OGGM's Hook Mountain Massacre (Inactive)

Game Master Jeff Przybylo

All of the archons have it, so stay within 10' of one of them.

Ok, lets set the scene, and I will try to fix the map problem later. Praxim is in R5 - he wanted R6, but he would not have line of sight to Barl Breakbones from there. Thordak is in G9. Tomaru is in Q4. One hound archon is in R7. Lym is in T7. Other archons are in D7 and D8. Lucrecia is Large and in F7-8, E7-8. Kellen is in G7. Barl is where you see him.

Praxim and Thordak strike Barl for serious damage. The giant grimaces in pain.

save vs Glitterdust: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (17) + 14 = 31

Lucrecia ducks just in time to avoid being blinded by Rhianni's spell. The outline of her large lamia form, however, is lined in the shiny dust for all to see.

Regardless, Kellen's attacks are deflected by her mage armor, but only just. Daggers in hand, she grins at the man. "You will make a nice replacement for poor Kaven," she purrs, 'poor, poor, Kaven."

ROUND FOUR:

Lucrecia attacks Kellen with a flourish.

keen dagger: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (12) + 22 = 34 dmg: 1d4 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15
keen dagger: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (1) + 17 = 18
keen dagger: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (12) + 12 = 24 dmg: 1d4 + 12 ⇒ (4) + 12 = 16
keen dagger haste: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (3) + 22 = 25 dmg: 1d4 + 12 ⇒ (4) + 12 = 16

mwk dagger: 1d8 + 22 ⇒ (5) + 22 = 27 dmg: 1d4 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13
mwk dagger: 1d8 + 17 ⇒ (4) + 17 = 21
mwk dagger: 1d8 + 12 ⇒ (8) + 12 = 20

Her blades are a steel whirlwind of glittery death.

-60 hp and -1 Wisdom drain, Kellen.

Barl sighs heavily, hefting his massive earthbreaker. He engages Thordak with great sweeps of his weapon.

earthbreaker: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (2) + 22 = 24
earthbreaker: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (11) + 17 = 28 dmg: 2d8 + 13 ⇒ (3, 2) + 13 = 18
earthbreaker: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (18) + 12 = 30 dmg: 2d8 + 13 ⇒ (2, 1) + 13 = 16
earthbreaker haste: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (20) + 22 = 42 confirm: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (1) + 22 = 23 dmg: 2d8 + 13 ⇒ (6, 6) + 13 = 25

-59 hp, Thordak. Just missed that x3 crit.

You guys are up. Take note of where you are, will get the damn map fixed!

Lym completes her summons, gestures at Lucrecia -- and at the far extent of her spell, the air swirls, darkens, then brightens as - 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2 - two shaggy shapes translate themselves from some higher realm into this mortal land.

Two Celestial Aurochs snort, paw the ground, then one charges at the llamia and the other at the towering giant, both while uttering their bovine war-cries! As they charge, their coats shimmering with some odd inner light and they lower their horns, narrowly swerving around Lym's allies.

Celestial aurochses Smite Evil attack! Gore #1 (Lucrecia): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18 for 1d8 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10 damage. Gore #2 (Barl): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10 for 1d8 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10 damage.

Well, that was substandard. =_= Hopefully they'll at least distract them a bit.

Meanwhile, Lym whips another scroll from her sleeve, takes a bead on Lucrecia and chants the words she scribed onto the vellum mere days ago.

Spell penetration: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 27. Casting Dimensional anchor from a scroll. Ranged touch attack 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24

As the scroll crumbles into dust, an eerie green ray flashes from Lym's hands and touches Lucrecia.

"You are not getting away this time, snake!" Lym growls.

Despite his wounds and Lucrecia's taunts, Kellen quietly presses the snake-lady - hoping the hounds will be able to begin trouncing her. One of his swords strikes the armor and slips out of his hand (assuming), so he attacks on with the short sword for now.

Falcata: 1d20 + 11 - 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 11 - 2 + 2 + 1 = 13Damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
Sword: 1d20 + 13 - 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 13 - 2 + 2 + 1 = 30Damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7
Sword(hasted): 1d20 + 13 - 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 13 - 2 + 2 + 1 = 18Damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

Sneak/Flank Damage: 3d6 ⇒ (2, 4, 3) = 9
-3 points of bleed damage per round.(Assuming the last attack didn't make, otherwise it would be -6)

Effects: Hasted, Flanking, Assuming the Circle Of Prot from Evil is also in effect given my proximity to the archons. If so, then +2 to AC and saves. Effective AC=25 or 26.

We'll put the first auroch in G5-6 and the second in G10-11. There is no more room up there.

Rhianni

Seeing Kellen and Thordak get practically mauled, and knowing her magic will affect them as much as their enemies, she begins a tale in song in hopes to keep her allies spirits up.

Gonna go with Inspire Courage +1(+1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls)

Move to I 8 just to make sure everyone hears her. I figure we need all the pluses to hit and damage we can get. I would ask if it's possible to add this to Kellen and Lym's rolls but their rolls are so low it's a moot point.

You mean my aurochs' rolls; my own were fairly decent. ;)

Praxim takes a 5-foot step forwards and (hopefully) unleashes death on the giant. If the giant goes down before the end of the barrage, he switches to the snake, again activating smite evil.

Arrow with BGH, haste, IC, bane, smite, DA, RS: 1d20 + 17 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 3 - 3 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 17 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 3 - 3 - 2 = 29
Damage: 1d8 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 2 + 2d6 + 10 + 6 + 2 + 2d6 ⇒ (6) + 2 + 2 + 1 + 2 + (4, 5) + 10 + 6 + 2 + (6, 3) = 49

Arrow with BGH, haste, IC, bane, smite, DA, RS: 1d20 + 17 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 3 - 3 - 2 ⇒ (8) + 17 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 3 - 3 - 2 = 28
Damage: 1d8 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 2 + 2d6 + 10 + 6 + 2 + 2d6 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 2 + 1 + 2 + (2, 6) + 10 + 6 + 2 + (6, 4) = 47

Arrow with BGH, haste, IC, bane, smite, DA, RS: 1d20 + 12 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 3 - 3 - 2 ⇒ (8) + 12 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 3 - 3 - 2 = 23
Damage: 1d8 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 2 + 2d6 + 10 + 6 + 2 + 2d6 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 2 + 1 + 2 + (5, 2) + 10 + 6 + 2 + (3, 3) = 41

Arrow with BGH, haste, IC, bane, smite, DA, RS: 1d20 + 17 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 3 - 3 - 2 ⇒ (8) + 17 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 3 - 3 - 2 = 28
Damage: 1d8 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 2 + 2d6 + 10 + 6 + 2 + 2d6 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 2 + 1 + 2 + (1, 3) + 10 + 6 + 2 + (5, 6) = 43

lol!

As he gets smashed relentlessly, Thordak does his best to keep his senses. "That... that all ya got," he mocks him as best he can through a bloodied face as he finds what strength he has left and attacks the giant with fury, bringing about flames as he does.

Elemetal Rage(Lesser(fire)) 1/rage(Swift)

+1 Vicious adamantine Trident Raging w/PA: 1d20 + 14 + 4 + 1 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 14 + 4 + 1 + 1 - 2 = 36
Damage: 2d6 + 19 + 3 + 2d6 + 1d6 + 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4, 1) + 19 + 3 + (4, 4) + (6) + (5) + 1 = 47

+1(Haste) Vicious adamantine Trident Raging w/PA: 1d20 + 14 + 4 + 1 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 14 + 4 + 1 + 1 - 2 = 33
Damage: 2d6 + 19 + 3 + 2d6 + 1d6 + 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2, 2) + 19 + 3 + (1, 2) + (6) + (1) + 1 = 37

+1 Vicious adamantine Trident Raging w/PA: 1d20 + 9 + 4 + 1 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 9 + 4 + 1 + 1 - 2 = 33 Whoa! Freaking whoa!
Damage: 2d6 + 19 + 3 + 2d6 + 1d6 + 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4, 6) + 19 + 3 + (5, 2) + (2) + (2) + 1 = 44

Crit confirm
+1 Vicious adamantine Trident Raging w/PA: 1d20 + 9 + 4 + 1 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 9 + 4 + 1 + 1 - 2 = 31 You gotta be kiddin' me! That's insane. I guess the real question is: Does a 31 hit?(Heck, I'm not sold a 33 hits) I guess we'll find out.
Damage: 4d6 + 38 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (4, 2, 1, 6) + 38 + 6 + 2 = 59 I'm pretty positive fire, acid, the vicious ability is not multiplied. But I'm unsure about Inspire courage. If it's not, then remove the +2 damage.

If they all hit, it's... dannnnnnnng! 187 damage! That just seems criminal. If it's not a crit, then it's 128.

Return damage: 3d6 ⇒ (4, 4, 6) = 14 Please let me know if it's not 3 hits.

AC 27; Hp's 29/144; Elemental Rage: Acid(The last 1d6); Rage 1/27; DR 2/-

Very nice! And desperately needed! Might as well post now...

Praxim fires a deadly barrage, three of his four arrows burying themselves deeply in the stone giant's abdomen. The giant rears up in agony, and is met by dwarven fury. Three strikes up into Barl's 'nether regions', with the final one stabbing well up through the large intestine. With a groan and a surprised look, Barl Breakbones falls dead, a heavy crash vibrating the floor of the cavern.

Only Lucrecia left.

Will post her actions shortly.

*chomps at bit* Good work, guys!

As he manages to connect fantastically, Thordak feels the consecutive jolts from his own weapon itself. As Barl falls dead to the floor, "Ha," is all he's able to manage through a difficult breath due to the numerous wounds. "I'd laugh at ya more but between that stupid hammer and this fork, I've not the energy and we still have ta kill yer stupid lackey." He then turns his attention to the lamia, wondering if they can manage to take her down this time before she gets away.

Tomaru readies to use Tugging the Strands against Lucretia's first attack against Kellen or her first attack with that damnable spear of hers.

Tomaru has the Spiritual Ally fly to attack Lucretia from above.
Spiritual Ally:bardsong,
to hit: 1d20 + 12 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 12 + 1 = 32 Damage: 1d10 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 1 = 8

Archie, Jughead, Reggie
HP 51| AC 19 (21) T 10 (12) FF 19 (21)|Fo +8 Re +5 Wi +5; +4 v poison, +2 v evil; DR 10/evil; immune electric, petrify; SR 15| augment summon, diehard
Greatsword +11/+6, Bite +5 or Bite +10, Slam +10

Archie casts Aid on Reggie HP: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

Jughead attacks Lucretia
Greatsword: aid, flank, bardsong
To Hit: 1d20 + 11 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 11 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 26 To Hurt: 2d6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (6, 1) + 6 + 1 = 14

Greatsword: aid, flank, bardsong
To Hit: 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 15 To Hurt: 2d6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (4, 2) + 6 + 1 = 13

Bite: aid, flank, bardsong
To Hit: 1d20 + 5 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 5 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 23 To Hurt: 1d8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 4 + 1 = 10

Reggie attacks Lucretia
Greatsword: aid, flank, bardsong
To Hit: 1d20 + 11 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 11 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 20 To Hurt: 2d6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (1, 2) + 6 + 1 = 10

Greatsword: aid, flank, bardsong
To Hit: 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 6 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 30 To Hurt: 2d6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (1, 6) + 6 + 1 = 14

Bite: aid, flank, bardsong
To Hit: 1d20 + 5 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 5 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 22 To Hurt: 1d8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 1 = 6

Possible crit: aid, flank, bardsong
To Hit: 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 6 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 25 To Hurt: 2d6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (1, 5) + 6 + 1 = 13

mirror image: 1d6 ⇒ 1 hit!
mirror image: 1d6 ⇒ 2 pop!
mirror image: 1d6 ⇒ 3 pop!

Lucrecia's defenses continue to befuddle the hound archons, with the exception of one, who manages to get through her armor and bypass her mirror images. Several close calls by them reduce her images even further. One of Kellen's attacks takes down another image.

Seeing Barl fall, Lucrecia ceases taunting Kellen or Lym and bares her fangs. She hisses in defiance and wades in, seeking to take as many of you as she can before she dies.

keen dagger: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (14) + 22 = 36 dmg: 1d4 + 12 ⇒ (4) + 12 = 16
keen dagger: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (16) + 17 = 33 dmg: 1d4 + 12 ⇒ (1) + 12 = 13

Two quick strikes with her keen dagger drop Kellen, his lifeblood spilling out onto the cavern floor. Then she switches to Thordak.

keen dagger: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (13) + 12 = 25
keen dagger haste: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (12) + 22 = 34 dmg: 1d4 + 12 ⇒ (4) + 12 = 16
mwk dagger: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (18) + 22 = 40 confirm: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (20) + 22 = 42 dmg: 2d4 + 24 ⇒ (1, 3) + 24 = 28

Thordak ducks one blow, only to take a cut from a second. As he spins from that strike, Lucrecia meets him with stab deep into the dwarf's side, puncturing his kidney, felling him.

With a cry of victory, she holds the bloody daggers high in the air, letting the combined blood of your companions fall onto her upturned face.

"COME FACE ME, ORC WITCH!! COME AND DIE LIKE THEM!"

Ouch. Sorry, tough round. Map is up. You guys are up.

EDIT: jumped the gun, need to add aurochs

EDIT the EDIT: Map is good. Lucrecia is AC 30 fyi. A 25 takes away her last image.

Yep, I knew that was coming.

Thordak falls in a dwarven heap, bleeding from a multitude of wounds.

Hp's -11/144.

Raging Vitality keeps my rage going which is the only reason he's even alive right now.

The aurochses utter low, booming cries and charge at Lucrecia, hemming her in even if their horns do not manage to pierce her scales.

Aurochs to F6. Smite evil flanking gore: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 7 + 2 + 1 = 13 for 1d8 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15. Aurochs to F9. Smite evil flanking gore: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 7 + 2 + 1 = 19 for 1d8 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11.

Blegh. Substandard again. Note that Hound Archons now also have flanking benefits!

"Come to you, you harlot?" Lym calls back, contempt in her voice. "I would not soil my hands."

As Lucrecia rises up in triumph, Lym flicks a bead of cold, blue light into the air above her head. The bead expands into a blast of arctic cold, the air howling as the temperature drops sharply!

I hope I can aim an Iceball in here so it will hit only Lucrecia and not the others around her by putting its emission point above her; she is Large, our guys are Medium and some are prone, and this is a cave high enough for a Giant to stand up in comfortably (or so I assume).

If it works: Ref. save DC 18 to halve 10d6 + 2 ⇒ (4, 1, 3, 1, 5, 2, 4, 2, 3, 3) + 2 = 30 cold damage!

Don't forget that Lucretia's first attack against Kellen has to be rerolled due to Tugging the Strands.

Tomaru moves to K8 and Channel Positive Energy: 5d6 ⇒ (3, 6, 6, 3, 1) = 19 excluding our enemies

Spiritual Ally from above Lucretia.
Spiritual Ally:bardsong,
to hit: 1d20 + 12 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 12 + 1 = 28 Damage: 1d10 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 3 + 1 = 13

Spiritual Ally:bardsong,
to hit: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 7 + 1 = 17 Damage: 1d10 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 3 + 1 = 12

Archie, Jughead, Reggie
HP 51| AC 19 (21) T 10 (12) FF 19 (21)|Fo +8 Re +5 Wi +5; +4 v poison, +2 v evil; DR 10/evil; immune electric, petrify; SR 15| augment summon, diehard
Greatsword +11/+6, Bite +5 or Bite +10, Slam +10

Archie moves with Tomaru and casts Aid on Kellen HP: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

Jughead attacks Lucretia
Greatsword: aid, flank, bardsong
To Hit: 1d20 + 11 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 11 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 29 To Hurt: 2d6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (4, 6) + 6 + 1 = 17

Greatsword: aid, flank, bardsong
To Hit: 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 6 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 12 To Hurt: 2d6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (2, 5) + 6 + 1 = 14

Bite: aid, flank, bardsong
To Hit: 1d20 + 5 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 14 To Hurt: 1d8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 4 + 1 = 10

Reggie attacks Lucretia
Greatsword: aid, flank, bardsong
To Hit: 1d20 + 11 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 11 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 30 To Hurt: 2d6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (4, 4) + 6 + 1 = 15

Greatsword: aid, flank, bardsong
To Hit: 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 6 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 12 To Hurt: 2d6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (3, 5) + 6 + 1 = 15

Bite: aid, flank, bardsong
To Hit: 1d20 + 5 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 14 To Hurt: 1d8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 4 + 1 = 13

If Archie moves, Lym moves to stay within his Magic Circle against Evil-effect!

Praxim activates smite evil against the lamia and when the iceball clears, arrows fill the air. Sadly, only one finds its way into the lamia (assuming her last image was removed somehow by the archons).

Arrow with BGH, haste, IC, smite, DA, RS: 1d20 + 17 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 3 - 3 - 2 ⇒ (5) + 17 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 3 - 3 - 2 = 23

Arrow with BGH, haste, IC, smite, DA, RS: 1d20 + 17 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 3 - 3 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 17 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 3 - 3 - 2 = 30
Damage (no bane, but holy and weapon of awe): 1d8 + 2 + 1 + 20 + 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 1 + 20 + (1, 5) + 2 = 32

Arrow with BGH, haste, IC, smite, DA, RS: 1d20 + 12 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 3 - 3 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 12 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 3 - 3 - 2 = 19

Arrow with BGH, haste, IC, smite, DA, RS: 1d20 + 17 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 3 - 3 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 17 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 3 - 3 - 2 = 22

Lym: you can throw the iceball that way, the room is actually a crevasse - open air. EDIT: If the spiritual ally can take damage, it will be caught in the iceball as Tomaru has it above Lucrecia.

TtS reroll: 1d6 + 22 ⇒ (4) + 22 = 26 Still a hit.

Both Kellen and Thordak are down -1 Wisdom from last round.

Rhianni pulls a wand for her belt and fires. Small spheres of force slam into the lamia.

magic missile: 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (1, 4) + 2 = 7

Tomaru's Ally removes the last image with a near miss! That allows an archon's attack to hit her soundly, drawing a hiss of pain. One of Praxim's arrows finds the mark, wounding her.

ROUND FIVE:
Ref save: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (18) + 14 = 32

Lucrecia ducks, avoiding most of the damage from the Iceball. Then she leaps into the air, her Fly spell carrying her up and over the aurochs. She drops her invisibility as she flies.

[ooc]That should be AoOs from the archons , the aurochs, and the Ally.

She alights next to Archie and Tomaru. With an evil grin, she stares deeply into Tomaru's eyes.

will save vs charm: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (20) + 13 = 33 Welp, that didn't work!

You guys are up. Lucrecia is in I-J 6-7. will update map later.

Kellen feels Lucrecia's blow bring him low. HP @ -7
In a hazy fog as he continues to bleed, there's a surreal effect as he watches first the flare of the iceball explode above him and then a sudden electric shock as the healing wave that brings him back to life.
HP @ 12

He jumps up to strike the snake-woman before she can fully rise out of his reach to no avail.

Sword: 1d20 + 15 - 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 15 - 2 + 2 + 1 = 18

The aurochs roar and jab their horns at Lucrecia as she lifts off!

Smite evil flanking gore #1: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 7 + 2 + 1 = 19 for 1d8 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 9 + 1 = 18 damage. Smite evil flanking gore #2: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 7 + 2 + 1 = 24 for 1d8 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 9 + 1 = 16 damage.

As the lamia matriarch slams down onto the ground again, the aurochs turns and charge her, horns lowered for another attack!

Smite evil flanking gore #1: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 7 + 2 + 1 = 23 for 1d8 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 9 + 1 = 17 damage. Smite evil flanking gore #2: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 7 + 2 + 1 = 18 for 1d8 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 9 + 1 = 13 damage.

Meanwhile, Lym fixes a furious glare on Lucrecia -- and whips another scroll out of her sleeve. "Besides," she says, "why come to you when you are so blasted eager to come to me?"

The Half-Orc chants the words inscribed on the vellum, which puffs into dust. Mixed flickering orange and pulsing blue light kindles between Lym's hands and turns into twin rays of infernal heat and arctic cold. Howling and keening, twining blue-orange, orange-blue blasts out at the lamia to rake her skin.

Scroll of Scorching and Freezing Ray. Ranged touch attack #1 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 6 + 1 = 10 for 4d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (6, 4, 2, 4) + 2 + 1 = 19 fire. Ranged touch attack #2 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 6 + 1 = 17 for 4d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (6, 5, 1, 2) + 2 + 1 = 17 cold.

The Spiritual Ally, as a magical construct made of Force, is immune to most forms of harm (need disintegrate, dispel magic, or the like).

Spiritual Ally AoO
Spiritual Ally: bardsong,
to hit: 1d20 + 12 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 12 + 1 = 22 Damage: 1d10 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 3 + 1 = 13

Jughead AoO
Greatsword: aid, flank, bardsong
To Hit: 1d20 + 11 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 11 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 18 To Hurt: 2d6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (1, 6) + 6 + 1 = 14

Reggie AoO
Greatsword: aid, flank, bardsong
To Hit: 1d20 + 11 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 11 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 21 To Hurt: 2d6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (6, 3) + 6 + 1 = 16

PS:

Archie moves with Tomaru and casts Aid on Kellen HP: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

That should have been casts Aid on Praxim and moves with Tomaru.

Kellen can still go in this round, and Tomaru's archons can still act as well.

Tomaru withdraws to I10 and Channel Positive Energy: 5d6 ⇒ (6, 1, 6, 2, 6) = 21 excluding enemies

As a Swift Action, Tomaru has the Spiritual Ally move to continue attacking.
Spiritual Ally: bardsong
to hit: 1d20 + 12 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 12 + 1 = 14 Damage: 1d10 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 1 = 7

Archie, Jughead, Reggie
HP 51| AC 19 (21) T 10 (12) FF 19 (21)|Fo +8 Re +5 Wi +5; +4 v poison, +2 v evil; DR 10/evil; immune electric, petrify; SR 15| augment summon, diehard
Greatsword +11/+6, Bite +5 or Bite +10, Slam +10

Jughead (63 hp) teleports next to Lucretai, opposite Archie to allow him to flank.

Reggie (62 hp) bounds to I7 and attacks.
Greatsword: aid, flank, bardsong
To Hit: 1d20 + 11 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 11 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 19 To Hurt: 2d6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (3, 3) + 6 + 1 = 13

Archie (51 hp) attacks
Greatsword: aid, flank, bardsong
To Hit: 1d20 + 11 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 11 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 34 To Hurt: 2d6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (3, 1) + 6 + 1 = 11

Greatsword: aid, flank, bardsong
To Hit: 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 6 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 27 To Hurt: 2d6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (5, 2) + 6 + 1 = 14

Bite: aid, flank, bardsong
To Hit: 1d20 + 5 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 5 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 23 To Hurt: 1d8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 1 = 9

confirm crit Greatsword: aid, flank, bardsong
To Hit: 1d20 + 11 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 11 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 24 To Hurt: 2d6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (4, 3) + 6 + 1 = 14

PS: It probably doesn't bear mentioning at this point, but Lucretia should have saved against the Aura of Menace of each archon. DC 16 Will or -1 AC, Attack, & Saves for 24 hours.

Thordak's eyes flutter open as the healing magic washes over him. Still feeling a ton of pain, "Blast I hurt. I wonder if we won." Standing up to survey the scene, he notices the lamia still stands. Rolling his eyes, "She is never going ta die. Never, ever, never, ever, never, never, ever... never," he complains, shaking his head. Looking over at the trident upon the ground, "Sorry, no more for you. Ya just sting to blasted much." He then heals himself up in order to mend a few more wounds.

Stand up(Move); Use Rage Power(Renewed Vigor)(Standard)

Renewed Vigor: 2d8 + 7 ⇒ (3, 3) + 7 = 13

AC 23; Hp's 21/144; Rage 3/27; Elemental Rage: Acid; DR 2/-

Edit(Per Tomaru's post below): Whoops. Missed that. My bad. Thanks!

Actual Hp's 42/144

Thordak, I channeled twice. First for 19 then for 21. You should have more than 21 hp. Right?

Thordak, I channeled twice. First for 19 then for 21. You should have more than 21 hp. Right?

You could not have channeled the second time. Withdraw is a full-round action. Let me know if you want to take an AoO.

Arrow with BGH, haste, IC, smite, DA, RS: 1d20 + 17 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 3 - 3 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 17 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 3 - 3 - 2 = 19

Arrow with BGH, haste, IC, smite, DA, RS: 1d20 + 17 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 3 - 3 - 2 ⇒ (3) + 17 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 3 - 3 - 2 = 21

Arrow with BGH, haste, IC, smite, DA, RS: 1d20 + 12 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 3 - 3 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 12 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 3 - 3 - 2 = 27

Arrow with BGH, haste, IC, smite, DA, RS: 1d20 + 17 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 3 - 3 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 17 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 3 - 3 - 2 = 25

Wow! Four arrows sail harmlessly through the air as Lucrecia takes off.

Kellen can still go in this round, and Tomaru's archons can still act as well.

You could not have channeled the second time. Withdraw is a full-round action. Let me know if you want to take an AoO.

So, my HP stands at 12 unless the second channel is effective. I am assuming at this point sword attacks are out since she is flying, so I am switching weapons. What are the rules on crossbows when hasted again? Two shots possible?

Crossbow: 1d20 + 14 - 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 14 - 2 + 2 + 1 = 25Damage: 1d10 ⇒ 5

Hell, if Machine Gun Praxim is missing, no chance I am even close.

Effects: Hasted, Prot from Evil, AC @26, Flanking?

She alights next to Archie and Tomaru.

You guys are up. Lucrecia is in I-J 6-7.

@Kellen: Per this post she actually landed.

And depending on what Tomaru does, Thordak's either at 21 or 42 hp's. -2 negative levels and -1 Wisdom. Is that drain or damage on the Wisdom?

That withdraw was a descriptive rather than a defined action. If I meant it as such, it would have been capitalized. Easy mistake.

That withdraw was a descriptive rather than a defined action. If I meant it as such, it would have been capitalized. Easy mistake.

I'm never sure, so I had to ask. ;)

AoO: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (15) + 22 = 37 dmg: 1d4 + 12 ⇒ (1) + 12 = 13 -13 hp and -1 Wis Tomaru

Lucrecia lashes out as Tomaru drops back, catching him on the side of his head as he ducks away.

Kellen, you can make an adjustment to hit with your swords if you want. She does not have 10' reach, fyi. ALSO <facepalm> I've been missing her SR, Lym. She has SR19, so you can roll for each spell. Do not roll for the ones already cast. Penalties to Wis are drain.

Your celestial allies attack with a fury, but only one manages to get through Lucrecia's defenses; her Mage Armor making all the difference right now.

Rhianni continues her performance. Count your bonuses! She then draws another wand and touches Thordak with it.

CLW: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

And I channeled energy for 21, so its like it never happened.

Will save vs Aura DC 16: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (12) + 14 = 26

@Kellen: Per this post she actually landed.
And depending on what Tomaru does...

Based on that information, two things:

Weapon: 1d20 + 15 - 2 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 15 - 2 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 33
Damage: 1d6 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 1 = 11

Weapon (hasted): 1d20 + 15 - 2 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 15 - 2 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 37
Damage: 1d6 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 1 = 7

Confirm Crit: 1d20 + 15 - 2 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 15 - 2 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 22

Sneak/Flank Damage: 3d6 ⇒ (6, 2, 6) = 14
-3 bleed damage per round to her.

Effects: Hasted, Flanking, Prot from Evil, Inspire Courage, AC=26

Determined and undaunted, the aurochses again try to gore Lucrecia's scaly coils!

Smite evil inspired flanking gore #1 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 7 + 2 + 1 = 17 for 1d8 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 9 + 1 = 13 damage. Smite evil inspired flanking gore #2 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 7 + 2 + 1 = 26 for 1d8 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 9 + 1 = 18 damage.

"You are weakening," Lym purrs at Lucrecia while she looks her in the eye. "Bleeding out. Dying. Let me make it a little quicker for you, you belly-crawling worm! Aranea arcanorum rescindenda est!"

Lym casts Dispel magic on Lucrecia! Spell resistance won't work against that. Caster level check: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24. If possible, I'd like to take out her Mage armour...

Aranea arcanorum rescindenda est!"

I hate to sound like a smart-ass, but what do spiders have to do with Dispel Magic? I mean, it sounds cool...but my Biology 101 sense just kicked in.

Translated, this means 'The spiderweb of secrets must be torn apart'. ^_^ Of course it doesn't help that Latin uses the same word for spider and spiderweb...

Kellen's re-post ended the round, so she will get to go before Lym's post. I was going to wait to update the map, but let's finish this!

Kellen strikes hard, causing Lucrecia to scream in pain!

ROUND SIX:

The lamia turns toward Kellen. "When I kill you...stay DEAD!"

keen dagger: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (2) + 22 = 24
keen dagger: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (13) + 17 = 30 dmg: 1d4 + 12 ⇒ (1) + 12 = 13
keen dagger: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15

mwk dagger: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (5) + 21 = 26 dmg: 1d4 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13
mwk dagger: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (17) + 16 = 33 confirm dagger: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (5) + 16 = 21 dmg: 1d4 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13

Her blades flash, weaving a deadly web. Kellen ducks and weaves dodging some but not all. -39 hp Kellen, -1 Wis

When Kellen falls, she spins on Tomaru with her last attack, but misses!

mwk dagger: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18

Her eyes go wide as Lym's dispel tears away her magical protection. One of the aurochs jabs a horn deep into her side. She screams, convulsed with the blow.

She is now AC 26, finish her!

The aurochs' eyes slowly turn red as they scent Lucrecia's blood and they batter away at her again, the muscles in their necks visibly swelling as they drive their horns at the lamia's flesh!

Smite evil inspired flanking gore #1 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 7 + 2 + 1 = 18 for 1d8 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 9 + 1 = 16 damage. Smite evil inspired flanking gore #2 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 7 + 2 + 1 = 25 for 1d8 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 9 + 1 = 18 damage.

"Die, snake-b~!$~, DIE!" Lym screams, pulling another scroll from her sleeve. Again, orange and blue light blazes at Lucrecia!

Spell penetration #1 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11. Spell penetration #2 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24. Scorching ray ranged touch attack 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 6 + 1 = 16 for 4d6 + 2 ⇒ (2, 3, 3, 6) + 2 = 16 fire. Freezing ray ranged touch attack 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 6 + 1 = 9 for 4d6 + 2 ⇒ (5, 4, 2, 1) + 2 = 14 cold.

GRRR...!

Arrow with BGH, haste, IC, smite, DA, RS: 1d20 + 17 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 3 - 3 - 2 ⇒ (10) + 17 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 3 - 3 - 2 = 28
Damage: 1d8 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 10 + 6 + 2 + 2d6 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 2 + 1 + 10 + 6 + 2 + (6, 4) = 34

Arrow with BGH, haste, IC, smite, DA, RS: 1d20 + 17 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 3 - 3 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 17 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 3 - 3 - 2 = 31
Damage: 1d8 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 10 + 6 + 2 + 2d6 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 2 + 1 + 10 + 6 + 2 + (2, 2) = 28

Arrow with BGH, haste, IC, smite, DA, RS: 1d20 + 12 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 3 - 3 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 12 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 3 - 3 - 2 = 30
Damage: 1d8 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 10 + 6 + 2 + 2d6 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 2 + 1 + 10 + 6 + 2 + (5, 3) = 32

Arrow with BGH, haste, IC, smite, DA, RS: 1d20 + 17 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 3 - 3 - 2 ⇒ (8) + 17 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 3 - 3 - 2 = 26
Damage: 1d8 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 10 + 6 + 2 + 2d6 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 2 + 1 + 10 + 6 + 2 + (3, 4) = 31

With the mage armour stripped away, all FOUR of Praxim's arrows find their home, making a neat little cluster just behind her jaw.

I need to be more clear: Lym your Dispel was your action for round 6. But it doesn't matter anyway...

An arrow hits Lucrecia in the back, followed by a second, then a third. She whirls about, her face thrust forward, hissing with rage. The last arrow flies through the air as if in slow motion. It drives deep into the lamia's open mouth, up through the roof and into her brain. She dies, crumpling with the look of rage still on her face.

Combat over. Well done!

See the Discussion Tab shortly for the loot list.

So endeth Book Three; The Hook Mountain Massacre. You have some loose ends to clean up: 1) the Black Arrows and Fort Rannick, 2) Myriana's request, 3) what to do next. For point 3 see the handout 'Note to Barl'.

Among the treasure piled behind the throne lies a rolled-up mammoth hide addressed to Barl from someone named 'M'.