Red Hand of Doom [E6] (Inactive)

Game Master Aldizog

Seing everyone doing quite well so far, Hamailii aims for the evil dragon with her wand.

Scorching Ray: 1d20 + 8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 8 + 4 = 194d6 + 4 ⇒ (2, 6, 2, 4) + 4 = 18

Gaius cuts the hobgoblin twice. He's AC 19 normally.

Hamailii's wand strikes the dragon, burning it. It roars in pain and shouts "You're dead! All of you, but you first!"

Trellara moves up behind Bran, continuing her magical song, and does her best to dodge any future arrows. (Total Defense)

The bladebearer strikes back at Gaius, but fails to pierce the warrior's defenses.
Left: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10
Right: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13

One ogre moves up and tries to smash Bran. The others consider trying to squeeze past, but decide to hold their clubs and look for an opening (delay).

Greatclub: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18

Round 4
Gaius
Hamailii
Trellara -7
Bladebearer -18
Ogres (2 in delay)
Tal'ariel
Barghest -16
Bran
Unknown 2
Dragon -18
Goblin

ACTIVE: INSPIRE COURAGE +2 (attacks/damage), GOOD HOPE +2 (attacks/saves/skills/damage)

Hoping she had the breathing room to do so, Tal'ariel begins to cast a spell. Her allies at this point probably recognize the beginning of an enlargement spell, with Bran as the likely target. Casting Enlarge Person. 1 Round casting time.

The barghest delays.
Bran is up!

Bran doesn't really understand the spell, but he realizes that Tal's focus is taking longer than normal. "Careful Trellara, let me take the front here."

He threads the rapier through the ogre in front of him.

Rapier: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (6) + 16 = 22
Iterative: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (16) + 11 = 27

Damage 1: 1d6 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14
Damage 2: 1d6 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12

If this drops the Ogre he will 5 foot step into his space, trying to get closer to the other two.

"Dragonbreath, Bran! Inside the Town Hall!" shouts Trellara. However, the ogres are blocking the stairs down from the roof into the building, so you can't get inside just yet.

Bran deals two significant wounds to the ogre, though it is still on its feet.

"She's casting! Stop her!" shouts the goblin at the dragon.
"NO! This one first!" replies the dragon, breathing a gout of acid at Hamailii as it swoops past.

Acid, Hamailii DC 20 Reflex save for half: 8d6 ⇒ (4, 3, 3, 3, 2, 3, 4, 6) = 28 Don't forget Good Hope on your save.

The goblin lets fly three arrows at Tal'ariel.
Rapid Shot, vs Elf: 1d20 + 12 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 12 + 4 = 32
Damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

Rapid Shot, vs Elf: 1d20 + 12 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 12 + 4 = 29
Damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

Iterative, vs Elf: 1d20 + 7 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 7 + 4 = 30
Damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

It appears unclear to me if that is supposed to be one Concentration check at the 10 + total damage + spell level, or one check per arrow. Barring any evidence to the contrary, I'll go with one check per arrow, so DC 17, DC 20, and DC 21.

Round 5
Gaius
Hamailii -28 or -14 (DC 20 Reflex save)
Trellara -7
Bladebearer -18
Ogres (-26, 0, 0) (2 in delay)
Tal'ariel -25, 3 Concentration checks needed
Barghest -16
Bran
Unknown 2
Dragon -18
Goblin

ACTIVE: INSPIRE COURAGE +2 (attacks/damage), GOOD HOPE +2 (attacks/saves/skills/damage)

On 1: 1d20 + 10 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 10 + 4 = 34 Damage: 1d8 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 4 = 9
Off 1: 1d20 + 10 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 10 + 4 = 23 Damage: 1d8 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 + 4 = 16

On 2: 1d20 + 5 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 5 + 4 = 16 Damage: 1d8 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 + 4 = 14
Off 2: 1d20 + 5 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 4 = 10 Damage: 1d8 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 4 = 11

Confirm 1: 1d20 + 10 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 10 + 4 = 18 Damage: 1d8 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 + 4 = 16

This time Gaius lands two hits, the hobgoblin barely avoiding another blow after that.

Concentration: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (20) + 9 = 29
Concentration: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (20) + 9 = 29
Concentration: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21

Despite being struck three times, Tal'ariel somehow continues calling on her magics.

Bran hears the dragon bay and the acid scorching the air and winces a little, remembering the larger Ozzy, Please be ok...

Ref Save: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 6 + 2 = 15

Hamailii winces as the acid pours over her, but shoots back at the dragon and then tries to take some cover.

Scorching Ray: 1d20 + 8 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 8 + 4 = 144d6 + 4 ⇒ (5, 3, 2, 4) + 4 = 18

Hamailii opens the door to the ruined building and...

I'll let her slam the door shut and be outside if she wants, or go into the building with that thing.

She slams the door shut!

Uh oh. Hope that isn't another of those Harrow-Blades. The area Trellara, Tal and I are standing is it open at the top? Just trying to get a visual.

Yes. Bran, Trellara, and Tal'ariel are standing on what used to be the third floor of the Town Hall. Its roof has collapsed and it is open to the sky above - so now the third floor is the de facto "roof".

The ruined building off to the side:
A one-story stone building once stood here, but now its flat roof has almost entirely collapsed. A section of roof to the east remains intact, forming a narrow and mossy platform above the water. The remaining walls stand about a half-foot above the water level, creating an L-shaped enclosure. The entire area has been reinforced with a fence of logs and branches lashed together with ropes, extending the ruined walls of the building up by another ten feet. The only easy way inside seems to be a gate in the northeast corner, near a floating bridge that leads back to the boardwalk that surrounds the Town Hall.

Gaius strikes the hobgoblin twice more. Hamailii scorches the dragon again.

Trellara rushes to Tal'ariel's side and casts Vanish on the wounded elf. "I've only got one more of those, but you can't take another pass like that last one."

Actually in the AP the ranger has Favored Enemy (elf) +4 and a bunch of elf-bane arrows. Tal'ariel would have taken another 27 damage or so that last round. Given this party composition it would be insanely deadly - I think this is hard enough.

The bladebearer, wounded, is going to fight to the death against Gaius.
Left: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15
Right: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17
He curses his luck as his swords fail to land.

The ogre strikes at Bran, missing.
Greatclub: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15

Tal'ariel manages to complete her spell, and Bran becomes a giant!

Round 5
Gaius
Hamailii -28
Trellara -7
Bladebearer -18
Ogres (-26, 0, 0) (2 in delay)
Tal'ariel -25, invisible
Bran
Barghest -16
Razorfiend
Dragon -36
Goblin

ACTIVE: INSPIRE COURAGE +2 (attacks/damage), GOOD HOPE +2 (attacks/saves/skills/damage)

Elf Bane and FE Elf +4? Yeouch! That would be nasty!

Bran begins to grow and lets out a yell, "You have no idea the mess you've all just made for yourself."

He strikes hard with the rapier, but the size change always seems to throw him off somewhat.

Attack 1: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (3) + 16 = 19 Size penalty to attack canceled by the +2 Strength
Attack 2: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 17

Damage 1: 1d8 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16
Damage 2: 1d8 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14

If the first finishes him off, he will move 5 feet to continue his attack.

Size canceled out by Cat's Grace. 24 AC, 26 versus Hammers.

Bran drops one ogre, then moves and strikes another.
They are AC 17.
Also, Gaius, I forgot to mark the damage on the bladebearer - he is now at 43 damage. Still up, but looking very bad.

The ogres who were in delay attack Bran, to no effect.
Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16
Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19

Round 5
Gaius
Hamailii -28
Trellara -7
Bladebearer -18
Tal'ariel -25, invisible
Bran
Ogres (-14, 0)
Barghest -16
Razorfiend
Dragon -36
Goblin

ACTIVE: INSPIRE COURAGE +2 (attacks/damage), GOOD HOPE +2 (attacks/saves/skills/damage)

Wow, that guy really hates elves!

"Thanks!" says the now-invisible elf. She is heard chanting some more magics and touching everyone around her. Casting Protection from Evil: Communal, and touching herself, Bran, and Trellara.

She takes a step to a new position.

Damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10
Damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10
Damage: 3d6 + 15 ⇒ (4, 1, 3) + 15 = 23

Two arrows catch her in the leg and shoulder. The last arrow is a nasty shot right in the neck. Hamailii collapses on the walkway.

Hamailii Stabilize: 1d20 + 3 - 5 ⇒ (20) + 3 - 5 = 18

Trellara says, "Bran, we'll handle the ogres, get that dragon." She casts Vanish on the warrior.

Round 6
Gaius
Hamailii -71 (unconscious, stable at -5)
Trellara -7
Bladebearer -43
Tal'ariel -25, invisible
Bran, invisible
Ogres (-14, 0)
Barghest -16
Razorfiend
Dragon -36
Goblin

Attack 1a: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 10 + 2 + 2 = 32 Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12
Attack 2a: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 10 + 2 + 2 = 16 Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

Attack 1b: 1d20 + 5 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 5 + 2 + 2 = 26 Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Attack 2b: 1d20 + 5 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 5 + 2 + 2 = 23 Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

Confirm 1a: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 10 + 2 + 2 = 33 Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Confirm 1b: 1d20 + 5 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 2 + 2 = 13 Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

If the first crit is enough to finish him then retrieve and drink a potion of Fly (if I get enough time).

Gaius, having finally taken the measure of his foe, throws a feint before lashing out with a series of brutal blows.

Gaius finally drops his foe.

You have a move action left, so can drop a katana and draw (but not drink) the potion, or sheathe the katana.

Round 6
Gaius
Hamailii -71 (unconscious, stable at -5)
Trellara -7
Tal'ariel -25, invisible
Bran, invisible
Ogres (-14, 0)
Barghest -16
Razorfiend
Dragon -36
Goblin

Sheathe.

It's time. We can do this, they're all counting on me.

Bran moves to the highest point he can find Can you sheathe as you move? If not he will drop the Rapier on the floor, he would prefer two hands. Or if he is at the highest point, he will just sheathe instead of moving. and readies to leap at the dragon when it passes again, hoping to grab it out of the air.

Entering an Adrenaline Rush
Entering a Rage

Bran is unsure if the ruined walls will bear his weight, so where he is seems the best spot. Since he doesn't move, he can sheathe the rapier and ready an action to grapple (including a 5' step).

Trellara is now the only visible PC on the third floor. The ogres step to attack her, but one bumps into Bran's invisible form and tries to strike him instead.

Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24 Hits because of the Rage, I believe.
01-50 miss: 1d100 ⇒ 59
Damage: 2d8 + 7 ⇒ (6, 4) + 7 = 17
The ogre howls and points as it manages to strike Bran. The dragon and ranger take notice, and so rather than swooping for Trellara, they go after Gaius.

The dragon pivots again. Fly: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (10) + 16 = 26
Thinking that a giant invisible Bran is nearby, it makes another pass, staying high in the air. The archer fires another three arrows. Once more, all three strike their target, this time Gaius. Bran's readied action does not trigger.
Rapid Shot, FE +4: 1d20 + 12 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 12 + 4 = 34
Rapid Shot, FE +4: 1d20 + 12 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 12 + 4 = 28
Iterative, FE +4: 1d20 + 7 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 7 + 4 = 26
Damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
Damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
Damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

Trellara hears the ogre strike Bran, but then kneels and places her hands at about his shin level, shouting "Bran! Don't be dead! I'm alone up here! Get up!"
Bluff: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18

Sense Motive, FE: 1d20 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 1 + 4 = 7
Sense Motive: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9
The archer and dragon look in her direction and cackle.
The bard appears to run around the rooftop, looking for a place to hide.
She's actually moving into the ogres' reach so they don't bump into Bran again.
Acrobatics: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (10) + 11 = 21

Round 7
Gaius -22
Hamailii -71 (unconscious, stable at -5)
Trellara -7
Tal'ariel -25, invisible
Bran -17, invisible
Ogres (-14, 0)
Barghest -16
Razorfiend
Dragon -36
Goblin

Any chance Bran does not take damage due to +2 AC from Protection from Evil?

Tal'ariel drops down next to Gaius. "Psst. It's Tal'ariel, shielding you from acid." she says, before the sound of magical casting is heard. Casting Resist Energy (acid) on Gaius.

Tal'ariel, I checked and he already has a Ring of Protection +2. It will boost his saves by 1, though, if the dragon uses its breath weapon again.

After receiving magical protection from an unseen source Gaius nods, grabs his potion and drinks.

He'll fly up into the air and redraw his sword as he goes if he gets one more action. :)

No moving this round, Gaius, other than a 5' step if you wish... action economy is a pain, I know. Drawing the potion is a move action, drinking it is a standard. Though it's probably for the best that the goblin and dragon don't realize you can fly just yet.

Bran waits and readies an attack, he considers the bow but knows full well he needs to grab it out of the sky and ground it quickly. He prepares himself for the creature to come in again.

Going to move a little away from the Ogres to make her lie seem better. 5 foot step. Martial Flexibility for Greater Grapple to have that extra +2. Losing 1 more round of Rage and AR.

Grapple Bonus = 22 (13 + 2 Inspire + 2 Good Hope + 1 Size + 2 Rage + 2 Greater Grapple) in case you need it for the Readied Action, don't want to hold people up.

Hamailii just lies there on the ground, some arrows sticking out of her chest, breathing faintly...

Sorry Hamailii! Though it is fortunate the dragon rolled a 1 on his bite attack; you could have been left standing after that and two arrows, only to go straight dead with the crit.
On phone now; gameplay update later today.

No worries, probably should have run straight for cover^^

There really isn't much cover you can get in this case against a flying archer on a dragon. With the dragon's 150' movement, unimpeded by the buildings, the archer's ability to fire at the midpoint of the move, and the lack of roofs in most of these ruins, he could almost always get a full attack on you. A cylindrical Wind Wall would have worked (since I would rule the archer can't fire straight down). Or going underwater, but that has its own risks.

One ogre steps up and strikes at Trellara. The other shouts and points, indicating it wants to bash her too, but the first ogre doesn't care. It winds up for a huge swing...
Attack, PA: 1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 7 - 2 = 6
And misses wildly. The bard continues shouting "Bran, don't be dead!" and the dragon dives for her.
Fly: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (12) + 16 = 28

The goblin archer waits to get close, for his Point-Blank Shot feat.
Rapid Shot, FE +4, Cover: 1d20 + 13 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (20) + 13 + 4 - 4 = 33
Confirm, FE +4, Cover: 1d20 + 13 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (13) + 13 + 4 - 4 = 26
Damage: 3d6 + 18 ⇒ (5, 5, 3) + 18 = 31
Rapid Shot, FE +4, Cover: 1d20 + 13 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (16) + 13 + 4 - 4 = 29
Damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9
Iterative, FE +4, Cover: 1d20 + 8 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (11) + 8 + 4 - 4 = 19

The archer's amazing luck continues. His dice rolls have been really good. His first arrow goes right past Bran and sinks into Trellara's stomach. His second strikes her in the leg. His third... bounces off something.

Grapple: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (16) + 22 = 38
Raging Grapple Damage, IC, Good Hope: 1d4 + 2d6 + 7 + 4 ⇒ (3) + (1, 6) + 7 + 4 = 21
Bran appears from nowhere, grabbing the dragon and bringing it crashing down to the roof.

The dragon tries to break Bran's grip. In other circumstances, it might have succeeded, but the brawler is too strong right now.
Grapple: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (15) + 16 = 31
CMD is 29 vs Grapple normally, 31 with Greater Grapple, 33 with Enlarge, 35 with Cat's Grace?

The archer rolls off and lands on the stairs.

From the small ruined building near Hamailii, a dragon-like creature clambers over the wall.

Trellara, still barely conscious, casts a spell and vanishes. Concentration: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (10) + 13 = 23 Down to one 2nd-level slot and zero 1st-level slots.
There is a soft thump and a shaking of the platform as she hops down to the lower level.
Acrobatics: 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 11 + 2 = 33
NOTE: Trellara has now ceased Inspire Courage in order to hide her location. However, she has Lingering Performance.

Round 8
Trellara -47
Gaius -22
Tal'ariel -25, invisible
Hamailii -71 (unconscious, stable at -5)
Ogres (-14, 0)
Barghest -16
Bran -17
Dragon -57
Goblin
Razorfiend

ACTIVE EFFECTS: Good Hope (+2 morale bonus to attacks, saves, skill checks, damage), Inspire Courage (+2 competence to attacks and damage)

Now able to fly Gaius leaps upwards, striding on thin air up to the roof. He appears right next to the goblin archer and the downed dragon and can't resist a strike at the surprised (no-longer) dragon rider.

Draw second sword while moving

Attack: 1d20 + 12 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 12 + 2 + 2 = 20 Damage: 1d8 + 4 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 4 + 2 + 2 = 16

CMD 32 = 29 + 2 GG + 2 Cat's.
Str from Enlarge cancels with the Dex Penalty. Size bonus canceled by the flat -1 AC from Enlarge. Str from Rage canceled by the Rage penalty to AC.

"That took longer than I wanted! You'll see what happened to Ozzy, fiend!"

Tal'ariel casts another spell. Nobody can see it, but her arms become unusually lengthy. Long Arm.

She then moves up the stairs. She's ready to attack anyone that enters into her threatened area.

Actually, my mistake; Greater Grapple does not boost CMD. I maintain my earlier ruling that the size penalty to AC does not apply to CMD (you get a size bonus instead), so that makes Bran's CMD 32. Base 29, net +1 Enlarge, +2 Cat's Grace = 32. All monster CMD entries are calculated as if the size modifier to AC does not apply to CMD.
Gaius's blade just misses the goblin... oh, wait, Higher Ground. He hits!

Will update more later.

Right, I always just go by the text in Enlarge Person; this comes up EVERY time and I forget! Also I'm so confused as to why GG doesn't grant CMD. That's baffling!

So those were some close ones. The dragon failed to escape by 1. Gaius hit exactly (with a little nudge from the GM for the skilled warrior using high ground to his advantage - he meant to appear right next to and above the goblin).

The ogre strikes at Bran, unsuccessfully.
Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15

Another moves around and attacks Gaius. It, too, fails.
Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20

You hear sounds of arguing from down below - at least two goblin-ish voices, and two larger ones.

Round 8
Trellara -47
Gaius -22
Tal'ariel -25, invisible
Hamailii -71 (unconscious, stable at -5)
Ogres (-14, 0)
Barghest -16
Bran -17
Dragon -57
Goblin
Razorfiend

ACTIVE EFFECTS: Good Hope (+2 morale bonus to attacks, saves, skill checks, damage), Inspire Courage (+2 competence to attacks and damage; Lingers through Round 9)

Goblin -16, rather.

Bran barely is able to hold the dragon in, he knows his energy is running low, and decides to keep pressing him in. He tosses it flat onto the ground and wrenches its neck upward.

Expending 2 Rage to continue Rage and Adrenaline Rush
Knocking it prone from Raging Grapple

Grapple Maintain: 1d20 + 22 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 22 + 5 = 30
Maintain 2: 1d20 + 22 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 22 + 5 = 39

Damage 1: 1d6 + 11 + 2d6 ⇒ (1) + 11 + (1, 5) = 18
Damage 2: 1d6 + 11 + 2d6 ⇒ (1) + 11 + (2, 6) = 20

"There's no way out now! You will pay for your cowardice above the sky!"

And it is CMD 30, so that first grapple just makes it! But you didn't pin it, did you? Just two attempts to deal damage?

The dragon attacks Bran with a flurry of teeth, claws, and wings.
Bite, Prone, Grappled: 1d20 + 19 - 4 - 2 ⇒ (5) + 19 - 4 - 2 = 18
Was re-checking my math - checks to grapple or escape the grapple do not take the -2, but checks to normally attack your grappler do. Good for Bran!
Claw: 1d20 + 18 - 4 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 18 - 4 - 2 = 29
Damage: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8
Claw: 1d20 + 18 - 4 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 18 - 4 - 2 = 26
Damage: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11
Wing: 1d20 + 13 - 4 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 13 - 4 - 2 = 20
Damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
Wing: 1d20 + 13 - 4 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 13 - 4 - 2 = 14

Bran is AC 20 at the moment? -2 Enlarge, -2 lack of buckler, -2 Rage, +2 Cat's Grace? Also, I forgot his DR in the ogre hit, so 1 HP back there. Was at -16, now 24 more (after DR) so -40.

The goblin fearlessly unloads another volley at Gaius (provoking an AOO from Gaius, or three but I don't think you have Combat Reflexes).
Attack, FE, PBS: 1d20 + 13 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 13 + 4 = 27
Damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12
Attack, FE, PBS: 1d20 + 13 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 13 + 4 = 18
Iterative, FE, PBS: 1d20 + 8 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 8 + 4 = 23
Damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

Round 8
Trellara -47
Gaius -45 AOO
Tal'ariel -25, invisible
Hamailii -71 (unconscious, stable at -5)
Ogres (-14, 0)
Barghest -16
Bran -40
Dragon -95
Goblin -16
Razorfiend

Yup just raw damage here. I think its the best option at this point. Throwing it prone may help enough, and once I'm fatigued it's going to get harder.

The dragon is on its last legs... as is Trellara (though she is invisible).

Bran, Gaius, Tal'ariel, are all around half? As is one of the ogres.

The goblin is better off, but he has a twin-sword Gaius in his face (and also with an AOO to take).

And then there's the razorfiend.

Liking the tension here.

Gaius's AOO, then the razorfiend.

AOO, Disarm: 1d20 + 12 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 12 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 34 Technically this creates an AOO back but I don't think you can AOO an AOO... :D

As the goblin attempts to fire Gaius's sword whistles out, slicing deeply into the goblins fingers!

If I'm not allowed to disarm...
Crit?: 1d20 + 12 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 12 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 28 Damage: 2d8 + 8 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (6, 6) + 8 + 4 + 4 = 28

You can AOO an AOO, but he doesn't threaten you so he can't in this case. And that why I didn't roll your AOO for you, was wondering if you would think of that.

Gaius knocks the bow from the goblin's hands before he can fire!

Will update more later.

Gaius, do you want Flame to do anything?

The razorfiend (aka 'harrow-blade') moves to the stairs to come to the aid of the ranger and dragon. As it does so, it triggers an AOO from Tal'ariel!
AOO, Invisible, Inspire Courage, Good Hope: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 7 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 15
That would just miss its flat-footed AC due to Tal'ariel's "All Power Attack All The Time" philosophy, but as Tal'ariel shimmers into view, her sword descending, Trellara uses her last spell of the day, singing a note of arcane power.
Gallant Inspiration: 2d4 ⇒ (1, 3) = 4
The beast turns towards the sound, and Tal'ariel's sword catches it in the shoulder.
Damage: 1d10 + 10 + 2d6 ⇒ (2) + 10 + (3, 1) = 16

The razorfiend roars and breathes a cone of acid, catching Tal'ariel and Bran. DC 18 Reflex save; Prot Evil and Good Hope apply (and Cat's Grace for Bran; Bran has +2 cover bonus from the angle).

Acid Damage: 5d6 ⇒ (1, 1, 4, 4, 3) = 13

Trellara draws Hamailii's wand and tries to heal the cleric.
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Round 9
Trellara -47, invisible
Gaius -22
Tal'ariel -25 13 or 0 damage, Reflex DC 18
Hamailii -69 (unconscious at -3)
Ogres (-14, 0)
Barghest -16
Bran -40 13 or 6 damage, Reflex DC 18
Dragon -95
Goblin -16
Razorfiend -16

Now he's got no weapon, sure!

Flame leaps from Gaius's bag, exiting as a fox and landing the size of a small tiger! She circles the now disarmed goblin as Gaius unleashes the full fury of both his swords.

Attack 1: 1d20 + 10 + 4 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 10 + 4 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 23 Damage: 1d8 + 4 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 2 + 2 = 10
Attack 2: 1d20 + 10 + 4 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 10 + 4 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 30 Damage: 1d8 + 4 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 4 + 2 + 2 = 15

Attack 1a: 1d20 + 5 + 4 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 5 + 4 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 26 Damage: 1d8 + 4 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 4 + 2 + 2 = 14
Attack 2a: 1d20 + 5 + 4 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 5 + 4 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 32 Damage: 1d8 + 4 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 2 + 2 = 9

Crit?: 1d20 + 5 + 4 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 5 + 4 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 29 Damage: 1d8 + 4 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 4 + 2 + 2 = 13

With Flame distracting his foe Gaius lands blow after blow, carving bloody furrows into the goblin!

I make that 61 damage?

Gaius's swords shred the ranger, his last strike dropping the goblin to the ground.
Can also take Flame's AOO from Outflank for that crit if you want.

Tal'ariel is up!

For what it's worth, I think I get 4 more damage from the AOO because of Good Hope and Inspire Courage?

Reflex DC18, Good Hope, Prot Evil: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 9 + 2 + 2 = 30

Tal'ariel ducks completely under the gout of acid launched toward her, rolling forward and attempting to strike upward at the razorfiend's soft underbelly.
Curve Blade, Good Hope, Inspiration: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 7 + 2 + 2 = 23; Damage: 1d10 + 10 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 10 + 2 + 2 = 18

Good catch! Any movement from Tal'ariel? She can tell this thing has reach, so she's currently in its threatened area. If she used Acrobatics to move backwards, or down and back over the edge of the stairs, it would not be able to 5' step and full attack her because of the stairs. Ogres are up after she decides whether or not to move.

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