Pyra calls out a smite on the orc warlord, slashing him thrice in the process. While his hide is tough, he appears to take most of it as blood splatters the ground.
He looks pretty badly injured, but does not seem to care much.
YOU WILL FAIL!
=== Round 2 === (Haste and Song)
Lem (sings)
Hellknights()
Pyra(-36), D'lack()
Orcs(red -77)(purple-invis)(maroon-invis)
Taerel(), Beorin()
The orc warlord takes the searing flame directly to the chest. He drops his falchon as he staggers back, and grasps his armor, which he tears apart, revealing row upon row of hideously carved runes, which begin to glow a worrisome shade of orange.
"I AM KUZLAK, AND THESE ARE MY SINS! WITNESS ME!!! He begins to lists his many sins amidst roars of enthusiasm from the other orcs. Finally, the rune's energy breaks free, pulping the orc's body to nothingness, and taking it's toll on everyone around it.
DC13 Reflext
The other two casters pop into view as they finish casting spells. One points to Pyra KILL HIM! pointing to D'lack.
The other does the same but in reverse order KILL HER!
Both fall back to the strange glowing gate.
From the southern pit of worms emerges a strange blue creature with many tentacles.
It calls into each of your minds.
YOU INTERRUPT HE-WHO-PEELS-FLESH. YOU WILL FEED THE WORMS AND FURTHER MY REIGN!
BY DESTROYING MY CHAMPION YOU VOLUNTEER TO TAKE HIS PLACE!
The creature points a tentacle at Pyra.
The Hellknights continue their battles with the orc hoards to the north and south.
=== Round 2/3 === (Haste and Song)
Taerel(), Beorin()
Lem (sings)
Hellknights()
Pyra(-36), D'lack()
Orcs(red DEAD)(purple-2x)(maroon-2x)
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Knowing what will probably happen, Pyra manages to step to the side and avoid some of the blast.
Expecting something from the invisible shaman-folk, Pyra also manages to steel her mind against the spell: "D'lack is my friend! Hush no Evil Orc!".
But, surprised by this new apparition, this Peeler-Of-Flesh, Pyra is unable to close her mind against the intrusion.
Pyra resists much of the rune blast and scoffs at the orc's murderous command. D'lack strangely finds the Paladin's attitude offensive and prepares to attack.
Pyra is less successful in thwarting off the mind control of the tentacled beast within the pit of worms and nods in submission to its will.
Beorin sees the evil influences affecting his allies and calls for divine barriers to hedge the mental chaos...but will it reach them and be affective?
Taerel calls forth a cloud of glittering particles to envelope the mystics.
both pairs of mystics are covered in the glowing motes. However, they are successful in closing their eyes during the blast and appear to be watching your next move.
Pyra and D'lack look upon each other with disdain.
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"You are like a spoiled child, D'lack, you must obey and not come near those orcs. It is dangerous for you I said!", Pyra calls out to D'lack.
Pyra shoves D'lack back... but does not make him budge.
"Be off now, do not go further, or else I will knock you out, fool!"
Pyra lays hands on her wounds, healing herself.
Seeing the fight going on Lem ponders for a moment.
He then casts a suggestion at D´Lack.
Attack the left spellcaster
After Taerel and Beorin advanced, Lem tries to counter D'lack from hurting Pyra, even though she tried and failed to push the sorceror back. Pyra heals some of her injuries.
D'lack seems to ignore the orc mystics for the time being.
One of the mystics moves up and calls forth divine pain from his dark gods.
The other readies her battle axe.
From within the pit of worms, the creature pulls itself onto the ground and reaches out with a tentacle to touch D'lack.
on D'lack
=== Round 3/4 === (Haste and Song)
Taerel(), Beorin(prot-evil circle)
Lem (sings)
Hellknights()
Pyra(-23,charmed), D'lack(suggested, worm-infested)
Orcs(red DEAD)(purple-2x)(maroon-2x)
Creature()
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Sarenrae's hand covers Pyra, who only receives part of the wave of negative energy.
As a reflex, Pyra uses her order's powers to heal her wounds.
Then she takes a step to the side, her scimitar in hand, to block D'lack's path.
Lem tries to identify the tentacle monster.
Using his Loremaster Ability to take 20 on the roll.
He will then cast deep slumber on the monster and the orc close by.
Taerel casts a spell to make himself more agile.
Beorin advances...triggering new saves for Pyra and D'lack vs their mind fog.
Lem uses his loremaster to dig deep into his memory and determines the creature is an outsider.
This is a type of qlippoth known as a shoggti. To wound it effectively you need cold iron or lawfully-aligned weapons. Cold damage and mind-affecting effects do nothing to it and it can resist acid, electricity, and fire.
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Sarenrae's hand covers Pyra, who only receives part of the wave of negative energy.
As a reflex, Pyra uses her order's powers to heal her wounds.
As Beorin comes near, Pyra suddenly shakes off what she realizes was a mental power this being had over her.
Then she moves down, her adamantine scimitar in hand, raising it against the qlipptoh, the qlittppoh... the shpttgih, the shoggith... the evil otherworldy creature!
Pyra calls out: "You took my mind, I shall reclaim your body for Sarenrae!" and brings the blade down with might.
Pyra glances back to the dwarf: "Though our Faiths do not see eye to eye, I give my thanks be Torag!"
D'lack and Pyra both snap out of their mind fog and resume normal actions. D'lack continues to suffer wracking pain from worms infesting his body.
Pyra steps up to greet her former master, but her blade fails to connect with the outworldly squid beast.
Seeing their master attacking, the two mystics heft their battle axes and join the fray.
The magic missiles slam with full force into the orc on the left (maroon) unfooled by the duplicated image.
=== Round 4/5 === (Haste and Song)
Taerel(), Beorin(prot-evil circle)
Lem (sings)
Hellknights()
Pyra(-23), D'lack(worm-infested)
Orcs(red DEAD)(purple-2x)(-14, maroon-2x)
Creature()
Pyra draws the ire of the pair of mystics.
Maroon for
Purple for
Feel the vengence of our lord!
But neither of their axes can pierce her stout armor.
"You choose poorly. Not wanting to being my champion slave means you will feed my worms, ephemera!" snarls He-Who-Peels-Flesh as it turns to face Pyra.
It unloads on the paladin.
for plus grab
for plus grab
for plus grab
for plus grab
for plus grab
for plus grab
for
With all the flailing of limbs, hitting Pyra with just one tentacle it tries to grab her.
vs CMD
It tries to pull her into the pit of worms, trapping one of her arms in the process.
The Hellknights continue their epic battle to the north and south.
=== Round 4/5 === (Haste and Song)
Taerel(), Beorin(prot-evil circle)
Lem (sings)
Hellknights()
Pyra(-25, grappled), D'lack(worm-infested)
Orcs(red DEAD)(purple-2x)(-14, maroon-2x)
Creature(grappled)
Lem casts deep slumber on the two orcs
Lem starts casting deep slumber on the pair of orcs.
Taerel shoots a ray of fire on the beast. Unfortunately, its thick blubbery skin absorbs about half the burn damage.
=== Round 4/5 === (Haste and Song)
Taerel(), Beorin(prot-evil circle)
Lem (sings)
Hellknights()
Pyra(-25, grappled?), D'lack(worm-infested)
Orcs(red DEAD)(purple-2x)(-14, maroon-2x)
Creature(-10, grappled?)
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This spell wards a creature from attacks by evil creatures, from mental control, and from summoned creatures. It creates a magical barrier around the subject at a distance of 1 foot. The barrier moves with the subject and has three major effects.
First, the subject gains a +2 deflection bonus to AC and a +2 resistance bonus on saves. Both these bonuses apply against attacks made or effects created by evil creatures.
Second, the subject immediately receives another saving throw (if one was allowed to begin with) against any spells or effects that possess or exercise mental control over the creature (including enchantment [charm] effects and enchantment [compulsion] effects, such as charm person, command, and dominate person. This saving throw is made with a +2 morale bonus, using the same DC as the original effect. If successful, such effects are suppressed for the duration of this spell. The effects resume when the duration of this spell expires. While under the effects of this spell, the target is immune to any new attempts to possess or exercise mental control over the target. This spell does not expel a controlling life force (such as a ghost or spellcaster using magic jar), but it does prevent them from controlling the target. This second effect only functions against spells and effects created by evil creatures or objects, subject to GM discretion.
Third, the spell prevents bodily contact by evil summoned creatures. This causes the natural weapon attacks of such creatures to fail and the creatures to recoil if such attacks require touching the warded creature. Summoned creatures that are not evil are immune to this effect. The protection against contact by summoned creatures ends if the warded creature makes an attack against or tries to force the barrier against the blocked creature. Spell resistance can allow a creature to overcome this protection and touch the warded creature.
The squid creature loses its grasp on the paladin as it barely misses due to the holy protection.
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Barely avoiding the flurry of lethal tentacles, thanks to Lem and Beorin's aid, Pyra calls out: "Neither your champion nor your slave, but your Bane, by the Dawnflower!" And she remains where she is, to try and take the brunt of all the attacks.
Raising her adamantine scimitar high, so it flashes, she brings it done to smite this evil, and cuts left, and right, and finally piercing the tentacled hideous monster.
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vs. the Smite Evil foe
AC 31 - Flat Foot 29 - 16 Touch
+15 CMB - 26 CMD (24 FF CMD)
vs. the other foes
AC 29 - Flat Foot 27 - 14 Touch
+11 CMB - 24 CMD (22 FF CMD)
From Haste = +1 Att. / + 1 Dodge to AC / +1 Reflex saves
Gives:
AC 28 - Flat Foot 26 - Touch 13 - +13 CMB / 23 CMD (21 FF CMD) <— Inspire Courage counted
+14 Fort +9 Reflex +12 Will <— from Inspire Courage +2 vs. Charm & Fear
If Protection from Evil in range = +2 Deflection bonus to AC & +2 Resistance bonus to Saves
both reduced to +1 only beyond current Ring & Cloak bonuses
Gives:
AC 29 - Flat Foot 27 - Touch 14 - +13 CMB / 24 CMD (23 FF CMD) <— Inspire Courage counted
/b]+15 Fort +10 Reflex +13 Will[/b] <— from Inspire Courage +2 vs. Charm & Fear
ATTACKS
w. Haste & Inspire Courage & Power Attack
Adamantine Scimitar +13 / +13 / +8 for 1d6+9 (18-20 / x2)
adding Smite Evil
Adamantine Scimitar +17 / +17 / +12 for 1d6+16 (18-20 / x2)
if Evil Outsider or Undead, the first attack that hits deals another 7 damage (+23 total)
NOTE: w. Smite Evil, Pyra passes any and all DRs
Pyra steps up to the creature, calling the smiting power of the Dawnflower upon the vast evil within it.
Her first slash nearly flies into the vat of worms, as the creature dodges it. However her second slash lands a solid blow, including an extra burst of light as the evil outsider shrieks in pain.
With a purple flash you suspect it has a similar force protecting it as Beorin has for the party.
=== Round 4/5 === (Haste and Song)
Taerel(), Beorin(prot-evil circle)
Lem (sings, casting deep slumber)
Hellknights()
Pyra(-21, smiting), D'lack(-10,worm-infested 2r)
Orcs(red DEAD)(purple-2x)(-14, maroon-2x)
Creature(-34, protection)
Beorin's mighty swing seems to be stopped by the protective ward around the creature as golden light sparks with purple sickness. However the speed and song of the bard help push through.
Although the hammer does not hurt it nearly as much as the dwarf would have expected.
"Hssssss. Puny mortals! You have failed! Feed the WORMS! ."
D'lack concentration allows him to ignore the commotion and flames shoot from his fingers.
"Master...I have failed you ." as one orc and image collapse. The other is only partially burned.
The remaining orc steps forward and channels negative energy.
WITNESS! FEEL THE BURN!
DC12 Will for half (all but Taerel are in range)
He-Who-Peels-Flesh smiles in delight (if a giant blue squidlike think can smile).
YES! YES! Now you will see!
It bites then slides back and lashes out at the two warriors closest to it.
On Pyra for
On Pyra for
On Pyra for
All attacks miss the stalwart champion of Sarenrae
However the dwarf takes one tentacle slash across the cheek, but does not hit his eye, but graps his shoulder and grapples the dwarf.
On Beorin for
On Beorin for
On Beorin for
On Beorin vs CMD
The Hellknights continue pressing orcs, seeming to turn the tide.
Signifier Karva calls out Press hard, Pathfinders. Order is being restored. Call for assistance if needed.
Lem's slumber finishes prior to his turn.
The mystic and its image collapse, asleep on the ground.
Pathfinders are up! Finish it!
=== Round 5/6 === (Haste and Song)
Taerel(), Beorin(-10, prot-evil circle, grappled)
Lem (sings)
Hellknights()
Pyra(-21, smiting), D'lack(-10,worm-infested 3r)
Mystic (-9, asleep, prone, 2x images)
Creature(-35, protection, grappler)
Taerel fires a pair of force bolts into the flailing mass. Both strike true, and it writhes in pain.
Pyra steps up and tries her three slashes once again.
Only the second slash from her right and pierce penetrates the magical barrier fending off her and Beorin's swings. The creature seemed partially distracted by holding the wriggling dwarf.
The creature shrieks as more of its ichor spills onto the ground. It looks pretty tattered.
Beorin(-10, prot-evil circle, grappled)
Lem (sings) , D'lack(-10,worm-infested 3r)
Lem quickly casts grease on the dwarf coating the dwarf in slime to aid him to break the grapple!
D'lack's missiles shatters the orc mystic's sleeping body. The last missile was all that was needed to topple the squid body of "He-who-formerly-peeled-flesh".
NOOOOOO - YOU ...YOU....RUINED ME!!!!
As a blast of purple sickly light winks out, leaving both lifeless bodies.
Over the silence comes a battle cry. "The orcs are falling back! THE ORCS ARE FALLING BACK! HELLKNIGHTS! REGROU..." shouts Signifier Karva as a rumble shakes the ground you all stand on. The ritual has been stopped and Beorin released.
But, as Lem and Taerel quickly realize, a lot of energy has been accumulated here. A tremendous amount. And now that it cannot be released to open a path to the Abyss... "Uh-oh", comments Signifier Rulla, her voice easy to pick out even under the mask. And then all hell breaks loose. The ground shakes uncontrollably, collapsing the caverns the orcs retreated to, burying many beneath the rubble. The worms in the pit are crushed mercilessly by rocks coming together, as if nature took the opportunity to reassert itself and wipe the slate of anything tainted by the Abyss.
By the time it is over, Pathfinders and Hellknights alike are forced to pick themselves up. The damage to the area is staggering, and it does not seem confined to the pit. The entire region might be affected.
"Is everyone OK" shouts out Sigifier Karva. "Sound off! Agent Beorin? Agent Pyra?"
Signifier Rulla, seeing D'lack suffering from the worm infestation, will offer a cure.
Unfortunately, I cannot stop the spell, but this might restore some of the damage until it ends in half a minute (6 rnds).
Within one of the tentacles you find a wand. The three orcs have gear and the two mystics have the strange runes, although none glowing now.
scroll of sound burst, scroll of summon monster II; Other Gear breastplate, battleaxe, javelins (4), cloak of resistance +1