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Round 3
On 22, Vaghn continues to encourage his allies.
On 18, Madeline attacks the angry spirit. (dealing damage if it hits).
On 18, Valen channels the Will of the Grey Lady, healing his allies.
On 16, the remaining spirit continues to attack Creel. (dealing if it hits). (It moves from u into 9).
On 5, Alexa descends the rope (into 7).
On 4 Creel attacks the spirit in 9. (dealing if it hits).
Alexa looks to the others:
Lets move on. The next room was dark, but I sensed some restless spirits there. My guess is there are a number of skeletons.
Alexa looks to Creel:
You and I first, I can use this fire to attack. It will last for about five minutes, so lets move quickly while it lasts, then we can come back and search more carefully. I also believe that this flame will harm most undead, even those without bodies.
With the flame lighting the way, Alexa proceeds with Creel west to the next room where she detected the creatures.
Perception:
Vaghn makes sure to retrieve his whip before continuing with the others, holding it in one hand and his buckler in the other.
Given the conditions Alexa described, Valen grabs a small chunk of stone and casts Light on it provide illumination. In order to not reveal their presence just yet, he stashes it to cloak the light temporarily.
"If it is so dark, we may need some kind of light source to see them - assuming they don't have some kind ecoplasmic goo to make them glow."
Alexa moves to "w" and directs Creel to move to "s".
Here is the current map I believe.
Init:
Knowing the skeletons are here, Alexa is prepared for them.
Readied Attack vs. Touch AC:
Damage:
It is hard to tell from the description. Does every attack reduce the duration of the Produce Flame spell by 1 minute? Or just ranged attacks? From the intent of the spell it seems as though it should just be the ranged attacks - a minute is reduced to recreate the flame. By the description switches back to "attack".
Madeline, her sword drawn, moves into a position to help with the clattering risen staggering before the group.
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Round 1
As your group continues to push into the next chamber, with Alexa in the lead, a whole host of skeletons arise to challenge you. Skeletons rise from the cold stone floor, animated by the same foul and fell power that haunts the rest of the prison.
On 23, Alexa moves into the room () and attacks the skeleton to her left (). She throws a ball of fire at it, engulfing it in flame! It staggers forward, aflame.
Having secured his whip, Vaghn dashes into the next room () to aid Alexa! Seeing the skeletons moving in their direction, he targets the closest one () and tries to trip it. He send his whip out, securing the things femur, and pulls hard. The creature comes crashing down, its sword clattering on the ground adjacent to it.
On 16, the skeletons rise, picking up their discarded weapons as they do, and move into the following positions!
Skeleton #1 (aflame) moves from square 9 to 3.
Skeleton #2 stands in square 7, picks up its weapon, and moves to 4 (avoiding AoOs)
Skeleton #3 stands in square 13, picks up its weapon, and moves to square 2.
Skeleton #4 stands in square 15, picks up its weapon, and moves to square 9.
Skeleton #5 stands in square 10, picks up its weapon, and moves to square x. (Alexa may* opt to make a touch attack to damage it with her flaming hand if she'd like).
Skeleton #7 stands in square m, picks up its weapon as it does, and shifts to n. It attacks Vaghn in t! (dealing if it hits).
Skeleton #8 stands in square h, picking up its weapon as it does, and shifts to o. It attacks Vaghn in t! (dealing if it hits).
Skeleton #9 stands in square i, once again retrieving its weapon. This provokes another AoO from Vaghn, who threatens it with his whip.
On 14, Valen moves from the side of the pool to x1 (you cannot move further), flanking the skeleton there with Alexa. He pulls his morning star along the way and swings! (dealing points of damage if it hits).
On 13, a glow appears in the hall north of the room.
On 10, Creel (who was already in s), swings his club (with both hands) at the skeleton attacking Vaghn from n. (dealing if he hits).
Skeleton #1 5/8 hit points remaining. In square 3.
Skeleton #2 8/8 hit points remaining. In square 4.
Skeleton #3 8/8 hit points remaining. In square 2.
Skeleton #4 8/8 hit points remaining. In square 9.
Skeleton #5 4/8 hit points remaining. In square x.
Skeleton #6 8/8 hit points remaining. In square n.
Skeleton #7 8/8 hit points remaining. In square o.
Skeleton #8 8/8 hit points remaining. In square i.
Skeleton #9 33/33 hit points remaining. In square a (not visible to players).
Gurtis Vortch CR 4
XP 1,200
Male human burning skeletal champion fighter 3 (Pathfinder
LE Medium undead
Init +3; Senses deathwatch; Perception +3
Aura fiery aura
Defense
AC 11, touch 9, flat-footed 10 (–2 blind, +1 dodge, +2 natural)
hp 33 (5 HD; 2d8+3d10+8)
Fort +4, Ref +4, Will +4
Defensive Abilities bravery +1, channel resistance +4; DR 5/
bludgeoning; Immune fire, undead traits
Weaknesses headless, vulnerable to cold
Offense
Speed 15 ft.
Melee handaxe +6 (1d6+9/×3 plus 1d6 fire), claw +0 (1d4+5 plus
1d6 fire)
Spell-Like Abilities (CL 5th; concentration +6)
Constant—deathwatch
Tactics
During Combat Vortch always uses Power Attack—these
modifiers are included in his stats above. Although he can
pinpoint targets with his deathwatch ability, he still suffers
a 50% miss chance for blindness (a disadvantage his Blind-
Fight feat helps lessen).
Morale Vortch fights to the death as long as he can sense
living creatures in range of his deathwatch ability;
otherwise, he staggers back to this room, relying upon his
memories to retrace his route.
Statistics
Str 17, Dex 16, Con —, Int 8, Wis 10, Cha 12
Base Atk +4; CMB +7; CMD 21
Feats Blind-Fight, Dodge, Improved InitiativeB, Mobility,
Power Attack, Weapon Focus (handaxe), Weapon
Specialization (handaxe)
Skills Climb +6, Intimidate +8, Perception +3
Languages Common (cannot speak or hear)
SQ armor training 1, fiery death (2d6, DC 13)
Gear handaxe
Round 2 actions!!!!
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LOOK!!!!
Here's the map after I did some graphics magic! This is where everyone is at the end of Round 1.
In order to get a better look at things, Valen tries to clear the way by bashing the skeleton in front of him with his morningstar.
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Madeline waits in the chamber of the pool. Turning to guard the rear of the group, sword held ready should anything come to try and take them by surprise.
Round 1 - AoO
AoO - vs touch AC:
Damage:
Round 2
@ "x" if still standing, otherwise at 4.
Attack-touch:
Damage:
As she swings, Alexa calls to Valen.
If Pharasma has blessed you, perhaps you should ask her to weaken these skeletons. We can beat them, but there are a lot here.
As she swings, Alexa calls to Valen.
If Pharasma has blessed you, perhaps you should ask her to weaken these skeletons. We can beat them, but there are a lot here.
"I will endeavor to do so, Miss Alexa - provided I can get a clear view."
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Between Alexa's flaming balls of fire and Valen's quick work with the morning star, the two heroes clear two spaces, dropping two of the skeletons!
Here's the map at the opening of Round 2.
Round 2
On 23, Alexa spins around and throws a ball of flame at the skeleton standing adjacent to her. Her flaming orb hits, but does not drop the undead menace.
On 17, Vaghn looks down the hall and identifies the next threat moving into combat!
On 16, the skeletons attack!
The skeleton in square 4 drops its rusted blade and lunges at Alexa with both its claws! and (dealing and respectively).
A fell intelligence alight in its eyes, the skeleton in square 2 shifts into 3 and follows suit, also attacking Alexa! and (dealing and respectively).
Unable to attack Alexa or Valen, the skeleton in 9 moves around to flank Vaghn. It makes a single attack (from l). (dealing if it hits).
The skeleton in n, bolstered by the appearance of its former cellmate, drops it rusty blade and tries to claw Vaghn. and (dealing and respectively).
The skeleton in o steps up (into t) and follows suit, attacking Valen twice with its claws. and (dealing and respectively).
Finally, the skeleton in i steps forward (into "o"), attacking Creel twice with its claws. and (dealing and respectively).
Beset by the dead on all fronts, Valen lifts his holy symbol on 14 and channels. The skeletons attempt to save (as a group) and vs. Valen's DC 14.
On 13, a flaming skeleton appears at the end of the hallway. As it steps forward, Vaghn sends his whip's dangerous end out, wrapping it around the things legs and pulling it down. Frustrated, the creature stands again.
On 10, Creel swings at the skeleton in n, attempting to break through the massing horde. (dealing if he hits).
Here is the map at the beginning of Round 3!!!
Round 3 actions please!!!
skellies..
Skeleton #3 6/8 hit points remaining moves into 3.
Skeleton #4 6/8 hit points remaining. In square L.
Skeleton #7 6/8 hit points remaining. In square t.
Skeleton #8 6/8 hit points remaining. In square o.
Skeleton #9 31/33 hit points remaining. Visible to Vaghn.
Madeline steps to 'X-1' and peers into the combat.
Thence she casts Summon Monster II' to bring forth a small ice elemental (Summoning it in square 'g' if she can) thence directing it to attack the burning figure in the door way and hence assisting Vaghn against a more dangerous seeming foe.
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Having taken quite a beating from the skeleton, Valen calls upon Pharasma's blessing to help recover some of his strength.
Hoping to eliminate the flanking threat, Alexa swings at skeleton in 3.
Attack:
Damage:
She then draws her club since this is the last attack that the produce flame will work.
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Round 3
On 23, Alexa throws her final ball of fire, hitting the skeleton in space 3 square in the jaw. The jaw, as well as the foul things head, comes clear off as it collapses in a pile of bones.
On 17, Vaghn, lacking a light source, steps over into h and begins to cast a spell. He casts carefully, weaving to and fro and ensure the skeletons do not strike him.
On 16, the skeletons push their attacks!
The skeleton in L moves into m, attacking Vaghn twice with its claws. and (dealing and if it hits).
The skeleton in t continues to attack Valen. and (dealing and if it hits).
The skeleton in o continues to attack Creel and (dealing and if it hits).
On 14, Valen heals himself with a wand.
On 13, the flaming skeleton advances into the room, wielding a wicked looking hand axe. It moves to n (provoking an AoO from Vaghn) and attacks Creel!! chance of missing entirely for being blind (51+ hits). (dealing plus fire if it hits).
On 10, Creel returns the favor, swinging hard at the flaming skeleton. (dealing if he hits).
At the end of the round, Madeline (who still hasn't rolled initiative) acts, summoning an ice elemental. She steps in X1 to do so, focusing all of her will to bring the creature into being. At the very end of the round, it appears, in 3.
Skeleton in L 6/8
Skeleton in t 6/8
Skeleton in o 6/8
Fire Skeleton 23/33
On 14, Valen heals himself with a wand.
Hoping to keep the skeleton (at t) causing further havoc, he bashes it with his morningstar.
"If you ladies have any spells that could bolster Creel, I would suggest you do so - he's surrounded on three sides."
Alexa swings swings her club at "t" hoping to free up Valen from more assaults.
Attack-club:
Damage:
Unfortunately she was still getting her grip on the club and the swing is well wide of its mark.
"Alright all, this thing is not too different from a normal skeleton. Use cold if you have it, and blunt weapons. It can apparently sense the spark of our lives, but it is still blind due to its lack of a head, so use that to your advantage!"
Madeline - pretty sure you can attack, but the skeleton will have partial cover (-4 to attack).
I posted my attack earlier, I did not do so well on this attack. If you already used that roll and I missed it, please let me know.
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Round 4
On 23, Alexa pivots on her left foot, ducks low, and brings her club up with a hard swing. Sadly, she misses her mark as the skeleton, at the last minute, steps back. Her club goes wide.
On 17,Vaghn studies his flaming enemy - taking note of its strengths and weaknesses - and calls out to his group, suggesting several tactics to bring it down.
On 16, the skeletons continue to attack.
The skeleton in m attacks Vaghn twice with its claws and (dealing and respectively).
The skeleton in t continues to attack Valen and (dealing and respectively).
The skeleton in o continues to attack Creel and (dealing and respectively).
On 14, Valen counters against the undead menace, clipping it with the edge of his morningstar slightly. He barely damages it, however.
On 13, the flaming skeleton attacks Creel twice. First, it swings its axe (51+ hits); (dealing plus fire damage if it hits). Then, it swings a wicked looking claw at him (51+ hits); (dealing plus fire damage if it hits).
On 10, Creel calls out to his goddess in desperation, swinging his club at the flaming skeleton!! (dealing if he hits with his final Smite Evil attempt. His AC/CMD increases until next round, as well.
Madeline (who still hasn't rolled initiative) directs her ice elemental to move around and attack the skeleton in m. It moves to l (it didn't act last round) and swings (dealing and cold damage if it hits).
At the end of the round Madeline moves to 4 (provoking at AoO from the skeleton as she does) and begins to summon another ice elemental, which appears in i (adjacent to Vaghn) and attacks the fiery skeleton (dealing and cold damage if it hits).
Round 5 actions.....
Skeleton in L 6/8
Skeleton in t 5/8
Skeleton in o 6/8
Fire Skeleton 9/33