
Lord Manticore |

Observing the battle from an advantage point, and seeing the giant topple down, Calendir deems the bears and their spikes to be the greatest threat - he takes aim and lets fly.
[dice=Rapid shot 1]1d20+16-2-2+1 -2(DA)-2(RS)+1(PB)
[dice=Damage if it hits]1d8+10[dice=Rapid shot Haste]1d20+16-2-2+1
[dice=Damage if it hits]1d8+10[dice=Rapid shot 2]1d20+11-2-2+1
[dice=Damage if it hits]1d8+10[dice=Rapid shot 3]1d20+11-2-2+1
[dice=Damage if it hits]1d8+10
The first 2 will hit, but I need a target: Bears 2-4 (2 is on Kalli and 3,4 are on Numair)

Kallistiel Illuiadlara |

I would guess on an 18, you'll just stick to your current AC...
Only 1 attack hits, which provokes an auto-attack, which you have already said you have deflected via Crane Wing. Go ahead and roll damage.
Oops. Forgot to include the damage. Yes, I'd stick to current AC. The auto-attack is deflected by the combination of Crane Wing and giving up an attack. Her usual Crane Wing (which has been mentioned would still be available) would have been used to deflect the first successful regular attack on her. In this instance that nasty crit.
Damage: 1d6 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 9 + 1 = 11

Lord Manticore |

Lord Manticore wrote:Oops. Forgot to include the damage. Yes, I'd stick to current AC. The auto-attack is deflected by the combination of Crane Wing and giving up an attack. Her usual Crane Wing (which has been mentioned would still be available) would have been used to deflect the first successful regular attack on her. In this instance that nasty crit.I would guess on an 18, you'll just stick to your current AC...
Only 1 attack hits, which provokes an auto-attack, which you have already said you have deflected via Crane Wing. Go ahead and roll damage.
I'm rerolling the crit against you, as Elen had just placed a hex on the creature before it attacked you.
Re-roll Claw 1, AC 26: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (14) + 11 = 25 Just missed in this case, damage to be removed, and Crane Wing use is still in effect.

Ruul Spiritskin |
It is. Let's just be grateful Elen isn't spamming Slumber Hex. That one's even worse!
LM, I don't think it'd be out of the question to NPC people more aggressively here or just put them in delay. Numair, Kall, and Elen can easily finish off the rest of this.

Lord Manticore |

Running actions for Azaraunt and Macavity
Azaraunt: He will cast Stinking Cloud on Bears 3 and 4 to try and get them off of Numair.
Will v. Stink, Bear 3, DC 21: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (18) + 12 = 30 Pass
Will v Stink, Bear 4, DC 21: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (15) + 12 = 27 Pass
Macavity: Readying his bow for next round.
Already done, Ruul.

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I am actually here, just did not know it was my turn. More interested in the Orcs and if they are responding to the offer of surrender. Hey, just checked the map. How are the orcs out for the entangle? Azaraunt was planning to hit bears and orcs with slow. Clouds create areas you can't see through.

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Map seems to be updating as I am watching it but not in response to what I have read in the game play thread. And while I do not mind being botted when away I would prefer not to be botted when I am watching the game hoping to make a play.

Lord Manticore |

I am actually here, just did not know it was my turn. More interested in the Orcs and if they are responding to the offer of surrender. Hey, just checked the map. How are the orcs out for the entangle? Azaraunt was planning to hit bears and orcs with slow. Clouds create areas you can't see through.
Check my post for the start of Round 5. I'm sorry I didn't know you were on, so Stinking Cloud seemed like a good idea from your spell list. The orcs finally made their CMB roll, and just started wandering off, two of them have dropped their axes (you get this info from Imbukar). You did manage to snare a blind bear though, so that's something.

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Did you not see my explanation of Black Tentacles? Orcs must beat the CMD to escape, not CMB. CMD is 10 higher, or 28. Check my post after you give your warning that you would soon bot people not on. You seem to have missed both my and Imbukar's posts, or at least never responded to them. I think what happens is if you (or anyone) is typing a response and other posts come in after you start tying you do not notice those posts. Again, this is generic you, and not you specifically.

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Black Tentacles are tough to escape from. Its an encounter ending spell. Medium or smaller creatures in general are just not gonna do it. You gotta have strength like Ruul's, or max Escape Artist with high DEX to have much of a chance. Other ways are magic - Freedom of Movement, Dimension Door (my way, but still may require a concentration check), or Liberating Command (a great spell for a spontaneous caster to know) are the three spells the come to mind. Dispel Magic is good too. The Orcs likely have more of a chance that I will roll poorly to maintain the grapple at the start of my turn, than they do of escaping, but I start at 22 CMB to maintain and add a D20 to that to beat their CMD.

Lord Manticore |

Black Tentacles are tough to escape from. Its an encounter ending spell. Medium or smaller creatures in general are just not gonna do it. You gotta have strength like Ruul's, or max Escape Artist with high DEX to have much of a chance. Other ways are magic - Freedom of Movement, Dimension Door (my way, but still may require a concentration check), or Liberating Command (a great spell for a spontaneous caster to know) are the three spells the come to mind. Dispel Magic is good too. The Orcs likely have more of a chance that I will roll poorly to maintain the grapple at the start of my turn, than they do of escaping, but I start at 22 CMB to maintain and add a D20 to that to beat their CMD.
You would have to roll a nat 1 to not beat their CMD, ties go to the defender.

Alliriyallin |

Round 5 Init 13
Ally will call out to Ruul and the others near the giant, "Need to tie the big guy up?"
If the answer is yes, Ally will fly over and provide them with Elen's rope. If not she will maintain her readied action as described previously.

Elen Emerwen |

Round 5 Init 10
Elen will remark, "These hideous creatures picked the wrong day to crawl out of whatever hell-hole they emerged from!" and drain the luck from the remaining bear (Will DC 22, Misfortune), then laugh at her own comment with the same eldritch giggle as before (Cackle, extends Misfortune on all 3 bears by 1 round).
I like misfortune even better than slumber because it works almost as well at neutering a combatant, and nothing is immune to it. With slumber, undead and elves and many other things will be immune to sleep or mind effects. Nothing's immune to bad luck, however!

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Not being much of a fighter and figuring that the others in group could handle things, Lavinia hung back and watched the melee, ready to jump in and heal anyone as needed.
At Ally's question, Lavinia replies: "Rope would be good in case we allow him to wake back up dear."

Kallistiel Illuiadlara |

Round 5. Init 13.
Full attack: defensively, combat expertise, haste, Numair's battle flag
Attack #1: 1d20 + 15 - 2 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 15 - 2 - 1 + 1 = 16
Attack #2 (Haste): 1d20 + 15 - 2 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 15 - 2 - 1 + 1 = 14
Third attack given up to deflect auto-attack (which won't be coming)
Kallistiel flashes her blade at the nearby bear twice more, but misses each time, her attention and ire caught up by a tear in her sleeve.
Snake Style: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (15) + 16 = 31
Use Snake Style against first attack.
Use Crane Wing to deflect first successful attack.
AC=26 (incl Haste & Expert Duelist) AC 31 vs. first attack
HP=56/63
Haste
Snake Stance
Crane Stance/Crane Wing to deflect melee
Deflect Arrows to deflect ranged

Lord Manticore |

Round 5 Init 10
Elen will remark, "These hideous creatures picked the wrong day to crawl out of whatever hell-hole they emerged from!" and drain the luck from the remaining bear (Will DC 22, Misfortune), then laugh at her own comment with the same eldritch giggle as before (Cackle, extends Misfortune on all 3 bears by 1 round).
I like misfortune even better than slumber because it works almost as well at neutering a combatant, and nothing is immune to it. With slumber, undead and elves and many other things will be immune to sleep or mind effects. Nothing's immune to bad luck, however!
Will v Misfortune, DC 22: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5 Derp!

Lord Manticore |

Round 5. Init 13.
Full attack: defensively, combat expertise, haste, Numair's battle flag
[dice=Attack #1]1d20 + 15 - 2 - 1 + 1
[dice=Attack #2 (Haste)]1d20 + 15 - 2 - 1 + 1
Third attack given up to deflect auto-attack (which won't be coming)Kallistiel flashes her blade at the nearby bear twice more, but misses each time, her attention and ire caught up by a tear in her sleeve.
[dice=Snake Style]1d20+16
Use Snake Style against first attack.
Use Crane Wing to deflect first successful attack.** spoiler omitted **
Neither attack hits (provoking no AoO's), but I will keep in mind your modified AC when the bear attacks on its initiative.

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Round 5, Init 13
Hands Sandstorm & Empty AC 26/15/22 HP 60/74
Spells 1st: 2/3 Smite Evil 3/3 Battle Dance 8/13 Lay On Hands 8/10
Conditions (Effects; Target(s); Duration)
* Aura of Courage (+4 morale saves vs fear; allies within 10 ft.; while conscious)
* Battle Dance (+2 circumstance attack, weapon damage, +2 morale saves vs fear & charm; Numair; while dancing)
* Battle Flag (+1 morale attack, weapon damage, saves vs fear & charm; Pathfinders within 30 ft.; for as long as banner is not destroyed)
* Shield (+4 shield AC; Numair; 5/10 rounds)
* Haste (+1 atk, AC, Ref, extra atk, +30 ft.; from Az; 3/8 rounds)
Bear 3's blindness ends just before Numair attacks, putting it at its normal AC. Since the bear is moving away on init 10 in round 5, I'm assuming it's still next to Numair after it's full attack in round 4 for Numair's action in round 5.
Numair continues to slice at the bear, even as it begins to move away, choking. Then, he heals himself.
Sandstorm #1: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (1) + 14 = 15for: 1d6 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15 Miss!
Sandstorm #2: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (19) + 14 = 33for: 1d6 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17 Hit!
Sandstorm #3: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25for: 1d6 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18 Hit!
Sandstorm #2 Confirm: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (14) + 14 = 28for: 1d6 + 12 ⇒ (2) + 12 = 14 Crit!
Sandstorm #3 Confirm: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22for: 1d6 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18 Crit!
Lay on Hands: 3d6 + 1d6 ⇒ (3, 4, 5) + (4) = 16
If either of the bears provoke as they move away..
Sandstorm AoO: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (6) + 14 = 20for: 1d6 + 12 ⇒ (2) + 12 = 14 Miss!

Lord Manticore |

Round 5, Init 13
** spoiler omitted **Bear 3's blindness ends just before Numair attacks, putting it at its normal AC. Since the bear is moving away on init 10 in round 5, I'm assuming it's still next to Numair after it's full attack in round 4 for Numair's action in round 5.
Numair continues to slice at the bear, even as it begins to move away, choking. Then, he heals himself.
[dice=Sandstorm #1]1d20+14[dice=for]1d6+12 Miss!
[dice=Sandstorm #2]1d20+14[dice=for]1d6+12 Hit!
[dice=Sandstorm #3]1d20+9[dice=for]1d6+12 Hit![dice=Sandstorm #2 Confirm]1d20+14 [dice=for]1d6+12 Crit!
[dice=Sandstorm #3 Confirm]1d20+9[dice=for]1d6+12 Crit![dice=Lay on Hands]3d6+1d6
If either of the bears provoke as they move away..
[dice=Sandstorm AoO]1d20+14[dice=for]1d6+12 Miss!
That is one dead bear!

Alliriyallin |

Not being much of a fighter and figuring that the others in group could handle things, Lavinia hung back and watched the melee, ready to jump in and heal anyone as needed.
At Ally's question, Lavinia replies: "Rope would be good in case we allow him to wake back up dear."
Ally flies over with a coil of silk rope in her grip, landing next to Ruul. She peers at the giant curiously. "Is he dying? Or just unconscious?" she asks.

Ruul Spiritskin |
Ruul takes the rope offered by the little azata and begins to bind the giant's limbs.
"He lives. Azaruant's spell tired him to exhaustion. With any luck he will be more open to calm discussion when he wakes."

Lord Manticore |

Lavinia Batharoy wrote:Not being much of a fighter and figuring that the others in group could handle things, Lavinia hung back and watched the melee, ready to jump in and heal anyone as needed.
At Ally's question, Lavinia replies: "Rope would be good in case we allow him to wake back up dear."
Ally flies over with a coil of silk rope in her grip, landing next to Ruul. She peers at the giant curiously. "Is he dying? Or just unconscious?" she asks.
** spoiler omitted **
I moved your character token to just south of Ruul.

Lord Manticore |

Still invisible, but perched on the giant Imbukar answers Ally. He lives, but he still bleeds.
Hope that is right - never got a read from the deathwatch he cast.
You are right.

Lord Manticore |

Round 5. Init 13.
Full attack: defensively, combat expertise, haste, Numair's battle flag
Third attack given up to deflect auto-attack (which won't be coming)
Kallistiel flashes her blade at the nearby bear twice more, but misses each time, her attention and ire caught up by a tear in her sleeve.
Use Snake Style against first attack.
Use Crane Wing to deflect first successful attack.** spoiler omitted **
I responded yesterday, but Paizo must have dropped my post. Anyway, let's try this again.
You miss with both attacks, provoking no AoO in return. The bear will attack you as a full round action, first attack v. AC 31, and the first hit deflected by your Crane Wing. All attacks are affected by its Misfortune hex.
Claw 1, AC 31: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 28 Miss
Claw 2, DC 26: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (15) + 11 = 26
Claw 2 (Misfortune), AC 26: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (20) + 11 = 31 Deflected!
Bite, AC 26: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (13) + 11 = 24 Miss

Lord Manticore |

Round 5 Summary:
Ally: Moved to Ruul, carrying rope.
Elen: Extended Cackle, cast Misfortune on Bear 4
Numair: Attacked and killed Bear 3
Kallistiel: Attacked Bear 2, missed both times
Ruul: Holding action
Lavinia: Free action (speaking)
Bear 2: Attacked Kallistiel
Bear 4: Moved from area of Stinking Cloud
Unless anyone else says anything in the next hour or so, bots will be holding action until Round 6.

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Azaraunt will keep an eye on the Orcs, not wanting to kill them from grapple damage but fine with rendering them unconscious, unless they throw down their weapons and make surrendering motions.
Check to Maintain Grapple: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (12) + 22 = 341d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
He will move to get a better shot at the remaining bear and try to burn it.
Range Touch - Scorching Ray 1: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 134d6 ⇒ (4, 4, 3, 2) = 13
Range Touch - Scorching Ray 2: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (10) + 11 = 214d6 ⇒ (6, 6, 6, 4) = 22

Lord Manticore |

Azaraunt will keep an eye on the Orcs, not wanting to kill them from grapple damage but fine with rendering them unconscious, unless they throw down their weapons and make surrendering motions.
[dice=Check to Maintain Grapple]1d20+22;1d6+4
He will move to get a better shot at the remaining bear and try to burn it.
[dice=Range Touch - Scorching Ray 1]1d20+11;4d6
[dice=Range Touch - Scorching Ray 2]1d20+11;4d6
I'll let it slide and just say that the orcs are unconscious as of their initiative order going into Round 6. Also, there are 2 bears left: you can easily aim at bear 2, attacking Kali, or bear 4, which is running off and you just have line of sight to it. Please let me know which one it is.

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The one on Kali, Please. Thought I had Admonishing Ray, but do not. I really do not want to kill these panicked creatures, but am not willing to risk damage to my friends to save them. If one want to run away its totally fine with me.

Lord Manticore |

Warning: Haste is due to expire at the end of Round 8, unless I am mistaken, or it is renewed.
Automatic Actions:
CMD v. Tentacles, DC 28: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13 They will go unconscious this round.
Move action for bear 4 is on the map.
Initiative, Usurer: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10
All of you that are not blocked by a building or something similar will see the Usurer step away from his workshop and stand in front of his house on this round.

Lord Manticore |

The one on Kali, Please. Thought I had Admonishing Ray, but do not. I really do not want to kill these panicked creatures, but am not willing to risk damage to my friends to save them. If one want to run away its totally fine with me.
Understood. Both easily hit and I have applied damage to it.

Kallistiel Illuiadlara |

Round 6. Init 13.
Full attack: defensively, combat expertise, haste, Numair's battle flag.
Attack #1: 1d20 + 15 - 2 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 15 - 2 - 1 + 1 = 27
Damage #1: 1d6 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11
Attack #2 (Haste): 1d20 + 15 - 2 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 15 - 2 - 1 + 1 = 25
Damage #2: 1d6 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15
Third attack given up to deflect auto-attack
Kallistiel flashes her blade at the nearby bear twice more, thusting deep into it's side, while trying to deflect the spikes.
Snake Style: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (17) + 16 = 33
Use Snake Style against first attack.
Use Crane Wing to deflect first successful attack.
AC=26 (incl Haste & Expert Duelist) AC 33 vs. first attack
HP=56/63
Haste
Snake Stance
Crane Stance/Crane Wing to deflect melee
Deflect Arrows to deflect ranged

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Seeing the Orcs fall, Tolvan uses his standard action to dismiss the tentacles.
Slightly confused about the giant. Is he below zero hit point wise? If so, Imbukar will hit him with Infernal healing to stabilize him.

Elen Emerwen |

Round 6
Elen will cackle (unless all the misfortunate bears are dead by her turn) and then ready an action, Slumber on any other threat, unless it is immune to sleep, in which case Misfortune.

Lord Manticore |

** spoiler omitted **
Slightly confused about the giant. Is he below zero hit point wise? If so, Imbukar will hit him with Infernal healing to stabilize him.
LOL I'm slightly confused myself. Who is Tolvan? Where did he come from? :P
As for Gurg, I mentioned in Imbukar's deathwatch spoiler that he was down on HP by about 1/3. Nowhere near death.

Lord Manticore |

Round 6. Init 13.
Full attack: defensively, combat expertise, haste, Numair's battle flag.
Third attack given up to deflect auto-attack
Kallistiel flashes her blade at the nearby bear twice more, thusting deep into it's side, while trying to deflect the spikes.
Use Snake Style against first attack.
Use Crane Wing to deflect first successful attack.** spoiler omitted **
Both attacks hit, which provokes 2 AoO:
Auto 1, AC 33: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 19 Miss
Auto 2, AC 26: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18 Miss as well.

Lord Manticore |

Round 6
Elen will cackle (unless all the misfortunate bears are dead by her turn) and then ready an action, Slumber on any other threat, unless it is immune to sleep, in which case Misfortune.
Duly noted, no other threats (except maybe the Usurer...)

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Round 6, Init 13
Hands Sandstorm & Empty AC 26/15/22 HP 72/74
Spells 1st: 2/3 Smite Evil 3/3 Battle Dance 7/13 Lay On Hands 7/10
Conditions (Effects; Target(s); Duration)
* Aura of Courage (+4 morale saves vs fear; allies within 10 ft.; while conscious)
* Battle Dance (+2 circumstance attack, weapon damage, +2 morale saves vs fear & charm; Numair; while dancing)
* Battle Flag (+1 morale attack, weapon damage, saves vs fear & charm; Pathfinders within 30 ft.; for as long as banner is not destroyed)
* Shield (+4 shield AC; Numair; 4/10 rounds)
* Haste (+1 atk, AC, Ref, extra atk, +30 ft.; from Az; 2/8 rounds)
Numair moves around to flank the bear that is still attacking Kalli, healing himself as he goes, and slashes at it to get its attention.
Sandstorm: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (2) + 16 = 18for: 1d6 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18 Miss!
Lay on Hands: 3d6 + 1d6 ⇒ (4, 4, 1) + (3) = 12
He keeps one eye on the Usurer, unsure what his intentions are.

The Usurer |

The Usurer saw what was coming up the street, noticing how everyone just sort of...disappeared. He had heard about this kind of thing happening, in other times, other places. He also knew what would happen next. Sure enough, out came the new people, it was almost as if in some kind of play, a script, the playwrights called it. Most of the new people came out of the boarding house, the Usurer took note of who came out, and more importantly, who decided to stay out of the fight. He took little notice of the battle over the next few seconds, he was holding an orange-hot horseshoe by a pair of tongs that needed mending.
A bit after the first swing of his hammer, he heard a sound. He recognized it as a sound that an animal makes after smelling a skunk, or something similar. He looked up, and saw a goblin bear, starting to run. One of Mama's, he wondered briefly. Then he saw that the goblin bear was running straight towards his house, even him. He stepped forward, away from the cooling horseshoe and tongs, now fallen to the ground. He sees the bear charging him. That's when he strikes.
Fort v. Spell: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (4) + 12 = 16
Will v. Spell: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16
In almost a blink, the large, crazed bear transforms into...a small house cat, maybe a little larger than both hands put back together. It looks around in confusion before beginning to bathe itself. Satisfied, the Usurer walks back to his workshop, picks up the tongs and horseshoe, and begins blowing the dust and dirt that has clung to the still hot shoe.

Lord Manticore |

Round 6, Init 13
** spoiler omitted **Numair moves around to flank the bear that is still attacking Kalli, healing himself as he goes, and slashes at it to get its attention.
[dice=Sandstorm]1d20+16[dice=for]1d6+12 Miss!
[dice=Lay on Hands]3d6+1d6
He keeps one eye on the Usurer, unsure what his intentions are.
Duly noted.