Talanor, the Bright Tower

Game Master Valjoen_KC

The pseudo-dragon rushes at Li'luraant, thrusting his spiked tail at her. The hag doesn't flinch as the stinger bounces harmlessly off of her hardened flesh. She cackles at the creature as a smirk creeps across her face. A stone discus strikes her back, but bounces off harmlessly. The hag returns her gaze upon Niyut as another discus narrowly misses her. Suddenly, Truk'tosh calls out to his twin as he hurls his axe at Li'luraant. The trepidation of hitting Niyut causes the druid to short-arm the throw. Narrowing his focus, the druid's second throw slashes across the hag's back. She shrieks in pain but dodges his remaining throws.

Yes, Li'luraant is visible.

@Truk - Crit Failure -> -2 on ranged attacks for 1d4 ⇒ 2 rounds for each ally adjacent to your target.

The Summoning Fire - Round 5/6

Malthazir (62/62)
Garidan (56/88) <-- UP
Orc Rogue (Dead)
Truk'tosh (116/116)
Li'luraant (-15)
Orc Warrior (Dead)
Niyut (52/71, Mind Block)
Gruskorb (90/90) <-- UP
Raektov (9/9)

Effects: Mind Block - cannot cast spells, attempt Intelligence checks or Intelligence-based skill checks for 1 round.

Just checking about the discuses. They are dealing magic and cold iron damage. From when I did my knowledge check that should hurt her? Am I misremembering? "Watching the cloaked figure, the oracle realizes quickly that it is an immortal abomination... a hag. She has seen these before upon the mountains above Earthenwork, but this hag is more powerful drawing energies directly from the ether to conduct a dark ritual. She is highly resistant to magic and clearly immune to the fire she wields. Her mind is steel and her skin immune to the touch of cold and weapons, lest they be magic, Niyut thinks. She is strong and has no weaknesses the half-orc realizes."

Could Gruskorb whip the hag from 20 feet if he climbed the tree?

Just checking about the discuses. They are dealing magic and cold iron damage. From when I did my knowledge check that should hurt her? Am I misremembering? "Watching the cloaked figure, the oracle realizes quickly that it is an immortal abomination... a hag. She has seen these before upon the mountains above Earthenwork, but this hag is more powerful drawing energies directly from the ether to conduct a dark ritual. She is highly resistant to magic and clearly immune to the fire she wields. Her mind is steel and her skin immune to the touch of cold and weapons, lest they be magic, Niyut thinks. She is strong and has no weaknesses the half-orc realizes."

Neither discus hit her AC. My description was based on the fact that her natural armor prevented the first discus from hitting her, while the other just plainly missed her.

@Gruskorb - you could try, but would need a DC18 acrobatics check to avoid falling from the tree limb. You'll also get a small attack penalty as the branches might interfere with the whip.

"A natural armor bonus doesn’t apply against touch attacks." I don't think NA applies to range touch attacks.

Neither Archives of Nethys nor D20PFSRRD indicates the spell is a ranged touch attack. Both use the same spell description... "Each discus requires a ranged attack to hit and deals 4d6 points of damage." Happy to review it again if you have a different source.

Definitely seems like it targets normal AC since they're physical objects and do physical damage.

Neither Archives of Nethys nor D20PFSRRD indicates the spell is a ranged touch attack. Both use the same spell description... "Each discus requires a ranged attack to hit and deals 4d6 points of damage." Happy to review it again if you have a different source.

You are completely right; I inserted a word there when I was reading it.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (7) + 18 = 25

Sped by magic and his own quick feet, the hobgoblin moves swiftly across the clearing and nimbly climbs up the tree. The tree groans slightly in protest.

What I want him to do is to tangle the hag up and flinging her at Lockjaw waiting below. It seems like a cool image. Is that possible? If it is what mechanic would it use?

If that is not possible . . .

Whip: 1d20 + 17 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 17 + 1 = 35
Vital Strike: 2d4 + 8 ⇒ (1, 3) + 8 = 12 Costs 1 EP from the Chimera's tail.
Sneak Attack: 4d6 ⇒ (2, 6, 1, 4) = 13 I'm assuming that between Niyut and Mal's dragon the hag is flanked? If not, he will make a Stealth check to hid inside his mist cloud before attacking. Stealth: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (18) + 18 = 36

If the sneak attack happens, the hag takes 1 point of dexterity damage.

One hand holding on to the tree, he lashes the hag. A hobgoblin shouldn't be in a tree!

What altitude is the hag at?

Around 35'

Gruskorb lashes out with his whip at Lí'luraant. The razor edges of the whip rip into her left thigh as greenish black blood spills from her rotting flesh. The rogue pulls hard on the whip, slicing the hag's sinewy legs. The whip finally takes hold of Lí'luraant by the ankle and drags her downwards a few feet. Yet, the hag's magic is powerful, and she remains in flight, despite Gruskorb's futile tug. More strength is required... or more weight, to drag the b*#ch down, the hobgoblin murmurs to himself.

The Summoning Fire - Round 6

Malthazir (62/62)
Garidan (56/88) <-- UP
Orc Rogue (Dead)
Truk'tosh (116/116)
Li'luraant (-40, tangled with whip)
Orc Warrior (Dead)
Niyut (52/71, Mind Block)
Gruskorb (90/90)
Raektov (9/9)

Effects: Mind Block - cannot cast spells, attempt Intelligence checks or Intelligence-based skill checks for 1 round.

Should we assume that Garidan attacks the hag? Garidan don't forget about dedicating the kill to your god.

Seeing, via his sister's sight, their sought-after foe finally make an appearance, Garidan examines her carefully and waits for just the right time before striking. As soon as the moment arrives, he quickly paces forward, readies his blade, and loudly declares "Lí'luraant, Calledrym has decreed your death for your many offenses. In the Eagle's name, I deliver your just punishment!" As soon as the last word of his declaration is spoken, Gariden whips the rapier upward at the hag to release a long shard of bone, a muscle-straining level of effort going into the swing.

Taking a 5-foot step, then using Studied Target against the hag as a move action, followed by making a ranged attack as a standard action, at four range increments. Spending two stamina points to increase the range at which Point-Blank Shot is effective (to 40 feet), and using that. Adding Vital Strike to the attack (damage result is already included in the rapier damage roll), and spending two stamina points to reroll the rapier's damage (using the Vital Strike combat trick).

Ranged Attack #1 (Bone Shards): 1d20 + 18 + 2 - 6 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 18 + 2 - 6 + 1 = 28
Rapier Damage: 1d8 + 9 + 2 + 1 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 9 + 2 + 1 + 6 = 19
Vital Strike: 1d8 ⇒ 6
Rapier Damage (Reroll): 1d8 + 9 + 2 + 1 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 9 + 2 + 1 + 6 = 21 Use this damage result.

Evoking Calladrym's name, Garidan hurls the ethereal shards of his rapier at the hag. A crack of thunder illuminates the sky and drowns out Li'luraant's cries of anguish as her flesh is torn. Streams of ethereal ichor pour from her body. She stretches out to attack Niyut, but the whip holds her tight and she cannot reach the oracle. With a hideous scream, the hag's material form radiates with ethereal energy and she dissolves.

Gruskorb stumbles backwords as the tail of his whip falls lifeless to the the ground. Once again the forest is bathed in light as the deafening sound of thunder emits from above. The hobgoblin looks skyward with a puzzled look on his face. The night sky is clear with a thousand stars twinkled above.

The Summoning Fire - Round 6/7

Malthazir (62/62) <-- UP
Garidan (56/88) <-- UP
Orc Rogue (Dead)
Truk'tosh (116/116) <-- UP
Li'luraant (-67)
Orc Warrior (Dead)
Niyut (52/71, Mind Block) <-- UP
Gruskorb (90/90) <-- UP
Raektov (9/9)

Effects: Mind Block - cannot cast spells, attempt Intelligence checks or Intelligence-based skill checks for 1 round.

Garidan's damage done should have put her at -61 hit points, I think you added Vital Strike on top of the rerolled damage. I always add Vital Strike's result to the damage roll myself, you don't need to account for it separately.

Nothing is ever that easy.

Gruskorb takes another deep breath questing for the scent of the twins mother.

Perception: 1d20 + 13 + 20 ⇒ (13) + 13 + 20 = 46

Niyut tries to understand what she just saw. Spellcraft: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (12) + 24 = 36

Malthazir, can you see the witch, my mother, or the hag in the ether?"

Her nightmare dragon flies around looking for any ethereal distortions.

Malthazir, with his see invisibility and his psueodragon's blindsense, fly around the area at rapid pace to find anything that may be hiding. His brows furrow in frustration as he does so. I should invest more heavily into perceiving through this kind of trickery.

Gruskorb feels the twins' mother high above... in the trees but try as he might, he cannot see them. Malthazir's dragon also is convinced that something lingers in the trees above them but is blind to them.

@Malthazir and Niyut - I need more specific placement of your dragon's to give you any more information. Please indicate their movement this turn on the map including altitude.

Will do. (it's placed) Can you clarify something for me? Etherealness says that things on the Ethereal plane are invisible. I take this to mean See Invisibility would reveal things on the border. "You can see any objects or beings that are invisible within your range of vision, as well as any that are ethereal, as if they were normally visible. Such creatures are visible to you as translucent shapes, allowing you easily to discern the difference between visible, invisible, and ethereal creatures." Is this an inaccurate belief?

Gruskorb is currently in a tree, does that change his perspective?

Yes, see invisibility would allow a character to see the hag as she is ethereal. I've left her on the battlemap as at least Malthazir and his pseudodragon can see her. And, no, Gruskorb sees nothing different above when it comes to the thunder and the clear skies.

And my apologies, it seems my post last Thursday that I was traveling until this Thursday doesn't seem to have been posted. I'm back and ready to go.

Is there a knowledge check that Niyut can make to contextualize what she just saw?

"Is she still here? Can you still see her?"

Niyut frantically queries Malthazir. If he responds in the affirmative, she presses her wand into his hand and asks him to shoot the hag with magic missiles.

Anything ethereal is fully vulnerable to force spells, which magic missile is. Malz will happily take the wand and machine-gun down the hag. What CL is the wand?

Your CL so 9th.

My primary CL is actually 8 since the other level is in bard. And nice, functions at CL.

Magic Missile: 4d4 + 4 ⇒ (1, 1, 2, 2) + 4 = 10

All our magic items function as if character level were caster level.

The missiles strike the hag. She glares at Malthazir and dives at the wizard. She opens her mouth wide. Her fangs gleam with putrid saliva as she materializes and bites Malthazir. 23 damage plus Mind Block

The Summoning Fire - Round 7/8

Malthazir (39/62, Mind Block) <-- UP
Garidan (56/88) <-- UP
Orc Rogue (Dead)
Truk'tosh (116/116) <-- UP
Li'luraant (-77)
Orc Warrior (Dead)
Niyut (52/71) <-- UP
Gruskorb (90/90) <-- UP
Raektov (9/9)

Effects: Mind Block - cannot cast spells, attempt Intelligence checks or Intelligence-based skill checks for 1 round.

Just to confirm, she's no longer ethereal right now? If so, what is her altitude?

Damn mind block doesn't even have a save or anything? That's brutal. And yes I second Garidan's questions.

She "materialized". We are at 30-35' up. Don't forget, Malthazir that while you cannot use spells that you can still use spell trigger items like my wand or your staff.

Bereft of her wand, Niyut cannot do much to the hag but she can support her allies against the wretched woman.

Cure Serious Wounds (Malthazir): 3d8 + 8 ⇒ (5, 4, 3) + 8 = 20

Malz, overcome with the same blocked access to magic that Niyut had experienced, resorts to the powers of his imbued spirits to defend himself. A copy of Malthazir appears alongside him and a terrifying visage flashes out, even as he flies back to continue using the wand.

Move action: copycat to create a single mirror image that lasts for 9 rounds.
Swift action: Use mummy's despair, DC 22 will save or be paralyzed by fear for 1 round. I don't think any allies are close enough to be hit by it, but if they are they receive a +4 bonus to the save.
Free action: 5 foot 'step' away
Standard action: Use wand to fire more magic missiles

Magic Missile Damage: 5d4 + 5 ⇒ (1, 3, 4, 1, 4) + 5 = 18

Taking advantage of Malthazir and his dragon flanking the hag, Gruskorb tries to scourge her.

Whip (Flanking, Studied Target, Haste: 1d20 + 17 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 17 + 2 + 1 = 23
damage: 1d4 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 8 + 2 = 12
Sneak Attack: 4d6 ⇒ (5, 6, 2, 4) = 17

When his first attack misses, Gruskorb takes advantage of the swiftness of haste. Using the extra move action from haste, Gruskorb uses the Ampoule of Durgât to grant himself the Stamina combat feat.

Whip (Flanking, Studied Target, Haste: 1d20 + 17 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 17 + 2 + 1 = 39
damage: 1d4 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 8 + 2 = 11
Sneak Attack: 4d6 ⇒ (5, 1, 3, 3) = 12

Whip (Flanking, Studied Target, Haste, Stamina Points: 1d20 + 12 + 2 + 1 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 12 + 2 + 1 + 5 = 30
damage: 1d4 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 8 + 2 = 14
Sneak Attack: 4d6 ⇒ (1, 6, 5, 3) = 15

For each sneak attack that lands, she takes 1 Dex damage.

She "materialized". We are at 30-35' up.

Well, when there's a range increment penalty involved for Garidan's attacks right now, 5' could be the difference between one penalty and another. So preciseness is kind of required :D.

In the case of confusion, always go with what's best for you. People rarely challenge one in such circumstances. If they do, no harm, no foul. :-p :-p

"Quickly! Strike her down before she can retreat into the aether again!" Truk'tosh warns before sending his axe spinning at the monstrous hag.

Full attack.

Attack (divine power, haste): 1d20 + 13 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 13 + 4 + 1 = 38
Damage: 1d8 + 8 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 8 + 4 = 14
Extra Damage: 2d8 + 24 ⇒ (8, 5) + 24 = 37

Offhand: 1d20 + 13 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 13 + 4 + 1 = 30
Damage: 1d8 + 5 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 4 = 13

Iterative: 1d20 + 8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 8 + 4 + 1 = 18
Damage: 1d8 + 8 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 8 + 4 = 14

Iterative Offhand: 1d20 + 8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 8 + 4 + 1 = 23
Damage: 1d8 + 5 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 5 + 4 = 17

Haste Attack: 1d20 + 13 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 13 + 4 + 1 = 20
Damage Damage: 1d8 + 8 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 8 + 4 = 18

Following the druid's lead, Nethuns commands the sphere of flames after their prey.

Flaming Sphere (reflex 15 negates): 3d8 ⇒ (2, 3, 2) = 7

Niyut wrote:

She "materialized". We are at 30-35' up.

Well, when there's a range increment penalty involved for Garidan's attacks right now, 5' could be the difference between one penalty and another. So preciseness is kind of required :D.

Another point is that our illustrious GM can always assign an additional -2 modifier if needed, but that waiting for him to answer in these dark, uncertain times extends how long everything takes. Personally, I'm a big fan of if/then statements when I'm uncertain about game states.

I believe Niyut, Gruskorb and the pseudo-dragon are within range of the mummy's dispair. Niyut - You got your rd 7 action, so you'll be paralyzed during rd 8 and free to act in round 9. Gruskorb didn't get his round 7 action, so he'll have his actions in rd 8.

Just as Niyut's healing touch wells up in Malthzir, the elf's face turns to a grotesque facade of rotting flesh cloaked tattered wrappings. The oracle and the rogue freeze in fear, as does the wizard's draconic ally.

Witnessing the transformation but too far to be affected, the druid urges his companions to action and hurls his axe, striking with a ferocity never felt by Li'luurant. She whirls to face Truk'tosh but is struck by another blow from Morgrym’s Axe and shrieks in despair and agony.

The Summoning Fire - Round 8

Malthazir (59/62, Mind Block rd9)
Garidan (56/88) <-- UP
Orc Rogue (Dead)
Truk'tosh (116/116)
Li'luraant (-141)
Orc Warrior (Dead)
Niyut (52/71, Paralyzed rd9)
Gruskorb (90/90, Paralyzed rd8)
Raektov (9/9)

Effects: Mind Block - cannot cast spells, attempt Intelligence checks or Intelligence-based skill checks for 1 round.

The instant that the hag returns to visibility for the purpose of assaulting Malthazir, the swashbuckler braces himself and lets fly with a double volley of bone shards. The shards are beaten to the target by Truk'tosh's axe, but not by much.

Taking a full-round action to make two ranged attacks, at four range increments. Spending two stamina points to increase the range at which Point-Blank Shot is effective (to 40 feet), and using that. Studied Target is still active as well.

Ranged Attack #1 (Bone Shards): 1d20 + 18 + 2 - 6 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 18 + 2 - 6 + 1 = 25
Rapier Damage: 1d8 + 9 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 9 + 2 + 1 = 13

Ranged Attack #2 (Bone Shards) (Critical Threat): 1d20 + 13 + 2 - 6 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 13 + 2 - 6 + 1 = 26
Rapier Damage: 1d8 + 9 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 9 + 2 + 1 = 13

Possible critical hit here. If it succeeds, the extra damage dice are (in order) sonic, electrical, and cold damage.
Ranged Attack #2 (Bone Shards) (Critical Confirmation): 1d20 + 13 + 2 - 6 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 13 + 2 - 6 + 1 = 20
Rapier Damage: 1d8 + 9 + 2 + 1 + 1d4 + 1d4 + 1d4 ⇒ (5) + 9 + 2 + 1 + (1) + (4) + (4) = 26

Garidan's foil erupts with energy shards that wash over the ancient hag. Her haggard, tough skin deflects the shards without any damage to Li'luraant. All 3 attacks missed her AC

She steps forward assaulting Malthazir, biting him and raking a claw across his chest. 32 Damage and Mind Block The wizard cringes in pain as his flesh is torn. Niyut's eyes narrowed as she began to prepare her next move. Suddenly, a gut-wrenching pain began to whelp up inside of her as though her organs were contorting. Her face begins to pound and every joint in her body stretches out. Waves of pain and nausea begin to overtake her.

@Niyut - Please give me a Will Save DC21.

The Summoning Fire - Round 8/9

Malthazir (27/62, Mind Block rd10) <-- UP
Garidan (56/88) <-- UP
Orc Rogue (Dead)
Truk'tosh (116/116) <-- UP
Li'luraant (-159) <-- missed malz damage last post
Orc Warrior (Dead)
Niyut (52/71, Paralyzed rd9) <-- Need Will Save DC21
Gruskorb (90/90, Paralyzed rd8) <-- UP
Raektov (9/9)

Effects: Mind Block - cannot cast spells, attempt Intelligence checks or Intelligence-based skill checks for 1 round.

Will (Hex Resistant: Ampoule of Orbul): 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 11 + 1 = 21

The gut wrenching pain almost overwhelms her, but a darkling radiance of ethereal flames washes over her starting with from her left wrist where she had bound an Ampoule filled with the blood of Orbul, the Flame-Keeper. As the flame passes over her. it banish the malice afflicting her.

I'm so gratified that curio has come into play in some way. Not as flashy as some of the others, but I'm sure that I did not want to fail that save.

Stealth: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (5) + 18 = 23 I don't exactly know how you want to run this, but it seems like when Gruskorb attacks people from his mist and they cannot see him, he would treat them as flat-footed?

Hidden by the mists that cloak him, Gruskorb lashes out at the hag with his whip.

Whip (Studied Target, Haste): 1d20 + 17 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 17 + 2 + 1 = 31
Damage: 1d4 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 8 + 2 = 11
Maybe Sneak Attack: 4d6 ⇒ (5, 2, 3, 2) = 12 She loses 1 point of Dex

If this hits, as a Free Action, Gruskorb will activate Snapping Whip by spending an EP. Until the end of his next next Turn, Li'luraant is wracked with pain and is FLAT-FOOTED AGAINST ALL ATTACKS, SPECIAL SHOUT OUT TO ALL PEOPLE WHO MIGHT WANT TO SNEAK ATTACK HER, TRUK!!

Whip (Studied Target, Haste): 1d20 + 17 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 17 + 2 + 1 = 38
Damage: 1d4 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 8 + 2 = 12

Maybe Sneak Attack: 4d6 ⇒ (6, 1, 6, 1) = 14 She loses 1 point of Dex

If the last attack didn't hit her, he will activate Snapping Whip, on this attack.

Whip (Studied Target, Haste): 1d20 + 12 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 12 + 2 + 1 = 35
Damage: 1d4 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 8 + 2 = 11

Definite Sneak Attack: 4d6 ⇒ (5, 3, 1, 3) = 12 She loses 1 point of Dex

Crit Damage (Auto-Confirm from Weapon Focus): 1d4 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 8 + 2 = 13

@Niyut - Yes, be glad you saved.

@Gruskorb - No, they're not flat footed. She beat your stealth roll. So, no sneak attack on the first attack.

Niyut sighs in relief as the wave of pain subsides. The nearby rogue lashes out at Li'luraant several times wracking her with pain and bloody wounds.

The Summoning Fire - Round 9

Malthazir (27/62, Mind Block rd10) <-- UP
Garidan (56/88) <-- UP
Orc Rogue (Dead)
Truk'tosh (116/116) <-- UP
Li'luraant (-232)
Orc Warrior (Dead)
Niyut (52/71, Paralyzed rd9)
Gruskorb (90/90)
Raektov (9/9)

Effects: Mind Block - cannot cast spells, attempt Intelligence checks or Intelligence-based skill checks for 1 round.

Growling as the shards hit to no effect, the swashbuckler draws his blade back to try again. But fatigue is catching up with him, and he doesn't think he can strike with the same accuracy as before, not at her current altitude. So, instead, he takes careful aim and sends but a single shard upward at the hag's head. Hopefully, the blow will rattle her and get her attention off of the increasingly ragged-looking Malthazir.

Taking a full-round action to make a ranged attack with a targeted strike, at four range increments, with Studied Target in effect. No combat stamina spent this time around, however. If the attack hits, in addition to the normal damage, Li'luraant is also confused for 1 round (as a mind-affecting effect).

Ranged Attack #1 (Bone Shards) (Targeted Strike: Head): 1d20 + 18 + 2 - 6 ⇒ (15) + 18 + 2 - 6 = 29
Rapier Damage: 1d8 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 9 + 2 = 19

Capitalizing on the opening provided by Gruskork, Truk'tosh taps in his weapon's stores of mystical power. Crackling lightning dances up the axe's haft as the druid starts it spinning once again. In rapid succession, a crack of thunder splits the air with each toss.

Full attack. Spending 1 EP for a Storm Strike as a swift action.

Attack (divine power, haste): 1d20 + 13 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 13 + 4 + 1 = 37
Damage: 1d8 + 8 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 8 + 4 = 18
Sneak Attack: 3d6 ⇒ (5, 2, 4) = 11

Offhand: 1d20 + 13 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 13 + 4 + 1 = 21
Damage: 1d8 + 5 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 5 + 4 = 16
Sneak Attack: 3d6 ⇒ (5, 5, 1) = 11

Iterative: 1d20 + 8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 8 + 4 + 1 = 16
Damage: 1d8 + 8 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 8 + 4 = 20
Sneak Attack: 3d6 ⇒ (5, 3, 5) = 13

Iterative Offhand: 1d20 + 8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 8 + 4 + 1 = 19
Damage: 1d8 + 5 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 5 + 4 = 16
Sneak Attack: 3d6 ⇒ (5, 1, 2) = 8

Haste Attack: 1d20 + 13 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 13 + 4 + 1 = 33
Damage Damage: 1d8 + 8 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 8 + 4 = 17
Sneak Attack: 3d6 ⇒ (1, 4, 6) = 11

Storm Strike: 1d20 + 13 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 13 + 4 + 1 = 36
Damage Damage: 1d8 + 8 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 8 + 4 = 15
Sneak Attack: 3d6 ⇒ (3, 4, 5) = 12
Electricity Damage: 2d6 ⇒ (6, 4) = 10

Flaming Sphere (reflex 15 negates): 3d8 ⇒ (6, 8, 1) = 15

Gruskorb will apply the hampered condition to the hag when he sneak attacks her. "Hampered: All of the target's speeds are reduced by half (to a minimum of 5 feet). In addition, the target cannot take a 5-foot step." That can help prevent her from full attacking Mal if he can step away from her again.

Sometimes I feel bad about being flying and invisible for every fight. Then I remember that every single time I lower my guard I get targeted like I'm a shining beacon that says "hit me!"

Unfortunately my options are pretty much nothing right now, between the mind block and her immunities. Malz will retreat at full speed, hopefully with Gruskorb's hampered condition on her that will prevent her from catching up.

Sometimes Niyut is a bit jealous of the negative attention Malthazir receives. Everyone is like "watch out for the elven wizard!" or "I'll feast on his bones" and Niyut is like "what about my bones they too are filled with delicious marrow." :-p Since the hag will get a AoO unless you take the withdraw action, wouldn't it be better to step and try to finish the kill?