Red Hand of Doom [E6] (Inactive)

Game Master Aldizog

You may as well do Total Defense in case they target your square.

Daniel assumes a defensive stance (not that anyone can see) while he waits to go on the offensive (Total Defense).

Bran sees Tal lined up and launches into a flurry, something that they trained for would hopefully pay off.

GS, PA: 1d20 + 11 - 2 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 11 - 2 + 2 + 4 = 20 Outflank
Damage: 2d6 + 6 + 2 + 6 + 1d6 ⇒ (3, 6) + 6 + 2 + 6 + (6) = 29

GS, PA, -5: 1d20 + 6 - 2 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 6 - 2 + 2 + 4 = 25 Outflank
Damage: 2d6 + 6 + 2 + 6 + 1d6 ⇒ (3, 5) + 6 + 2 + 6 + (6) = 28

The greatsword flies through the air with incredible speed, emboldened by his past.

Bran drops the devil with his first swing. So still has a move action left if he wants to take it.

The summoned fiend vanishes with a burst of sulfurous smoke.

I had to 5 foot to reach him according to the map.

Tal'ariel and Hamailii are up!

"Back to Hell with you!" cries Tal as Bran finishes the job. With a pause in the action available, Tal'ariel draws and drinks a potion to heal her wounds and stop the bleeding.

Cure Medium Wounds: 2d8 + 3 ⇒ (7, 5) + 3 = 15

She takes a step toward the doorway.

CL check potion: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Tal'ariel's potion fails to work. She sees the glowing liquid trickle out the bleeding wound that the devil inflicted.

Well not the time to cast a self buff right now. What kind of knowledge check could i do on Tals wounds? Religion?

Hamailii moves to the door and shoots the devil inside the room with her silvered arrows.
Longbow: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 9 + 2 = 211d8 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 111d8 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16
Manyshot and PBS at work here

Longbow: 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 11 + 2 = 251d8 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15
Rapid Shot extra attack

Tal? What's wrong? Are you allright? And where did that new guy just go to? Was he an illusion? Did you see him too?

I'm going to rule that invisible allies still provide soft cover, but don't have a chance of being struck.
Hamailii's Manyshot bounces off... something.
She can't see Daniel.

Her other arrow hits the devil.
Green at -15.

Knowledge (Planes): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16
Hamailii knows a bit about the Bearded Devil.

The damage a bearded devil deals with its glaive inflicts persistent wounds that cause 2 points of bleed damage. Bleed caused from an infernal wound is particularly difficult to stanch—a DC 17 Heal check stops the damage, and any attempt to heal a creature suffering from an infernal wound must succeed on a DC 16 caster level check or the spell does not function. Success indicates the healing works normally and stops all bleed effects on the victim. The infernal wounds caused by a bearded devil are a supernatural ability of the devil, not of the weapon

Note that Daniel's Lay on Hands did stop his Bleed damage. Kind of an odd rules interaction, since (Su) abilities are not spells. As best as I can tell, Channel and the like should be able to end the Bleed.

The devil moves out of the line of fire and assumes a defensive position.
It is using Total Defense, which as a dodge bonus will not apply against Daniel's first attack from invisibility, but will apply to all subsequent attacks.

The Night Hag, if it is still here, doesn't seem to do anything, nor does the Blackspawn Raider.

Trellara re-starts Inspire Courage. 6 rounds used today.

Round 11 - INSPIRE COURAGE +2
Blackspawn Raider (Black -47)
Trellara -3
Daniel -29
Tal'ariel -35 with Bleed 2
Bran
Hamailii
Bearded Devils (Green -15)
Night Hag

Bran sees it take a defensive position and uses the opportunity to take the high ground on the table. Doesn't threaten with Total Defense.

With a sudden swing he drops the greatsword down, setting up a possible flank for his allies.

Greatsword, PA: 1d20 + 11 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 11 - 2 + 2 = 16
Damage: 2d6 + 6 + 2 + 6 + 1d6 ⇒ (1, 5) + 6 + 2 + 6 + (2) = 22

However it's defensive stance is enough to deal with the heavy weapon crashing down.

Daniel takes a small step towards the devil and attacks with his swords.

+1 Mithral Shortsword 1st Attack TWF PA IC: 1d20 + 12 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 12 - 2 + 2 = 20 Damage: 1d8 + 5 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 2 + 2 = 10
Gloom blade 1st Attack TWF PA IC: 1d20 + 12 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 12 - 2 + 2 = 16 Damage: 1d8 + 8 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 8 + 4 + 2 = 19
+1 MIthral Shortsword 2nd Attack PA IC: 1d20 + 7 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 7 - 2 + 2 = 9 Damage: 1d8 + 8 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 8 + 4 + 2 = 15

Hamailii moves into a good position, then channels energy to heal her allies.
This should help! By Desna!

Channel Energy: 3d6 ⇒ (1, 3, 1) = 5

"Praise Desna!" says Tal'ariel with relief, as her bleeding wounds close. With a flick of her wrist, she pops out a wand and uses it to bring back her Shield spell.

She then moves into the room where the battle rages on.

Swift action to draw wand with spring-loaded wrist sheathe, standard to use wand, and move.

Bran misses the devil.
Daniel's first attack is able to hit, as the fiend is unable to see him coming. Green at -25.
Desna's healing power restores the party, and halts the bleeding wounds.

The devil steps back and strikes at Bran.
Attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16
Iterative: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17

The Night Hag, which had been invisible, shimmers into view as it once again hurls darts of black force at Daniel.
Damage: 4d4 + 4 ⇒ (3, 2, 1, 1) + 4 = 11.

Then the black dragonspawn moves up and tries to take down the paladin.
Attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15

Iterative: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24
Damage: 2d4 + 3 ⇒ (1, 3) + 3 = 7
Confirm?: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26
Crit Damage: 2d4 + 3 ⇒ (4, 3) + 3 = 10
Its falchion connects with a solid blow, and the paladin is reeling.
Daniel at 52 damage taken out of 66 HP.

Trellara moves into the room, letting her song linger, and uses her Wand of CLW on Daniel.
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

The Night Hag cackles at Daniel. "Not much longer now, my sweet! A bat for the stew pot!"

Round 12 - INSPIRE COURAGE +2 (Lingering 2 rounds)
Blackspawn Raider (Black -47)
Trellara -3
Daniel -45
Tal'ariel -30
Bran
Hamailii
Bearded Devils (Green -25)
Night Hag

Everybody is up!

Daniel attacks the raider on him trying to make sure he drops. He says to the hag, "I'm not quite so easy to get rid of!" He then drops the Gloomblade and puts his hand on his chest causing some of his wounds to heal.

Gloom blade 1st Attack TWF PA IC: 1d20 + 12 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 12 - 2 + 2 = 25 Damage: 1d8 + 8 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 8 + 4 + 2 = 22
+1 Mithral Shortsword 1st Attack TWF PA: 1d20 + 12 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 12 - 2 + 2 = 26 Damage: 1d8 + 5 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 5 + 2 + 2 = 11
Gloom blade 2nd Attack PA: 1d20 + 7 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 7 - 2 + 2 = 17 Damage: 1d8 + 8 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 8 + 4 + 2 = 20

LoH: 3d6 + 1d6 ⇒ (5, 4, 3) + (5) = 17

If the raider drops he'll 5' step and redirect at the hag. I found I made an error in my feats on Daniel. I took Ultimate Mercy but didn't take the greater mercy prerequisite. It gives and extra d6 if no mercy is need in the LoH. Let me know if you want me to swap them out.

Tal'ariel decides that the situation called for some magical support. She draws and casts Haste from a scroll!

Casting Haste, affects all 5 party members for 5 rounds. If Daniel delays after Tal, he will get 1 extra attack.

Bran balances on the edge of the table Acrobatics, easy DC and brings the greatsword down on the red blackspawn raider.

Greatsword, PA: 1d20 + 11 + 2 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 11 + 2 + 1 - 2 = 26
Damage: 2d6 + 8 + 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (5, 6) + 8 + (6) + 6 = 31

Haste: 1d20 + 11 + 2 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 11 + 2 + 1 - 2 = 19
Damage: 2d6 + 8 + 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (4, 4) + 8 + (1) + 6 = 23

-5: 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 6 + 2 + 1 - 2 = 18
Damage: 2d6 + 8 + 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (6, 4) + 8 + (6) + 6 = 30

With the incredible speed granted from Tal, the warrior becomes a flurry of metal and muscle.

Daniel drops the Blackspawn Raider, though it takes all 3 swings to do it.
Sorry, I don't think you have the ability to coordinate your actions as Tal'ariel suggests - you don't know what she is going to do. But you could still 5' step up to the Hag if you wanted. As to your feats, I guess you have Greater Mercy instead of Ultimate Mercy.

Tal'ariel casts a spell.

Bran attacks. I assume you meant the Bearded Devil with the green outline? Sorry, you have to zoom in a bit to see the icons. It's a big map.

With two swings, he destroys the fiend.

@Bran, if you didn't already take a 5' step, then you can 5' step and redirect the final attack against the Night Hag if you want.

Hamailii, anything you want to do?

I already did yup! For some reason my head saw red and saw his outline as red and not green.

Seeing how finally their foes are taken care of Hamailii aims her bow at the nighthag.

Longbow: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 161d8 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 111d8 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13

Longbow: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 = 291d8 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17

There is no place for you here on this realm! Begone evil!

One of Hamailii's arrows lands, wounding the Night Hag slightly, though her iron-like skin minimizes the damage.

The Night Hag again uses her Magic Missiles on Daniel and then moves South, willingly accepting an AOO from Daniel in order to get up close to the archer who dared to shoot at her.
Concentration DC 17: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (14) + 15 = 29
Damage: 4d4 + 4 ⇒ (2, 1, 1, 3) + 4 = 11

Daniel AOO, Haste: 1d20 + 12 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 12 + 1 = 20

Trellara withdraws to get out of melee range of this monster, and to make room for Tal'ariel.

Round 13 - INSPIRE COURAGE +2 (Lingering 1 round), HASTE
Trellara -3
Daniel -39
Tal'ariel -30
Bran
Hamailii
Night Hag -7

Hamailii backs off, tryint to avoid a blow from the ugly creature.
Acrobatics: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30

Then she draws her bow really hard trying to land a single arrow at a critical spot.
Longbow Vital Srike: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (1) + 14 = 152d8 + 10 ⇒ (3, 5) + 10 = 18

PBS, Inspire Courage, Deadly Aim, Vital Strike, Haste

Oh well, that 20...followed by a 1 of course....

Daniel places a hand on his chst and his wounds heal some. He then goes after the Hag with all his might.

loh: 3d6 + 1d6 ⇒ (6, 1, 3) + (2) = 12

+1 Mithral Shortsword 1st Attack PA IC: 1d20 + 14 - 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 14 - 2 + 2 + 1 = 21 Damage: 1d8 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 8 + 2 = 15
+1 Mithral Shortsword Haste PA IC: 1d20 + 14 - 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 14 - 2 + 2 + 1 = 26 Damage: 1d8 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 8 + 2 = 14
+1 Mithral Shortsword 2nd Attack PA IC: 1d20 + 9 - 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 9 - 2 + 2 + 1 = 29 Damage: 1d8 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 8 + 2 = 15
+1 Mithral Shortsword 2nd Attack Crit Confirm PA IC: 1d20 + 9 - 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 9 - 2 + 2 + 1 = 30 Damage: 1d8 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 8 + 2 = 14

Bran slides over the table just before he hears Daniel's blows slash through the night hag.

"Woah!"

GS, PA: 1d20 + 11 + 2 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (10) + 11 + 2 + 1 - 2 = 22
Damage: 2d6 + 8 + 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (6, 5) + 8 + (5) + 6 = 30

Haste, PA: 1d20 + 11 + 2 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 11 + 2 + 1 - 2 = 13
Damage: 2d6 + 8 + 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (2, 1) + 8 + (3) + 6 = 20

-5, PA: 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 6 + 2 + 1 - 2 = 14
Damage: 2d6 + 8 + 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (1, 2) + 8 + (3) + 6 = 20

Daniel hits the Night Hag twice, one of them being a very solid blow.
4 damage from the Haste attack, 19 from the crit. Night Hag at -30.

Bran misses with every swing.

Tal'ariel is up!

Tal'ariel moves into a better position for attacking and tries to strike the hard-to-hit foe!

Curve Blade, Lingering, Haste: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 10 + 2 + 1 = 30; Damage: 1d10 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 8 + 2 = 17

Tal'ariel's sword is accurate and powerful, landing a significant hit on the Night Hag. Once again, the Hag's skin resists much of the force of the blow, but she definitely feels it.

Night Hag at -37.

Her allies dead, and the frustrating paladin healing his wounds as fast as she dishes them out, the Night Hag decides to withdraw.
Her starting square is not threatened, but her second square is, which means Bran gets an AOO. I will move her after Bran's AOO is resolved, just in case he does something crazy like Trip. Or crits and kills her.

AOO to Bran!

Bran strikes at the Night Hag as she moves, but again the creature is too fast.
AOO: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17

The Night Hag moves out of the room.

Do you pursue?

Round 13 - HASTE
Trellara -3
Daniel -39
Tal'ariel -30
Bran
Hamailii
Night Hag -37

My post must have gotten eaten, apologies.

"We have to take this thing out! Who knows what it is capable of!" Before he has a chance to hear the responses, he charges out of the room ready to hold it down.

"You're not going anywhere!"

Feinting a swing with the greatsword, the brawler drops it and throws his shoulder into the fiend.

Grapple: 1d20 + 15 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 15 + 1 = 33

Bran grabs hold of the monstrous creature!
Its CMD is pretty good, but not that good. Bran's CMD is 31 at the moment, with Haste?

Daniel picks up his gloom blade and hurries after Bran and the hag.

31 With Haste to Grapple yes.

I think Tal can move 70 feet between Haste and Boots of Springing and Striding? If so, Tal ends up where she is now.

Tal'ariel pursues the fleeing hag and attempts another strike with her sword!
Curve Blade, Haste: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 10 + 1 = 14; Damage: 1d10 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17
But her strike is poorly aimed.

Tal can actually move 60'; Haste and the Boots are both an Enhancement bonus to speed so do not stack.

Hamailii is up!

Hamailii delays.

Night Hag CMB: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (18) + 13 = 31
There is fiendish power in the Night Hag's wiry limbs. She twists free of Bran's grip and moves north, towards some stairs.

AOOs from Bran and Tal'ariel are up (and Hamailii), then I will finish the Night Hag's turn, and then back to you all.

Normally, Night Hags have Etherealness as an SLA, which she would have used to escape earlier. That seemed unfair to use in a P6 game, so I had swapped it out for Gaseous Form, but as this fortress is carved into solid stone, and not made of stone blocks, I think the walls would not be permeable to air. So she'd be limited to moving down corridors or under doors.

She has an extra action? Breaking the grapple is standard and moving is move.

No, it's just how far she moves. She's not actually able to use Gaseous Form this round (though Quickened Gaseous Form might have been a fair substitute for Etherealness). I was just ruminating on her escape options in the original and the changes I made.

AOO, Power Attack, Cover: 1d20 + 9 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (19) + 9 + 1 - 4 = 25; Damage: 1d10 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14
Crit?: 1d20 + 9 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (2) + 9 + 1 - 4 = 8; Damage: 1d10 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15

Trip: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 10 + 1 + 1 = 24 +10 CMB, +1 Gauntlet, +1 Haste. Provokes AoO

Feeling her wriggle free, the brawler tries to launch a quick strike at it, hoping to bring it down.

"Don't let it escape!"

Claw: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (7) + 13 = 20
The Night Hag claws back at Bran, but glances off his armor.

Yeah, I guess Trellara will cast Gallant Inspiration on that.
2d4 ⇒ (4, 3) = 7

It seems like the Night Hag is too fast and strong, and will regain her balance, but a sudden burst of song from Trellara magically twists the strands of Fate, tangling the Night Hag's feet in Bran's grip and bringing her crashing down to the ground. CMD was 27.

That is 2 2nd-level spells and 2 1st-level spells used for Trellara today - she is trying to pace herself after the Battle of Brindol.

Round 14 - HASTE
Trellara -3
Daniel -39
Tal'ariel -30
Bran
Hamailii
Night Hag -41, prone

Yay, Trellara!

As soon as Bran trips the hag, Tal'ariel moves behind her, intending to outflank the foe and do as much damage as possible to the hardy foe.

Acrobatics to avoid AOO: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (4) + 16 = 20
Curve Blade, Power Attack, Outflank: 1d20 + 9 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 9 + 1 + 4 = 29; Damage: 1d10 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 17

Daniel moves up and tires the stab the hag on the ground.

Gloom blade 1st Attack TWF PA: 1d20 + 12 - 2 ⇒ (3) + 12 - 2 = 13 Damage: 1d8 + 8 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 8 + 4 = 18
+1 Mithral Shortsword 1st Attack TWF PA: 1d20 + 12 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 12 - 2 = 14 Damage: 1d8 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 2 = 12
Gloom blade 2nd Attack PA: 1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (3) + 7 - 2 = 8 Damage: 1d8 + 8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 8 + 4 = 19

The Night Hag bites at Tal'ariel as she moves, but the elf dodges.
Bite: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (7) + 13 = 20

Tal'ariel lands a hit on the Night Hag now at -48 but Daniel misses with every swing.

Bran and Hamailii are up!

Not sure what to use against the magical creature, the brawler stands above and tries to lock down the night hag.

Grapple: 1d20 + 15 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 15 + 1 = 23 Against prone this should be good.

Kneeling down quickly, he crushes its chest and holds a shoulder down.

Concentration: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15
The Night Hag tries to call upon her dark magic to escape, but Bran's grip prevents it.

Will have to roll this one out - she has enough HP and DR that it might take a few rounds, and Bran could roll a 1 to maintain or she could roll a 17+ on Concentration.

Round 15 - Haste is active
Trellara -3
Daniel -27
Tal'ariel -30
Bran
Hamailii
Night Hag -48, prone, grappled

Daniel has had enough of his blows doing little to the hag. He calls out to Kelinahat to smite this evil creature and attacks.

Gloom blade 1st Attack TWF PA Haste Smite: 1d20 + 12 - 2 + 1 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 12 - 2 + 1 + 5 = 27 Damage: 1d8 + 8 + 4 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 8 + 4 + 7 = 20
Gloom blade Haste Attack TWF PA Haste Smite: 1d20 + 12 - 2 + 1 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 12 - 2 + 1 + 5 = 26 Damage: 1d8 + 8 + 4 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 8 + 4 + 7 = 25
+1 Mithral Shortsword 1st Attack TWF PA Haste Smite: 1d20 + 12 - 2 + 1 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 12 - 2 + 1 + 5 = 30 Damage: 1d8 + 5 + 2 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 5 + 2 + 7 = 20
Gloom blade 2nd Attack PA Haste Smite: 1d20 + 7 - 2 + 1 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 7 - 2 + 1 + 5 = 24 Damage: 1d8 + 8 + 4 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 8 + 4 + 7 = 21

Yep, that will do it.

Daniel calls upon holy power and finishes off the Night Hag.

Daniel breathes heavily as the hag stops breathing. "I had enough of her! I can only smite once more today though. Did we leave any more enemies alive?" He says looking around.