Rivers Run Red

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Well the spell it only good for 60 damage.

Mallichatti, not one to enjoy getting shot up or worthless displays of bravado takes cover.

"You are going to let the Caster take the front lines. Wimp"

"If she wants to get shot to pieces while screaming that's her own idiocy. I don't do bluster."

Riva stands her ground. (But otherwise maintains her defenses, ie, not flat-footed.)

Round 2

Riva's
crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (10) + 8 - 3 = 15
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6

crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (15) + 8 - 3 = 20
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1

crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (20) + 8 - 3 = 25
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4

crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (14) + 8 - 3 = 19
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4

crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (2) + 8 - 3 = 7
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6

crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (5) + 8 - 3 = 10
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5

crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (11) + 8 - 3 = 16
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Toran's
crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (9) + 8 - 3 = 14
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1

Vallisa
crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (3) + 8 - 3 = 8
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4

Toran prepares for the arrows to continue, standing beside Riva as a bolt glances off his armor Total defense brings my AC up to 25.

Round 3

Riva's
crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (12) + 8 - 3 = 17
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6

crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (10) + 8 - 3 = 15
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3

crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (3) + 8 - 3 = 8
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4

crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (4) + 8 - 3 = 9
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4

crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (7) + 8 - 3 = 12
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6

crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (10) + 8 - 3 = 15
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5

crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (3) + 8 - 3 = 8
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Toran's
crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (9) + 8 - 3 = 14
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Vallisa
crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (5) + 8 - 3 = 10
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Round 4

Riva's
crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (3) + 8 - 3 = 8
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2

crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (13) + 8 - 3 = 18
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4

crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (3) + 8 - 3 = 8
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1

crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (17) + 8 - 3 = 22
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3

crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (17) + 8 - 3 = 22
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1

crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (11) + 8 - 3 = 16
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3

crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (4) + 8 - 3 = 9
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5

Toran's
crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (2) + 8 - 3 = 7
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Vallisa
crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (15) + 8 - 3 = 20
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Round 5

Riva's
crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (4) + 8 - 3 = 9
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2

crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (4) + 8 - 3 = 9
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5

crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (10) + 8 - 3 = 15
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3

crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (8) + 8 - 3 = 13
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4

crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (13) + 8 - 3 = 18
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6

crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (3) + 8 - 3 = 8
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6

crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (6) + 8 - 3 = 11
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Toran's
crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (16) + 8 - 3 = 21
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Vallisa
crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (14) + 8 - 3 = 19
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Round 6

Riva's
crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (20) + 8 - 3 = 25
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6
crit confirm: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (15) + 8 - 3 = 20
damage 12

crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (3) + 8 - 3 = 8
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3

crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (13) + 8 - 3 = 18
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3

crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (4) + 8 - 3 = 9
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5

crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (19) + 8 - 3 = 24
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1

crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (18) + 8 - 3 = 23
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4

crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (10) + 8 - 3 = 15
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5

Toran's
crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (6) + 8 - 3 = 11
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Vallisa
crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (6) + 8 - 3 = 11
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1

Round 7

Riva's
crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (14) + 8 - 3 = 19
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2

crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (12) + 8 - 3 = 17
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6

crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (7) + 8 - 3 = 12
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2

crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (19) + 8 - 3 = 24
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2

crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (5) + 8 - 3 = 10
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3

crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (2) + 8 - 3 = 7
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2

crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (11) + 8 - 3 = 16
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Toran's
crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (10) + 8 - 3 = 15
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Vallisa
crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (15) + 8 - 3 = 20
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Round 8

Riva's
crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (1) + 8 - 3 = 6
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1

crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (9) + 8 - 3 = 14
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4

crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (4) + 8 - 3 = 9
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6

crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (8) + 8 - 3 = 13
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4

crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (14) + 8 - 3 = 19
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2

crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (20) + 8 - 3 = 25
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2
crit confirm: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (17) + 8 - 3 = 22
damage 4

crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (4) + 8 - 3 = 9
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1

Toran's
crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (17) + 8 - 3 = 22
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5

Vallisa
crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (14) + 8 - 3 = 19
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Round 9

Riva's
crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (13) + 8 - 3 = 18
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3

crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (19) + 8 - 3 = 24
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6

crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (7) + 8 - 3 = 12
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4

crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (20) + 8 - 3 = 25
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2
crit confirm: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (20) + 8 - 3 = 25
damage 4

crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (6) + 8 - 3 = 11
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3
crit confirm: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (15) + 8 - 3 = 20
damage 6

crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (10) + 8 - 3 = 15
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6

crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (12) + 8 - 3 = 17
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Toran's
crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (15) + 8 - 3 = 20
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Vallisa
crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (19) + 8 - 3 = 24
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Round 10

Riva's
crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (2) + 8 - 3 = 7
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2

crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (19) + 8 - 3 = 24
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4

crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (8) + 8 - 3 = 13
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4

crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (5) + 8 - 3 = 10
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6

crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (9) + 8 - 3 = 14
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5

crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (5) + 8 - 3 = 10
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3

crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (16) + 8 - 3 = 21
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Toran's
crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (18) + 8 - 3 = 23
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Vallisa
crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (1) + 8 - 3 = 6
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4

One of the shooter throws his crossbow in your direction in despair.

Okay that is kind of funny.

Round 11

Riva's
crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (6) + 8 - 3 = 11
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5

crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (11) + 8 - 3 = 16
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4

crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (6) + 8 - 3 = 11
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6

crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (12) + 8 - 3 = 17
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4

crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (2) + 8 - 3 = 7
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1

crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (11) + 8 - 3 = 16
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5

Toran's
crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (9) + 8 - 3 = 14
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Vallisa
crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (16) + 8 - 3 = 21
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4

Wasn't the intimidate supposed to have some kind of effect on them after round 10 if it worked?
Toran yells up at the archers,We can and will do this until you run out of arrows. At this point, we could have hurt you if we wanted to, but clearly we don't. Now open the blasted doors and we'll have a conversation.

Well technically you intimidated one of them, but in the interests of time.

The doors open.

Having covered her allies with her body (and protective wards), Riva steps aside and allows Mayor Toran first entry.

lol. No damage in 11 rounds! (Though, due to a crit in round 6, 2 points went to my false life spell.)

false life: 1d10 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

10 temporary hit points left in false life, and a 3-point damage buffer in my protection from arrows spell.

Toran walks through the doors, looking around with a businesslike fashion. Now that you've finally gotten over that, can you please take us to whoever is in charge? We're on important business and that silliness really didn't do wonders for my patience.

The defenders on the walls are all Spriggans. A CE fey race from the first world that can only feel joy from making creatures from this world suffer.

This is not the Varnling Host.

Seeing the race of those inside, Toran cocks his head to the side, Ah, one moment please.
With that, he walks back outside looks at Riva and shrugs, Well, thoughts?

Knowledge: Nature: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (9) + 14 = 23; What more do I know about the Spriggan?

In response to Toran's query, Riva simply shrugs and looks at Vallisa. "Thoughts?"

This is about to get nasty.

(Riva quickly casts shield.)

Many Spriggans seem to have given up on their crossbows. 4 of them grow to large size and get between the party and the smaller ones. The rest decide to give the crossbows one last try from short range.

Riva's
crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3
sneak attack: 2d6 ⇒ (5, 3) = 8
crit: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10

crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6
sneak attack: 2d6 ⇒ (5, 1) = 6

crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1
sneak attack: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 3) = 4
crit: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9

crossbow bolts: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2
sneak attack: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 6) = 10

Round 15 or so not sure how long it took you to walk though the door into their waiting ambush.

Spriggan
Mallichatti
Riva
Toran
Vallisa

How is that first bolt critting without a confirmation roll first? Also, where is the sneak attack coming from? There's now way we're flat-footed this many rounds in.

10 temporary hit points left in false life. Protection from arrows is expired.

Wait, did this happen before I was able to go outside?

That is the confirmation roll. Also I guess they are all pointing at Toran as he went in first.

Sorry. Misread it.

Still, how are they getting sneak attack damage?

By ambushing him as he comes though the door.

Vallisa goes in and shots a fireball

damage: 10d6 + 20 ⇒ (6, 4, 5, 3, 2, 1, 1, 1, 1, 6) + 20 = 50

Which kills even the ones that make their save.

What to look around the fort?

Jesus christ, I forgot how much damage she does.

What to look around the fort?

Mallichatti picks through the smoldering crater.

Opening a door you come across 2 lovely maids or at least a cosplayers idea of maids. The out fit are very risky.

"Thank you for saying us. "

The both drap themselves on Mallichatti.

"How can we ever reply you!"

Opening a door you come across a pair of lovely maids, or at least a cosplayer's idea of "maids." The outfits they are wearing are quite risque.

"Thank you for saving us!"

The both drape themselves over Mallichatti.

"How can we ever repay you?"

Following in behind Mal, Riva levels a lethal stare at the two young women. "You can start by removing yourselves from my HUSBAND!"

After a moment of shock from those around her, Riva visibly relaxes, smirks, and laughs.

Perception check: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (20) + 11 = 31
Sense Motive check: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21

Do these women appear to be genuine?

Not at all they seem over exaggerated characters of women. It's like they aren't even trying.

The women address Mallichatti
"There is no way you are married. What to change that? Let us show you a good time!" There voices drip with suggestion.

Mallichatti Try and make 2 DC 23 will saves against suggestion. Also I don't think you are raging right now.

Spellcraft to identify their spells: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (5) + 17 = 22

Seeing through the ruse, Riva prepares magic circle against evil and casts it.

Well me might as well go into init.

initiative
Vallisa: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14
Mallichatti: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20
Riva: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22
Toran: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11 Toran: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15
Succubus: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Round 1
Riva (preparing magic circle against evil)
Mallichatti (if he falls the save giving a kiss or other erotic action)
Toran
Vallisa
Succubus

Knowledge: Planes: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (10) + 14 = 24; What does Riva know about succubi?

She knows this

However these succubi seem a little odd somehow.

Seeing Riva begin to cast, Toran steps up and swings at the first succubus, Get away from him!
Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26
Crit Confirm: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14
Damage: 1d10 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18
Crit Damage: 2d10 + 18 ⇒ (5, 6) + 18 = 29 So if I confirm, that's 43 total.

"They're lust demons that consume one's life essence! Fire and electricity will do us no good here. We need holy power or cold iron!"

GM, I put up a battle map I thought might be appropriate (just got it with my subscription). Please adjust as you see fit.

1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25 Will save versus loneliness.

Two will saves that's one. They are double teaming you.

Mallichatti both unused to the attention of women turns indignantly to the women. "Husband!?!?!"

Then back to the "women". "Seriously!! Can we not!?!?!"

Backup. Draw. Rage. Ready action to attack the first female that gets in reach.

1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10 Save versus context.

Price is right failure sound.

Mallichatti gropes the two it feels good real good in fact it might be worth the 2 negative levels.

You receive 2 new suggestions (DC 23) that this is the case.

Bot Vallisa
"Fire no Good! That is so unfair"
She shoots magic missiles at the one Toran hit.
damage: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (3, 3, 4) + 3 = 13

The "Women" say

"Sorry Sweety we would love to spend more time with you, but your friends are a bunch of prude party poopers"

They disapper

Leaving Mallichatti feeling needful(if he falls one of the saves) which he will continue to feel for the next 12 hours.

Wouldn't Vallisa have to roll against their SR?

"Merely a jape, Mal. You're acting like they sucked the goodly humors out of you or something. Now let's see if we can find some of the original inhabitants."