Rannik's Crypt of the Everflame (Inactive)

Game Master Patrick Levasseur

Do we have time to rest? Can we at least take an hour so I can renew my mutagen?

1 hour probably wouldn't be a problem, more than that, you risk being discovered.

We can take a break for an hour, then. Hoga's hungry.

Ok so an hour rest then

Kyras has some nice buffs for us. Let's go on in and hope for the best. Hoga's got one lightning bolt left, but I don't think it'll do much to the dragon.

Decide your tactic and who get what buff, once you are ready, we will continu.

Let's get going. Maybe Maffei can run point. We can let her scout ahead, and buff right before we go in. Not sure how long it will take to get there, so I don't want to get buffed up just yet.

Maffei, could you run point? Your stealth might help us find the
dragon before he finds us. Hopefully...

The dragon's lair is just down the stairs from where you are. When you are done prepping, a list of buffs for each character woul be nice.

Maffei heads out in the large cavern. She comes back minutes later. "The cavern has a water pool on the opposite side from where we are. Across from it, there seems to be another room. As for the dragon, he is in an large alcove studying some writing carved into the wall. The alcove is in the north-eastern part of the cave. It is about a little over one hundred to one hundred twenty feet from the ledge down the stars."

Excellent work, Maffei! You're a great rogue. Now, we know where to go. Let's get ready, people! Magic up!

Hoga will cast Shield on himself (6 minutes).

When he bloodrages, he'll activate Resist Energy (acid).

He can't really buff anyone else. He could use 5 more hit points.

Hernvet uses spontaneous casting to replace murderous command with CLW and casts it on Hoga

CLW: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

Then he casts bless on the group

+1 to attack and saving throws vs fear (6 min)

then he casts Aid on Hoga

+1 to attack and saving throws vs fear and extra hit points (6 min)

Temporary Hp: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

then he casts Energy resist(Acid 10) on Kakrish (60 min)

Gods, I love a good cleric!

+2 to attacks and saves vs. fear
+9 hp =73

So far, so good! :)

I believe many of us have some nice buffs to bestow. Now's the time. I just want to do a little math. Who's going to shoot the dragon arrow? Kyras, right?

Hoga takes the next round to cast Long Arm on himself, gaining a 10' reach. He has no more spells to cast.

"Well. Looks like now's the time. I would let you use the bow, Kyras. I would be much happier up in front with Hoga battering that dragon."

Kyras, do you want to use the bow and the special arrows? You need +2 STR to use it. If you don't have that. I can cast Bull's Strength on you instead of using it on me.

Casting on myself: entropic shield (deflect ranged attacks for 6 mins), shield of faith (+2 AC for 6 mins), bull's strength (+2 attack and dmg for 6 min), weapon of awe on my greatsword (+2 to dmg, plus crit bonuses for 6 min), ironbeard (+1 to AC for 6 mins). I'll also use my sacred weapon ability to make my greatsword keen, giving it a 17-20 crit range.

Casting on Hoga: destructive attacks blessing, +3 to dmg for 1 minute

Final result. AC = 24 (plus deflect ranged attacks). greatsword +12 (2d6+10)

[ooc]Remind me about that bow. If it's a longbow then Kyras is not proficient. With his mutagen he is strong enough to use it and he has Bull's Strength as well. He is +6 to hit with his short bow before buffs. Note that he does NOT have True Strike memorized though.[ooc]

Yes, it is a longbow. Hoga and I the only ones in the group proficient with the longbow? Hernvet has PBS and Precise Shot but not enough STR. That can be fixed with a spell. He's not proficient with the longbow so that would be a -4. His BAB and DEX are +5. So he'd have a +1 to hit (unless there are additional buffs). I have a +8 (without additional buffs) but I don't have precise shot. Hmm. Maybe I should stick with the bow...

Yea, just take your shot before we close to melee.

+2 to attacks and saves vs. fear
+9 hp =73
Dr2/-
Big sword does 2d6
Just making a list so I don't forget. This is pretty cool.

I thought it was a dragon arrow? Or is it a bow?

I look, but couldn't seem to find the post where we got all these goodies. We are loaded for dragon, so to speak, so we've got to take advantage of our items.

Oh, wait. Kakrish has a +2 keen bow. It crits on a 19. If I read it right, he's got 50 +1 dragon bane arrows.

My confusion is gone. Kakrish gonna go all archer up in this flying dragon. Kyras, you come with Hoga. Front line!

With you. Lets keep it from the water if possible.

Yes.

We won't surprise the dragon. Let's hope he's not too ready for us.

Ok. So I'll do the longbow. Here's my updated castings.

Casting on myself: entropic shield (deflect ranged attacks for 6 mins), shield of faith (+2 AC for 6 mins), weapon of awe on my longbow (+2 to dmg, plus crit bonuses for 6 min). If anyone can detect alignment and discerns that the dragon is lawful, I can use sacred weapon to turn the longbow anarchic which will add 2d6 damage when I hit.

Casting on Hoga: destructive attacks blessing, +3 to dmg for 1 minute


Final result. AC = 23 (plus deflect ranged attacks). longbow +8 (1d8+4) + 2d6 if anarchic against lawful using +1 dragon bane arrows. I can't figure out how they work. Do they add to the attack roll? If so, how much. Do they add to damage? How much? And then I have the one slaying arrow.

Confident of your preparations, you walk into the large cavern. As Maffei reported, the dragon is in an alcove of the cavern, studying symbols carved into the stone walls. Even with the knowledge that this is who you came to fight, you can't help yourself but to marvel at the sight of the creature.

Walking toward it, the group spread itself to avoid being all caught in a single breath attack. Eventually, the dragon notices you and turn toward the group. "“What is this? Who are you? You dare come before the mighty Aeteperax uninvited and soil this lair with your abject disrespect? Name yourselves so that I might know whose blood will stain my cave!” As he says his name, he unfolds his wing, looking even bigger than he his. In comparison, you feel tiny next to this huge dragon.

Since he didn't make a threatening move, you get another round before initiative start. So far, only one round as pass since you buffed up.

A bane weapon excels against certain foes. Against a designated foe, the weapon’s enhancement bonus is +2 better than its actual bonus. It also deals an extra 2d6 points of damage against such foes.

So, if I got it right, the arrow is +3 to hit and dmg. +2d6 vs. this guy. I'll let Kakrish start the party, and charge in.

The bow is a +2 keen bow. You add that +2 to hit and damage, and double your crit range, too. I wish someone could cast Haste right now!

Can anyone here cast haste?

No.

Kakrish looks to his companions. "Don't worry. I've got this." he says with confidence then turns to face the dragon and addresses him in Draconic. "Hey you. We didn't come into your lair uninvited. You asked for us to come. I'm surprised you don't remember. I thought that dragons were smarter than that. Oh well. In any case, we also haven't soiled your cave yet. But down to business. We're here to ask you to stop pestering the town. If you agree to that then we'll just leave and everyone walks away happy. What do you think?"

Diplomacy: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (20) - 2 = 18

"Asked you to come? I don't think so. The invitation was to bring the peace offering to the monastery... and you couldn't even accomplish that properly." He sniffs at the group, as if he can judge your strength by smell. "Do you even have the gold?" He pauses again, looking at each one of you. "No. No, I don't think you did. You can here to do a show of force, to make me back down. You think that simple creatures like you can face the might of a Dragon? Pathetic. I guess I can still pluck whatever magical items you may have from your melted corpses."

Map?

There is a link to the maps folder on top of the page.

And this is a link to the encounter map.

Thanks. What does the white outline for some areas represent?

Thanks. What does the white outline for some areas represent?

Opening in the ceiling.

It's go time, guys. Start shootin', Kakrish. Maybe we'll get lucky and kill it before it escapes and razes the village.

Kakrish nods at the dragon's response. "Ok. I see how it's going to be. Well then. I guess we should get started." Kakrish unslings his bow and grabs one of the dragonbane arrows. In a single action he draws and shoots.

longbow@dragon,bane arrow: 1d20 + 8 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 8 + 3 = 17
dmg,bane: 1d8 + 4 + 2d6 ⇒ (2) + 4 + (6, 3) = 15

Kyras, feeling the energy of so many elixirs coursing through himself moves and readies.

Hoga is in position for a charge, and he does. Raging, he activates Resist Energy (acid). With his long arms, he has 10' reach.
https://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic/all-spells/r/resist-energy/

Wyrmsmite: 1d20 + 17 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 17 + 2 = 23

Probably a miss. If not,

dmg: 2d6 + 2d6 + 4 + 3 + 6 ⇒ (6, 6) + (4, 5) + 4 + 3 + 6 = 34

Current AC after charge = 22. Next round, 24.

Sorry if this seems a bit foolish, but I think the dragon is confident he can waste us all, and he probably can. I think we should just give him all we've got and hope it's enough. Can he drop Hoga in one round? I guess we'll find out. :0

I didn't add the +2 for a charge. Hoga got a 25 to hit, not a 23.

I'm all in too. What's the worst that could happen?

Kakrish aims his bow and sends an arrow flying. While the aim is good, the arrow tip bounce off the dragon's scales. "Foolish little creature, you think you can challenge the might of Aeteperax?" He unfolds his wings to take flight when Hoga charges in. Wyrmsmite smashes the dragon but again, its natural armor prove too hard to pierce.

Kyzen follow Kakrish's lead and sends a blast of earth energy at the dragon. The attack is the first one that actually does some damage to the dragon. Maffei maneuvers to gets within sword strike of the dragon, hoping to provide support to Hoga.

Blast/PBS Att: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 10 + 2 = 30
Blast/PBS Dmg: 3d6 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (4, 6, 1) + 9 + 4 = 24

The dragon scream in frustration, but before he can do anything, Kyzen sends another blast. This time the attacks bounces off the scales and do no damage. Unable to breath on more then one person thanks to the group spreading out. Social distancing saves lives ;) The dragon passes his frustration on Hoga. Attack after attack creates multiple wounds on the half-orc, but after all that, he his still standing.

The group is up.

Battle Map

Blast/PBS Att: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 10 + 2 = 27
Blast/PBS Dmg: 3d6 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (1, 5, 6) + 9 + 4 = 25

Bite: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (17) + 18 = 35 Hit
Damage: 2d8 + 10 ⇒ (5, 7) + 10 = 22
Claw: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (1) + 18 = 19 Miss
Damage: 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (5, 5) + 7 = 17
Claws: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (14) + 18 = 32 Hit
Damage: 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (5, 6) + 7 = 18
Tail slap: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (19) + 13 = 32 Hit
Damage: 2d6 + 10 ⇒ (1, 2) + 10 = 13
Wing: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (8) + 13 = 21 Miss
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
Wing: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (16) + 13 = 29 Hit
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Hoga will use the luck enchantment on his armor to force a reroll of one of Aeteperax's hits. He's supposed to call it before damage is rolled, though. Looks like the dragon hits easily. Probably won't have much effect.

Do not forget the DR2 against each attack Hoga. I should have studied last round but did not know you were gonna charge. :)

Kyres comes charging in and swings his enhanced weapon.

Melee +1 cold iron fauchard: 1d20 + 15 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 15 + 2 = 222d8 + 17 ⇒ (2, 7) + 17 = 26

Do not forget the DR2 against each attack Hoga. I should have studied last round but did not know you were gonna charge. :)

Kyres comes charging in and swings his enhanced weapon.

Melee +1 cold iron fauchard: 1d20 + 15 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 15 + 1 + 2 = 242d8 + 17 ⇒ (1, 5) + 17 = 23

Hernvet moves forward and unleashes a beam of light at the dragon.

Searing Light(Touch): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Probably a miss but incase it hits

Damage: 3d8 ⇒ (2, 2, 3) = 7

Could have used some healing.
Hoga attacks again, realizing that this is probably the last round of his life.

Wyrmsmite: 1d20 + 17 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 17 + 2 = 21
Nope.

Wyrmsmite: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 12 + 2 = 33
dmg: 2d6 + 2d6 + 4 + 2 + 6 ⇒ (2, 4) + (1, 2) + 4 + 2 + 6 = 21

confirm: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 12 + 2 = 29
dmg: 2d6 + 2d6 + 4 + 2 + 6 ⇒ (5, 4) + (2, 6) + 4 + 2 + 6 = 29

cloak: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 12 + 2 = 25
dmg: 1d6 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 6 + 3 = 13

He steps back 5', hoping for a miracle.

As Kyras charges, the dragon turns his head to take a bite at him. The teeth close in on the investigator, but he keeps going. The blade of the fauchard hit the side of the target, but glides on the scales instead of cutting. Hernvet's spell hits the dragon and leave a small scorch mark on one of the wings. As for Hoga, he scores an impressive hit of the dragon. The blade digs deep and blood flow from the wound.

Bite: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (16) + 18 = 34
Damage: 2d8 + 10 ⇒ (4, 3) + 10 = 17

With the dragon being distracted by Kyras charge, Maffei gets in flanking position. Her swords find a few weak spot and she gets the satisfaction of seeing the flow of dragon blood. Kyzen tries another blast, but his aim is a bit off.

1st Att Slashing: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 9 + 2 = 28
Dmg: 1d6 + 2 + 1d6 + 2d6 ⇒ (2) + 2 + (3) + (4, 6) = 17
2nd Att Slashing: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 4 + 2 = 12
Dmg: 1d6 + 2 + 1d6 + 2d6 ⇒ (3) + 2 + (6) + (1, 5) = 17
Att Piercing: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 9 + 2 = 30
Att Piercing: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 9 + 2 = 23
Dmg: 1d6 + 2 + 1d6 + 2d6 ⇒ (2) + 2 + (6) + (5, 4) = 19

Blast/PBS Att: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 10 + 2 = 19
Blast/PBS Dmg: 3d6 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (4, 5, 5) + 9 + 4 = 27

Kakrish is up.

Battle Map

Not sure who all the slashing and piercing attacks are from or aimed at... ?

Maffei attacking the dragon.