Team Dwarf/Gnome in Elves vs Dwarves -- ELVES KEEP OUT (Inactive)

Game Master Chainmail

Still round 3 Flavortext the finishing move...
Limping into position while staunching a bit of bleeding burnt flesh, Hon looks a little worse for the effort and right mighty pissed. He tries to get a view of the controlling bug as well to see if he can get a line of sight shot. Free action? perception 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25

*Edit: Oh now I get an untimely near useless high roll.

Khazad fells two bugs with the axe as it sings a battle dittle. Hon and Nar watch as from the cave the leader bug with the head almost too large for his torso fires a small pebble that explodes above the berm quickly engulfing the entire berm in cloud of fire.
3d6 ⇒ (6, 4, 2) = 12
DC 16 Reflex save for half of 12 fire damage

Whoa! Is it a spell-like effect, by any chance?
Reflex: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22

The two fiery detonations are spell-like effects. The bugs continue to rush over the walls and envelope the berm. They seem to be fighting a holding action against the barbarians. They bugs do however concentrate on a fire savaged human barbarian and tear through his breastplate to bring him down next to the berm.

The bugs surrounding the berm are waiting to attack anyone weak from the blast to concentrate on (as evidenced by the human barbarian shreaded and bleeding. The bugs seem to be very coordinated in their actions. Two Reflex saves against the spell like effects for half.

Everyone feels a telepathic presence. 'Resistance is futile--you are food for the OVERMIND'

DC10 fear efffect (not spell like) or shaken (banner=+1)

Sir Wheatfield exclaims, "My nemesis, the boss bug is here this time. This will be great."

Will vs Fear: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 1 + 1 = 10
Khazad manages to avoid the blast wave, but his metal full plate heats up and burns his limbs. He is almost disoriented by the sudden presence of an alien voice in his head, but the sight of the Dwarven banner reinvigorates him.
HP 31/37

Sonofa... Curse you Chainmail.

Will Save 1d20 + 8 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 8 + 1 + 1 = 26

Nar begins to cast a spell calling upon Angradd to let me use his spiritual weapon to attack the smart bug within

Will not cast defensively

Assuming none of the bugs hit me

Spritual weapon attack 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 1 + 1 = 8
Force Damage 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5 *Note SR applies*

Stats: AC 24 hp 24/24 Str 22 Dex 8 Effects bull's strength, enlarge, shield of faith

1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26
1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23

1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24

Kragg avoids most of the fire damage while maintaining his position on the berm.

Do your worst bug you'll not break us. Khazad, let's take this beast down. 20 gp for the killin blow.

13 damage taken.

Reflex: 1d20 + 4 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 4 + 1 + 2 = 221d20 + 4 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 4 + 1 + 2 = 14 6+15= 21 fire damage
Will: 1d20 + 3 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 3 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 17
The first blast seems to dissipate around Gallak as it melts the ice below his feet, and barely ruffles his beard. The second, however, fills the air with fire, even singeing his beard. He brushes at it with annoyance, but the greater part of his skin is covered in either angry red blisters or the blackened remnants of skin.
Bugger that, He declares in a voice choked by smoke, and coughs up blood.

Kib's spell is finally finished, but the first thing newly enlarged Khazad sees is another fiery explosion.
Reflex: 1d20 + 4 + 2 - 1 ⇒ (13) + 4 + 2 - 1 = 18 (vs. the second blast)
HP 23/37
Khazad looks on his greaves and sees they became red-hot. He feels the skin bubbling up inside on contact with the metal. He lets out a pain-induced warcry as he strikes with his now literally great axe at the nearest bugs:
finally Enlarged, +2 Str (23), -2 Dex (10), -1 Atk, AC 21
Attack: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (12) + 14 = 26
Damage: 3d6 + 12 + 1d6 ⇒ (4, 2, 3) + 12 + (1) = 22
If that hit, Cleave
Attack: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (18) + 14 = 32
Damage: 3d6 + 12 + 1d6 ⇒ (5, 6, 6) + 12 + (4) = 33

Having cleared the space in front of him, Khazad steps down from the charred berm before more bugs can occupy it.

AOO when required
Attack: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (11) + 13 = 24
Damage: 3d6 + 12 + 1d6 ⇒ (6, 5, 4) + 12 + (3) = 30

Kib's 1 round spell may require a concentration check.

Nar and Hon point out a bug with a large misshapen head as it releases two consecutive burst of flame over everyone. It is on the map in the tunnel mouth, the mystery of how the web was dissolved is now solved.

If Kragg wants to make two Reflex saves to get everyone after a sufficient time period, I am fine with that.

From the archives...excerpts from the treasure vault--Note Brask at one time called the eight cloaks cloak of protection +1 in error
All cloaks are not alike--four of them are elven cloaks and allow the user to hide easier. That is if the user doesn't mind using something with elf in the name.
Other eight are +1 cloak of resistance (+1 to all saves)
These cloaks all had the dark owl clasps on them.

Chainmail

Also, the bugs have attacked the weak barbarians. They have all moved but are waiting to attack the dwarf team pending saves too.

Also, the bugs have attacked the weak barbarians. They have all moved but are waiting to attack the dwarf team pending saves too.

Initiative Round 3
Hon 21
Big Mug 20
Magnum 17
Kragg 17
Khazad 17
Barbarians 17
Bugs! 17 <---moved no attacks vs dwarves rolled
Nar 16
Gallak 13
Kib 10
Sir Wheatfield 4

Khazad would have been enlarged at the beginning of round 3, Nar at the beginning of round 4, this round. Perhaps it would help Chainmail if you, and the rest of us, start posting the round at the top of our posts? Something like this maybe?

Round 4, Init 10
AC 6/19 HP 20
Buffs: Mage Armor
Special:
Spells: Lv1: 5/6

Reflex 1: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22
Reflex 2: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11
Hero Point to re-roll. Also, didn't include it, but wouldn't Kib get +2 to Ref from the Cover Kragg provides him?
Reflex 2.5: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24 =13hp damage taken.

The warning cries of the others and Kragg's bulk are enough to allow the small sorcerer to avoid the worst of the flames. Yet he still is severely damaged from the blast and cries out in pain.

Will save vs Fear: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 5 + 1 = 17

His anger allowing him to override the fear inducing attempts of the voice in his head, Kibibblepep whips out a wand cries furiously "Two can play at that game! and fires off a fireball of his own, targeted to hit the Overmind but none of Kib's allies.
3d6 ⇒ (3, 3, 4) = 10 Damn it! Damn it! Damn it! Ref DC17

Hon is bitten by the ant, but nimbly dodges the two blasts of fire and comes out of them unscathed.
Hon is at Max-11 hp

Reflex for Nar at +5 each

2d20 ⇒ (11, 5) = 16

First is success while second is a failure. 21 damage taken to Nar. I think everyone else is done but Bigmug.

Gallak, Magnum, and Khazad are attacked by a few bugs each. Magnum and Gallak each take moderate bites 6hp physical each while no bugs can penetrate Khazad's armor.
Kragg is attacked by five bugs from the front and side of the berm and three bites connect 22hp of damage physical and the dice bot was smiling on them
Gallak is still conscious and notices that the bites are not infused with fire, as the queen's arcane magic seems to have been fed by the proximity and power of her hive which she can drain as an arcane magic battery.

Nar will be up and acts near simultaneously to the blast and bug attacks. Khazad has not attacked and left the berm yet.

"That smarted, thank my hobbit friends for the grace of cats in a bottle." He is singed and his chain shirt is dented from a huge bug bite.

"It may be time to throw the hammer and hope for a better result with the little earthquake than last time."

Initiative Round 3
Nar 16 <-----
Gallak 13 <-----
Kib 10
Sir Wheatfield 4
Round 4
Hon 21
Big Mug 20
Magnum 17
Kragg 17
Khazad 17
Barbarians 17
Bugs! 17

Gallak takes a step towards the banner, falling back but stymieing the advance of the bugs with the haft of his axe.
Total Defense this round. Hope she's out of juice.

Don't anyone forget bardic music. I'm risking life and limb here to keep you guys in the effect, don't want my contributions forgotten when the songs are written!

Ouch Kragg is currently down for the count right now. Currently at -4. Khazad is in charge for now.

Double channel to hopefully keep everyone alive a little long 2d6 ⇒ (4, 1) = 5 Double that amount to 10

By the way I want to keep out the mind bug and his right hand bug from my channel if I can. I will back up if needed to keep it out of range

Spritual Weapon on Mind Bug1d20 + 5 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 5 + 1 + 1 = 27
Damage 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Confirm 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 5 + 1 + 1 = 24
Extra Damage 2d8 + 2 ⇒ (1, 2) + 2 = 5

What a time for a critical, haha.

Other than it did 10 points out of 27

From Khazad's new height, the bugs looks small and harmless, if still disgusting. He is outraged to see his comrades fall under their bites.
"I AM NOT AFRAID OF BLOODY ANTS!"
Attack: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (2) + 14 = 16
Damage: 3d6 + 12 + 1d6 ⇒ (6, 3, 1) + 12 + (3) = 25
If that hit, cleave:
Attack: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (14) + 14 = 28
Damage: 3d6 + 12 + 1d6 ⇒ (4, 4, 6) + 12 + (3) = 29

looks like I'm out of luck this round, but in case by some miracle a space clears in front of Khazad, he will move forward to reach the brain bug ASAP.

Healing energy washes over the dwarves and gnomes. Then Nar's disembodied weapon cuts into the queen bug. As it cuts her, some of the damage can be seen on the surrounding guard bugs.

^ total defense, as noted above.

Jump 1d20 ⇒ 11
Sir Whitfield leaps on his small charger hacking through bugs. He fights his way to Khazad.

Round 4 Hon [20HP, AC 18]
No easy targets in sight, Hon moves from K10-J9. Aiming his loaded crossbow at a bug(H11). "Bit too crowded near the tunnel. I'm gonna start flanking the exterior bugs if I can. Feeling the dwarven might of my forebears. Keep on playing."
+3 Crossbow of distance,repeating heavy: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20; Damage 1d10 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9
(+3 magic, +2 BAB, +1 Dex,+1 Feat,+1banner, +1Courage attck/dmg)
Bolts 18 (4 cartridges of 5 bolts)

Round 4
Hon 21
Big Mug 20
prone Kragg 17 <---
Khazad 17 <--
Barbarians 17
Magnum 17
Bugs! 17
Nar 16
Gallak 13
Kib 10
Sir Wheatfield 4

Hon shoots the furthest bug enveloping the group. Magnum delays as he doesn't want to stun his own teammates before they act.

Kragg will delay till after Khazad and Magnum. He's hoping that've hammer will stun a couple so he can draw his weapon.

What was Bigmug's actions? Was wondering if he attacked a bug and killed it this turn or not.

Big Mug is fighting defensively with his banner.

Thanks. Still pending actions based on Khazad and magnum.

"Sir Wheatfield, you risk being stomped!"
His path to the Queen bug unexpectedly blocked by Sir Wheatfield, Khazad reaches out for the Guard Bug 10ft. in front of him.

Attack: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (15) + 14 = 29
Damage: 3d6 + 12 + 1d6 ⇒ (5, 4, 5) + 12 + (2) = 28
If that hit, cleave:
Attack: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (9) + 14 = 23
Damage: 3d6 + 12 + 1d6 ⇒ (6, 1, 6) + 12 + (3) = 28

Magnum throws his magic hammer down the tunnel as far as he can invoking the earthquake power.

A huge rumbling and cracking sound is heard in the tunnel and cracks split the ice near the top of the large tunnel of ice. A massive shockwave comes up through the tunnel and out to the frozen lakebed. After a few seconds, the sound similar to a huge rock being dropped into a pond from a huge height is heard.

The hammer returns up through the tunnel, and lands in Magnum's stunned hands.

Fort save: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24
Did we have any effects up which affect Fort save? Banner/performance/etc?
Towering amidst the rumbling earth, Khazad struggles to keep his balance, but does not falter. He turns back at Magnum and raises a thumb up, grinning widely. "Much better than the first time, lad! Let's finish'em! Go for the queen bug!"

Fort Save: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16

"I felt that one in my very bones. On to the Queen!"

I'd think dwarf stability would apply to the save here. Chainmail?
Fort: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 2 = 8
Gallak's teeth chatter horribly in his head and he reels backwards like a drunken man.

Round 4 Fort save 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14
"Finally, I do something useful in combat. Hey lookee I killed one of dem ants with one bolt... Whazzat rumbling... aaaah crap...

Hon's crossbow is tossed up into the air as he scrambles to maintain footing from the physical shockwave. This is followed immediately by the pressure shockwave focused by the tunnel, which delivers a broadside hit like a Stone Giant's two-handed maul. The world briefly goes silent, black followed by the complete opposite release of pressure sucking out the breath from his very lungs as the blood returns to his ears with a roar and teary vision comes back tinged red.
Oww.

1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20

Dang being prone. Would have made it otherwise.

Kragg is stunned again by the hammer. Still have to teach that human where to aim.

Dwarf stability - no help in an earthquake. A stunned creature drops everything held, can't take actions, takes a –2 penalty to AC, and loses its Dexterity bonus to AC (if any). Did Nar end the spiritual weapon?

Two bugs after Kragg, one after Gallak, one after Khazad, and one bug from the tunnel comes out after Khazad. One bug bites Kragg and one Khazad. It was a miserable turn for the bugs.
Two of the huge guard bugs are down from Khazad's huge blows.

1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 171d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 111d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 131d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 151d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21

Damage Kragg/Khazad 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 51d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
Kragg takes 5 physical Khazad 6
Attack on Magnum 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 131d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Round 4
Hon 21 stunned 4 more
Big Mug 20
prone Kragg 17 stun 3 more
Khazad 17
Barbarians 17 half stunned 4 more
Magnum 17 stunned 4 more
Bugs! 17 stunned 3 more (one third of plain bugs)
Nar 16 <----
Gallak 13 stunned 3 more
Kib 10 stunned 3 more
Sir Wheatfield 4 <---
Round 5
Hon 21 stunned 3 more

Nar has one more round of spiritual weapon before it ends(3rd attack)

Spiritual Weapon attack 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 5 + 1 + 1 = 21
Force Damage 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Nar will cast sounds burst near the Queen Bug trying to envelope her guard bugs if possible

Sonic Damage 1d8 ⇒ 6 10' radius spread, Fort DC 15 or be stunned

If possible Nar will move up 20' closer or as close as he can

Round 5 Stunned Condition HON 20HP, AC18-2stunned-1dex=15 Hunched over, gasping for breath, Hon wipes away some of the blood-tinged tears. Ears still ringing, hearing only the pounding of his pulse. Unfocused eyes inform him of no enemy within reach, which he finds reassuring but a wave of guilt shortly follows for he knows not the status of his dwarven brethren nor could help them if he did.

The Hobbit stabs at the queen completely missing twice after being somewhat affected by the huge quake after Nar softens them up with a burst of sound and a force weapon. The small warhorse completely destroys a big big with two good blows.

Round 4
Hon 21 stunned 3 to go
Big Mug 20 defending
prone Kragg 17 stunned 2 to go
Khazad 17 <-----
Barbarians 17 half stunned 3 to go
Magnum 17 stunned 3 to go
Bugs! 17 stunned 3 to go (one third of plain bugs ok)
Nar 16
Gallak 13 stunned 2 to go
Kib 10 stunned 2 to go
Sir Wheatfield 4
Round 5
Hon 21 stunned 2 to go

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