Motteditor's Reign of Winter PBP (Inactive)

Game Master motteditor

I'm waiting on everyone too; assuming it's to do with the holidays.

Round 4, Init 14

With the large ape in front of her, Tsin debates her next steps. She can easily slip through the hairy legs, and take a stab at the wendigo with her lunge technique, but she also wonders what she might do from the other side of the beasts.

"Quinn, do you think you could help me retrieve Sever, so I might hack this thing down from the other side of it? I understand if that's not possible at the moment, but I'm doing my best to strategize."

His prayers failing and fear rising again, Quinn hops at the chance to help Tsin.

dimensional hop with Tsin, will go 40 feet if that gets us 15 feet past it on the other side of the Wendigo

From the far side of the Wendigo Quinn calls upon Cayden and a flaming cocktail appears above the creature and pours down upon it.

Sr Check: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (8) + 16 = 24

Flame Strike: 15d6 ⇒ (3, 4, 6, 1, 5, 6, 3, 4, 1, 5, 5, 5, 2, 3, 6) = 59 half fire, half divine damage, DC 21 Reflex for half

Tsin and Quinn reappear behind the wendigo actually took 45 feet of movemeny, the latter then casting a spell that evaporates as it hits the creature didn't beat SR. Tsin steps forward and lunges, cutting the creature, though again it begins to heal immediately sever is still fairly far away (about 120 feet) so I had you attach with the greatsword, though that suffers from DR.

It bites behind it at the swordswoman (whose ring lets her slip from of its jaws) as it continues battling Hektir, who manages to cut it once. Still both suffer wounds as it claws the ape, its touch bitterly cold Tsin takes 23 and 18 cold; Hektir takes 18 and 14 cold.

Far away, Mal continues hustling toward the fight. "Hurry up, hurry up, hurry up!" Zeno exhorts. "They're probably all dead already because you just had to run away with magic! I can hardly finish freeing Baba Yaga by myself!"

Party is up.

Round 5, Init 14

"Thank you, Quinn. This is a much better position."

Blessing of Fervor for an Additional Attack

Finding herself in flank against the wendigo, Tsin still feels a pulling sensation. A desire to retreat, and secure her true weapon. Only for its true strength, not because the monstrosity before her still causes her doubt of her martial skill. She corrects her swing, the greatsword feeling awkward in her two hands, placing the tip of the weapon in tighter arc. Dropping Power Attack this round, and applying Bane(Outsider)

+1 Greatsword, Shaken, Flank, Bane: 1d20 + 23 - 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 23 - 2 + 2 + 2 = 33 for 2d6 + 12 + 1d6 + 2d6 ⇒ (5, 3) + 12 + (2) + (6, 3) = 31 damage, including Precision and Bane

2nd Swing: 1d20 + 18 - 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 18 - 2 + 2 + 2 = 30 for 2d6 + 12 + 1d6 + 2d6 ⇒ (5, 6) + 12 + (6) + (2, 6) = 37 damage, including Precision and Bane

3rd Swing: 1d20 + 13 - 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 13 - 2 + 2 + 2 = 26 for 2d6 + 12 + 1d6 + 2d6 ⇒ (6, 6) + 12 + (5) + (5, 4) = 38 damage, including Precision and Bane

BoF Attack: 1d20 + 23 - 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 23 - 2 + 2 + 2 = 34 for 2d6 + 12 + 1d6 + 2d6 ⇒ (2, 6) + 12 + (5) + (1, 5) = 31 damage, including Bane and Precision

His prayers useless, Quinn pops next to the wendigo and slaps it hard. "Back to the abyss with you, foul beast!"

Touch Attack, Slap of Chaos: 1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 14 + 2 = 22

With a melee touch attack, target takes the lower of 2d20 for each d20 roll for 1 round.

With Resist 15 cold, no cold damage this time. DR10/good helps. hp 168/179.

Round 3

Apetir fights back against the winnebago.

bite: 1d20 + 22 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 22 + 2 = 40 to hit; (flank)
1d6 + 22 ⇒ (2) + 22 = 24 magic damage;

claw: 1d20 + 22 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 22 + 2 = 26 to hit;
1d4 + 22 ⇒ (4) + 22 = 26 magic damage;

claw: 1d20 + 22 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 22 + 2 = 33 to hit;
1d4 + 22 ⇒ (4) + 22 = 26 magic damage;

Pems leans around Hektir and tosses alightning bolt at the Wendigogo.
Lightning Bolt: 10d6 ⇒ (3, 5, 1, 2, 3, 2, 3, 1, 1, 4) = 25 electricity, Reflex DC 23 half!

Sorry, I try to be generous with my rulings but lightning bolt is a line; Hektir is taking up the full 10-ft. square in front of you. There's no way to shoot it at the wendigo without also hitting him.

I say let it fly. If old movies are correct, and the lore holds true, the electricity should supercharge Apetir to kick more ass. More likely the SR check may not be passed and just Apetir is getting zinged.

1d20 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18 Reflex

Malavarius continues to hustle along. ”Oh, quit your squawking, you- you- you tiresome tern! It’s hardly my fault the others were foolish enough to use their feet to run from that dreadful wendigo!”

Fair enough, Hektir. Tsin, I don't think BoF is active currently.

As Mal continues to hustle back -- he can hear the sounds of the fight from ahead of him -- Pems tries blasting the wendigo. Instead, he zaps Hektir and the bolt of electricity seems to just melt away as it hits the monstrous creature.

Quinn appears and slaps the creature, as Tsin and Hektir continue their own attempts to bring it down, drawing blood, though it quickly begins to heal again. It lashes back, clawing at both of them and biting Quinn, but only Tsin gets hit as he blade manages to catch its mouth -- saving Quinn -- and the static supercharge from Pems' bolt makes Hektir's fur stand out, making him look bigger than he actually is and throwing off the other claw. 15 hp and 19 cold to Tsin

Mal, you can arrive back at the fight (below Pems) this round with a double move.

Round 6, Init 14

Ah, thanks, GM. Felt like the Fervor was still upon us...

Tsin continues to bleed and freeze, so lashes out, praying to Pharasma that the gorilla does his level best on the other side of the wendigo. They have the numbers, but the creature is something wholly unholy, so who knows, really. She senses a bitter irony in the making, should they fall to this guardian, so close to their final goal. Her fear forces her to steady her swings, making them less powerful.

+1 Greatsword, Shaken, Flank, Bane: 1d20 + 23 - 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 23 - 2 + 2 + 2 = 34 for 2d6 + 15 + 1d6 + 2d6 ⇒ (5, 5) + 15 + (6) + (5, 2) = 38 damage, including Precision and Bane

Second Swing: 1d20 + 18 - 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 18 - 2 + 2 + 2 = 28 for 2d6 + 15 + 1d6 + 2d6 ⇒ (3, 3) + 15 + (1) + (3, 4) = 29 damage, including Precision and Bane

Third Swing: 1d20 + 13 - 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 13 - 2 + 2 + 2 = 28 for 2d6 + 15 + 1d6 + 2d6 ⇒ (2, 3) + 15 + (2) + (4, 2) = 28 damage, including Precision and Bane

"Where in the hells is Mal?! This thing should be stone already..."

With Resist 15 cold, no cold damage this time. DR10/good helps. hp 168-25(Pems)/179....so 143/179.

Round 4

Apetir takes a lightning strike from a teammate and channels his rage into clawing at the winnebago.

bite: 1d20 + 22 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 22 + 2 = 37 to hit; (flank)
1d6 + 22 ⇒ (4) + 22 = 26 magic damage;

claw: 1d20 + 22 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 22 + 2 = 31 to hit;
1d4 + 22 ⇒ (4) + 22 = 26 magic damage;

claw: 1d20 + 22 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 22 + 2 = 41 to hit;
1d4 + 22 ⇒ (3) + 22 = 25 magic damage;

"Sorry, Hektir! I honestly thought you'd repel the lightning!" He gulps and draws his gun, firing at the Windygo. GUN: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (20) + 15 = 35 for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10 damage!

Possible Crit: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (13) + 15 = 28 for an additional 3d8 + 6 ⇒ (4, 1, 4) + 6 = 15 damage!

Malavarius arrives, his beard dancing with every loud and labored puff of breath. In between huffs, he manages to rasp, ”Good heavens! Why isn’t it dead yet?!”

Mal returns to the fight just in time to see Pems shoot between Hektir's legs and hit the wendigo center mass, though it doesn't seem to hurt it that badly. Certainly, Hektir's claws do far more damage, as he finally lands a couple of vicious blows , or even Tsin's sword, though that damage begins to heal almost immediately.

Quinn slaps it again, imbuing it with chaos, as it turns its full attention to Hektir. By this time, however, his fur has settled back down and he takes a bite and claw, barely missing another vicious slash. 13 hp and 11 cold; then 17 hp and 14 cold

You're getting a lot out of that cold protection.

With Resist 15 cold, no cold damage this time. DR10/good helps. 143/179, taking 3 and 7, 133/179. Yes, Apetir is getting lucky.

Round 4

Apetir claws and bites at the winnebago.

bite: 1d20 + 22 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 22 + 2 = 41 to hit; (flank)
1d6 + 22 ⇒ (5) + 22 = 27 magic damage;

claw: 1d20 + 22 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 22 + 2 = 31 to hit;
1d4 + 22 ⇒ (4) + 22 = 26 magic damage;

claw: 1d20 + 22 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 22 + 2 = 43 to hit;
1d4 + 22 ⇒ (1) + 22 = 23 magic damage;

Finding something effective against the creature, Quinn continues slapping at it.

Touch Attack, Slap of Chaos: 1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 14 + 2 = 27

Malavarius fumbles for one of his wands, pulling it from one of his baggy sleeves, then sends a trio of fiery beams spiraling through the fracas.

CL Check vs SR: 1d20 + 22 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 22 - 2 = 36
Scorching Ray: 1d20 + 10 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 10 - 2 = 10for: 4d6 ⇒ (2, 6, 4, 2) = 14
Scorching Ray: 1d20 + 10 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 10 - 2 = 25for: 4d6 ⇒ (1, 1, 6, 6) = 14
Scorching Ray: 1d20 + 10 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 10 - 2 = 9for: 4d6 ⇒ (2, 2, 3, 1) = 8

3 ranges touch attacks, though cover may well reduce those by an additional -4 each

Pems tries to line up another shot at the Wenteego, but Hektir's apeness gets in his way. Instead he sighs and slaps Apetir, healing him for 3d8 + 14 ⇒ (2, 7, 8) + 14 = 31 HP. "Keep hitting him, big guy!"

Pems heals Apetir, undoing almost all the wendigo's hard work and drawing a clear from the monstrosity. Also from behind the ape, Mal sends three fiery blasts toward the creature, but in his effort to avoid hitting Hektir, all three hit nothing but icy rock did indeed get cover.

Closer, Quinn continues bringing chaos to its efforts as Hektir and Tsin continue to try to cut it down. It looks like a vicious slice with her huge sword will take it down, but the creature's natural toughness keeps it floating and it turns around one more time in an effort to at least do some harm before it's destroyed. Tsin takes a claw 16 hp plus 16 cold a moment before she and Hektir are able to finally bring the thing down. Combat over; it would be dead next round

Apetir spends another round or two tearing the body of the wendigo, hoping to ensure that it never rises again. He is is sure it is dead, he beats his chest and lets out a roar.

He finally finishes his beating (both chest and monster), breathing heavily. He pauses to see what others will do.

”What a terrifying beast. Good grief!” The old wizard brushes his sleeves then smoothes his beard flat against his chest. ”I dare say I’ve never had such a fright before.”

Not even when you’ve looked into the mirror? Apetir seems to respond to Mal, but doesn’t actually say anything, because he can’t.

He floats back into the lair of the wendigo and looks around.

1d20 + 33 ⇒ (6) + 33 = 39 Perception

Tsin wipes the greatsword on the wendigo's neck fur, before sheathing, and walking briskly back to retrieve Sever. She doesn't speak on the recent unnerving experience, a howl capable of disarming her in panic. She returns to Quinn's side, hoping the claw marks are able to speak to her injuries, and the healing will commence.

"I suppose we'll be left unmolested in the wendigo's lair? The thing is intimidating enough to chase other guardians off to their respective corners of this kurgan."

She expects the priest and ape to investigate, for their keen eyes.

As Hektir examines the lair, he finds among the bits of bone and half-eaten flesh that remain on the ledge, a skeletal hand still wearing a silver ring with a black gem that seems to contain a white star inside it.

Quinn heals Tsin's wounds and provides a healing burst for the party, then turns his attention to the surroundings. "What a tremendously awful creature! I can't imagine what else fell to it's claws over the centuries?"

cast Heal on Tsin, and a channel for everyone

Channel, Heal: 8d6 ⇒ (6, 4, 1, 1, 2, 4, 2, 1) = 21

Perception: 1d20 + 32 ⇒ (14) + 32 = 46

Nothing else to find up there.

1d20 + 16 ⇒ (19) + 16 = 35 Spellcraft

Apetir picks up the ring, examining it then passes it on to those who might know it and use it.

He nods thanks to Quill for his healing, almost undoing what Pems had wrought. He is ready to move on, anxious to be done with this place.

The path ahead splits, but figuring one leads back toward the entrance and the other deeper into the kurgan, you take the latter.

Ahead of you, you see a stone double door blocking the way forward.

"What do you say, Quinn? One last time, pressing your palms to the doors, and informing us of what lies beyond? Unless the wise Baba Yaga cares to elaborate on the nestles of her Kurgan? That's a pretty impressive set of doors. I imagine it's not long before we're crossing swords with Elvanna..."

Tsin turns to the others.

"Are we ready, then? I mean, really ready? This might be Rasputin, all over again. If we can strike her down swiftly, whatever obstacles she might still have between us should fall. Do we accept surrender, should she beg? I'd like not to, of course, but we should consider all options."

Quinn waits for the doll to comment on the door. Then he detects for the presence of magic on the door. Then he searches for traps on the door, or helps the better among the party at that task. Finally, if everything seems clear, he presses his hands against it and pushes his sight through to the other side.

Perception, traps or aid another: 1d20 + 32 ⇒ (20) + 32 = 52

Door Sight, By touching a door for 1 minute, use clairvoyance on the other side

As Quill begins his preparations, he realizes the door does in fact radiate magic! In fact, he realizes after a few seconds, the aura is overwhelming.

It's not a magic item, so no Spellcraft check to identify it.

If the Alpha determines threat to the door, Apetir is happy to accept responsibility for opening it. He grunts and tries to scoot everyone away so that he might open it alone.

However, if others have solutions, he will listen to them.

He can also summon an even lesser ape to open the door. Whatever works.

If you do that, let me know more specifics about where you are, what you're doing. You know, just in case it might be important.

Malavarius frowns, ”No, my dear, I’m afraid this won’t end with any prisoners.” He brushes his beard thoughtfully as he continues, ”Even if Elvanna were to genuinely ask for mercy, the old crone isn’t one to forgive those who have crossed her. Elvanna put her life on the line as soon as she set herself upon this path.”

At Quinn’s word, the old wizard then turns to the door.
Knowledge (arcana, DC 24): 1d20 + 26 ⇒ (7) + 26 = 33
”Mmm. This door is powerfully warded indeed. Let’s see if I can do anything about that, hmmm?

Greater Dispel Magic + Moment of Prescience (DC=11+CL): 1d20 + 16 + 20 ⇒ (2) + 16 + 20 = 38

As far as Mal can tell, his magic has dispelled whatever trap was on the door barely.

Quinn creeps closer and looks through the door for what ominously feels like it could be the last time, for some reason. Beyond, however, he sees only a dark, foggy mass.

When the group signals their readiness to breach the door, Malavarius weaves a quick spell over them then another upon himself.

haste
spell turning you’d rolled for this previously, Mott, if you care to do so again?

Will do, Mal. Will try to remember, but you'll probably need to remind me when I hit you with a spell. :)

If you do, it will be the first time you’ll have targeted me since I got the dang spell in my spellbook! lol

As Mal signals it’s time to breach, Apetir breaches after checking to see that his Fire Seeds are ready to burn anything that will get between him and lifting his curse. He would see summer again or die trying.

He opens the doors.

For funsies, Motte, what was on the door?

A symbol of vulnerability

Everyone post what you're doing before you open the door. Keep in mind, Mal's going to be targeted with the first spell that'll be cast if anything's in there.

Pems is reloading his pistol and staying near the back.

Tsin reties her braid, making sure she'll have no mundane reason to complain, should her vision become as obstructed as Quinn is promising for the fog of door.

She checks each weapon for ease of access, keeping Sever front and center. She petitions Pharasma for a little magical acceleration. cast Expeditious Retreat, affects land speed only- I think we're still capable of flight, yes?

She also tinges Sever with more magic, in case she needs a weapon capable of flensing evil skin. cast Align Weapon(Good)

She brings her Spell Resistance up 28, fully expecting a face-full of offensive magics to greet them as they pass through the doorway.

"I'll bear left. We shouldn't give them ourselves as a gaggle, if we can help it."

Yes, flight is still active.

I think we still need to find and disable traps on that door before trying to open it

"Lets send a few servants before us, no telling what's lurking in that fog."

is there enough material around to animate either 2 huge objects, or one gargantuan object? If so, then Quinn will animate objects, then send them through the door once we think we can open it

You managed to dispel the only trap, so I'm going to handwave that. Earlier, you passed two alcoves containing stylized stone statues of saber-toothed tigers engraved with crude glyphs and sigils. They're both Large, though. You smashed the only larger thing you've found so far to animate. There's also another area you haven't explored yet if you want to look for more.

can Quinn animate the doors? They would tear themselves off the hinges and proceed into the fog

anyone else have any ideas? low leveled summoned creatures to open the doors? lets proceed with caution

I can summon a triceratops and send it inside if you want.