
Rev DM |

Chary shifts closer to the Painbringer and suffers a momentary and disconcerting image of herself as a dour dwarf.
Whiteclaw abandons any attempt at subtlety and charges. The attack hits and she nods with satisfaction as her mind clears.
Charge: 1d20+18=37. Hits. 1d10+11=18 damage to Painbringer.
Save v daze: 1d20=17.
Sadistic Fury aura
Creatures within the aura gain +1 to damage rolls and -1 to all defenses. Whenever a creature is reduced to 0hp within the aura, the Painbringer gains a +1 to damage (stackable) to the end of the encounter.
Kia - dazed (se)
Tutavak - dazed (se)
Painbringer - dazed (se)
Arianwyn - dazed (se)
Chary - dazed (se)
Whiteclaw

Rev DM |

Kia's arrow pings ineffectually into the undergrowth as she tries and fails to regain her focus.
Sadistic Fury aura
Creatures within the aura gain +1 to damage rolls and -1 to all defenses. Whenever a creature is reduced to 0hp within the aura, the Painbringer gains a +1 to damage (stackable) to the end of the encounter.
Tutavak - dazed (se)
Painbringer - dazed (se)
Arianwyn - dazed (se)
Chary - dazed (se)
Whiteclaw
Kia - dazed (se)

Rev DM |

Infuriated by his own failure to hit the Painbringer, Tutavak shakes his head hard and can move and act freely once more.
The Painbringer slams its flail into Kia as the nearest available eladrin, but can't recover from the dazing blow it received earlier in the fight.
Flail (AC). Reach 3.
1d20+23=31. Hits.
2d6+8=13
13 damage to Kia.
Save v daze: 1d20+2=6. Fail. Sigh.
Sadistic Fury aura
Creatures within the aura gain +1 to damage rolls and -1 to all defenses. Whenever a creature is reduced to 0hp within the aura, the Painbringer gains a +1 to damage (stackable) to the end of the encounter.
Arianwyn - dazed (se)
Chary - dazed (se)
Whiteclaw
Kia - dazed (se)
Tutavak
Painbringer

Rev DM |

Yup. Still dazed. Touch of cut and paste optimism there.
Arianwyn grits his teeth and tries to render himself and everyone else invisible. The fomorian is too wily however. Too well does it know the ways of eladrin tricksters.
Sadistic Fury aura
Creatures within the aura gain +1 to damage rolls and -1 to all defenses. Whenever a creature is reduced to 0hp within the aura, the Painbringer gains a +1 to damage (stackable) to the end of the encounter.
Chary - dazed (se)
Whiteclaw
Kia - dazed (se)
Tutavak
Painbringer - dazed
Arianwyn - dazed (se)

Rev DM |

Chary stabs at the fomorian, but can't quite get through the rubbery hide.
Whiteclaw snarls, letting her inner gnoll rampage and sends an arctic blast towards the Painbringer.
Winter's Claws (AC). On hit target is slowed to end Whiteclaw's next turn. In addition if the Painbringer does not include Whiteclaw in an attack made before the end of her next turn, it takes 4 cold damge.
1d20+19=35 - hits. 2d8+9=18
Minor to mark.
Sadistic Fury aura
Creatures within the aura gain +1 to damage rolls and -1 to all defenses. Whenever a creature is reduced to 0hp within the aura, the Painbringer gains a +1 to damage (stackable) to the end of the encounter.
Kia - dazed (se)
Tutavak
Painbringer - dazed; slowed to end Whiteclaw's next turn and takes 4 cold damge if not including her in an attack before end her next turn; marked by Whiteclaw; Tutavak's quarry
Arianwyn - dazed (se)
Chary - dazed (se)
Whiteclaw

Kia Rubarka |

Kia tries to steady herself and fires off another arrow.
Sunder Armour vs AC on P 1d20+18=(15)+18=33; 2d8+7=(2,3)+7=12 damage. On hit, Kia and allies sscore a crit on throws of 18-20 to the end of Kia's next turn. and the painbringer is at -2 to all ranged and area attacks to end of Kia's next turn.
Save vs dazed: 1d20=5

Rev DM |

Kia may not be fully herself yet, but her instincts and her heritage point to a vulnerable nerve cluster on the fomorian and her arrow marks it for her allies.
The Painbringer howls to the heavens, calling for reinforcements.
Sadistic Fury aura
Creatures within the aura gain +1 to damage rolls and -1 to all defenses. Whenever a creature is reduced to 0hp within the aura, the Painbringer gains a +1 to damage (stackable) to the end of the encounter.
All: You all crit on 18-20 to end Kia's next turn.
Tutavak
Painbringer - dazed; slowed to end Whiteclaw's next turn and takes 4 cold damge if not including her in an attack before end her next turn; marked by Whiteclaw; Tutavak's quarry; -2 to ranged and area attacks to end Kia's next turn
Arianwyn - dazed (se)
Chary - dazed (se)
Whiteclaw
Kia - dazed (se)

Tutavak |

Tutavak steps back from the thing's immediate reach and looses two more arrows to little effect.
Move to D17. Twin Strike vs AC, quarry damage
1d20 + 18 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 18 + 2 = 281d10 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 51d20 + 18 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 18 + 2 = 261d10 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 102d6 ⇒ (2, 1) = 3

Rev DM |

Tutavak backs away, but gains nothing from the manouvere. The Painbringer, in the meanwhile, lives up to its name and swipes viciously at Whiteclaw with its flail.
Flail (AC)
1d20+23=43. Crit. 20 damage to Whiteclaw
Save v Daze: 1d20+2=8. Bugger.
Sadistic Fury aura
Creatures within the aura gain +1 to damage rolls and -1 to all defenses. Whenever a creature is reduced to 0hp within the aura, the Painbringer gains a +1 to damage (stackable) to the end of the encounter.
All: You all crit on 18-20 to end Kia's next turn.
Arianwyn - dazed (se)
Chary - dazed (se)
Whiteclaw (99/119)
Kia - dazed (se)
Tutavak
Painbringer - dazed; slowed to end Whiteclaw's next turn and takes 4 cold damge if not including her in an attack before end her next turn; marked by Whiteclaw; Tutavak's quarry; -2 to ranged and area attacks to end Kia's next turn

Rev DM |

Arianwyn's frustration at least provides the impetus he needs to free himself from the giant's earlier mental attack.
Sadistic Fury aura
Creatures within the aura gain +1 to damage rolls and -1 to all defenses. Whenever a creature is reduced to 0hp within the aura, the Painbringer gains a +1 to damage (stackable) to the end of the encounter.
All: You all crit on 18-20 to end Kia's next turn.
Chary - dazed (se)
Whiteclaw (99/119)
Kia - dazed (se)
Tutavak
Painbringer - dazed; slowed to end Whiteclaw's next turn and takes 4 cold damge if not including her in an attack before end her next turn; marked by Whiteclaw; Tutavak's quarry; -2 to ranged and area attacks to end Kia's next turn
Arianwyn

Chary |

"Come on Whiteclaw...lets get this thing!"
Chary tries again to wriggle her rapier into its hide.
Standard action: victorious urging--(14)+18=32 vs AC
damage=(5)+10=15 damage and one ally (Whiteclaw) adjacent to you or the target gains a +2 power bonus to attack rolls against the target until the end of your next turn.
save vs dazed: (15)...YIPEE!

Rev DM |

Chary pinks the Painbringer and Whiteclaw needs no further urging. Her axe swings high and chops viciously into the fomorian, leaving a trail of frost behind it.
Strength of Stone (AC). On hit Whiteclaw gains 4 temp hp.
1d20+19=37 - Crit thanks to Kia.
20 plus 3d6=9 - 29 damage to the Painbringer.
Sadistic Fury aura
Creatures within the aura gain +1 to damage rolls and -1 to all defenses. Whenever a creature is reduced to 0hp within the aura, the Painbringer gains a +1 to damage (stackable) to the end of the encounter.
All: You all crit on 18-20 to end Kia's next turn.
Kia - dazed (se)
Tutavak
Painbringer - BLOODIED; dazed; marked by Whiteclaw; Tutavak's quarry; -2 to ranged and area attacks to end Kia's next turn
Arianwyn
Chary
Whiteclaw (99/119/4 temp HP/1AP)

Kia Rubarka |

Still dazed, there is lieelt that Kia can do other than shoot another arrow.
Paint the bullseye 1d20+17=(18)+17=35
That was a crit so... 2d6+13=(5,1)+13=19 damage and...
* All damage rolls gain a +4 bonus to start of Kia's next turn
* The Painbringer is at -2 to hit with all area or ranged attacks
Save vs dazed 1d20=8 (ho hum...)

Rev DM |

Still determinedly dazed, Kia fires another of her super-arrows at the Painbringer. As usually the damage is deceptive, opening the way to further, more violent attacks. Howls continue to rend the air as the fomorian bellows for its allies. Distant thumping suggests that those calls may be answered shortly.
Sadistic Fury aura
Creatures within the aura gain +1 to damage rolls and -1 to all defenses. Whenever a creature is reduced to 0hp within the aura, the Painbringer gains a +1 to damage (stackable) to the end of the encounter.
All: Damage rolls at +4 to start Kia's next turn.
Painbringer at -2 ranged and area to end Kia's next turn.
Tutavak
Painbringer - BLOODIED; dazed; marked by Whiteclaw; Tutavak's quarry; -2 to ranged and area attacks to end Kia's next turn
Arianwyn
Chary
Whiteclaw (99/119/4 temp HP/1AP)
Kia - dazed (se)

Rev DM |

The second of Tutavak's arrows land true, bringing more howls for help from the fomorian.
The Painbringer again attempts to fight off Whiteclaw's snarling presence and lands a substantial blow on the gnoll. Despite its best efforts, it remains befuddled and trapped in a corner and the companions surround it, raining down blows.
1d20+23=42. Hits. 2d6+8=16
Save v daze: 1d20+2=7. Oh, for goodness sake.
Sadistic Fury aura
Creatures within the aura gain +1 to damage rolls and -1 to all defenses. Whenever a creature is reduced to 0hp within the aura, the Painbringer gains a +1 to damage (stackable) to the end of the encounter.
All: Damage rolls at +4 to start Kia's next turn.
Painbringer at -2 ranged and area to end Kia's next turn.
Arianwyn
Chary
Whiteclaw (99/119/4 temp HP/1AP)
Kia - dazed (se)
Tutavak
Painbringer - BLOODIED; dazed; marked by Whiteclaw; Tutavak's quarry; -2 to ranged and area attacks to end Kia's next turn

Arianwyn |

Eldritch Blast vs Ref: 1d20+15 = 31. Damage: 1d10+11+2d8= 26.
Arianwyn strides to Chary and grabs Kyleth's rod. With a savage grin he unleashes a bolt of power.
"Thus you shall fear the wrath of the eladrin once more!" he cries triumphantly.

Rev DM |

There is clearly no hope of inter-racial reconcilation as Arianwyn finally gets his hands on his rod and hurls a potent blast of eldritch power in the fomorian.
Sadistic Fury aura
Creatures within the aura gain +1 to damage rolls and -1 to all defenses. Whenever a creature is reduced to 0hp within the aura, the Painbringer gains a +1 to damage (stackable) to the end of the encounter.
All: Damage rolls at +4 to start Kia's next turn.
Painbringer at -2 ranged and area to end Kia's next turn.
Chary
Whiteclaw (99/119/4 temp HP/1AP)
Kia - dazed (se)
Tutavak
Painbringer - BLOODIED; dazed; marked by Whiteclaw; Tutavak's quarry; -2 to ranged and area attacks to end Kia's next turn
Arianwyn

Rev DM |

Chary narrowly misses the fomorian and wrinkles her elegant nose in disgust. Whiteclaw on the other hand, seems to glow white with purpose and strikes true once more, keeping the Painbringer marked as her own.
Strength of Stone. On hit gains 4 temp hp (or not, in this case, as she already has them from last time).
1d20+17=37 - another crit. 20 plus 3d6=14 - 34 damage to the Painbringer.
Does she pick up any funky goodness from Tutavak for the crit?
Sadistic Fury aura
Creatures within the aura gain +1 to damage rolls and -1 to all defenses. Whenever a creature is reduced to 0hp within the aura, the Painbringer gains a +1 to damage (stackable) to the end of the encounter.
All: Damage rolls at +4 to start Kia's next turn.
Painbringer at -2 ranged and area to end Kia's next turn.
Kia - dazed (se)
Tutavak
Painbringer - BLOODIED; dazed; marked by Whiteclaw; Tutavak's quarry; -2 to ranged and area attacks to end Kia's next turn
Arianwyn
Chary
Whiteclaw (99/119/4 temp HP/1AP)

Kia Rubarka |

Still unable to do more than fire off another arrow, Kia does just that and tries, one more, to pull herself together.
"Can somebody tell me again, why we decided to attack the formorian just now?"
Paint the bullseye 1d20+17=(14)+17=31; 1d10+3=(7)+3=10 damage
As before:
* All damage rolls gain a +4 bonus to start of Kia's next turn
* The Painbringer is at -2 to hit with all area or ranged attacks
Save vs dazed; 1d20=9 (Getting better...)

Rev DM |

Kia pinks the rapidly weakening Painbringer once more. It is becoming clear that this fight needs to end soon if the group are to avoid the attentions of his returning allies, alerted at last by his howls.
Sadistic Fury aura
Creatures within the aura gain +1 to damage rolls and -1 to all defenses. Whenever a creature is reduced to 0hp within the aura, the Painbringer gains a +1 to damage (stackable) to the end of the encounter.
All: Damage rolls at +4 to start Kia's next turn.
Painbringer at -2 ranged and area to end Kia's next turn.
Tutavak
Painbringer - BLOODIED; dazed; marked by Whiteclaw; Tutavak's quarry; -2 to ranged and area attacks to end Kia's next turn
Arianwyn
Chary
Whiteclaw (99/119/4 temp HP/1AP)
Kia - dazed (se)

Tutavak |

"This from its ancient racial enemies?" Tutavak mutters, frustrated with his difficulty in finding his shot.
Yep. Crit gets you +2 Speed, +2 Ref, +3 fire/attack TEOYNT. Sorry I missed the call-out
1d20 + 18 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 18 + 2 = 211d10 + 3 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 3 + 4 = 151d20 + 18 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 18 + 2 = 281d10 + 3 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 4 = 132d6 ⇒ (3, 4) = 7

Rev DM |

Tutavak rains two more arrows in the general direction of the Painbringer, but can't land a hit.
Yet again, the fomorian drives its flail towards Whiteclaw, leaving a trail of blood through her white fur. Possibly bolstered by the long-awaited arrival of some allies, it finally shakes off the dazing effect that has plagued it for so long.
Flail
1d20+23=33. Hits. 2d6+8=14 damage
14 damage to Whiteclaw.
Save v daze: 1d20+2=15.
Sadistic Fury aura
Creatures within the aura gain +1 to damage rolls and -1 to all defenses. Whenever a creature is reduced to 0hp within the aura, the Painbringer gains a +1 to damage (stackable) to the end of the encounter.
All: Damage rolls at +4 to start Kia's next turn.
Painbringer at -2 ranged and area to end Kia's next turn.
Arianwyn
Guards
Chary
Whiteclaw (89/119/1AP)
Kia - dazed (se); +2 Ref and Speed,+3 fire damage to end her next turn (via Tutavak)
Tutavak
Painbringer - BLOODIED; marked by Whiteclaw; Tutavak's quarry; -2 to ranged and area attacks to end Kia's next turn

Arianwyn |

We're getting out of here, I think. My new plan is guerilla warfare and psychological warfare against the different groups.
Grab sword from Chary. Just a reminder that PB is cursed still. Forceful Assault vs PB Ref: 24. Damage: 27. Half on miss = 13. Curse damage 2d8 = 13. I have just discovered that I don't deal curse damage with missed powers. Blimey. It took me 3 years. So it's 40 damage on a hit and 13 on a miss. He's also dazed if I hit.
Arianwyn cries "Fall and despair, evil ones. Thy time is come!" and then moves away dramatically.
move 6 north off map.

Rev DM |

Had to entirely re-do all my maps. Joy.
Arianwyn fails to finish the Painbringer and heads into the trees, hoping to avoid the attacks of the incoming guards.
The guards attempt to stop the heroes fleeing with their baleful eyes, turning to stare at the remaining companions.
Evil Eye (Will). Minor. On hit target is immobilised to end Guard's next turn
G1 - 1d20+18=32 v Tutavak. Hits.
G2 - 1d20+18=29 v Whiteclaw. Hits.
G3 - 1d20+18=26 v Kia. Hits.
G4 - 1d20+18=19 v Chary. Miss.
Converging on their quarry, they drive halberds hard into Whiteclaw and Tutavak.
All have reach 4. G1 and G4 v Tutavak. G2 and G3 v Whiteclaw. 15 damage on hit v immobilised targets
1d20+20=40 - G1 v Tutavak. 15 damage
1d20+20=27 - G4 v Tutavak. Just hits. 15 damage.
1d20+20=40 - G2 v Whiteclaw. 15 damage.
1d20+20=36 - G3 v Whiteclaw. 15 damage.
30 damage each to Whiteclaw and Tutavak.
Sadistic Fury aura
Creatures within the aura gain +1 to damage rolls and -1 to all defenses. Whenever a creature is reduced to 0hp within the aura, the Painbringer gains a +1 to damage (stackable) to the end of the encounter.
All: Damage rolls at +4 to start Kia's next turn.
Painbringer at -2 ranged and area to end Kia's next turn.
Chary
Whiteclaw (59/119/1AP); BLOODIED; immobilised to end G2's next turn
Kia - dazed (se); +2 Ref and Speed,+3 fire damage to end her next turn (via Tutavak); immobilised to end G3's next turn
Tutavak - immobilised to end G1's next turn
Painbringer - BLOODIED; marked by Whiteclaw; Tutavak's quarry; -2 to ranged and area attacks to end Kia's next turn; cursed by Arianwyn
Arianwyn
Guards

Chary |

Chary's usually quick mind is a bit befuddled by the approach of some many nasty creatures all at once. Despite not knowing what to do, she only has one real choice, so she stays by her friends and attacks Painbringer on more time.
Energizing Strike: (16)+18=34 vs AC
Damage: (2)+10=12 damage and Whiteclaw gets 11 temp HP.
save versus dazed: (9)...bugger

Chary |

Chary, you saved v daze two turns ago :) If you want to revise your action, go ahead. You may, of course, keep the roll you just made.
GEEZ, I am sorry...I am distracted with my last two weeks of getting dissertation submission finalized. But all will be done by next Thursday!
Thanks, please add
Move action: move to A20...if this provokes an AO from PB, I hope Whiteclaw can retaliate appropriately for me!
Minor action: Surge+ 11hp for Whiteclaw and she add +2 to her speed UEMNT.
While Chary knows we should be running, she cannot leave her friends to continue being skewered by the giants, despite the fact it could be the death of her!

Rev DM |

Don't worry - I have only emphathy. I'm currently trying to hold down two jobs and while the money is very welcome, the exhaustion really isn't.
Chary swiftly heals Whiteclaw before edging away while she still can, preparing to die defending her friends if need be. The Painbringer glowers at her, but fears Whiteclaw's reprisals too much to make an attack. The gnoll lifts her muzzle high and howls defiance to the air as her axe swings once more. She misses by the narrowest of margins.
Strength of Stone (AC). On hit Whiteclaw gains 4 temp hp.
1d20+17+4=29. Miss.
Sadistic Fury aura
Creatures within the aura gain +1 to damage rolls and -1 to all defenses. Whenever a creature is reduced to 0hp within the aura, the Painbringer gains a +1 to damage (stackable) to the end of the encounter.
All: Damage rolls at +4 to start Kia's next turn.
Painbringer at -2 ranged and area to end Kia's next turn.
Kia - dazed (se); +2 Ref and Speed,+3 fire damage to end her next turn (via Tutavak); immobilised to end G3's next turn
Tutavak - immobilised to end G1's next turn
Painbringer - BLOODIED; marked by Whiteclaw; Tutavak's quarry; -2 to ranged and area attacks to end Kia's next turn; cursed by Arianwyn
Arianwyn
Guards
Chary
Whiteclaw (99/119/1AP); immobilised to end G2's next turn

Kia Rubarka |

Almost howling in frustration at her inability to move freely, Kia fires of yet another arrow towards the painbrinbger.
Paint the bullseye vs P 1d20+17=(18)+17=35; 1d10+3=(7)+3 damage plus 3 fire damage.
As before:
* All damage rolls gain a +4 bonus to start of Kia's next turn
* The Painbringer is at -2 to hit with all area or ranged attacks
Save vs dazed 1d20=12 HOORAY!

Rev DM |

Kia concentrates on the Painbringer, trying to ensure that the creature drops quickly and finally manages to free herself from the impact of confronting her ancestral foe.
Sadistic Fury aura
Creatures within the aura gain +1 to damage rolls and -1 to all defenses. Whenever a creature is reduced to 0hp within the aura, the Painbringer gains a +1 to damage (stackable) to the end of the encounter.
All: Damage rolls at +4 to start Kia's next turn.
Painbringer at -2 ranged and area to end Kia's next turn.
Tutavak - immobilised to end G1's next turn
Painbringer - BLOODIED; marked by Whiteclaw; Tutavak's quarry; -2 to ranged and area attacks to end Kia's next turn; cursed by Arianwyn
Arianwyn
Guards
Chary
Whiteclaw (99/119/1AP); immobilised to end G2's next turn
Kia - immobilised to end G3's next turn

Rev DM |

Staring death in the face, the Painbringer swings its flail at Whiteclaw, laughing insanely as the blow lands true. It glares at the gnoll, defying her to the last.
Flail v Whiteclaw
1d20+23=43. Crit. 20 damage to Whiteclaw.
Also -
Evil Eye (Will). Minor. Target takes 3d6+7 whenever it damages the Painbringer.
1d20+21=37. Hits.
Whiteclaw curls her lip and retaliates, disregarding the pain she will bring to herself for doing so.
"Is that the best you can offer?"
OA from Whiteclaw.
1d20+17=32. Hits.
1d10+10+4=19
Hits. Evil Eye drops an additional 3d6+7=17 damage on Whiteclaw
Her axe swings low and demolishes the fomorian leader.
Cursed enemy drops
All: Damage rolls at +4 to start Kia's next turn.
Painbringer at -2 ranged and area to end Kia's next turn.
Arianwyn
Guard 1 - Tutavak's Quarry
Guard 2
Guard 3
Guard 4
Chary
Whiteclaw (62/119/1AP); immobilised to end G2's next turn
Kia - immobilised to end G3's next turn
Tutavak - immobilised to end G1's next turn

Arianwyn |

DSA 1. Curse G1. Crown of Stars vs G1's Ref:
1d20 + 13 ⇒ (4) + 13 = 172d12 + 10 ⇒ (3, 8) + 10 = 212d8 ⇒ (5, 3) = 8
Move 5 south (now in B20) - concealment.
Arianwyn screams "Fly, you fools!" and then sighs as no-one moves. He glares at the nearest fomorian and screams "To hell with you!" as glowign stars form on his brow.