SR's - Silent Gods (Inactive)

Game Master stormraven

Yep, you can withdraw without drawing another attack. Don't worry about the axe strike, you don't need to keep that roll.

Shaking from the unnatural cold that feels as if it has frozen him down to his core, Marcus dives for the other side of the crypt.

Round 2 coming up...

~ The Mushroom Corridor ~

Aerik races down the gallery lined with fungi. Behind him, he hears the scrabble of claws on stone. He runs like a wolf, but the hyena runs like what it is... and it is just as fast. The hyena rushes down the corridor and flies past the Druid, it's head low in a flat-out sprint. It vanishes from Aerik's light and splashes into the deepening water - then stops.

Aerik, you can take an AoO on the hyena as it passes. Also, you are fairly certain, it is waiting for you up ahead. If you keep running, it may get a swipe at you unless it stopped in a wider section by a wall. So, you can keep running and risk the strike or choose another course of action.

Round: 2

ORDER: Fluffy, Aerik, Ezekiel, Fluffy's Dad, The Forgotten, Jak, Lyrica, Marcus

MAP: The Black Hand

A's HPs: 21|24
E's HPs: 18|18
J's HPs: 19|19
L's HPs: 27|27
M's HPs: 9|25 -1 DEX

for my AoO I will try to trip this biznitch, using guidance to add +1

Trip attempt: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18

SR, would you mind putting up a map for me too? Just so I can get a better grasp of my options.

Round 2

Ezekiel throws a bomb in the direction of the Forgotten, hoping to soften him up a bit before he comes closer. "And some literal fire to go with the divine version!"

Standard to bomb, move to ready quarterstaff.

Bomb: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 5 + 1 = 17
Damage: 1d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 1 = 8
If that misses touch AC, 5 damage, reflex 13 for half.

~ The Crypt ~

The Forgotten may be thin but its height still occupies a lot of space. Ezekiel takes advantage of the fact. His vial strikes the creature in the chest and sets it alight with a whoosh of flames. The creature bats at the fires that consume its flesh. The red button eyes glare.

@ Aerik - Interesting. Assuming that the DEX bonus loss due to running applies to CMD as well as AC (unstated in the rules), then your trip would just hit.

~ The Mushroom Corridor ~

Aerik kicks the hyena's rear legs as it sprints past. Less agile in the armor, it goes down in a snarling heap, skidding across the floor.

Round: 2

ORDER: Fluffy, Aerik, Ezekiel, Fluffy's Dad, The Forgotten, Jak, Lyrica, Marcus

MAP: The Black Hand (update for Aerik)

A's HPs: 21|24
E's HPs: 18|18
J's HPs: 19|19
L's HPs: 27|27
M's HPs: 9|25 -1 DEX

SUCK IT, PUP!! Bad-ass move, Aerik!

SUCK IT, PUP!! Bad-ass move, Aerik!

Hehe. Guidance, ftw!

I guess I'm still confused by the map, cause I thought I was supposed to go west to get to the forgottens room, but it looks like on the map that west leads back to the lever. At any rate, Aerik will use the double-move/ withdraw action to go 100 ft in which ever direction is the correct one. ;)

Let me set up an overview map with your course marked. Out of the Lever room you went East, North, West, South, and now you are going East again.

Apologies. This cold is kicking my butt and I forgot to publish this for you.

Aerik's long journey into night...

Cool thx. East 100 ft double move it is.

OK, FYI, withdraw only gives you move immunity to AoOs in the first square. You'll still draw the attack on your second square, but the the hyena is prone and you'll get your full AC. Still want to go with that?

yessir. not much else i can do.

Good man.

Aerik sprints cautiously past the downed hyena, narrowly avoiding its snapping jaws. He splashes through the steadily deepening water.

Next UP... Baddies

~ The Crypt ~

The Forgotten bats the flames out on its charred skin and angrily swipes at the Bonesetter, trying to steal his life. Ezekiel ducks the ill-timed blow.

The Forgotten makes no move to emerge from the doorway.

Round: 2

ORDER: Fluffy, Aerik, Ezekiel, Fluffy's Dad, The Forgotten, Jak, Lyrica, Marcus

MAP: The Black Hand

A's HPs: 21|24
E's HPs: 18|18
J's HPs: 19|19
L's HPs: 27|27
M's HPs: 9|25 -1 DEX

Round 2

Lyrica advances five feet toward the Forgotten (N57/58). With the Dawnflower guiding her at this moment, the young paladin swings around like a whirling dervish and lands her scimitar into the undead in a graceful but powerful attack.

Scimitar: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 28 (+2 BAB, +4 Str, +1 Weapon Focus, -1 Large Size, +4 Smite Evil)
Damage: 8 + 8 = 16 (+4 Str, +2 Smite Evil, +2 First Strike of Smite Evil)

Confirm Critical: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 21 (+2 BAB, +4 Str, +1 Weapon Focus, -1 Large Size, +4 Smite Evil)
Damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12 (+4 Str, +2 Smite Evil)

"The Everlight guides me. Your time is coming to an end!"

Dont have time to post, but don't want to hold up the game. Have Jak break stealth to start Inspire. Also, if Lyrica's confirmation is 1 away from hitting, can Jak use his Timely Inspiration spell (or whatever it's called) to help her confirm?

Or, since no one was able to post since I dropped that yesterday...

Jak's patience runs out, and he stands up, "TAKE'IM DOWN, GUYS!" Otherwise, he makes no move.

Round 2
STANDARD: Inspire Courage +1

And again, if Lyrica's confirmation roll was within 1 of the Forgotten's AC, Jak will use Timely Inspiration as an immediate action. Let me know if I need to dock the spell slot.

Since Jak's Inspire Courage began before Lyrica's attack, kindly add +1 to each of her attack and damage rolls for the boost of inspiration.

Buttressed by Jak's words and guided by Sarenrae, Lyrica's blow strikes true,... cleanly hacking off one of the Forgotten's arms. The monster shrieks its pain and rage.

Next UP... Marcus

DAMN! Nice one!

Quick turn, drop Beula, throw axe at BBEG. Do allies grant soft cover in pathfinder? We just played a 4e session recently after like 5 years of not playing, so the rules are mixing in my brain ;-) I'll treat it as no, but feel free to deduct from my roll if needed.

Attack, range increment, IC 1d20 + 4 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 4 - 2 + 1 = 9

Damage, whetstone, IC 1d6 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 5 + 1 = 12

5ft move back to L56.

Yep, soft cover and firing into combat would be penalties on your throw.

~ The Crypt ~

The ranger's frozen shoulder makes his throw awkward. The spinning handaxe scrapes off the stone wall.

~ The Mushroom Corridor ~

Aerik hears the hyena scrabble to its feet and chase after him.

Round: 3

ORDER: Fluffy, Aerik, Ezekiel, Fluffy's Dad, The Forgotten, Jak, Lyrica, Marcus

MAP: The Black Hand

A's HPs: 21|24
E's HPs: 18|18
J's HPs: 19|19
L's HPs: 27|27
M's HPs: 9|25 -1 DEX

Jak's actually in O.55, in case it becomes important.

Thanks, Jak. This cold and medication is kicking my butt and my faculties. I've updated your position on my map.

No problem. I don't know how that detail would make a big difference tactically, but I'd hate it to bite us.

is this water treated as difficult terrain? at any rate, I will take two move actions, either moving a total of 50 ft or 100 ft depending on your answer, and during the first move action i will take advantage of my recently acquired +1 base attack to draw my shield.

Round 3

Ezekiel sends another of his bombs into the forsaken, refusing to let up his assault.

Bomb: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 5 + 1 = 25
Damage: 1d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 1 = 10

~ The Mushroom Corridor ~

Aerik sloshes through the water and stumble-runs through the boneyard.

~ The Crypt ~

Another of Ezekiel's flasks burns across the Forgotten, charring the stump where its arm used to be.

Round: 3

ORDER: Fluffy, Aerik, Ezekiel, Fluffy's Dad, The Forgotten, Jak, Lyrica, Marcus

~ The Crypt ~

The Forgotten's flat red eyes fill with pain and wordless rage as it endures the flames and stares upon its arm severed spasming on the ground. It backhands the Paladin with its remaining limb, snapping her head to one side with an audible crack... the cold freezes the muscles in her neck and face. Then it retreats back into the shadows...

5' step - no AoOs

Lyrica, a Fort save please.

Round: 3

ORDER: Fluffy, Aerik, Ezekiel, Fluffy's Dad, The Forgotten, Jak, Lyrica, Marcus

MAP: The Black Hand

A's HPs: 21|24
E's HPs: 18|18
J's HPs: 19|19
L's HPs: 14|27
M's HPs: 9|25 -1 DEX

"Keep the pressure on him," Jak yells before suddenly melting from sight right in front of everyone, only his whip left alone where he stood.

Round 3
FREE: continue Inspire
FREE: drop whip
SWIFT: Arcane Strike
STANDARD: Cast Vanish (invisible 2 rds)
MOVE: to R.57 (stealthily: 1d20 + 6 + 20 - 5 ⇒ (14) + 6 + 20 - 5 = 35

Hehe, I was gonna say let's just grab his arm and run. Who all is holding the healing potions from Zarzanna? Do we have any left?

Can I go to M59 and hide behind the sarcophagus, popping up to throw an axe at the Forgotten? Or do I need to climb onto the sarcophagus? Either way, I'm going there and throwing an axe, just let me know if I need to make a roll.

Marcus eyes the severed arm on the ground and ponders the wisdom of continuing fighting when the creature is retreating. The moment of hesitation passes, turning into resolve. He admires Jak's courage in the face of death, and swings around by the sarcophagus, drawing another axe and hurling it at the wounded corpse.

Move to M59, draw axe.

Standard, throw axe, inspire, range increment. Don't think soft cover or firing into melee applies now (or does it? I can't see Jak, but he is technically in melee). 1d20 + 4 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 4 + 1 - 2 = 18

Damage, whetstone, inspire 1d6 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 1 = 7

Whoops, rechecking the map, it looks like Lyrica is in the way. If she is, that puts me at a 14. I'm half tempted to burn a hero point, but I think I'll save it.

"Owwwwwww!!" Lyrica cries as the could touch of the forgotten stings! "You are evil and beyond redemption. Sarenrae will have no mercy for you!"

Fortitude: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23

Round 3

Lyrica steps forward 5 feet (to O57) where she takes her beloved weapon and slashes it into the forgotten.

Scimitar: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (11) + 11 = 22 (+2 BAB, +4 Str, +1 Weapon Focus, -1 Large Size, +4 Smite Evil. +1 Inspire Courage)
Damage: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12 (+4 Str, +2 Smite Evil, +1 Inspire Courage)

She then takes a 5 foot step back to draw out the undead. (Back to her current location)

Lyrica, you can't 5ft move and then move again, FYI.

The first five feet was a regular move. The second five feet was the five foot move. Is that ok?

Nah, that's not allowed :-(

Lyrica - Marcus is correct. You cannot take a move action as actual movement (as opposed to say... drinking a potion) and then add a 5' step. You can do one or the other.
Marcus - you can move to M59 and use it as partial cover. From there you have a good view of the Forgotten and can throw. However, the 'minuses' will depend on Lyrica's action. If she doesn't attack, you have only to deal with the -4 'firing into combat' mod. If she moves in to attack, she effectively becomes sizable soft cover so you'll have the -4 to attack and the Forgotten with get a +4 to AC due to the cover she provides.

Based on all that... Lyrica do you still want to attack knowing you can't retreat? Marcus, what do you want to do based on her choice since her action precedes yours?

Sorry for being in the way, Marcus, but I think I will let the attack stand and not take the five foot step.

No worries--you're doing awesome against this thing. Ok, I'll move to that square, draw my throwing axe, and take a total defense. -10 is too much for me to try a shot.

Jak slides through the gap and slithers behind the tall monster even as the doorway is blocked by Lyrica's now hulking frame. The Paladin delivers yet another brutal slash to the creature's body. The Forgotten clamps its remaining hand over the gaping wound for a moment, stooping in pain, then smiles coldly. "You're going to fall from Grace, you know that, don't you? Your type always does. Already your sins manifest."

Aerik hears the hound racing across the carpet of bones in the Boneyard, hot on his heels.

Perception v DC:35: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (12) + 14 = 26

Round: 4

ORDER: Fluffy, Aerik, Ezekiel, Fluffy's Dad, The Forgotten, Jak, Lyrica, Marcus

MAP: The Black Hand

A's HPs: 21|24
E's HPs: 18|18
J's HPs: 19|19
L's HPs: 14|27
M's HPs: 9|25 -1 DEX

Round 4

Seeing Jak disappear, Ezekiel chooses to hold off on his bombardment in fear of hitting him by mistake. Instead he takes the opprotunity to dash forward, attempting to strike the fallen with his staff.

Move to P58, standard to attack. I don't think it provokes since Lyryica provides cover while I move, but she has clear sight to hit the forgotten. Correct?

Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10
Damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

Aerik will double move to L-58. I think I'm counting correctly that he can make it there.

Aerik hustles into the room, blood streaming from a fresh wound in his leg. His breathing is ragged, though more from fear and adrenaline than fatigue.

"Hyena skeleton...Behind me....Watch Out..."

Lyrica does have an unimpeded view of the Forgotten. However, when you move through her space, she provides no cover and you will draw the AoO. According to the rules:

You can move through a square occupied by a friendly character, unless you are charging. When you move through a square occupied by a friendly character, that character doesn't provide you with cover.

Care to amend that action or risk the AoO?

I'll risk it.

Good man, Ez. Given your shot was an obvious miss, I appreciate that you chose to stick with your actions. You shall be rewarded... Sadly, not this turn.

On the heels of Aerik's warning, the sound of claws scraping and feet marching are heard from the Boneyard. It seems the hyena has brought company...

Paying attention to the nearly done foe before them as opposed to the ones behind, Ezekiel snakes past the massive Paladin, trying to put an end to this fight. Despite the mortal wounds it suffers, the Forgotten is quick as the shadows from which it spawned. The black hand whips out and frozen fingers graze the Bonesetter's ribs - stealing the breath from his lungs as if he plunged into a frozen stream. Ez lashes back with a whistling blow from his staff. The Forgotten - long past the smug assumption it will win this fight - lunges backwards and watches the staff tip swing past its eyes.

The blood-red button eyes regard Ezekiel for just a moment, "Brave try." then turns the full force of its baleful glare on the Paladin, the architect of its ruin. The Forgotten feints a swift grab at the Apothecary to draw Lyrica into motion. then spins in the reverse direction, robes swirling as it ducks beneath the massive scimitar seeking its neck. The long body uses every degree of the spin to build up momentum. Lyrica's motion carries her in front of Ezekiel as the Forgotten's backfist strike comes shrieking around - hammering her across the temple.

To Lyrica there is a moment of intense pain and then an arctic storm engulfs her head, freezing her eyes, cracking her skull, and numbing her brain. Her vision begins to go black and she's fairly certain she's falling...

A rime of smoking ice coats the Paladin's head, and then Lyrica's ogre-sized body drops with a rumbling crash to the ground - dead or on her way there. The one-armed Forgotten, slump-shouldered, torn open and favoring one side, stands in the doorway looking contemplative and slightly satisfied. "So much for Sarenrae."

Ezekiel and Lyrica - Fort saves, please.

Crawling over Lyrica will count as difficult terrain. :D A statement on which I shall make no puns or witticisms.

Round: 4

ORDER: Fluffy, Aerik, Ezekiel, Fluffy's Dad, The Forgotten, Jak, Lyrica (out), Marcus

MAP: The Black Hand

A's HPs: 21|24
E's HPs: 10|18
J's HPs: 19|19
L's HPs: -3|27
M's HPs: 9|25 -1 DEX

Jak's new blade is only seconds too late, but no less accurate for the poor timing. "We'll see about that," Jak grunts from behind the black creature, pushing a filament of arcane power along the length of the new silver blade as he drives it into the Forgotten's back in a two-handed grip.

Round 4
FREE: continue Inspire Courage +1
SWIFT: Arcane Strike
STANDARD: 2-handed Longsword strike
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If that drops the Forgotten: use move action to move to P.57, then use Hero Point to Cast Cure Light Wounds on Lyrica.
If the Forgotten still stands: 5' step to R.56 and use Hero Point to attack a second time.

The Forgotten doesn't have time to turn before Jak skewers its heart. It puzzles over the shining blade coming from its chest and then drops in a tangle of long limbs.

Jak quickly steps up to pull Lyrica from death's door. The ice retreats from her skull as the spell takes effect.

Lyrica is conscious, prone, and her weapon is dropped.

Next UP... Lyrica and Marcus

A's HPs: 21|24
E's HPs: 10|18
J's HPs: 19|19
L's HPs: 2|27
M's HPs: 9|25 -1 DEX

And just a heads up, but thats my last spell for the day, as well as my last Hero Point. so tactical choices are a bit less flexible for Jak.

Marcus exhales loudly as Lyrica comes to from Jak's spell. With no time to waste, he sneaks over to the sarcophagi, crouching down to lie in wait for the skeletal predator. Along the way he drops his throwing axe in favor of his tree-felling axe.

Move: Stealth move to in between K and L 56 (I want to crouch down just south of the NW most sarcophagus.) On the way I'll drop my throwing axe at L57 and draw the Lumberjack axe. I believe Beula is still at M56. 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25

Standard: ready action to bash the first enemy that comes within my reach.

Attack, Inspire Courage, possible bonus for surprising someone? 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25

Damage, IC, Whetstone, Bludgeoning 1d10 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12