Lucendar's Mummy's Mask Campaign - The Necropolis awaits! (Inactive)

Game Master Lucendar

Fortitude Save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13
Ugh: 1d100 ⇒ 71

Gorguk rambles incoherently
Jalal stabbed the creature
Kakra channels negative energy. Will save: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26...3 damage
Total damage: 27
A confused Alzaar pulls out a dagger and for some unknown reason stabs himself in the leg inflicting 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9 damage to himself, nearly severing his artery.
Alzaar's acid was ineffective.

The Div claws at Jalal again and hits once!
Attack: 1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 8 - 2 = 10
Attack: 1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 8 - 2 = 24
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Party is up; Jalal and Rhade no saves; everyone else save plus 1d100 if fail.

1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12 and the dice bot continues to mock me
1d100 ⇒ 6

Jalal swings at the Div again, missing this time. The elf growls in frustration.

Attack (Bless): 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 6 + 1 = 11
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

So really it comes down to how much damage Jalal can do while getting healed by Kakra

Pretty much.
Fortitude Save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Probably Gonna Kill Myself: 1d100 ⇒ 87

I went back through my posts since our rest, and I have one first level spell left! my bad on not realizing that earlier. Bet you know what's coming next.

Rhade, feeling inspired, pulls the last bit of magical energy in his body out, and fires a magic Missile at the div.

Damage 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (4, 1) + 2 = 7

SR check, Rhade.

OK, big bucks, no whammies!

Caster level check 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Dammit! We are all going to die!

Fort: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
1d100 ⇒ 9 under 25 is still act normally correct? Gorguk gets an action too if that's correct.
Channel Neg DC 13 for half: 1d6 ⇒ 5

Once more managing not to be overwhelmed with confusion, Kakra channels once more, excluding her allies.

2 channels left.

waiting to hear for sure what the results of the d100 roll are for sure.

Div Will save: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23...total damage 29
Alzaar 5' step and attack on Kakra: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10...misses
Gorguk can act normally, with no weapons.

Gorguk pulls out his halberd as he moves around to the far side of the Div providing flank. Hoping to finally contribute to the combat he attacks the Div.

move to flank provoking AOO.
attack 1d20 + 3 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 3 + 3 + 2 = 19 for 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4 bypassing DR

AoO: 1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 8 - 2 = 23
Damage to Gorguk: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Gorguk lands a blow, hurting the Div, who is starting to get worried that he has not killed any of the party yet. Realizing he is in trouble flanked by 2 warriors, he tries to cast magic. For a moment, a portal appears and opens up next to the Div. However, his worry about being attacked causes his concentration to waver and he fails to intone the magic properly and it quickly closes.

Cast defensively vs. DC 23: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13

Party is up, the gaze is back to stun if you fail Fort save, since the confusion is not helping that much.
Total damage: 33

Fort 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11 2 for 10 on saves

Attack (Bless, flank): 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 1 + 2 = 14
Damage (Cold Iron): 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Jalal swings again at the Div. he misses, but settles for his attack helping make the spell go awry.

Or that's how he'll tell it.

Rhade, Alzaar, and Kakra are up.

I have literally nothing in my arsenal that can effect him now, other than lobbing an alchemist's fire at him, and from this range, that isn't going to have a chance of hitting. And I'd probably do more splash damage to the rest of the group...

Rhade maintains his defenses, encouraging his friends.

"Come on, finish it off already!"

Total defense.

Fort: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18
Channel Negative DC 13 for half: 1d6 ⇒ 2 Again exclude allies

Kakra continues her tactic of burning her channels in an attempt to defeat the creature.

Fortitude Save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17

Alzaar stops attacking Kakra for a moment, and then hurls the dagger he was stabbing Kakra with at the Div!
Move to N24
Attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20
Damage: 1d4 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

Come on guys, running out of Bardic Luck will happen eventually, even with Lingering Performance! HP:12/21

Trying here but the dice bot is just having fun at Gorguk's expense.

Trying here but the dice bot is just having fun at Gorguk's expense.

You and me both man.

Will save: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14..1 point of damage for 34 total
Alzaar's dagger, without Precise Shot, bounces off creature harmlessly

The Div, feeling confident again without the flank, attacks Jalal, the only one immune to his gaze again with his 2 claws and keeps his gaze attack to stun! He sinks his first claw deep into the elf, causing him to scream in agony. Jalal knows he cannot survive another attack like that!
Attack: 1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 8 - 2 = 26...critical
Confirmation Attack: 1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 8 - 2 = 22...confirms
Attack #2: 1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (5) + 8 - 2 = 11...miss!
Damage: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (6, 4) + 4 = 14

Party is up!

Fort: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21
Channel: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 2) = 6

With Jalal taking a serious attack, Kakra switches back to positive energy, excluding the Div.

Attack (Bless): 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 6 + 1 = 24
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Jalal hacks at the Div again, slicing the creature with his Cold Iron sword.

Dicebot really not on our side here.

Fort save 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22

Finally able to shrug off the gaze of the creature Gorguk finds himself once again bereft of any weapon in his hands. Needing to do something to on tribute Gorguk provokes from the creature as he picks up his halberd to swing one again.

Attack 1d20 + 3 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 3 + 3 + 2 = 22 for 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13 bypassing dr

After he sees his attack connect Gorguk closes his eyes and relies on Sarenrae's guidance to control him the rest of the way.

Fortitude Save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20

Alzaar stays cogent, and picks up his whip. Out of tricks, he now tries to hamper the Div, aiding in his friend's melee!
Aid Attack-Gorguk: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10

The gnome stands back from the battle, knowing he couldn't hurt the div, even if he wanted to. Total defense action.

The Div is severely wounded by the elf's blade and looks to flee when he sees the paladin stirring and reaching for his weapon. He slices at him hoping to kill him before he can reach it....but his claw only grazes armor. He can only look helplessly as the holy warrior picks up his polearm and swings....then the last sight the Aghash ever sees is as his head is separated from his body and his body crumbles to the floor!
AoO: 1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (8) + 8 - 2 = 14...miss
That was a CR 4 encounter! Great job guys!

Woo!

Frustrated at the lack of effectiveness that Gorguk expected of himself it was only slightly mollified when Gorguk provided the killing blow. As the head tumbled from the body Gorguk k!+$d it away from himself off the dais in disgust. That was unnecessarily difficult. I apologize to you all for my lack of inner strength in resisting its gaze. At least we have vanquished it but at what cost. Are we able to continue on and finish exploring this place? Should some of us return for supplies while others remain here to guard our site? If people wish to go for supplies all I ask if for someone to be able to obtain a way to remove this debilitating effect that is sapping my strength.

At least that is over now. Could have been so much easier if I had made even half the saves.

"It certainly wasn't easy." Kakra agrees, having gone through all of her daily uses of channeling against that one enemy. "I still have some spells left, though my other resources are limited somewhat."

"My spells are gone. I say we take a pause here. We are still barely in the front door, and we faced the strongest monster I've ever seen. I'd want to stay as close to my full strength as possible before heading in any further."

"The main thing is that we are all live and it is not." Jalal wipes his sword blade and sheathes it. "We should probably retreat back to the entrance perhaps. Maybe even go outside and close the doors to be safe. But we should see what is here before we go."

The elf breathes heavily, but calls out a prayers to Pharasma. He thanks her for her blessings and for their hard won victory. The wounds on the elf begins to heal.

"What do you suppose this place is?"

CLW: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

Perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11
Knowledge Arcana: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16
Knowledge Religion: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20

Got one more spell left. Anyone need healing?

If they do, I can cast cure light twice, would be more, but I cannot convert domain spells. Also, don't forget my positive channel if you haven't added it already.

"I don't advise going far from this place, even if we do wish to rest, it's likely that the other group is ahead of us, and we don't want them taking anything from a place which was assigned to us."

That is what I am afraid of if we leave completely. We might be able to have someone run back to town for a quick supply run but not to leave altogether. I would be willing to run back as well if you needed anything or we can push on.

Gorguk gathers his scimitar and shield making sure to strap the weapon cord on this time.

If we stay what area do you suggest we search next once we are finished with this room?

Thank for the reminder of the positive healing. I believe that makes Gorguk full health just strength reduced from the curse. I also have 3 LoH if people need them.

Jalal nods. "Fair enough. Make it quick, and if you run into any more bandits, show no mercy." He hands the half-orc some coin. "For the church to heal you and for another tanglefoot bag. It was quite useful."

The elf goes to search the bodies of the Aghash and the Doru.

Jalal's keen eyes find a satchel behind the statue where the Div originally appeared from. You find two scrolls, which glow magical and about 500 gp in gems. The two scrolls are Remove Curse. Perhaps you surmise the Div made coins in life by cursing a person and then selling him/her the cure. The Doru was a summoned creature so there is no body.

I am assuming that after the discovery Gorguk will not be needing to run to gather supplies?

"Well, isn't this convenient? Jalal, can you fix Gorguk up using those scrolls? It'd keep us from having to run back to town, so long as we can find a defensible spot to camp."

The elf picks up the scroll and glances through it. "Yes, I think this should work." He begins to read the magic, praying to Pharasma that the magic does not offend her.

Cast Remove Curse from the scroll on Gorguk.

Feeling the restorative powers of the scroll act upon him Gorguk stretches his muscles and gives a large smile. By Sarenrae that feels so much better. I feel like I could take on this entire place again. You have no idea how it felt to barely be able to lift your armor and weapons. Indeed let me gather my pack and equipment and then I shall be ready to follow you. Where are we going though? Are we continuing on or finding a place to camp as Rhade suggest. I am all for pressing on but can understand caution and temperance if you all think it is necessary. I just don't want those scoundrels to stay ahead of us too much longer and find this eye that they are looking for.

So what is consensus? Resting? Or not?

"I am not certain how much longer we will be able to continue on without resting, however I do not feel it is wise to leave this place." Kakra states her opinion before adding, "Perhaps it would be possible to rest here, it's not entirely secure, but we could set up a watch and hopefully make it through the night."

Jalal nods. "We can set watches. There are too many exits for my comfort, but I sense this place is important and I'm reluctant to give it up." The elf has a quick spell and checks the room for magic. He places the extra scroll of Remove Curse into his scroll case.

Cast Detect Magic

Rhade is all about resting. I was too willy nilly with my magic missiles against those first thugs.

Yeah, resting here.

Resting. I'm out of juice on all fronts.

I suggest that we move back to the entrance then so that we may be able to keep an eye on whomever is trying to come and go from this place. That way if the Sisters are here they will not be able to escape without coming past us first.

"I would agree, except that this place seems important. If the Sisters have somehow gotten inside already, I don't want to cede this place to them."

GM, with the pool and all, this seems like the center of a temple. If it's not (ie no shrine or altar), then Jalal is willing to move back to the entrance.
Knowledge, Religion: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

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