Shackled City (Pathfinder) - GM_Chris

Game Master Chris Shannon 719

Dyrant halts as
Coryston enters the chambers, spinning back to his seat.

Oooh! Things just got interesting.

Dyrant skooches his chair slightly so he can see Atol's face as things happen.

Atol sees that Coryston is wearing a ring, several in fact. However, he's fairly sure none of them are the one he is worried about.

There are a few mumblings from the hallway, but no one else is brave enough to stand forward, so unless another candidate is nominated, Coryston wins the seat by default.

"Yes, Atol, you and your friends should save the city from evil and we will do our best here to save it from ourselves. Hopefully we will both live through it and can discuss our victories over dinner."

And before Atol can respond, the ground begins to tremble...

....and the rumbling ends. While Cauldron experiences the occassional small tremor, this one definitely seemed longer and more intense. Nothing is broken though and no one hurt so it could just be the fact that everyone's nerves are shot after hours of negotiations.

Toffitt shifts focus instantly, taking out one of his longer lasting extracts and turning to Taskerhill, Jenya, Skie, and Coryston in turn.

"We have work to do, as do you. Protect those who need it. Get ready to fight." He makes for the door.

Dyrant nearly drops his AngelRelic when the tremor begins, words of arcane escape upon his lips, counting which civilians and friends he would try to save should the building begin to collapse.

Atol, Jenya, Coryston, Skie...and, uhm...Cog?

When the rumbling subsides, relief flushes Dyrant's face before re-etching itself.

"Atol, that might be the work of the Cagewrights. That tremor might be the herald of their plan. We do not have much time," Dyrant say.

"Dr. Toffitt, we have to get back to work. Leave these to handle the City, we must find our next steps."

Dyrant leaves, uncertain about where to go next.

This is the day after returning from Greyhawk, yes? And two days after BeholderSlay?

Yes. That would be the day.

Glimmil actually leapt off the table when requested by Lord Taskerhill.

Glimmil stands next to Skie and Cog riding the rumbling Oerth like he rides his steed.

"Wheee.... err, wait, this isn't supposed to happen like that right?"

Glimmil considers summoning Claw-Whomper to his hand but relaxes as the ground stands still.

"Did something big just belch underground or was that an Oerthquake?"

Just as things begin to settle down there's a popping sound behind Lord Taskerhill. At first, the party can't really see anything from the other side of the room except for the greataxes held over their heads by three of the derros. The fourth derro holds a dagger and proudly proclaims, "I accept the position of mayor and my first proclamation is to kill the Cauldron Five!"

Atol 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
Dyrant 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18
Finneas 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21
Finneas Bonus roll 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19
Glimmil 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 1 = 10
Toffitt 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16
Derros 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15
Everyone Else1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19

No surprise round.

Round 1 (1st half)
Finneas = 21
Dyrant = 18
Toffitt = 16
Everyone Else = 15+ (because it's much easier for me)
Derros = 15
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Glimmil = 10
Atol = 7

Derro with dagger

Round 1

Round 1

"Allies of the beholder!"

Finneas stands and begins chanting.

Casting Enlarge Person.

FYI, technically I believe this uses up your standard action next turn, but I've never burdened either PC's or NPC's with the move action for standing up from sitting unless it's intentionally there in the mod. In short, Finneas will have a full round of actions in Round 2.

Round 1, Init 18

"Better than you have tried and failed. No, tried and died." Toffitt clicks his new boots together and, hastily advances into melee with the derro, filled with cold fury. He attacks the seeming leader (DD?).

Rage to Dex, Boots of Speed

Tumble past DG1: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (16) + 21 = 37
Dueling sword: 1d20 + 18 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 1 - 3 ⇒ (17) + 18 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 1 - 3 = 37
10 Bab + 6 Dex +1 weapon focus +1 magic +1 crowd +1 haste +2 rage +1 heroes feast -3 power
1d8 + 7 + 9 + 2 + 7d6 ⇒ (1) + 7 + 9 + 2 + (1, 2, 1, 2, 2, 4, 6) = 37

Confirm?: 1d20 + 18 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 1 - 3 ⇒ (12) + 18 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 1 - 3 = 32
10 Bab + 6 Dex +1 weapon focus +1 magic +1 crowd +1 haste +2 rage +1 heroes feast -3 power
1d8 + 7 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 7 + 9 + 2 = 26

Round 1, Init 18

1d20 + 22 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 22 + 2 = 29 Knowledge (Local)

Dr. Toffee is init 16, this should happen before he hastily gets in the way.

Dyrant stands and casts Glitterdust (DC 20) against the back wall, hitting DG2, DG3, & DD.

Update: Dyrants Init is now +11.

Well he actually should be on 18 (+6 Dex, +4 Improved Init, +2 Elven Reflexes), but whatever works.

Finneas begins casting a full round spell while Dyrant quickly glitterdusts the derros. Toffitt moves up just as quickly and cuts a deeps gash into the self-proclaimed mayor.

DD will save: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (10) + 20 = 30
DG2 will save: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14
DG3 will save: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (9) + 11 = 20
NPC will save: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 1 = 16
NPC will save: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 1 = 10
NPC will save: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 1 = 16

Lord Taskerhill withdraws from the derros by climbing up on the table, but manages to keep his goblet upright. A few of his retainers caught in Dyrant's glitterdust also manage to move away.

Jenya blesses the party while moving Lady Knowlern towards the door. Meerethan grabs onto Maavu, Coryston, and tries for Ellywinkle, but she pulls away. Coryston looks to Atol, but doesn't resist. Meerethan grabs a couple other people and teleports away. The rest of the lords, ladies, and commoners rush for the door knocking down any who get in their way.

Skie sends a trio of magic missles at the dagger wielding derro, but they fizzle on impact. She shrugs and then leans over to kiss Glimmil. "Go get him, honey."
SR check: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14
damage: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (2, 3, 4) + 3 = 12

Ellywinkle grimaces as Skie deals damage and kisses Glimmil. She then hurriedly kisses Finneas before moving towards the derros while pulling out a gnome hooked hammer. She lets out her fiercest battle scream. "Aiiiiiiiiiiyiyiyiyiyi!!!"

The "mayor" screams gibberish at Toffitt before taking a 5' step back and trying to disintegrate him.
touch: 1d20 + 15 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (14) + 15 + 1 - 4 = 26
damage: 26d6 ⇒ (4, 2, 1, 6, 5, 2, 2, 6, 1, 1, 4, 4, 6, 1, 4, 6, 5, 1, 6, 1, 4, 1, 4, 1, 3, 1) = 82 or DC 25 FORT save for only 18 damage.

The greataxe wielding derros converge on Toffitt screaming in dwarven and undercommon. "Die too tall ash man!"

If any attacks take Tofffitt into the negatives, which I doubt, then he needs to make a FORT save vs death. Deadly finish

DG2 will save at end of round: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (10) + 11 = 21

Round 1 (1st half)
Glimmil = 10
Atol = 7
Round 2 (1st half)
Finneas = 21
Dyrant = 18
Toffitt = 16
Everyone Else = 15+ (because it's much easier for me)
Derros = 15
DD (glittery) (63, 12= -75)
DG1
DG2 (glittery)
DG3 (glittery)

Party Buffs
Round 1 - Bless by Jenya

Derro Buffs
All have SR 15
Greataxe derros have DR 5/-
Greataxes are poisoned (I do remember Toffitt is immune)

It has been or sure seems like a while since we've had a combat. That combined with the level of the characters means I have a hard time maintaining awareness of your characters' abilities. Please be sure to clearly articulate your actions and take advantage of any opportunities. At this point you should know your characters and I definitely won't remember or even realize what you might be missing.

Round 1-2 Map

Round 2, Init "16"

Fort, retroactive +4 Hero Point luck bonus: 1d20 + 13 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 13 + 4 = 26

By the second hand grace of his companion's three gods, Toffitt manages not to die. Instead, he steps up to the leader and lets him know how angry he is. As is often the case, he heals a bit as he moves.

Dueling sword: 1d20 + 18 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 1 - 3 ⇒ (8) + 18 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 1 - 3 = 28
1d8 + 7 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 7 + 9 + 2 = 22

Iterative: 1d20 + 13 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 1 - 3 ⇒ (9) + 13 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 1 - 3 = 24
1d8 + 7 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 7 + 9 + 2 = 22

Haste: 1d20 + 18 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 1 - 3 ⇒ (8) + 18 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 1 - 3 = 28
1d8 + 7 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 7 + 9 + 2 = 26

Round 1, Initiative 7

Fearful that more creatures may appear to harass and attack the lords and new council, Atol starts with Bestowing Resolve* to everyone within 20’ of him. ”The protections of St. Cuthbert be upon you and protect you from hurt.”

Atol then moves up a bit (30’) toward Elly so he can be closer to the good Doctor should he fall.

*Bestow Resolve(su): +17 temporary hit points to all allies within 20' for 1 minute

Remember, anyone who had breakfast with Atol has 8 temporary hit points, +1 (morale) attack rolls/Will saves, and +4 (morale) on poison/fear saves from the heroes' feast for 12 hours.

Also note that the Bless spell cast by Jenya does not stack with Atol’s breakfast feast.

Round 1, Init 10

Glimmil blushes slightly and grins wildly at Skie's encouragement, almost forgetting a deadly battle has erupted around them.

"Of course, Skie-pie! This day is ours!"

With a whistle, he stands on his toes while Cog steps up from behind and lifts Glimmil onto his back.

Glimmil has +19 Ride with Cog, so Fast Mount as a free action never fails.

Frowning at the large table in his way, and his lance set against the wall near the room's entrance, Glimmil calls out a command - "WhOOOMp!" and finds Claw-Whomper securely in his grasp.

50ft movement for Cog and he can be just to the right of "DD" with Glimmil aboard.

As Glimmil turns the corner, his battlecry joins Ellywinkle's in echoing through the large chamber, "Foooor GaAAAaarrrlll!!" (swift action to smite evil on DD)

Cog Bite: 1d20 + 16 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 16 + 1 = 32 for 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8 with trip 1d20 + 14 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 14 + 1 = 31

Claw Whomper, Power Attack: 1d20 + 20 + 1 - 0 ⇒ (6) + 20 + 1 - 0 = 27 for 1d6 + 7 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 7 + 8 = 17
Holy: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 2) = 5

If the derro is evil, add +5 to hit and +13 damage (I assume he's not an outsider or anything tricky)

That allows Toffitt flank, so +2 to attacks and the following damage if it hits.

Main attack: 7d6 ⇒ (1, 4, 5, 6, 6, 4, 1) = 27
Iterative: 7d6 ⇒ (4, 3, 2, 3, 1, 6, 6) = 25
Haste: 7d6 ⇒ (4, 1, 5, 4, 3, 4, 2) = 23

Round 2, Init 18

Dyrant will move to the left wall (1/2way between the windows) and glare at DD. He will ready to counterspell another high level casting.

1d20 + 26 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 26 + 2 = 41 Spellcraft

Round 2

Having Enlarged himself, and seeing even the Doctor being pummeled, Finneas quaffs the bitter potion of Barkskin and draws his sword.

Glimmil rushes up before Toffitt steals all the fun. Cog clamps onto the derro's leg and pulls him to the ground. Glimmil follows up with a blow that almost caves in the derro's skull.

Atol fortifies the party before moving closer.

Dyrant moves up and readies to counter a spell by the derro.

Finneas finishes enlarging and quaffs a potion to better protect himself from the greataxes.

Toffitt can't get a flank and full round of attacks, but his prayers are answered since Cog tripped the derro. His first swing opens a large gash in the derro's abdomen. The second swing misses, but the third swing leaves the derro's guts spilling onto the floor as he gurgles, "Ash man!!!"

Jenya makes sure everyone gets out the door and stops there to see how she can be of assistance.

Skie tries her magic missiles against another derro and this time they explode against the derro next to Glimmil. She blows a kiss to Glimmil.
SR check: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17
damage: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (4, 3, 1) + 3 = 11

Elly hrumphs as she takes her hammer in both hands and swings at the derro she now flanks with Toffitt. ""Aiiiiiiiiiiyiyiyiyiyi!!!" and she almost loses her grip on the hammer as it bounces off the derro's chain shirt.
1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

The derro laughs and swings back at Ellywinkle. The first swing cuts through her chain shirt like butter and Ellywinkle's eyes bulge. She drops her hammer when the second swing cuts across her neck and splatters her blood on the table and into Lord Taskerhill's abandoned goblet. She collapses in a heap and the derro then turns to the Toffitt. "One for one! One for one! One for one makes three!"
D1: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (9) + 19 = 28
damage: 1d10 + 24 ⇒ (5) + 24 = 29
D1: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (10) + 14 = 24
damage: 1d10 + 24 ⇒ (2) + 24 = 26
D1: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12
damage: 1d10 + 24 ⇒ (1) + 24 = 25

Jenya screams out, "I'm too far away to save her!"

The second derro moves into a flank and tries to take down Toffitt.
D2: 1d20 + 19 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 19 + 2 = 28 miss
damage: 1d10 + 24 ⇒ (1) + 24 = 25
sneak: 1d6 ⇒ 5
D2: 1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 14 + 2 = 32 miss
damage: 1d10 + 24 ⇒ (6) + 24 = 30
sneak: 1d6 ⇒ 2
D2: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 9 + 2 = 24 miss
damage: 1d10 + 24 ⇒ (4) + 24 = 28
sneak: 1d6 ⇒ 3

The third derro takes a 5' step up to Toffitt and fares no better.
D3: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (3) + 19 = 22 miss
damage: 1d10 + 24 ⇒ (1) + 24 = 25
D3: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (15) + 14 = 29 miss
damage: 1d10 + 24 ⇒ (8) + 24 = 32
D3: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28 miss
damage: 1d10 + 24 ⇒ (8) + 24 = 32

Round 2 (1st half)
Glimmil = 10
Atol = 7
Round 3 (1st half)
Finneas = 21
Dyrant = 18
Toffitt = 16
Everyone Else = 15+ (because it's much easier for me)
Derros = 15
DD (glittery and dead)
DG1
DG2 (glittery)(-11)
DG3 (glittery)

Party Buffs
Heroes' feast breakfast
Round 1 - Bless by Jenya
Round 1 - Bestow resolve (Atol, Finneas, Skie)

Derro Buffs
All have SR 15
Greataxe derros have DR 5/-
Greataxes are poisoned (I do remember Toffitt is immune)

Round 2-3 map

Round 2, Initiative 7

Atol watches Elly go down in a heap. Amateurs should NOT be in this fight! He quickly examines her injuries (trying to determine if she’s dead or alive and wounded - if it’s an action to do this, I skip it).
Heal: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (16) + 11 = 27

”Jenya, I’m in range!”

Atol moves up behind Elly. If she is dead (or if he is uncertain) he will cast Breath of Life on her, touching her for 5d8 + 13 ⇒ (4, 8, 1, 7, 4) + 13 = 37 of healing. If she is alive but wounded, Atol will Channel Energy healing: 9d6 ⇒ (2, 5, 1, 4, 3, 3, 3, 2, 6) = 29, carving out the four Derro.

Remember, anyone who had breakfast with Atol has 8 temporary hit points, +1 (morale) attack rolls/Will saves, and +4 (morale) on poison/fear saves from the heroes' feast for 12 hours.

Also note that the Bless spell cast by Jenya does not stack with Atol’s breakfast feast.

Round 3, Init 16

Toffitt feels the shadow of death pass over him again, and breaths a sigh of relief that numbers are on his side.

Waiting to see how other actions resolve.

She's dead. Or was until the breath of life.

The gash in Ellywinkle's throat mends together and she gasps for air. Her bulging eyes soften and close. She raises her head slowly toward Atol as she puckers her lips.

Atol backs swiftly away from the kiss, conscious that Coryston may yet be watching.

Red faced, he stands and faces the Derro considering his next move.

Round 3, Init 18

Dyrant grumbles as Elly gets in the way of the duergar's axe.

I can't tell who is more insane, them or her.

Dyrant glares at DG1 & DG3, his eyes crossing with anger.

(10 rounds/1round on Will save DC 25) Inflict penalties (-4 to AC, attacks, saves, or skills). Choosing -4 on all its attacks.

Dyrant 'hehs' loudly after that is done, emphasizing his point. Cackle.

Round 3, Init 16 (cont'd)

Toffitt gestures to Glim, pointing to the gnome and then the derro on his left (DG2), On his turn, Toffitt steps into what he hopes is flank, and attacks the third derro.

Dueling blade; +2 if flanking: 1d20 + 18 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 - 3 ⇒ (6) + 18 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 - 3 = 26
1d8 + 7 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 7 + 9 + 2 = 24 + sneak if flanking: 7d6 ⇒ (4, 4, 2, 2, 4, 6, 5) = 27

Iterative; +2 if flanking: 1d20 + 13 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 - 3 ⇒ (10) + 13 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 - 3 = 25
1d8 + 7 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 7 + 9 + 2 = 24 + sneak if flanking: 7d6 ⇒ (2, 1, 4, 2, 3, 5, 1) = 18

Haste; +2 if flanking: 1d20 + 18 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 - 3 ⇒ (9) + 18 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 - 3 = 29
1d8 + 7 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 7 + 9 + 2 = 25 + sneak if flanking: 7d6 ⇒ (2, 5, 3, 6, 5, 6, 6) = 33

He heals a bit, as usual.

Round 2, Init 10

Glimmil looks on with surprise as the first derro drops with ease, and even greater surprise as Ellywinkle's life comes and goes like a sailor in a Wild Coast brothel.

Glimmil guides Cog into position to flank with the doctor (vs DG3) and both unleash a fury of attacks as they fight their way towards the enigmatic gnomess.

Cog Bite: 1d20 + 16 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 16 + 1 + 2 = 30 for 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10 with trip 1d20 + 14 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 14 + 1 = 31

Cog Bite #2: 1d20 + 16 + 1 - 5 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 16 + 1 - 5 + 2 = 22 for 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13 with trip 1d20 + 14 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 14 + 1 = 21

Claw Whomper, Power Attack: 1d20 + 20 + 1 - 0 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 20 + 1 - 0 + 2 = 37 for 1d6 + 7 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 7 + 8 = 16
Holy: 2d6 ⇒ (6, 1) = 7

Claw Whomper #2, Power Attack: 1d20 + 20 + 1 - 0 - 5 - 4 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 20 + 1 - 0 - 5 - 4 + 2 = 26 for 1d6 + 7 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 7 + 8 = 17
Holy: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 2) = 6

Claw Whomper #3, Power Attack: 1d20 + 20 + 1 - 0 - 10 - 4 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 20 + 1 - 0 - 10 - 4 + 2 = 14 for 1d6 + 7 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 7 + 8 = 20
Holy: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 5) = 7

Atol moves up and saves Ellywinkle while Glimmil and Cog flank the derro with Toffitt. Cog takes a chunk out of the derro, but he remains standing. Glimmil follows up with two crushing hits though.

Two of the derros are distracted by Dyrant's glare. "Stop looking at me!!!"
DG1 will save: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (11) + 11 = 22
DG3 will save: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (13) + 11 = 24

Toffitt takes full advantage of the flank and leaves three large gauges in the derro's armor and flesh, but it remains standing.

DD (glittery and dead)
DG1 (-4 to attacks)
DG2 (glittery)(-11)
DG3 (-4 to attacks, glittery)(10,16,7,17,6,24+27,24+18,25+33=167 after DR)

Finneas still to go.

Round 3

Male: The crazy one kissed you.
What?
Male: I'm never getting a grandson.
Well she's dead now, that'll slow things down I guess.
Fifth: Your leader has come through again, she lives.
Well, for Kord I suppose.

"For Kord!"

Finneas moves up and smacks the derro that killed Elly.

Move between Elly and Atol and Rage swing.

Greatsword Flank: 1d20 + 18 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 18 + 2 = 21
Damage: 3d6 + 20 ⇒ (3, 4, 2) + 20 = 29
Evil: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 3) = 6

...

Sadly Finneas is so busy trying not to hit Elly he doesn't hit anybody.

With Atol moving up, I'm not sure how to fit Finneas as stated. I placed him next to Elly and Atol.

Jenya moves up from the doorway so she can be of some use.

Skie sends a few more magic missles at the derro in front of Glimmil.
SR: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19
damage: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (2, 4, 2) + 3 = 11

The flank dance begins as the derros surround Toffitt. "Ashes to ashes, ashes to ashes!" As usual, Toffitt's collage of defenses keeps him safe, except for one very luck swing.

Round 3 (1st half)
Glimmil = 10
Atol = 7
Round 4 (1st half)
Finneas = 21
Dyrant = 18
Toffitt = 16
Everyone Else = 15+ (because it's much easier for me)
Derros = 15
DD (glittery and dead)
DG1 (-4 to attacks)
DG2 (glittery)(-11)
DG3 (-4 to attacks, glittery)(10,16,7,17,6,24+27,24+18,25+33,11=178 after DR)

Party Buffs
Heroes' feast breakfast
Round 1 - Bless by Jenya
Round 1 - Bestow resolve (Atol, Finneas, Skie)

Derro Buffs
All have SR 15
Greataxe derros have DR 5/-
Greataxes are poisoned (I do remember Toffitt is immune)

Round 3-4

Round 4, Init 16

Toffitt grunts at the ferocious blow (if he doesn't die, since it looks like GM_Chris only did x2 damage with the greataxe...).

-22 HP and Deadly Finish. Glim?!? Help?!?

Ooops. Here's your x3.
damage: 1d10 + 24 ⇒ (8) + 24 = 32

Round 3, Init 15 (Derro #1)

Glimmil winces as he witnesses the derro's greataxe slices the doctor open like a fisherman gutting a Sasserine spinefish.

Then, like a sunrod in the night, an idea alights in his head that he can do something about the skewering, Garl be praised, and take those injuries upon his own body. (Paladin's Sacrifice)

I count 92 damage with that hit, which takes Glimmil from 171 (17 of it temp) to 79. Luckily Glimmil didn't expend any swift actions in round 2 so his immediate is available.

Glimmil hesitates a little, unsure if he should continue to assault the derro between him and Toffitt and looks about the room to see what the other Cauldron Fivers are up to.

Delay a bit to see what Atol may be up to in case it's Blessing of Fervor or healing that would mean Glimmil would have a swift for a smite vs a lay on hands. I also assume Toffit may finish off D3 and take the 5ft step to set up a flank with Finneas, so Glimmil will come out of delay Round 4 ahead of the derros.

Round 4, Init 18

Dyrant cheers as Glim takes a strike he was sure was going to finish Dr. Toffitt.

That was a Cog inspired act, no doubt.

Dyrant glares at DG2, reminding the derro of the pain of retribution.

Retribution (8 round(s)) (DC 25) (Su) Foe in 60 ft suffers half the melee damage it deals, ignoring DR, for duration (Will neg).

Dyrant 'hehs' loudly after that is done, emphasizing his point. Cackle.

DG2 will save: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (15) + 11 = 26

"I said stop looking at me!"

Speaking of looking at derros, the one derro is looking really bad. He might succumb to a barrage of Skie's magic missiles. Assuming of course they don't fizzle on impact.

Oops. I forgot Elly. Hmmm.

Her lips still untouched, Ellywinkle opens her eyes to find Atol standing above her on one side, Finneas on another, and the derro still there also. It seems like she's grumbling again, but they are in fact words of arcane power and she suddenly vanishes.

Finneas and Atol then hear her behind them. "I'm safe. I crawled over here."

cast defensively: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17

Round 4, Init 16

Toffitt's gold-sallow skin turns pale as he somehow keeps his head. "You are a miracle, Glimmil. He had me..."

Turning to the the flanked derro, he strikes. Should it fall, he steps into its square and strikes at the one betwixt him and Finneas.

Dueling sword: 1d20 + 18 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 - 3 ⇒ (18) + 18 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 - 3 = 40
1d8 + 7 + 9 + 2 + 7d6 ⇒ (5) + 7 + 9 + 2 + (1, 3, 6, 5, 3, 2, 1) = 44

Iterative: 1d20 + 13 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 - 3 ⇒ (15) + 13 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 - 3 = 32
1d8 + 7 + 9 + 2 + 7d6 ⇒ (6) + 7 + 9 + 2 + (4, 3, 4, 2, 2, 6, 1) = 46

Haste: 1d20 + 18 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 - 3 ⇒ (3) + 18 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 - 3 = 25
1d8 + 7 + 9 + 2 + 7d6 ⇒ (5) + 7 + 9 + 2 + (2, 6, 3, 5, 6, 6, 2) = 53

Confirm: 1d20 + 18 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 - 3 ⇒ (17) + 18 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 - 3 = 39
1d8 + 7 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 7 + 9 + 2 = 19

Round 3, Initiative 7

Atol, as a move action, Channels Energy healing: 9d6 ⇒ (6, 3, 1, 2, 2, 3, 4, 2, 2) = 25, carving out the four Derro (and costing twice as much). Even though she's invisible, this should also get Elly Then as his standard action he seals the round by casting Blessing of Fervor (Dyrant and Skie are, sadly, not in range and Elly is invisible - but I do add Jenya to the usual list of suspects).

Remember, anyone who had breakfast with Atol has 8 temporary hit points, +1 (morale) attack rolls/Will saves, and +4 (morale) on poison/fear saves from the heroes' feast for 12 hours.

Glimmil - immediate actions don't take your 'former' rounds swift, they take your 'next' rounds swift. So you have no swift action in round 3. I think.

Toffitt's retribution is swift and he fells one derro with his first swing. The other two also hit the raging beserkers.

Round 4 Init 21

Finneas attempts to actually hit the derro in front of him.

Greatsword @DG1: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (1) + 18 = 19
Damage: 3d6 + 20 ⇒ (3, 1, 1) + 20 = 25
Evil: 2d6 ⇒ (5, 4) = 9
Greatsword @DG1: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (10) + 15 = 25
Damage: 3d6 + 20 ⇒ (2, 1, 4) + 20 = 27
Evil: 2d6 ⇒ (6, 3) = 9
Greatsword @DG1: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17
Damage: 3d6 + 20 ⇒ (1, 4, 3) + 20 = 28
Evil: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 3) = 5

Maybe it's the kiss from Elly, maybe it's the fact she tried to kiss Atol, maybe it's because she's currently invisible and up to who knows what, but a distracted Finneas only hits once.

Round 4, Init 16

One.. two.. three... wait, where's Doctor Toffitt? Oh yeah, right here!

Glimmil, satisfied he's verified the whereabouts of his allies, breathes a sigh of relief as his freshly gained wounds knit and he feels the invigorating power of Saint Atol surge through his veins.

Atol heals the party and gives them the extra boost to overcome the odds.

Adding BoF attack for Finneas. Well, I tried.
Greatsword @DG1: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (4) + 18 = 22
Damage: 3d6 + 20 ⇒ (1, 5, 6) + 20 = 32
Evil: 2d6 ⇒ (6, 5) = 11

Finneas manages a single hit against the derro.

Dyrant does his part, but can't quite get into the derro's head this time.

Still standing thanks to Glimmil, Toffitt finishes off the very bloody derro, steps onto his body, and starts on another one. Cog and Glimmil try to finish him off, but the derro seems protected by some otherworldly force as two of Glimmil's swings at the easy target go wide. First Skie, then Ellywinkle--popping into sight behind Atol--also fail to fell the derro as their magic missiles fizzle on impact.

SR check: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
SR check: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14

Jenya channels energy and excludes the derros.
7d6 ⇒ (3, 2, 3, 4, 5, 4, 3) = 24

The derros continue to focus on Toffitt since he's the only one killing people. Once again, only a single swipe catches Toffitt, and this time it doesn't hit anything vital.

Round 4 (1st half)
Atol = 7
Round 5 (1st half)
Finneas = 21
Dyrant = 18
Toffitt = 16
Glimmil = 16-
Everyone Else = 15+ (because it's much easier for me)
Derros = 15
DD (glittery and dead)
DG1 (-4 to attacks)(36,46,53,9,21,25,28=183 after DR)
DG2 (glittery)(-11)
DG3 (-4 to attacks, glittery and dead)

Party Buffs
Heroes' feast breakfast
Round 1 - Bless by Jenya
Round 1 - Bestow resolve (Atol, Finneas, Skie)

Derro Buffs
All have SR 15
Greataxe derros have DR 5/-
Greataxes are poisoned (I do remember Toffitt is immune)

Someone could have told the clueless GM he forgot to click the box to print row and column labels. I guess you were all just so happy to have him reengaged.

Round 4-5 Map

Round 4, Initiative 7

Seeing their wounds knit thanks to Jenyas burst (which with two fewer dice is only one less in total healing), Atol isn’t completely sure what to do. He casts a simple Command, Will DC 16 on DG2, ”Drop your weapons you knave!"

Remember, anyone who had breakfast with Atol has 8 temporary hit points, +1 (morale) attack rolls/Will saves, and +4 (morale) on poison/fear saves from the heroes' feast for 12 hours.

will save: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 28

"Knave? What's a knave?"

Round 5, Init 16

Toffitt concentrates his on the derro with its back to the wall, leaving the injured one for Finneas. He then steps away as his rage leaves him. He heals a bit.

Dueling blade: 1d20 + 18 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 - 3 ⇒ (11) + 18 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 - 3 = 33
+2 rage +1 crowd +1 heroes feast +1 haste +2 fervor -3 power
1d8 + 7 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 7 + 9 + 2 = 25

Iterative: 1d20 + 13 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 - 3 ⇒ (17) + 13 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 - 3 = 34
1d8 + 7 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 7 + 9 + 2 = 20

Haste: 1d20 + 18 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 - 3 ⇒ (2) + 18 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 - 3 = 24
1d8 + 7 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 7 + 9 + 2 = 20

Confirm: 1d20 + 13 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 - 3 ⇒ (2) + 13 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 - 3 = 19
1d8 + 7 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 7 + 9 + 2 = 20

Round 5, Init 18

Dyrant glares again at the remaining derro.

(10 rounds/1round on Will save DC 25) Inflict penalties (-4 to AC, attacks, saves, or skills). Choosing -4 on all its AC.

Dyrant will chuckle. Only because you're on fire, GM Gristle. Cackle.

Round 5

Finneas uses the power of the Blessing to accomplish something.

Greatsword @DG1 Flank: 1d20 + 18 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 18 + 2 = 26
Damage: 3d6 + 20 ⇒ (5, 5, 3) + 20 = 33
Evil: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 2) = 5
Greatsword @DG1 Flank: 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 13 + 2 = 24
Damage: 3d6 + 20 ⇒ (2, 3, 5) + 20 = 30
Evil: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 4) = 7
Greatsword @DG1 Flank: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 8 + 2 = 25
Damage: 3d6 + 20 ⇒ (2, 2, 4) + 20 = 28
Evil: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 1) = 4
Greatsword @DG1 BoF Flank: 1d20 + 18 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 18 + 2 = 38
Damage: 3d6 + 20 ⇒ (6, 5, 6) + 20 = 37
Evil: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 2) = 4

BoF Attack Confirm?: 1d20 + 18 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 18 + 2 = 40
Damage: 3d6 + 20 ⇒ (5, 1, 3) + 20 = 29