Sic Semper Tyrannis! (Thrune's Hell's Rebels Revived)

Game Master GM Aarvid

Kenji moves back towards the double doors and the sound of the voices above.

Arcos considers his injuries and decides to hunt thru his pack for healing.

no seeing any potions listed in his inventory but will assume one of the looted ones is there.

A shadow is seen cast on the ground of the inner court as the knight and winged woman converse.

”Your guards barely put up any fight Lucian. If this is an advance scouting party for those putrid Reclamation filth, you need to at least notify Barzillai of your failure here. “ she laughs in a mocking tone.

The mounted knight snaps back at the insult.

”YOU DO NOT TELL ME WHAT TO DO! You can take him word that reinforcements are needed if a larger detachment is headed this way. This handful of rebels does not worry me.“

Calling down through the double doors…

”YOU INSIDE! Surrender NOW! This is your last chance.“

======round 15 ====
(15) Knight(fly), Mount(fly),(dead gray)(black dead)
(6) Kenji(-8, hope/smite/big), Lubella(-15, hope,images), Talvek(-17), Sidius(-30), Aeria(-17), Arcos (-37 fly, hope, blur)
(3) Eululae(-39 fly,hex-4)
(2) SouthGuards (reloaded purple xbow readied)

Lubella drew out her wand of Cat's Grace and moved over next to Talvek \, "I'll boost your agility. Its seem we're likely to be joined by someone rude."

Move Action: draw wand, Move Action: move.

”COME OUT AND THROW DOWN YOUR WEAPONS!!! “

Lubella tapped Talvek with her wand, then put it away and offered him her curing wand.

Standard Action: activate Wand of Cat's Grace: Talvek, Move Action: Put away wand of Cats's Grace.

"Hold on, I'll give you my wand of cure light wounds."

She whispered, Sidius, perhaps now would be a good time to heal us."

Limitited by my number of available actions. Cat's grace will last 2 minutes (20 rounds). Note: I don't know what spells Sidius has avalable.

Didn't see the reqiest for healng in time, so I had the wrong wand out. If it works better, she could give Talvek the wand of Cat's Grace, and draw the wand of CLW herself.

"NO, YOU COME IN AND SURRENDER!" Talvek shouts back, stalling for time to allow his friends to better prepare. He nods his thanks at Lubella, then shouts out again.

"ELULAE! WE MISS YOU! COME PLAY WITH US AGAIN!"

He moves closer to the stairs, waiting for the leaders to emerge.

”You made such a mess in there, poor Lucian and the remainder of his detachment will be cleaning up for days. Come outside where we can get a good look at you. “ she sneers.

Lubella and Talvek change magic sticks and some movement and healing. The others in the party consider their next move.

You can hear them, and although they are not visible, you suspect they are both above the double doors in the inner court of the keep.

======round 15 ====
(15) Knight(fly), Mount(fly),(dead gray)(black dead)
(6) Kenji(-8, hope/smite/big), Lubella(-15, hope,images), Talvek(-17), Sidius(-30), Aeria(-17), Arcos (-37 fly, hope, blur)
(3) Eululae(-39 fly,hex-4)
(2) SouthGuards (reloaded purple xbow readied)

Lubella drew out her healing wand and tapped Talvek with it.

Move Action: draw wand of CLW. Starcard Action: Use wand.

Wand of CLW: Talkvek: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2 sorry - terrible roll:(

not her action yet but I can save it. Will bot others tomorrow if no response.

ok ,botting

Kenji strides forward to get closer to the double doors. He squeezes and hacks away some of the webbing.

Arcos and Sidius looks for healing, staying in the back.

will assume they each get a CLW

clw : 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8
clw : 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Eululae Smiles as the paladin appears.

”Oh here they come, Lucian. Well one brave one. A big fur ball. No tattoos for me. Phooey. “

She pulls back on her firey bow atk: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 1 = 10 for dmg: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

======round 16====
(15) Knight(fly), Mount(fly),(dead gray)(black dead)
(6) Kenji(-8, hope/smite/big), Lubella(-15, hope,images), Talvek(-17), Sidius(-30), Aeria(-17), Arcos (-37 fly, hope, blur)
(3) Eululae(-39 fly,hex-4)
(2) SouthGuards (reloaded purple xbow readied)

Sorry - had an interruption and did not finish posting...

She rapidly pulls back twice more on her firey bow...shooting at Kenji while flying 20' up in the courtyard.

bow: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (16) + 16 = 32 for arrow,fire: 1d8 + 8 + 1d6 ⇒ (7) + 8 + (2) = 17
bow: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16 for arrow,fire: 1d8 + 8 + 1d6 ⇒ (5) + 8 + (4) = 17

two hits, for 29, fire damage does not pass fire resistance, and activates fast healing I believe

The mounted knight calls down from his perch atop his mount on the wall.

You will suffer the consequences of your futile rebellious acts now.

======round 16====
(15) Knight(fly), Mount(fly),(dead gray)(black dead)
(6) Kenji(-41, hope/smite/big), Lubella(-15, hope,images), Talvek(-17), Sidius(-27), Aeria(-17), Arcos (-29 fly, hope, blur)
(3) Eululae(-39 fly 20' up,hex-4)
(2) SouthGuards (reloaded purple xbow readied)

The defenders await your response.

I suspect your playthings are a bit too tired, Elulae.

Talvek downs another extract of invisibility, then comes up behind Kenji, waiting for his enlarged companion to move through the double doors.

Talvek is now invisible.

Lubella moved around the webbing and healed Kenji with her wand, since he seemed to be the targe of the enemy archery.

Wand of CLW (Kenji): 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Kenji nods in appreciation of the healing.

Many thanks to you. However, reaching these foes will be the next problem.

======round 16====
(15) Knight(fly), Mount(fly),(dead gray)(black dead)
(6) Kenji(-35, hope/smite/big), Lubella(-15, hope,images), Talvek(-17, INVIS), Sidius(-27), Aeria(-17), Arcos (-29 fly, hope, blur)
(3) Eululae(-39 fly 20' up,hex-4)
(2) SouthGuards (reloaded purple xbow readied)

Will likely bot to lay hands on Kenji and advance...but waiting to see if any buffs/booms from Arcos or Sidius.

"Not as such," Sidius says in response to the Paladin before casting a fly spell -- which his familiar quickly flies over and delivers.

I can give us a haste if we think now's the time for it.

Sidius and Aeria tag team to get the paladin some lift

@Arcos The original haste has either expired or if was extended then will soon expire.

Ah, right, forgot I had cast it, nevermind then.

Any other action for Arcos. I will bot Kenji if do not hear anything by morning.

Kenji heals himself with holy hands, then moves up to get closer to doorway

”Your path of evil will not prevail.“

lay hands : 2d6 + 12 ⇒ (5, 2) + 12 = 19

======round 16====
(15) Knight(fly), Mount(fly),(dead gray)(black dead)
(6) Kenji(-12, fly,hope/smite/big), Lubella(-15, hope,images), Talvek(-17, INVIS), Sidius(-27), Aeria(-17), Arcos (-29 fly, hope, blur)
(3) Eululae(-39 fly 20' up,hex-4)
(2) SouthGuards (reloaded purple xbow readied)

The red knight calls down to Kenji

Those are bold words from you, furry mongrel. Can your pretty god stand against the overlord of the 9 Hells?

I did not want to RP too much for Kenji here, so feel free to retro anything said or done.

I CHALLENGE YOU TO BACK UP YOUR THREATS ON THE FIELD OF BATTLE! he turns to the flying woman and nods. {readies)

She motions once again with a wave of her hand and a familiar blast of unholy energy fills the chamber.

All but Arcos are hit with the blight. For 24+Sick, 12 or 6

unholy: 5d8 ⇒ (5, 4, 6, 2, 7) = 24 DC19 WILL for half and not sick (if good)

======round 17====
(15) Knight(fly, challenge, ready), Mount(fly,ready)
(6) Kenji(-12, fly,hope/smite/big), Lubella(-15, hope,images), Talvek(-17, INVIS), Sidius(-27), Aeria(-17), Arcos (-29 fly, hope, blur)
(3) Eululae(-39 fly 20' up,hex-4)

Talvek tries to move unseen past Kenji, veering north a little as he sheathes his rapier and takes out his bow.

Stealth, invisibility: 1d20 + 35 + 1d6 ⇒ (19) + 35 + (4) = 58

Is the campaign really over? I don't think we can stand up to this, uness I'm conmpletely misundersading the situration.

this is a tough fight but no where near the grand finale of the book. The Erinyes is bloodied but the commander is fresh.

With them flying 20' up, Sidius would need to be right under them to hex - which is less than ideal, since I'm running out of useful magic. Kind of need Kenji to go before I do -- that is, I'm still here, but waiting on his action before posting mine.

My character cannot fly so it’s super hard to do anything. :-( Any suggestions?

Kenji had Sidius cast fly upon him this past round

Ahh, sorry!!

Then Kenji flies forward and as he has smited the devil, he attacks her with his reach due to his large size!

Due to smite +4 to hit and +5 to damage. And AC +4 deflection bonus so AC 20 vs. the devil.
No DR for her due to Smite.

“Thank Irori we’ve got you Sidius!! I’ll get her!!“ the massive Paladin shouts.

MW Cold Iron Greatsword, trait +1, divine favor +2, haste +1, power attack-2/+6, size -1, Str +1, smite +4/5: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 1 + 2 - 2 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 10 + 1 + 1 + 2 - 2 + 4 = 273d6 + 7 + 2 + 6 + 1 + 5 ⇒ (3, 1, 5) + 7 + 2 + 6 + 1 + 5 = 30

Arcos flies forward, blasting a bolt of electricity at the erinyes.

Attack v Touch: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 10 + 1 = 14

Even against touch I doubt a 14'll do it.

talvek : 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18 will vs Unholy Blight fails ?
kenji : 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (9) + 15 = 24 will vs Unholy Blight saves

Kenji avoids most of the unholy blast as he uses his new found flight to rush the flaming devil where she hovers. His path is just out of reach of the readied wyvern and knight commander.

His large blade JUST barely reaches through her defenses.

”OUCH! So you do have some spunk! “

Arcos is not able to shoot around the large paladin.

I still need will saves from you prior to your actions if bold below

======round 17====
(15) Knight(fly, challenge, ready), Mount(fly,ready)
(6) Kenji(-24, fly,hope/smite/big), Talvek(-41, sick, bow INVIS), Lubella(-15, hope,images),, Sidius(-27), Aeria(-17), Arcos (-29 fly, hope, blur)
(3) Eululae(-69 fly 20' up,hex-4)

Will, Good Hope: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 7 + 2 = 17 [/ooc]fail :(
Lubella can't reach the enemies flying enemies, so I don't think there's mech she can do:(.

Lubella succumbed to much of the dark energy and takes cover inside the west tower. Sidius considers his actions (delays).

The winged devil woman sneers at Kenji. Bravo! You were brave enough to come forward, so I will accept you as volunteering to be first on my wrack downstairs.

She flies back 15' and fires one shot with her flaming bow on the furry flying paladin as she continues to move.

bow: 1d20 + 16 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 16 + 2 + 1 = 30 for arrow,flame: 1d8 + 6 + 2 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + 6 + 2 + (6) = 18

A couple guards are seen reloading their crossbows at the sight of the aerial combat.

Guards! Let her have her fun with this toy for now. I will finish him if he is too much for her. Eululae, your task is to get word to Kintargo. Do not tarry overlong here!

The Knight and wyvern mount, fly by Kenji and each take a swipe at him before they land on the ground in front of the doors.

Knight on Kenji sword, flyby: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (12) + 13 = 25 for sword, fire: 2d6 + 12 + 1d6 ⇒ (6, 3) + 12 + (5) = 26

Wyvern on Kenji bite, flyby: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (12) + 12 = 24 for bite: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (3, 1) + 4 = 8

Ignoring fire damage due to Kenji's resistance

======round 18====
(15) Knight(challenge), Mount()
(6) Kenji(-64, fly,hope/smite/big), Talvek(-41, sick, bow INVIS), Lubella(-15, hope,images),, Sidius(-27), Aeria(-17), Arcos (-29 fly, hope, blur)
(3) Eululae(-69 fly 20' up,hex-4)

AC 20 vs. the devil. I forgot good hope in my calculations so far. Thanks Lubella!!

Hello GM, should Kenji receive an aoo when the devil moved out of his reach? If yes:

AoO MW Cold Iron Greatsword, good hope +2, trait +1, divine favor +2, power attack-2/+6, size -1, Str +1, smite +4/5: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 1 + 2 - 2 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 10 + 1 + 1 + 2 - 2 + 2 + 4 = 273d6 + 7 + 2 + 6 + 1 + 2 + 5 ⇒ (2, 1, 3) + 7 + 2 + 6 + 1 + 2 + 5 = 29

He swiftly heals himself.

lay on hands 6/7, fey foundling +4, planar infusion +8: 2d6 + 4 + 8 ⇒ (2, 3) + 4 + 8 = 17

Kenji flies forward and as he has smited the devil, he attacks her with his reach due to his large size!

No DR for her due to Smite.

“We will die together!“ the massive Paladin shouts.

MW Cold Iron Greatsword, good hope +2, trait +1, divine favor +2, power attack-2/+6, size -1, Str +1, smite +4/5: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 1 + 2 - 2 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 10 + 1 + 1 + 2 - 2 + 2 + 4 = 303d6 + 7 + 2 + 6 + 1 + 2 + 5 ⇒ (2, 4, 3) + 7 + 2 + 6 + 1 + 2 + 5 = 32

In case Kenji goes to negative hit points he’ll cast heroes defiance as a immediate action to use his last lay on hands (I looked through all posts and also reflected your botting GM) to regain hit points:

lay on hands 7/7, fey foundling +4, planar infusion +8, heroes defiAnce: 2d6 + 4 + 8 + 1d6 ⇒ (4, 2) + 4 + 8 + (1) = 19

Talvek holds his breath as the wyvern lands so close to him, seeing both danger and opportunity. Quietly dropping his all-but-useless bow, he draws his rapier once more, aiming at a vital spot on the wyvern's neck.

Then he moves into a defensive stance.

Attack wyvern, studied foe: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (17) + 13 = 30 Damage, studied combat: 1d6 + 3 + 3 + 2d6 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 3 + (6, 6) = 21
Opportune parry: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (4) + 13 = 17
Opportune riposte: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (8) + 13 = 21

Will (Sidus - Good Hope): 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 9 + 2 = 30
Will (Aeria - Good Hope): 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 5 + 2 = 20

Sidius winces at the spellblast, then moves forward, only to find his way blocked by the knight and his flying mount. Having little magic left, both he and his familiar do their best to incapacitate the Wyvern before it can take off again.

Snowball (Ranged Touch - Good Hope): 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 6 + 2 = 28 Threat
Confirm?: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 6 + 2 = 26 Likely good

Snowball (Normal): 5d6 ⇒ (1, 4, 1, 1, 3) = 10 Plus Critical: 5d6 ⇒ (1, 6, 1, 3, 6) = 17

Air Blast: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 9 + 2 + 1 = 21 for: 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (3, 1) + 3 = 7

Any chance Tal could’ve moved around the wyvern so Arcos can flank?

@Kenji, I noticed that he was adjacent to her on the map, but was not sure if that was intentional, but since he was, AOO applies.

Sidius and Aeria avoid the brunt of the unholy blast.

I am not sure if Aeria is conscious - I have her at -31 with the save...plz validate I did not miss something

Kenji hacks at the albino woman as she flies back, scoring another deep cut into her white hide. Concern turns to fear as the paladin advances.

Kenji heals himself and advances for yet another solid swing, and smites her with divine power. Thus ending the erinyes and sending her soul back to the lower planes.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

Talvek, injured as he is, steps up and invisibly stabs at the great beast before him, driving his rapier deep. The commander spots the now visible warrior, and hisses.

Curse you fiends, you and her both!!!

Talvek is invis, so he could position himself anywhere. Arcos cannot see him until he strikes.

Sidius hurls a snowball and hits the wyvern square between the eyes.

Lubella?

======round 18====
(15) Knight(challenge), Wyvern(-48)
(6) Kenji(-47, fly,hope/smite/big), Talvek(-41), Lubella(-15, hope,images,sick), Sidius(-39), Aeria(-31, uncon?), Arcos (-29 fly, hope, blur)

She's neutral, so I thought she took 1/4 damage with a successful save?

Alright, gonna run it that Tal’s flanking.

Arcos summons up a massive jolt of electricity and tries to send it coursing through the knight, finding powerful electrical attraction to his heavy armor.

Shocking Grasp, Flank, Metal Armor: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 10 + 2 + 3 = 19
Shocking Grasp Damage: 5d6 ⇒ (1, 1, 3, 5, 2) = 12
Sneak Attack: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 5) = 7

Lubella used her wand to heal herself.

Wand of CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

I'm confused br the map; where exactly is the enemy commander? I'm having a lot of trouble understanding the relative positions.

@Lubella,All - Right now, Commander and wyvern are landed before the double-doors on the ground floor. @Sidius, right, for some reason I thought familiar was CG. Fight-on!

Arcos moves into position behind the knight and zaps him.

So this is how it ends! Such is was my command to end, but not without honor!

Lubella cures herself

FOR THE GLORY OF THE EMPIRE!

He lashes out at Arcos as the wyvern strikes back at Talvek for the piercing of it scaley hide.

Knight flaming sword: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (1) + 13 = 14 for 2d6 + 5 + 1d6 ⇒ (5, 6) + 5 + (3) = 19 MISS
Knight flaming sword: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27 for 2d6 + 5 + 1d6 ⇒ (5, 4) + 5 + (5) = 19
Crit flaming sword: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23 for 2d6 + 5 + 1d6 ⇒ (5, 4) + 5 + (1) = 15 nope

The flaming greatsword slashes over Arco's head wildly, but then catches on the backswing, but does not decapitate the vigilante.

miss,blur: 1d100 ⇒ 74

Wyvern Sting: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 10 + 2 = 15 for 1d6 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 4 + 2 = 11
Wyvern bite: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 10 + 2 = 17 for 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (3, 3) + 4 = 10 grab
Wyvern wing: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 5 + 2 = 19 for 1d6 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 2 = 6
Wyvern wing: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 5 + 2 = 13 for 1d6 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 + 2 = 9

HSSSSSSSSS!

But the flailing serpent flaps, coils and writhes but cannot hit the dodging swordsman.

======round 19====
(15) Knight(-19, challengeK), Wyvern(-48)
(6) Kenji(-47, fly,hope/smite/big), Talvek(-41), Lubella(-8, hope,images), Sidius(-39), Aeria(-25), Arcos (-48 fly, hope, blur)

Shocking Grasp 2: Electric Boogaloo: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 10 + 2 + 3 = 33
Damage: 5d6 + 2d6 ⇒ (3, 6, 1, 5, 1) + (3, 6) = 25

Badly wounded but still kicking, Arcos conjures up another massive electric shock and blasts the knight again, ”Your end will be honorless, for honor only rests with the cause of liberty. Die as you lived, a mongrel cur of the Thrunes.”

Gasping with the effort of dodging the massive wyvern's blows, Talvek wheezes. "What... he said."

Does the 21 from Talvek's riposte not hit the wyvern?

He stabs again at the wyvern, hoping to unmount the knight and deny him the advantage of high ground.

Attack, studied target: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (1) + 13 = 14 Damage: 1d6 + 3 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 3 = 8
Opportune parry: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (15) + 13 = 28
Opportune riposte: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (2) + 13 = 15 Riposte damage: 1d6 + 3 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 3 = 9

MW Cold Iron Greatsword, good hope +2, trait +1, divine favor +2, power attack-2/+6, size -1, Str +1: 1d20 + 10 + 1 - 1 + 2 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 10 + 1 - 1 + 2 - 2 + 2 = 183d6 + 7 + 2 + 6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (5, 5, 6) + 7 + 2 + 6 + 1 + 2 = 34

Kenji flies down and attacks the Wyvern with his large size!

“The devil is dead!! Give up!!“ the massive Paladin shouts.

@Talvek, the AC of this wyvern is a far bit higher than usual...

Talvek is not able to find a weakness in the reptilian scales.

Arcos survives the large burning blade and retaliates with another shock to the metal clad knight.

Kenji, much as Talvek, is finding the creature elusive.

======round 19====
(15) Knight(-44, challengeK), Wyvern(-48)
(6) Kenji(-47, fly,hope/smite/big), Talvek(-41), Lubella(-8, hope,images), Sidius(-39), Aeria(-25), Arcos (-48 fly, hope, blur)