Red Hand of Doom PBP

Game Master Tanner Nielsen

reflex 1d20+7

main 1 1d20 + 17, 1d8 + 16
main 2 1d20 + 17, 1d8 + 16
Off 1d20 + 17, 1d6 + 16

It would probably help DM out if you specify where each attack's going rather than blendering a single goblin ;).

Please note Maysalkirii ascended the tower as per my post, not snuck inside, 'onto' not 'into'. He should be roughly four squares east or Dragox.

I'll fix that. Just waiting for Dragox.

DM, I assume as my Resist Energy Acid spell should still be in effect, that the 9 hp breath attack will be taken care of without the need for a reflex save. If not, for some reason, let me know, or just make the reflex save for me.

Dragox wheels and targets the Wyrmlord spellcaster with his own spell, hoping to make him lose his balance on his mount, and take a tumble. "Hold on for another few seconds, Narses. Get rid of these hobgoblins, and I'll patch us up."

Cast Hold Person on Koth. Will DC 16.

Edit: and DM, make sure you note that Hobbie Commander 2 has taken 29 points of damage from teh fireball. Most recent round summary left that damage out.

ROUND 3 (part 2) SUMMARY

Maysalkirii sneaks around one of the towers and drinks a potion of flight.
Findor floats unconsciously in the water. Luckily, he is face-up and not in immediate danger of drowning. He has drifted 10 feet west since falling.
Adele continues to float towards Findor, preparing to assist him.
Narses surges in a breath-taking dance of whirling steel, snuffing out the lives of the three hobgoblins in front of him.
Dragox casts a spell to halt the Wyrmlord... Will save 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22... the spell fails to take hold.
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Ozyrrandion wheels around and approaches the two northern towers from the south. Just before reaching Dragox, the dragon opens its jaws and spews a cone of caustic acid, covering not only Dragox and Narses, and the three hobgoblins they were fighting as well. Damge 4d6; (2, 2, 3, 2) = 9 acid, Reflex DC 15 for half.
Hobgoblin Sergeant 1 (31 damage, dead) Reflex save 1d20 + 5; (5) + 5 = 10
Hobgoblin Sergeant 2 (29 damage) moves quickly to atop one of the southern towers.
Wyrmlord Koth intones words of magic as he rides upon his mount, pointing at Adele.

Initiative
Maysalkirii 25
Findor 22
Ozyrrandion 19
Hobgoblin Sergeants 14
Adele 12
Wyrmlord Koth and Rhiaowiok 10
Narses 8
Dragox 7
Hobgoblin Soldiers 7

Adele, since there is 30 feet left to float before you hit the water, that will count for one move action this round.

Round 4

Maysalkirii should be much further up the tower than that with his 40 feet movement and ability to ignore difficult terrain? I had him 3-4 squares east of Dragox.

Maysalkirii waits for an opportune moment, and then leaps into the air, racing towards the dragon and imbuing his blade with Bane (Dragon). He attempts to avoid any attack on the way in on his approach, then lunges with his blade extended (like Superman ;).

1d20 + 16 ⇒ (17) + 16 = 33 Ilyandrosa Attack Roll
1d6 + 10 + 2d6 + 1d6 + 3d6 ⇒ (3) + 10 + (5, 2) + (2) + (5, 2, 2) = 31 Damage

1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8 Fly check if required.

1d20 + 16 ⇒ (16) + 16 = 32 Acrobatics check to avoid AOO.

If this move is not yet possible put Maysalkirii on a delay until the dragon's had his turn.

Active Effects (Feek)-

Protection from Evil- +2 deflection bonus to AC and CMB vs Evil & other benefits. Approximately 4 minutes remaining.

Flames of the Faithful- Made Ilyandrosa a Flame Burst weapon, 2 rounds remaining at the end of Round 4.

Bane-- (Dragon)- 2 rounds used at the end of round 4.

Protection Judgement- +2 Sacred Bonus to AC and CMD.

Current AC- 28
Current CMD- 24

DM, just to clarify, from what I see on the map, that was a flyby attack, correct? The gargoyle thing isn't actually in melee range with Adele at this time.

DM, just to clarify, from what I see on the map, that was a flyby attack, correct? The gargoyle thing isn't actually in melee range with Adele at this time.

I think it was an airborne pounce :O.

Findor may actually stop dying. 1d20 - 7 ⇒ (7) - 7 = 0

But he doesn't. -1 hitpoint for Findor! :P

, DM since no baddies have went yet, could I also add a move to my action last round of casting a spell? I'd like to move 10' north of Narses to get out of the first range increment of the hobbie archers on the south tower.

1. Yes, it was a Fly-by Attack. Not that the attack rolls were impressive, anyways. ;)

2. I will retcon your movement for last round, Dragox.

ROUND 4 (part 1) SUMMARY

Maysalkirii leaps invisibly off the the northeast tower, barreling straight for the dragon. His twin blades puncture the scaly hide of the beast, eliciting a ferocious roar of pain and contempt.
Findor continues to float downriver, unconscious.
Adele
Narses
Dragox
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Ozyrrandion (31 damage) reels from the piercing blades, then turns and attempts to snatch the goblin's weapons. Disarm check 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (9) + 16 = 25. (Improved Disarm feat, no AoO). 1 - Ilyandrosa, 2 - Chianlii, 1d2 ⇒ 2. Maysalkirii loses his grip on Chianlii, which is immediately caught by Ozyrrandion. The dragon grins and tosses the sawtooth sabre into the river below.
Hobgoblin Sergeant 1 (31 damage, dead)
Hobgoblin Sergeant 2
Wyrmlord Koth
Rhiaowiok
Hobgoblin Soldier 1 (44 damage, dead)
Hobgoblin Soldier 2 (31 damage, dead)
Hobgoblin Soldier 3 (35 damage, dead)
Hobgoblin Soldier 4 (31 damage, dead)
Hobgoblin Soldier 5 (14 damage)
Hobgoblin Soldier 6 (27 damage)
Hobgoblin Soldier 7 (29 damage, dead)
Hobgoblin Soldier 8 (29 damage, dead)
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ROUND 4 (part 2) MAP

Initiative
Maysalkirii 25
Findor 22
Ozyrrandion 19
Hobgoblin Sergeants 14
Adele 12
Wyrmlord Koth and Rhiaowiok 10
Narses 8
Dragox 7
Hobgoblin Soldiers 7

Edit: Maysalkirii was not invisible. :)

Hey Adele, fancy catching my sabre while your down there? ;).

I'm just hoping it doesn't fall on one of us, blade-side down. :)

Grimly ignoring the misbegotten creature that slashed her as it flew by, Adele keeps her eyes on Findor downstream. Absentmindedly brushing her fingers across the shoulder bearing her birthmark, she feels the healing power of Shelyn soothe the wound. swift action: lay on hands 3d6 ⇒ (2, 3, 4) = 9 As her toes approach the water, she speaks arcane syllables and summons her invisible servant to stand upon the top of the water. casting unseen servant "Hold the end of this rope," she commands the unseen force, giving it one end and holding on to the rest of the coil herself.

When the last hobgoblin in front of Narses goes down with a satisfactory thunk of his axe Narses wears a mad grin on his face. Looking around the battlefield, eager for more targets, he spots the dragon.

"Com'ere Wyrm!" he shouts as he runs up the steps of the guard tower, hoping to get closer to it.

Not sure how to resolve climbing the stairs movement cost vise, but I'm pretty sure Narses can make it up the left tower ending up at about the center of it.

Dragox follows Narses, determined to heal the both of them, if possible. Not sure if Narses double moved or not, but Dragox will move his normal 50' and Channel Energy on the two of them.

Channel Energy 3d6 ⇒ (4, 3, 3) = 10

Oops, didn't realize everyone was waiting for me..

Findor tries to stabilize again. 1d20 - 8 ⇒ (3) - 8 = -5

And loses another hitpoint!

I'm waiting for the hobby soldiers before I stab up a Dragon some more.

ROUND 4 SUMMARY

Maysalkirii leaps invisibly off the the northeast tower, barreling straight for the dragon. His twin blades puncture the scaly hide of the beast, eliciting a ferocious roar of pain and contempt.
Findor continues to float downriver, unconscious.
Adele anchors a roap in the middle of the river and floats 10 feet downstream. The brown line is the rope.
Narses runs to the top of the northwest tower.
Dragox follows after Narses, making to the top of the stairs before releasing a burst of healing magic. The burst also catches Maysalkirii and the dragon.
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Ozyrrandion (21 damage) reels from the piercing blades, then turns and attempts to snatch the goblin's weapons. Disarm check 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (9) + 16 = 25.
Hobgoblin Sergeant 1 (31 damage, dead)
Hobgoblin Sergeant 2 draws a crossbow from his back and fires at Dragox. Attack 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21, Damage 1d10 ⇒ 3
Wyrmlord Koth utters words of magic and leaps off the back of the giant winged monster, floating gently towards the shore.

Initiative
Maysalkirii 25
Findor 22
Ozyrrandion 19
Hobgoblin Sergeants 14
Adele 12
Wyrmlord Koth and Rhiaowiok 10
Narses 8
Dragox 7
Hobgoblin Soldiers 7

Dammit Dragox :P.

Maysalkirii switches to a two handed grip with Ilyandrosa and continues his assault on the dragon (have to use strength for attack rolls now).

1d20 + 15 ⇒ (8) + 15 = 23
1d6 + 13 + 2d6 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 13 + (4, 3) + (3) = 26

Active Effects (Feek)-

Protection from Evil- +2 deflection bonus to AC and CMB vs Evil & other benefits. Approximately 3.5 minutes remaining.

Flames of the Faithful- Made Ilyandrosa a Flame Burst weapon, 1 round remaining at the end of Round 5.

Bane-- (Dragon)- 3 rounds used at the end of round 5.

Justice Judgement

Current AC- 26
Current CMD- 22

Findor's body may yet recover. 1d20 - 9 ⇒ (15) - 9 = 6

But it doesn't. Findor is now at -10 hitpoints and dead. :(

Play me a dirge, matey.

Findor's body may yet recover. 1d20-9

But it doesn't. Findor is now at -10 hitpoints and dead. :(

Play me a dirge, matey.

Let me know in the OOC what you would like to do. Reincarnation, new character, something else, etc.

Sorry Feek, didn't realize you and the dragon would be in my healing burst.

I assume Adele is prone? And she's being held down by the gargoyle but isn't technically grappled? Does she have to use an Escape Artist check to stand up? I'm getting a bit confused between the mechanics of Bull Rush (moved 5 feet, not prone) and what would actually happen in reality.

Wrenching her rapier from its sheath, Adele fixes the creature with a righteous glare that, though unaccompanied by words, clearly promises to do her best to send it to its final punishment. declaring Smite Evil on Rhiaowiok

My apologies. The 'bullrush' check should have been a 'grapple' check. It was leftover text from a previous round. It was essentially a vertical, charging grapple. The sheer weight of the gargoyle carried you both to the bottom of the river. Adele currently has the grappled condition.

How high are the towers and how high is the dragon? I'm pondering a jump with a running start to grapple the dragon (hang on anyway).

How high are the towers and how high is the dragon? I'm pondering a jump with a running start to grapple the dragon (hang on anyway).

I'm on lunchbreak at work right now. I will let you know when I get home ;)

My apologies. The 'bullrush' check should have been a 'grapple' check. It was leftover text from a previous round. It was essentially a vertical, charging grapple. The sheer weight of the gargoyle carried you both to the bottom of the river. Adele currently has the grappled condition.

Okay. Her actions should stand as written then, as she can draw her rapier while grappled.

Can't you stab with it too? Draw as move, smite evil as swift, attack as standard?

Can't you stab with it too? Draw as move, smite evil as swift, attack as standard?

Hey, you're right. I was getting Smite Evil mixed up with Divine Bond, which is a standard action.

Having drawn her scimitar, Adele stabs at the beast holding her under. Attack (+4 Smite Evil, -2 grappled, -0 underwater (piercing weapon)) 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (15) + 12 = 27
Damage (ignores DR Smite Evil, -0 underwater (piercing weapon)) 1d4 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9
AC (+4 Smite Evil, -4 grappled (no shield bonus?)) 19

Have I forgotten any modifiers?

Wait, -4 to Dex. That makes her AC 21 and her attack roll a 25.

The stone towers are forty feet high.

If you can't get to the dragon just keep up some arrow fire on it, and Dragox don't be afraid to nuke us both, Maysalkirii's on full HP and you've never see him actually hit by a fireball ;).

DM, I am going to be out until later this evening. I don't want to slow things up, so I plan on casting blindness at the WyrmLord. It is a DC 17 Fort. save. I will also move towards the spot the Wyrmlord is landing from its feather fall.

Sorry, Feek, I am nuked out for the day, unfortunately. I only have the one for the day. Hopefully Narses can provide some ranged help for you.

On a small rocky outcropping, some distance away, an old man is sitting in the sun, watching the proceedings.
He mumbles to himself : "Blast that Koth... I remember I fought him back in the days when I was younger."
The old man turns his leg to look at a large, nasty scar, that might have been caused by a large animal bite.
"Heh, I was lucky to escape with my life back then. I hope these young lads do manage to get him this time."

Just waiting for Narses ;)

Sorry for the delay guys.

Pulling his crossbow and loading it Narses keeps a wary eye on the dragon.

ROUND 5 SUMMARY

Maysalkirii strikes again at the dragon, slick black blood washing over his hands.
Findor breathes raggedly, then goes limp.
Adele strikes against the monster holding her captive beneath the river.
Narses waits for an opportunity to strike, readying his crossbow.
Dragox intones the power of his deity to strike the Wyrmlord blind.
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Ozyrrandion (47 damage)

Initiative
Maysalkirii 25
Findor 22
Ozyrrandion 19
Hobgoblin Sergeants 14
Adele 12
Wyrmlord Koth and Rhiaowiok 10
Narses 8
Dragox 7
Hobgoblin Soldiers 7

Maysalkirii's eyes glaze over with fury as he sees his most prized possession fall into the river below.

You win this round... But hes hunted your kind before. Best hope he misses... Feek hisses at the Dragon in fury as he backs off in flight (move), drawing two punching daggers as he attempts to avoid an attack from the beast (part of move).

1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10 Fly check in case it is necessary, but I think acrobatics still covers AOO.

1d20 + 16 ⇒ (14) + 16 = 30 Acrobatics to avoid AOO, moving half-speed.

Assuming that goes off without a hitch.

Maysalkirii vanishes from sight a short distance (20 feet) from the dragon.

Also, swift action to switch to Smiting judgement.

Well, whatever the dragon decides to do next, I can't imagine that it will make the slightest difference to Adele's actions, so I'll go ahead and post.

With grim determination, Adele stabs again at the monstrosity.

Attack 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19
Damage 1d4 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

Still fuming with the lust for battle in him Narses aims and fires at the dragon then reloads his crossbow.

Att 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12, 1d10 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

"Stay still while I kill ya!" he shouts as his shot goes wide.

I think we have skipped the dragon's turn. If it attacks someone other than Dragox, I will execute the below action.

Dragox casts a spell, conjuring a shimmering scimitar to appear and take a strike at the large green dragon. "Spiritual Weapon"

Attack 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25
Damage 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Dragox takes a move to climb down from the tower to the bridge itself.

Enough characters have left the combat that we can resolve everything without splitting the rounds. I will get a new round post up shortly.

ROUND 6 SUMMARY

Maysalkirii retreats from the reach of the dragon, activating his powers of magical stealth.
Findor ...
Adele stabs again with her rapier.
Narses fires, but misses, in attacking the dragon.
Dragox summons a scimitar of shimmering energy, raking across the broadside of the green dragon.
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Ozyrrandion (51 damage) wings over and breathes his cone of acid on Dragox as he flies by. Damage 4d6 ⇒ (5, 2, 3, 1) = 11 acid. Reflex DC 16 for half.
Hobgoblin Sergeant 2 draws a crossbow from his back and fires at Dragox. Attack 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13, Damage 1d10 ⇒ 4
Rhiaowiok (17 damage) Continues to squeeze Adele... combat maneuver 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (14) + 22 = 36... damage 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7... 1d6 ⇒ 1 (13 rounds left)
Hobgoblin Soldier 5 (14 damage) fires at Narses, Attack 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10, Damage 1d10 ⇒ 2
Hobgoblin Soldier 6 (27 damage) fires at Narses, Attack 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20, Damage 1d10 ⇒ 10
Critical confirmation 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25
Damage 1d10 ⇒ 2
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ROUND 7 MAP

Initiative
Maysalkirii 25
Ozyrrandion 19
Hobgoblin Sergeants 14
Adele 12
Rhiaowiok 10
Narses 8
Dragox 7
Hobgoblin Soldiers 7

Edit: Dragox is at the bottom of the stairs.

If Maysalkirii would have got an AOO on the dragon as it flew past he would have taken it. Can't measure distance properly from here but please inform if Maysalkirii can charge the dragon from where he is (40 feet base speed). It seems like the dragon is fly-by attacking but as thats a single move with an attack somewhere while moving the distance hes moving seems to be way too much unless he has over 80 feet base speed?

DM, my resist energy acid should take 10 points of the damage off the top, so my reflex save and evasion should be for the other point. By my calculations.

Reflex 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26

So Dragox takes no damage from the acid, I think!

The monk quickly ducks and rolls out of the way, trying to keep the caustic attack from injuring him. With his quick movement and his magics, he had managed to avoid the acid entirely.

DM, I want to wait on posting my actual action to see how Feek does against the dragon at the top of the round.

Narses is getting pretty pin-cushioned by the hobbies. He'll need to withdraw to cover for healing and buffing.

Snarling as the arrows hit home Narses turns back to the stairs and hurries down them, pulling a potion and chucking it down as he moves down the stairs.

Move 30' down the stairs, pulling potion of CSW during move and drinking it at the end of the move. I want to end my move in cover from the archers.

CSW 3d8 + 5 ⇒ (7, 1, 7) + 5 = 20

Attack 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30

Damage 1d4 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

Crit confirm 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14

Crit damage 1d4 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

Still leery of the Preview/Edit dice glitch, so I'll leave my nat 20 alone and make a new post for iterative attack, per the discussion thread.

Attack 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13

Damage 1d4 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

I'll also throw in a retcon iterative attack for last round. You don't have to pay any attention to it, DM, since it was my mistake to miss the attack; this is the first battle we've fought since gaining a second attack. EDIT: It's a fumble, anyway.

Attack 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

Damage 1d4 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10