Motteditor's Realm of the Fellknight Queen (Inactive)

Game Master motteditor

Abigail, witnessing the terrible power the queen holds, prepares herself to counter any spells she would be casting next.

Ready Counterspell with Dispel Magic: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27

"Can't we destroy that tree? Thunder, try your axe!"

Wow! and Spellcraft to identify the spell: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8 Oh well... Can't complain!

Why not?

Thunder Rolling took his massive axe in hand and launched himself at the point on the tree that Abigail indicated. With a grunt of effort, he slammed the axe into the tree, the adamantite blade cutting easily.

Unfortunately we cant attack someone in full cover.

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (19) + 14 = 33

Shes cast a powerful illusion spell. Be wary. Shes right there in the tree!

Koremar points to the magic signature and readies an attack in case the Queen surprises him.

Mai'tahl: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 28

Damage: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15

Thunder is attackng the cover.

Sorry for the delay...

What the queens intended with her illusion remains unknown as Abigail quickly unravels the magic with a prayer to Erastil, causing the woman to screech in anger.

Thunder begins hacking into the tree, his massive axe sending huge chips of wood flying, though he's not able to get through it immediately. Can do full attack, so I rolled your backswing. [ooc]47 hp total

As Thunder's axe continues to hew into the hard wood, the queen's actions remain unknown. i.e. she's doing something, but not making any noise.

1d12 + 25 ⇒ (8) + 25 = 33

Abigail fights back the tears welling up from the loss of her companion. She moves to the great fighter and touches his back, uttering a prayer of protection.

Move to Thunder and cast Protection from Evil on him.

Abigail, I don't believe you can undo a polymorph spell with dispel magic, so I'm not going to have you cast that at the moment. You can redo this round's action or hold and try to dispel something as she catches it.

Psst...motteditor, you might want to take a look here.

With the Queen out of sight and most likely up to no good with nefarious plans...one of which Abigail must have thwarted considering that wail... Koremar had no target and chose to bolster his own defenses with magic.

Cast Mirror Image

He muttered in elven and gestured causing several illusory doubles of himself to manifest around him.

With none of his friends currently under attack, Kreg continues to wait for the Queen to show herself.

As the rest of you cast your protective spells, Thunder Rolling hacks again into the tree, breaking it open to reveal the queen.

Kregimie charges toward her, but misses as she suddenly takes a step into another part of the tree and disappears again.

"She's on the run! Let's press on!"

Abigail stays near Thunder, this time chanting a soft song telling of the strength of a village. As the first notes are uttered, a shimmering figure of a powerful bull springs from her extended palm and reaches, with one leap, the chopping warrior.

Cast Bull Strength on Thunder.

Kregimie charges toward her, but misses as she suddenly takes a step into another part of the tree and disappears again.

Motteditor, just checking to see if you factored in Kreg's bonuses for being invisible when attacking (+2 to attack and ignore Dex bonus to AC). Plus he was charging, which I think you had in there. So it looks like his attack would be a 20 against her AC without Dex.

If he still misses then he will begin to attack whichever tree Thunder is this round.

Whoops. That will indeed hit, if you want to roll damage. She still disappears immediately afterward, though.

Koremar gritted his teeth at the missed opportunity to attack the dreaded Queen. He knew his sword was a paltry weapon against the tree but he could find her at least like he did before.

cast Detect Magic

Thunder Rolling continue hacking away a the tree giving Rhoswyn cover. He knew that he had little chance of ending this farce unless he could force the fey queen out into the open.

Rhoswen screams as Kregimie's spear hits her before she steps into the tree and disappears.

Koremar, the mirror radiates a magic aura, as does the bird that Sacha turned into.

As Thunder and Kregimie hack into the tree, the queen suddenly appears across the room behind you, brandishing her twisted, gnarled black oak staff.

"At last! Your dark reign is coming to an end Rhoswyn. No longer will the good fey and the good people tremble in fear of your return. By Old Deadeye, may this group find the strength to vanquish you!" As she utters these words, she extends her fingers and tiny shards of green light fly in all directions, hitting her allies.

Casting Blessing of fervor on Thunder, Kregimie, Koremar and me. Round 1/7.

Thunder spun and charged at Rhoswyn, his axe blurring in the air. With a shout of triumph, he brought his axe screaming down on the fey queen.

She's probably an illusion

Thanks for rolling my damage mott. I've been working crazy hours this week. I also have Befuddling Strike, so she has a -2 on attacks on me for 1d4 ⇒ 3 rounds.

Kreg charges the queen once more, his spear leading the way. The normally jovial gnome grits his teeth and concentrates on hitting her where she is weakest.

Charge: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 10 + 2 + 2 = 22

Not sure if that is a hit since she won't be denied her Dex bonus this time. I'll roll my damage just in case:

Damage: 1d6 + 4 + 1d6 + 4d6 ⇒ (3) + 4 + (6) + (1, 2, 6, 6) = 28

Koremar was torn. The warrior in him desperately wanted to strike at the Queen now that she was revealed but the magical adept in him was transfixed by the mirror and he wondered briefly what it did and how he didnt notice it before.

Maintain focus on Detect Magic

...could this instrument of vanity be the key to Rhoswin's demise?...

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (18) + 14 = 32

Abigail casts as Thunder and Kregimie charge toward Rhoswen. However, their attacks simply go through through the faerie queen, who laughs madly at their inability to hit her.

Koremar, the mirror appears to have three auras, the most powerful of which radiates strong magic. You also notice a faint aura around the queen.

You can hear the queen casting again and suddenly Thunder feels the urge to start laughing, but it quickly fades. Perception DC 20 to determine where in the tree the queen is.

Thunder Will: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23

Thanks, that's much better than I would roll ;)
perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Just to clarify, Thunder, that save was for the spell she cast on you, not to see the spoiler in the last post.

Koremar couldnt shake the belief that the mirror was the key to this fight. So he kept the focus of his detection spell on it and attempted to determine the nature of its auras.

Knowledge Arcana Aura 1: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (6) + 14 = 20
Knowledge Arcana Aura 2: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (8) + 14 = 22
Knowledge Arcana Aura 3/ most powerful: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (13) + 14 = 27

Spellcraft/Determine Mirrors's properties: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (11) + 14 = 25

Oh, bother. Will, again: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13

Perception: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (19) + 14 = 33
Abigail keeps her mind focused as Thunder and Kregimie charge at the Queen, hoping to see through the room's potent magic.

Quickly, she points at the position where the Queen is hiding: "Keep fighting, she's hiding in there!"

She whistles a short note on the string of her bow. The vibration moves back and forth along the string, until it accumulates in one point, releasing a loud, ringing noise that attacks the structure of the tree.

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23
She frowns as she realizes the Queen is trying to incapacitate the warrior. Good thing I protected his mind...

Cast Shatter on the tree where she is hiding. Don't know if the spell will work or how.

Thunder recovered from his missed swing, and grimaced at the writhing black energy that seemed to blanket his mind. The urge to laugh uncontrollably crawled through his mind, leaving a trail like a slug. But through it all, he heard Abilgail's soft voice, encouraging him to throw off the foul presence...and he did. The warrior growled as the mental pressure abated and turned to strike once more, but Abigail's shout brought him up sharp. She's hiding in the tree still? But, she was right here.... Deciding to trust his friend more than his eyes, Thunder leaped at the spot on the tree where Abigail had indicated.

Will: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19

Kreg notices that what he saw was an illusion and sighs in frustration. Then hears Abigail yell out the Queen's location and closes in for an attack as she becomes clear to him.

Perception: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (19) + 13 = 32

Longspear: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14, damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6 plus 1d6 ⇒ 2 acid damage
If he has room for a charge let me know and he can add sneak attack.

Abigail's spell shatters the tree where the queen was hiding, revealing her to you. Thunder rushes in to attack, but she's easily able to sidestep his blow, as she then ducks under Kregimie's.

Koremar, the auras are divination, enchantment, and illusion, but you're not sure what the mirror actually does. It seems incredibly powerful and you're not sure you can identify what it can do without with the help of magic.

She quickly casts, taking care not to leave herself open to attack i.e. casting defensively, and then reaches out and caresses Thunder's face with a cold hand. Despite her cold nails on his skin, he again feels mirth bubble up inside him and bursts out laughing. A laughing creature can only take a move action but can defend itself normally (lasts 1 round).

1d20 + 16 ⇒ (3) + 16 = 19
1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21

Abigail curses as she watches Thunder fall under the Queen's spell. She makes a fist with her hand, then relaxes it, releasing warmth that flies towards the warrior, hoping to bring him comfort and release him from the spell.

Dispel Magic: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25
Don't forget Blessing of Fervor: 5 rounds left.

Koremar was prepared to take a chance and play a hunch. He once again rued his poor attentiveness during his lessons...forgive me Yuelral and Findeladra...but I must destroy this mirror...a thing of magic and art...guide my hand for the better good...what is seven years bad luck to elven life span?...

He felt Abigail's blessing course through him and used it bolster his attack.

His drew back his frost wreathed black blade and struck at the mirror.

Attack: 1d20 + 10 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 10 + 2 - 2 = 22
1d8 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7 + frost: 1d6 ⇒ 6

After hitting the mirror the elven warrior called upon his arts and delivered his spell through his beloved Mai'tahl.

Force Punch: 1d20 + 10 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 10 + 2 - 2 = 23
1d8 + 5 + 10d4 ⇒ (3) + 5 + (1, 2, 3, 2, 3, 2, 4, 2, 4, 1) = 32 + frost: 1d6 ⇒ 3

I'm sorry guys. I've been working 12-14 hours a day the last two weeks. Please post for Kreg. He'll continue to attempt to sneak attack the Queen. Things should be normal next week.

No worries Kreg! I'll act for you.

With Rhoswin revealed and Abigail's blessing guiding him; Kreg moved and thrust his spear at her.

Blessing bonus - Gain a +2 bonus on attack rolls and a +2 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves.

Longspear: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 10 + 2 = 23

Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10 + Acid: 1d6 ⇒ 5

Per Kreg's wishes if theres room to charge he will do so. + 2 Attack and Sneak Damage: 4d6 ⇒ (6, 1, 6, 4) = 17

Thanks for handling Kregimie, Koremar. It's very much appreciated.

Abigail's touch frees Thunder from the influence of Rhoswen's touch and the Mwangi warrior lashes out, though he's only able to hit the faerie queen one time, though the punishing blow rocks her back. Kregimie's spear just misses as well, seeming to be pushed aside at the last moment. No charge, as he had closed on the previous round.

Koremar's sword rings as it slams into the mirror but neither it, nor the spell, seem to damage the lens at all.

The queen again steps into the tree and disappears, apparently somewhere else in the living fortress.

Abigail curses again as the Queen disappears once more. She scans the area, looking for her.

Perception: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (18) + 14 = 32

If she sees where the Queen is hiding:
She drops her bow and takes out her heavy mace as she asks Erastil to enlarge her.

SwA: Growth Power: Enlarge (+2 Str, -2 Dex, -1 Att and AC, reach, swA, lvl rounds/day)
MvA: move to the area identified (if she identifies it) and draw heavy mace.
StA: Power Attack the tree with +2 Blessing: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 = 232d6 + 12 ⇒ (4, 5) + 12 = 21

If she doesn't:
She starts intoning a prayer to Erastil. Casting Summon Nature's Ally IV for a tiger with scent. One round casting time.

Koremar's disappointment knew no end at the moment. He really had expected to have more of an impact on the mirror but perhaps it was for the best. He scanned the tree for the vile queen hoping his elven eyes were keen enough.

Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22

Thunder casts around, hoping to find a trace of the fairie queen.

Holding until I get some indication of where she is from the others

Life is back to normal now. Thanks Koremar!

Kreg flies back and up several feet, setting up for another charge, and searches for the queen once more.

Perception:1d20 + 13 ⇒ (18) + 13 = 31

Abigail begins casting to summon an ally, as she's unable to determine where the queen is, while everybody else searches for her presence. However, she seems to have fled, no sign of her remaining in the throne room.

Map, in case you need a reminder of the room

1d3 ⇒ 2

Abigail finishes her casting and two wolverines spring into existence. She wills them to find the Queen.

Handle Animal if necessary: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22

Wolverines have scent.
Perception W1: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 21
Perception W2: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14

Meanwhile, she also looks for the Queen.

Perception: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (12) + 14 = 26

Abigail, you can't find any trace of her. Considering the spell she was using, she could be in any nearby tree.

Then I move with the wolverines, hoping they could catch her scent, willing to leave the room if need be.

Anyone able to see where she went? We mustve hurt her bad for her to run.

Koremar will focus his Detect Magic spell sweeping the room for any clues.

@ motteditor - can we go up or down those stairs?

"Can anyone track her? Finde her?!" Abigail shiws anger at her foe fleeing so cowardly. She also knows her divine grace is quite spent. Hopefully, so is the Queen's.

Thunder cast about, his axe held ready, as if Rhoswyn might reappear at any moment. "Not can track. Maybe polisuwanimi...how you say, badgers?...can."

One of the stairs leads up, the other leads down.

The wolverines are unable to track her, as her scent covers the entire room and there's no direct line to whereever she went via magic.

"Up?"

Up sounds good.

"Let's go." Thunder hefted his axe and moved towards the stairs leading upwards.