Legends in the Making: Slayers of Renown

Game Master BloodWolven

He approaches the inactive portal and asks, "So what do we know about this thing?"

Once at the inactive portal he touches a black tattoo on his arm of an volomptious succubus. It glows for a moment and he looks around.

Perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (11) + 12 = 23

It's a portal. To a place not that far away, on this plane. We didn't go through it before because we were tired and played out, and we just didn't have the energy or resources to keep pushing.

Now that we're rested, we can go on.

Renia snorts. "Also because we were invited to step through by a disembodied voice who implied he was the source of all the undead. So it's probably a trap on the other side."

Rouqar follows with the group. He doesn't add anything to the discussion.

A bit surprised at hearing that he restates, "So let me get this straight... you cleared undead from the place. The portal opened and a voice invited you in to lord it over you that they are the overlord? Did anything go through the portal? Did they do something to activate it? Where are we? So what does the quarry have for deposits?"

Sable knows very little, he was not here before.

He called himself "Mr. Unlucky," a lich of some sort. We don't know who's with him on the other side. Felt like a trap. We can activate it by casting some minor spells on each side.

I suppose we could just bust on through...

Flouncy thinks a moment. I think using the portal will alert them we're coming.

"The skeletons were mining whatever is in this quarry, then they carted it through the portal." I don't remember if we found out what mineral it is in the quarry but if we did he would add that information.

He replies, waiting for action, "Silver interesting, well, I am game for it. I don't have any spells to help with opening it. But if we wait long enough, Olivira should arrive."

A couple first-level spells will get us through. To where, I can't say.

I need every slot. Perhaps we can use stored magic items like wands?

He suggests, "You could try orisons first?"

Yes. If that works, great.

"The only wand I have is curing. I'd rather save that for emergencies. I can try orisons but what school of magic should be used?"

He has Create Water/Conjuration-Creation-Water, Detect Magic & Guidance/Divination, and Stabilize/Conjuration-Healing. ??

Renia listens as the others discuss a plan.

I could shoot a Ray of Frost at it or Mage Hand it.

Flouncy did a skill check and was told it would require two 1st or higher spells, but we can try cantrips and see if it works.

Let's try it and see.

Flouncy casts Ray of Frost at one of the 2 sides to open the portal.

Flouncy casts Ray of Frost and the spell seems to be absorbed by the magical apparatus. You can see one little rune light up. There are about 20 such runes.

You continue using your orisons and a new rune lights up for each use. 20 rounds later as only one person is using said orisons, that side lights up and forms its half of the portal frame.

Renia joins in, firing rays of frost as well.

Rouqar joins in casting orisons at the gate, watching to see if there is any difference with the different spells.

You speed up the process! Soon enough both frames of the portal are in place and it forms a portal for anyone to travel through.

That was the easy part...

Flouncy casts Shield and already has Detect Magic up at will.

If you need to cast any spells before we go in, now's the time, guys. I'll be going invisible, now, then he does.

Renia summons his black insectoid armor and prepares to fight whoever is on the other side of the portal.

He waits a few moments and follows Renia.

You are on a similar waypoint but not the same spot. You see troves of skeletons milling about. Large winged beasts fly overhead. You see and hear a roaring river. Three of twenty cultists snap their whips and 15 skeletons charge you!

Got a map?

Current Map is the Current Fight at the top, URL is here too. Reina are you going to cast any spells before going through?

We slept, right? So he’d re-cast Mage Armor and Greater Magic Fang as daily buffing. If we were expecting an immediate fight he’d also have prepped with Bull’s Strength and Mirror Image.

Yes brand new day.

Mage armor, greater magic fang, bull strength and mirror image. Sounds good Renia!

Perception DC 20: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

He steps through the waypoint with the group but does not act in surprise round.

Surprise Round

The three cultists that notice the group and the waypoint activating send forth skeletons with a crack of their whips. (Yellow blue and pink.)

Rouqar is next to act before the skeletons.

Then fifteen of the skeletons charge upon the group.

Yes you all act in surprise Round!

Flouncy steps through and probably casts acid Fireball, depending on how many skeletons he can hit with it. Reflex DC 21 for half.
acid: 7d6 + 3 ⇒ (1, 3, 4, 6, 2, 6, 1) + 3 = 26

I can place it best when I see the map.

Seeing the horde of undead again Rouqar casts Greater Hide from Undead on everyone again....

Renia and Orchen charge the nearest cultist.

Surprise round, move action toward nearest non-skeleton target.

suggested fireball is placed on the map.

Rouqar casts his spell making the skeletons unable to see you. Renia moves forward with Orchen on his heels. Flouncy lets off a fireball made of acid to burn the skeletons.

Round 1

The other cultists get up and snap their whips before moving away. More of the skeletons move forward to attack but don't have a target.

Round 1

He steps forward growing in size and asks, "Suggestions or shall I just cut down the skeletons?" Once in a group of them he cleaves six of them down.

8d20 ⇒ (9, 15, 17, 16, 1, 4, 11, 3) = 76
4d20 ⇒ (1, 1, 20, 9) = 31

Let's get those cultists before they get away.

Who are the guys at the upper right?

And what are the big ones in the upper left? Like before?

"The skeletons are harmless now. They can't see us. We can clean them up after the leaders are taken down, and the big things. Intelligent undead have a chance to pierce the magic and notice us."

Moving forward and casting Prayer on the group. +1 to hit and damage, saves and skill rolls. (Luck Bonus) Enemies take a -1 to the same.

Perception checks, Knowledge checks local, religion,.

There are three large cyclops husks that look similar to the ones before in the top right corner. There are ogres, living ogres or giants of some kind to the top left. Also a huge one that looks rather angry. The big one stands up...

Checks, Perception, Know-Local, Know-Religion: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (9) + 16 = 251d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 271d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16

percep: 1d20 + 12 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 12 + 1 = 23
kn. local: 1d20 + 12 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 12 + 1 = 26
kn. religion: 1d20 + 12 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 12 + 1 = 21

Renia casts Blessing of Fervor on everyone and calls out, "Renia! I think we'll need help with those ogres." and continues moving that direction.

Not wanting to get there by himself though....

Round 1

Init:
*20 Olivira Round 12
*25 inactive cultists
*22 Sable
*21 active cultists
19 Rouquar
17 skeletons
17 dog
14 ogres
8 Reina
5 Flouncy Magoo
1 huge ogre
*Player or NPC has taken their action.

The cultists command the skeletons to attack and then move to the right of your position away from the ogres. Sable charges forward slashing at the group of skeletons. Rouquar casts Blessing of Fervor before moving forward. The skeletons push in but don't seem to be able to sense/see you. The ogres start standing up drawing their weapons. Reina and his dog move after the cultists. The huge ogre walks forward with its huge club. Sable cuts down a slew of skeletons that move through his area his blade ringing out as it breaks bones.

Round 2

Let's go after those cultists. We can avoid most of their minions, the halfling says through the Message spell.

"I'll head that way, but I think those ogres are more dangerous...."

Using the speed boost from the blessing of fervor Rouqar moves to the closest Cyclops husk and attacks.
Attack: 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 6 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 29
damage: 3d6 + 6 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4, 3, 3) + 6 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 23

Sure wish my rapier were keen!

Rouqar's blade shines with a new sheen. It automatically crits this time. Duration 8 minutes.

Round 2

The cultists run from you heading to the bridge over the river.

Rouqar stabs and wounds the undead beast.

The one husk that has a red glow to its eye and moves forward swinging its axe at Rouqar.

Sable provokes the ogres, and translocates to a flanking position.

The ogres charge close to him.

Huge female ogre charges Sable with the unwounded one. The other takes a potion.
Vs. Sable
+2 greataxe with lesser acid crystal: 1d20 + 22 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 22 + 2 = 30
damage: 3d6 + 16 + 9 + 1d6 ⇒ (3, 5, 1) + 16 + 9 + (5) = 39

+1 greataxe: 1d20 + 15 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 15 + 2 = 23
damage: 3d6 + 14 + 6 ⇒ (2, 4, 4) + 14 + 6 = 30

Round 3

Round 2

He charges forward slamming his sword through muscle and bone. He states, "I will handle the ogres!"

+1 Mercurial PA, Elven Courtblade: 1d20 + 14 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 14 - 2 = 27 damage: 2d6 + 13 + 6 ⇒ (6, 4) + 13 + 6 = 29

At the end of his turn he teleports behind the cyclops giving Rouqar flanking.

Flouncy moves 60' and fires an Enlarged, Intensified Snowball at the red cultist.
Ranged touch: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (17) + 12 = 29
acid: 7d6 + 3 ⇒ (5, 6, 3, 2, 2, 6, 2) + 3 = 29
If the cultist cannot see him (he is both invisible and invisible to undead, though the regular invisibility ends when he casts the spell), add SA: 4d6 ⇒ (3, 1, 5, 6) = 15

Flouncy freezes the cultists.
Sable takes the first hit leaving him bloody. The second strike is barely deflected.

Round 3
Guys. Don't forget the Blessing of Fervor. 5 rounds left! Options:
Increase its speed by 30 feet.
Stand up as a swift action without provoking an attack of opportunity.
Take one extra attack as part of a full attack action, using its highest base attack bonus.
Gain a +2 bonus on attack rolls and a +2 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves.
Cast a single spell of 2nd level or lower as if it were an enlarged, extended, silent, or still spell.

Rouqar switches the effect of the Blessing to grant an extra attack. With flanking he attacks....
Attack #1: 1d20 + 7 + 6 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 7 + 6 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 36
damage: 3d6 + 6 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2, 6, 5) + 6 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 26

Bonus Attack: 1d20 + 7 + 6 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 7 + 6 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 28
damage: 3d6 + 6 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2, 5, 5) + 6 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 25

Attack #2: 1d20 + 2 + 6 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 2 + 6 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 35
damage: 3d6 + 6 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1, 1, 2) + 6 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 17

Confirm Crit?: 1d20 + 2 + 6 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 6 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 19
damage: 1d6 + 6 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 6 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 15

Hide from undead, Greater doesn't stop with an attack. Mindless undead cannot detect those protected. Intelligent undead can make a saving throw, Will DC 19 to detect you if you attack with weapon, spell, channel energy, etc.

Round 3

Rouqar takes down the cyclops. The light goes out and a different one lights up. Two more to go.

All the cultists running or swimming away.

Init:
*20 Olivira Round 12
*25 inactive cultists
*21 active cultists
19 Rouquar
17 skeletons
17 dog
14 ogres
13 Sable
8 Reina
5 Flouncy Magoo
1 huge ogre
*Player or NPC has taken their action.

Ogre attacks vs. SAble
+1 greataxe: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (16) + 15 = 31
damage: 3d6 + 14 ⇒ (5, 3, 4) + 14 = 26/×3)

Sable confirms his crit but its not enough to take it down. He damages all of the large ogres around him.

huge +2 greataxe: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (2) + 22 = 24
damage: 4d6 + 17 + 9 ⇒ (6, 2, 2, 3) + 17 + 9 = 39/×3)

huge +2 greataxe: 1d20 + 22 - 5 ⇒ (15) + 22 - 5 = 32
damage: 4d6 + 17 + 9 ⇒ (5, 2, 1, 6) + 17 + 9 = 40/×3)

huge +2 greataxe: 1d20 + 22 - 10 ⇒ (12) + 22 - 10 = 24
damage: 4d6 + 17 + 9 ⇒ (6, 1, 5, 6) + 17 + 9 = 44/×3)

Round 3

Fevor bonuses: +2 on attacks, dodge AC, and Reflex saves and up from prone.
He waits for the ogres.

He takes the 66 damage like a champ, they merely look like small blade cuts, shallow even. Heal 10: 56 damGe.