Seraphimpunk's [core] Crypt of the Everflame (Inactive)

Game Master Seraphimpunk

I can hand out six more 'bits of luck' rerolls, and I can try to get in its way with copycats, causing it to waste attacks. I've got one more channel, but nothing else unless stabilise hurts it (I guess the undead opposite is 'bleed', so no). I've got a potion of cure, so if you two hold down that shadow, I can pour it down its throat ;-)

So yeah, fancy that. Two clerics and a paladin, but only the bard has a cure light ready.

So yeah, fancy that. Two clerics and a paladin, but only the bard has a cure light ready.

Clerics can spontaneous convert to cures.

Spontaneous Casting:

A good cleric (or a neutral cleric of a good deity) can channel stored spell energy into healing spells that she did not prepare ahead of time. The cleric can “lose” any prepared spell that is not an orison or domain spell in order to cast any cure spell of the same spell level or lower (a cure spell is any spell with “cure” in its name).

Yeah, I can channel twice, and have two cures ready, but my to-hit will be terrible in a few rounds (already taking a -2 due to smoky room, and packing some STR damage). I honestly think we're unable to fight this thing at this point. Fighting it now will only result in us turning to shadows as well, or fleeing with even more STR damage.

People seem divided over this, let's have a vote. Fight or flee? In-character I want to fight it, but wisdom says I should run.

In-character I want to fight it.

Then fight it. Omorose already told Venja to stfu, so keeping up the assault seems valid now.

We need to get about 5 CLWs in to kill it. Wolf pack tactics for flanking and spreading damage (people with cures active engage, people without retreat.). Don't ever provoke.

Okay, that settles it, then. We have 5 CLWs among the three of us, and a wand. Then there's channels and maybe the dagger. It's doable, but it's not going to be pretty.

the smoke does make it awful attacking here (-2 perception, attack ) for living creatures.

[ r3 ]: [ 20: Smoke ], [ 20: Rowane ], [ 13: Vanovar ], [ 13: Venja ], [ 5: Cyrixs ( delay ) ], [ 1: Omorose ]

[ r4 ]:

its cyrixs i'm waiting to hear action from. will delay him so Omorose can act and pick up the key.
yes the dagger radiates magic. Before I move on to the Shadow's action, does Cyrixs want to do something this round?

yeah rowanne, sorry, i moved you up thinking smite would help at first. the smite does increase your AC vs. the shadow, and if you use a wand of clw on it, you'll still get smite bonus to damage. ::shrug:: if you'd rather flee, you can.

Also, Omorose, your Disrupt Undead will be practically impossible to hit. -2 from the room, -1 from DEX, and a -4 if you're shooting into melee. That's a lot of penalties.

"The dagger is magical! Rowanne, you take it and smite the thing!"

Rowanne takes the dagger from Vanovar, ready to stab the shadow in its non-existent kidneys.

What kind of action is it to take the dagger? I am going to assume I have enough actions left to move and attack the shadow

"Begone you foul abomination!"

SMITE: 1d20 + 1 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 1 + 3 = 141d4 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 2 = 7

I had a stag party and I will probably be hung over for three weeks, so here is my math, feel free to correct me if wrong. Math hard: To hit, normall +3 with a melee weapon, now +1 from the smoke. +3 from smite evil (charisma 16). Damage, dagger is 1d4, +3 from strength, I have no strenght damage yet, +2 from smite as its an undead?

[ r3 ]: [ 13: Vanovar ], [ 13: Venja ], [ 5: Cyrixs ( delay ) ], [ 1: Omorose ]

[ r4 ]: [ 20: Smoke ], [ 20: Rowane ],

the shadow flies up to vanovar to try and touch him
touch: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 91d6 ⇒ 6

( still full defense, so i believe that misses )

15 per the discussion thread, from rowanne, hits the shadow.
for i'm guessing 8 damage , halved, which deals 4 damage to the creature.

you're its new non-friend.

I see you're tracking damage. The thing also took 2 damage from a channel from earlier.

Vanovar five-foot steps back, then casts a CLW, holding the charge.

Don't want to risk losing the spell by casting defensively, so I guess we're going to do this the slow way. Attack next round, cast a new one the next, and so on. If Rowanne attacks and five-foot steps back again, maybe she'll lead the shadow out of my reach, so I can cast and attack in the same turn.
I probably can't do a Destructive Smite on my CLW, can I? >_>

"Cyrixs, Venja, your help would be appreciated..."

"Rowanne, try to set up flank!"

"Vanovar, get your wand ready!"

Omorose will try for a lucky shot with Disrupt Undead.

To Hit, need a natural 20: 1d20 ⇒ 10

Alright then.

Venja drops remove fear for a cure spell, casts it and moves up to the shadow to deliver a touch

Melee Touch: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 191d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4 DC 15 Will for half

Can I modify my last action to five-foot step, cast CLW, draw wand? I don't know how that's handled in Core; I usually carried bandoliers for that stuff but those are Ultimate Equipment. I think your belt pouch is supposed to do stuff like that, but I'm not sure how much (or what) it can hold.

If Cyrixs isn't going to attack, can he inspire courage? Extra+1to hit could be helpful! (and +1 damage for the dagger)

With the glow of positive energy still surrounding one of his hands Cyrixs walks further into the room and seeing he can't reach the creature and still wrestle with it he decides to inspire everyone else to greater heights

*cough* "You can do this, it's no different then dispersing the ashes of the fallen over...ah, what the heck..just hit it HARDER!" *cough*

last round, move and cast cure light wounds, this round move, inspire courage

I dont know if I can get in a flank. It will depend on what the shadow does and how moveing around the fire works. If I can get into a flank without provoking, I will. Otherwise, I will just five foot step to have a better position so perhaps Vanovar can initiate the flank.

"I'm doing my best Omorose! But its hard to see with all this smoke!"

SMITE: 1d20 + 1 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 1 + 3 = 221d4 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 2 = 6

Goatmaster, feel free to either add +hit or substract strength depending on the actions of the shadow. I felt it was more important to keep things going then to wait

will save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

venja steps up, infusing life into the dead thing with his touch, Cyrixs bolsters you all, and Omorose fires into the smoke

The shadow lashes out at rowanne

touch: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 171d6 ⇒ 5 5 str damage to rowanne before she can attack.

w/ the -2 that invokes, its a 20 to hit ( still hits ) but 4 damage, halved to 2.

vanovar is up, with his held charge

[ r4 ]: [ 13: Vanovar ], [ 13: Venja ], [ 5: Cyrixs ], [ 1: Omorose ]

[ r5 ]: [ 20: Smoke ], [ 20: Rowanne ],

repositioning w/o and aoo in the flames is tricky enough. i'm not giving damage for sharing it space. but you're already in reach of the shadow. and stepping sideways around it would involve moving over "difficult" terrain if you want to avoid the hot spots.

Can I stand over here (see the scribble) with a movement of 4 spaces? If so, I do so and attack. If not, I'll delay until Rowanne's made room for me.

Attack roll versus touch: 1d20 + 3 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 3 - 2 + 1 = 71d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
The mods are, respectively, my STR, the smoke, and Inspire Courage. Don't think inspire courage also deals extra damage. But that's moot anyway, since I missed.

Vanovar leaps out and tries to touch the shadow with his bare hands, but misses completely.
"Graah! Sorry guys, I'm more used to having a blade between me and my enemy."

yup, you can make it over there with 20 ft and attack.
miss of course.

"We're hurting it! Just a few more hits!"

disrupt undead

To Hit: 1d20 - 4 - 4 - 1 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) - 4 - 4 - 1 - 2 + 1 = -7

Oh man, that's just glorious.

Round 4, Init 13

Venja takes a step back and channels energy for the last time

Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2 DC 10 for half

will: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 2 = 11
ooooooooh. ! so close. it takes 1 positive energy damage.

[ r4 ]: [ 5: Cyrixs ],

[ r5 ]: [ 20: Smoke ], [ 20: Rowanne ], [ 13: Vanovar ], [ 13: Venja ], [ 1: Omorose ]

Cyrixs continues to inspire everyone - while coughing - to hit things harder while moving towards the shadow with his glowing hand outstretched before him

To touch Shadow: 1d20 + 4 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (10) + 4 + 1 - 2 = 13
If it hits: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8 positive energy damage DC 13 will save for half

cyrixs steps forward, coughing and partially blinded by the smoke, misses the shadow, his hand still glowing with a soft golden blue light of positive energy.

shadow touch @ rowanne: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 121d6 ⇒ 6
the shadow tries to caresse Rowanne and steal her life essence. but he misses.

[ r5 ]: [ 20: Rowanne ], [ 13: Vanovar ], [ 13: Venja ], [ 1: Omorose ], [ 5: Cyrixs ],

[ r6 ]: [ 20: Smoke ],

Vanovar five-foot steps to flank with Cyrixs, then tries to deliver his Cure to the shadow.

Attack roll vs touch: 1d20 + 3 + 2 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 2 - 2 + 1 = 101d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
Modifiers are: +3 STR, +2 flank, -2 smoke, +1 Inspire. Not sure if Inspire also gives +1 damage. It's not technically a weapon, but I do use it to damage someone. I'll leave it up to the Goat. Doesn't matter, I still miss.

"Oh come on," Vanovar growls as he swipes at the shadow, each word punctuated by another attempt at touching the thing, "This. Just. Isn't. FAIR!"

._. This might take a while.

"Don't give up yet! It is missing us as well!"

"Rowanne, wait till you get a flank!"

"Venja, delay till after Cyrixs, so you can flank with Vanovar."

"Cyrixs set up a flank for Rowanne and ready an attack after her!"

(See nice arrows (Red, Green, Blue))

Disrupt Undead: 1d20 - 1 - 4 - 2 ⇒ (9) - 1 - 4 - 2 = 2 Miss...

Following Omorose's instructions Cyrixs steps forward while continuing to inspire everyone, holding the charge on his hand until Rowanne steps into flanking position

Readied attack: 1d20 + 4 + 2 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 4 + 2 + 1 - 2 = 21
Positive energy damage if hit: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3 (DC 13 will save for half

Seeing Vanovar on his far side, Venja casts another cure spell, and steps in trying to heal the living smoke.

CLW, flank: 1d20 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 + 2 = 171d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Rowanne steps into flank.

Why. Wont. You. DIE!"

SMITE: 1d20 - 2 - 2 + 1 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (7) - 2 - 2 + 1 + 2 + 1 = 71d4 - 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (4) - 2 + 1 + 2 = 5

Ok, math hard: -2 from smoke. -2 from strength damage, +2 from flank, +1 from inspire courage, +1 because smite? And for damage -2 from strength +1 damage from insire +2 from smite. I hope I got that all right.

Ok, math hard: -2 from smoke. -2 from strength damage, +2 from flank, +1 from inspire courage, +1 because its a magical weapon? And for damage -2 from strength +1 damage from insire. I hope I got that all right.

Smite evil is +3 to hit (charisma) and +1 damage (paladin level) (It's +2/paladin level on the first succesful hit against Undead, Dragons, Evil Outsiders only), but that's probably still a miss. The good news is: the others might have gotten its attention! ;-) Oh, and you seem to forget your BAB (+1) and normal strength bonus (+2)

Rowanne and Vanovar both miss, but begin to arrange themselves to flank the shadow. casts a cure and steps up to attack it, and though the shadow flickers, it still menaces you all.
you're missing the -2 for the smoke? or is that already factored into your +2 to hit, +2 from flank? you're also inspired for +1 attack/"damage". math is hard. so i think its 13 +2 +2 +1 -2 = 16 touch , (1) +1 +1 damage = 3 damage, will save DC 15

will save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22

Omorose tries disrupting it again, as cyrixs steps into rowanne's flank,
attacking with a 21 for (2)+1 +1 = 4 damage DC 13

will save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13
it saves, but takes 2 damage, which causes it to dissipate

the shadow fades, its smoky body dispersing to the smoke in the room as the glowing eyes rise up and wink out of existence.

the smoke still clogs the air, and coughing, you back out of the room with the key and dagger to breathe in the outer room, shutting the door to stop the smoke from filling up the room there, some of it having already wafted out into the rest of the other room, but not as thickly.

"GRAAAHHHH!" Vanovar yells in frustration, as he tries to touch the dissipating shadow with his charge, even after it's long gone. "I really don't like that thing, he's sapping my strength, and I can't even hurt it, that's not a fun fight at all," Vanovar huffs and coughs as he finally leaves the room. He then looks at his hand, realising he's still holding his Cure charge.
"Oh yeah, that's right. Is anyone still hurt? I'd hate to let this thing go to waste."

If no one's damaged (I don't think so), I'll use it on myself, to finally get rid of my 1 nonlethal and 2 fire damage.

"Very dangerous creature!"

Can't wait to have one of those under my control Omorose thinks

"Now, do we want to rest or do we want to save Roldaire's sister today?"

"I still have one spell left, a domain spell, and both of my channels, but the rest of us is kinda pooped out, I think. Also, Rowanne and I took some strength damage, I think we'd both be happy if we healed up first. Roldare's been here for a few days now, I think that if something's threatening his sister, he'd have done so by now."

"Well, we could rest for a full day, regain spells and such and if Rowanne and Vanovar have complete bedrest while the remainder of the party takes care of them we'd probably be good to go!"

(If Venja takes 10 on long term care, he just needs a single successful assist from Cyrixs or Omorose to heal back 4 ability damage, else it's just 2.)

Assist on heal: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (7) - 1 = 6

Rowanne leans against the wall, coughing the smoke out of her lungs.

"We could press on a little further, I can switch to my bow. Dont need a lot of strenght for that. Also, I am curious what greets us below. It might be good to take at least a peak, so we know what to prepare for."

"Well, going down the stairs doesn't seem like a good idea, but we could clear the top level if you really want to press on. This new key we found might open the locked door."

"Oh yeah! I totally forgot about that. That is also a good idea. Would be nice to know if no more surprises are waiting for us on this floor at least."

"Ok, to the door!"

"To the door it is! Let's continue our valiant exploration of these ruins so we can have a ballad composed of our heroic actions for future generations to listen to till the end of times"

"To the door it is! Let's continue our valiant exploration of these ruins so we can have a ballad composed of our heroic actions for future generations to listen to till the end of times"

"Hmmm, what about calling it 'Shadows of the Night', that has a nice ring to it!"

"Shall I keep this dagger? I dont know if it will be much use with me for now, I am switching to my bow."

Rowanne strings her bow again, hoping nothing dangerous will lie behind the locked door.

(If Venja takes 10 on long term care, he just needs a single successful assist from Cyrixs or Omorose to heal back 4 ability damage, else it's just 2.)

*ahem* Thank you, miss. Can I have my character sheet back now?

I'm not so sure about pushing on, what if there another one of those? I was definitely trying to kill me?

Regardless, Venja follows.

Don't you need supplies for long-term care? I don't know what they consist of, but I don't have anything with me. From the Heal skill: You need a few items and supplies (bandages, salves, and so on) that are easy to come by in settled lands.

"I'm with Venja on this one, we seem quite spent on our resources, and I'm not feeling too hot. I'd rather go outside and get some rest. Our melee damage output has just been reduced by quite a bit, I don't fancy our chances when we're in another close-combat situation. Especially now our healing's pretty much depleted as well.
"Oh, speaking of which, it's probably not a great idea if I'm holding on to this wand of Cure Light. Maybe it's better to spread the healing capabilities around the party?"

Don't you need supplies for long-term care? I don't know what they consist of, but I don't have anything with me. From the Heal skill: You need a few items and supplies (bandages, salves, and so on) that are easy to come by in settled lands.

Well, the only damage the party still has is strength damage. Do you think a little bandage on the spots where the shadow touched you will help? We could ask Roldaine.

"Let's clear the top level and rest after that!"

Omorose will try the key on the locked door!

By the way: We, a party of vanilla 1st level characters, defeated a shadow! :-)