draws on the deepest reserves of his powers and wreathes the spell caster in screaming flames using hero point to cast balefire again, unless I get another use of it because we levelled up that is but I suspect that is wishful thinking.dc 16 for half j

balefire: 8d6 ⇒ (3, 4, 4, 4, 6, 3, 5, 4) = 33

Cara - You're right that good hope provides a 2 but shakened will cancel that out so Davos is still entangled.

Jon, you can't move that far. Although you are not entangled, the entire region is difficult terrain and takes double movement to traverse. With your enhanced speed of 90ft you can reach X47 with a full round of movement but not cast Balefire

Reflex: 1d20 + 2 + 2 + 5 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 + 2 + 5 - 2 = 21

Pulling at the vines Markus just gets away as he flys up and away from the vines moving in closer to the others. "Malthus you are a lapdog, taking scraps from the way. You couldn't take the throne yourself so you had to fall so low. I want one of them alive!" Markus then points at the spellcaster. "Why are you following him! He has no right to the throne! we have evidence Help us put him down and we'll leave you be. Reclaim some honor for your race!

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 18 + 4 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 18 + 4 - 2 = 33

As he shouts out to the wolf he throws a small chain next to Malthus and whips into live and strikes out at him.

Trip: 1d20 + 8 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 8 + 5 + 2 = 16

Moving to S48

taking my delayed action
Seeing Davos become entangled the monk moves to his side and begins tearing at the vines that surround him. He grabs handfuls of the thick creepers and pulls them away, snappi g some and tossing them aside.

Aid another escape artist 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 28

Morbar looks on at malthus's daze loving display "What skill for such a savage beast. This fight is gonna be bearded than the others"
Reflex: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21

Even though he is shaken by the pack lords skill Morbar manages to dodge the vines and with the power of Davos haste moves up to the pack lord U44 and smacks him with him with a might blow of his hammer
Earthbreaker: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (2) + 16 = 184d6 + 19 ⇒ (4, 1, 6, 1) + 19 = 31

Morbar hauls himself through the grasping vines, ripping and tearing his way through until he comes face to face with the Packlord himself. Impressed by the wolf's display of skill but nonetheless undeterred, Morbar brings his hammer down in a huge overhand sweep...

...which is met by the blade of Malthus' dagger and deflected.

The manoeuvre would have taken tremendous strength and no little skill. However he claimed the title of Packlord, Morbar realises he is facing a mighty warrior indeed.

He has no time to ponder this as the massive bastard sword sweeps up toward his head in a smooth and blinding motion;

Malthus, AOO for movement, Morbar: 1d20 + 13 - 3 ⇒ (7) + 13 - 3 = 17

But the dwarf spots it and ducks the slash at the last moment.

Markus and Jon move up and cast their spells whilst Davos, Sebastian and Cara remain in the tangle of vines.

Round 1 - Enemy

Half blind with burning pain, the female wolf staggers backward and past Malthus. Whatever effect Markus' words may have had she seems too agonised for them to register. In a panic, she raises her hands and casts a spell and suddenly a tremendous blast of driving sleet fills the tower. Markus and Jon lose sight of the enemy and their friends whilst the others are all suddenly chilled to their bones by the biting wind.

Driving sleet blocks all sight (even darkvision) within it and causes the ground in the area to be icy. A creature can walk within or through the area of sleet at half normal speed with a DC 10 Acrobatics check. Failure means it can't move in that round, while failure by 5 or more means it falls (see the Acrobatics skill for details).

The sleet extinguishes torches and small fires.

If anyone caught in the area attempts to move, they must make a DC 10 acrobatics check. Further more, you can now only move through these entangled and stormed areas at quarter speed.

Come then, dwarf. test your skill against me. Know that your friends shall soon follow you in death!

Malthus, bite, Morbar: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24 Hit
Damage: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
Auto trip attempt: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (14) + 15 = 29 I think that is equal so is a success - Morbar is tripped
Malthus, Bastard sword 1, Morbar: 1d20 + 13 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 13 + 4 = 25 Hit
Damage: 2d8 + 5 ⇒ (1, 4) + 5 = 10
Malthus, Bastard sword 2, Morbar: 1d20 + 8 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 8 + 4 = 30 Hit
Damage: 2d8 + 5 ⇒ (1, 7) + 5 = 13
Malthus, Dagger 1, Morbar: 1d20 + 13 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 13 + 4 = 22 Miss
Malthus, Dagger 1, Morbar: 1d20 + 8 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 8 + 4 = 24 Hit
Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

With their weapons still locked, Malthus' powerful jaws clamp onto Morbar's arm and drag him to the ground. Once prone and exosed, the Packlord unleashes a flurry of slashing attacks with his bastard sword and dagger.

Round 2 - Enemy

Jam, did I hit?

Yep. Sorry I forgot to include it in the write up.

Round 2 - Heroes

Flinching back from the sleet storm that slams into the tower Jon curses and Flaring his wings the oracle swoops out and around the tower heading for the spell casting she wolf landing just outside the tower he thrusts his sword through the opening aiming for her chest.

moving to x 42 j, I think I can attack her from there

greatsword: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22

dam: 2d6 + 13 ⇒ (6, 3) + 13 = 22

Ac 23