The 5th Mendevian Crusade (Inactive)

Game Master Brian Minhinnick

Initiative 10

Nathaniel's swipe misses the elephant, and as he retreats it takes a swipe at him with its tusk.

AOO on Nathaniel 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (12) + 16 = 28

The obsidion like tusk is deflected at the last instant by Nathaniel's magical force armor.

Cinderfang/Sun Eater it's your go.

Cinderfang delays his turn until after the Elephant. I'm hoping that on it's turn the elephant follows Nathaniel and I can pop off my spell.

When its Rosa's go shes going to move up, with in 20' so that it can not hit her but she can move and hit it next round, Casting Cold Iron and Sword will cast true Strike

Initiative 7

Cinderfang keeps his paw poised in the air, ready to unleash his spell. Rosa moves forward, both her and her sword muttering infernal prayers, the blade swirling with clouds of angry red light.

Initiative 3

The angry elephant charges out of the trees, eying the group of creatures that have disturbed its slumber with its blood red gaze. It paws the ground and trumpets again.

Double move.

Cinderfang, you may step in now if you want. If not we're on to round 2.

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DM, could you confirm for me that with my 50ft base fly speed I can charge at the elephant and reach it? Just wanted to be certain i'm not used to charging.

Initiative 2
Standard action cast Spike Growth
Move to R11 (in line with Torin)

Cinderfang releases the stored energy with a primal growl. Imperceptibly, a huge swath of area suddenly sprouts sharp spiky roots and thorns, and blades of grass suddely grow hard and spiny.

Spell result details

@ Nathaniel - You can charge 100 feet in a straight line as long as there's nothing in the way. I'm not gonna let you charge through the trees while flying at 10-20' altitude though, because you can't charge through difficult terrain and all the tree trunks would get in the way of you zipping through them. Normally flying lets you fly over and ignore difficult terrain (if the ground is buckled or slippery or something) but since this is coming from trees that's not the case.

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End Round 1

New Initiative:
Torin 22
Viorel 21
Barek 12
Nathaniel 10
Rosa 7-
Elephant 3
Cinderfang/Sun Eater 3-

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Torin, then Viorel, then Barek, then Nathaniel, then Rosa can all act. I'll summarize after.

Round 2: Init 22

Torin casts:

and moves to P15.

"Come on ya devil beastie. Torin's got a present for ya".

Oh yeah, almost forgot. Cinderfang give me a caster level check please.

Round 2: init 10

"Let's see how he likes someone his size..." mutters Nathaniel as he flies parallel to the Elephant and begins casting a spell.

Move action -> K37
Standard action -> Begin casting Enlarge Person

Round 2 Init 21

In hindsight I realize I should have picked more spells with longer range.
@Cinderfang: Asuming the stats you posted earlier for you and Sun-Eater are up to date, you forgot to add the mage armor to AC.
Speaking off my AC is 18 at the moment.

"Well there goes that plan." Viorel notes more thinking out loud than anything. He starts speaking the arcane words and making the gestures letting out the four darts made out of force towards the beast, before moving behind the front liner's.

Standard action ->Magic Missile4d4 + 4 ⇒ (1, 1, 4, 2) + 4 = 12
CL Check in case of SR 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11
Move action-> Move to T9

Cursed spell resistance! Bah, humbug!

Caster Level check 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

@Viorel- Thank you! I totally forgot about that. I'll update!

Updated Cinderfang as Bigass Tiger with Mage Armor

Updated Sun-Eater stats with Mage Armor

Updated Memorized Spells

Round 2: Init 7
Rosa moves to M-19 now a mass of spikes has popped up, readying for an attack, holding back on Sword casting looking for AoO if thing should pass with in 10'.

Just waiting on Barek and I'll describe the action.

Round 2, Init 12

Barek growls and drops his bow, moving to the edge of the spiky growth and drawing his blade.

Move to Column 22 near the bottom of the growth. Redy action to attack the elephant. (Sorry, I don't see the left side letters on this computer).

Round 2
Initiative 22

Torin moves into position as he described.

Initiative 21

Viorel's magical darts streak towards the elephant, but sizzle out harmlessly on its hide.

Initiative 12

Barek moves into position

Initiative 10

Nathaniel flies a short distance and begins muttering arcane phrases, his size gradually increasing as he chants.

Initiative 7

Rosa moves into position, awaiting the elephant's attack.

Initiative 3

The elephant charges forward over the spiked growth, completely oblivious to it. Wherever its black hard feet touch the spikes they shatter and a smoking footprint is left (just flavor text, spell is still in full effect). It runs right over Barek, and Torin headed for straight for the tiger.

So Barek needs to give me his readied attack, and then either an AOO with a -4 penalty and take 2d8 + 15 ⇒ (3, 5) + 15 = 23 damage, or he can try to make a DC 25 reflex save to halve the damage. Then Rosa gets an AOO as it runs past her. Torin, it provokes an AOO from you because of your reach so you can take that without a -4 penalty, and still make the reflex save for half damage. Once those three things are resolved, Cinderfang/Sun-Eater can post.

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Barak takes a powerful swing at the beast as it approaches and then swings again as it overruns him.

Not sure if Barak was caught in the original Bless spell. If so, add +1 to hit (not included but noted beside rolls).
Also not sure if it's considered a demon for the Bane property of my weapon. If so add +2 to hit and 2d6+2 damage (also not included but noted beside rolls).

Free action to enter rage. Weapon is cold iron and, due to his rage power, it is considered good, lawful, chaotic, and evil as for the purposes of overcoming DR. Also power attacking
Readied attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (11) + 11 = 22 (maybe +1 for Bless and +2 for demon-bane)
Damage: 2d8 + 16 ⇒ (5, 2) + 16 = 23 (maybe an extra 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (3, 2) + 2 = 7 for demon-bane)

AoO: 1d20 + 11 - 4 ⇒ (11) + 11 - 4 = 18 (maybe +1 for Bless and +2 for demon-bane)
Damage: 2d8 + 16 ⇒ (8, 2) + 16 = 26 (maybe an extra 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (5, 2) + 2 = 9 for demon-bane)

DR 3/- so current HP: 75 of 95 while raging (63 of 83 out of rage).

Torin stabs up at the lumbering beast as it runs over him:

Ref Save: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8 Not that I could have made it without a natural 20...
Takes:23pts of damage
AOO: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 10 + 1 = 21 for Damage(Good): 2d4 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (1, 4) + 13 + 2 = 20

Round Two
AoO

(spells running)
Protection from Chaos
Bless
Copy Cat

1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 9 + 1 = 22
Adamantium Great-sword (Ignores 20 Hardness) + Cold Iron (Domain) (Ignores DR V Cold Iron)

DMG = 3d6 + 9 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1, 1, 4) + 9 + 1 + 1 = 17

Round Two
Initiative 7

As the chaos spawn charges past, Rosa swings, then when it stops she Moves, this is what she is used to, waiting for a mistake and then acting, vague memory's of another place and time cross her mind. then she is back in the now, As she moves Dark contract her sword, shimmers darkness, sucking in the light around it, The sword is readying itself for what comes next. Rosa 10' away holds her unholy sword high as it screams in Joy, then down hard. Its dos not miss the black hide of the best splitting as the sword cuts deep, then the swords darkness starts to drink its flesh (channeling Smite) Rosa feels its body consumed and Cry's out in joy as she feels its life seeping away. (Flavor) ye yanks out her blade and ready s for another attack, her deep Maniacal Laughter filling the Air.

Actions ->

Move go to P19 then R17 so as to flack and not get a AoO on me.
1d20 ⇒ 2 Kng Planes to see if its a Demon Sub Type (I get more damage)

Then Sword casts True Strike + power attack + channel Smite (DC 14 but if Demon DC 16 - I think this needs to be checked.)

1d20 + 9 + 1 + 2 + 20 - 2 ⇒ (10) + 9 + 1 + 2 + 20 - 2 = 40 to hit (+9 Base +1 Bless, -2 Power Attack) +2 Flanking +20 True Strike)
3d6 + 9 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (6, 1, 5) + 9 + 6 + 1 = 28
Adamantium Great-sword (Ignores 20 Hardness) + Cold Iron (Domain)
(Ignores DR V Cold Iron)

3d6 ⇒ (4, 4, 2) = 10 DMG Channeling DC 14 or DC 16 if Rosa knows its a Demon sub type

Since I assume Rosa's AOO won't change anything on my turn, I'm going to post while I have a chance.

Round 2
Initiative 2-

Sun-Eater moves to S17 (flanking with Cinderfang), standard action to attack
Bite 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (1) + 13 = 14(+1 Bless, +2 Flanking) 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (2, 4) + 6 = 12 Damage is magical
Cinderfang full attack on the elephant, all are magical
Bite 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (20) + 12 = 32 (+1 Bless, -2 Power Attack) +2 Flanking) 2d6 + 12 ⇒ (5, 6) + 12 = 23
Rolling to confirm critical 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (18) + 12 = 30 (+1 Bless, -2 Power Attack) +2 Flanking) 2d6 + 12 ⇒ (5, 2) + 12 = 19
[ooc]Woohoo! If that crit confirms, which I bet it does, that's 42 damage on the bite! Eat that DR!

Claw#1 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (15) + 12 = 27 (+1 Bless, -2 Power Attack) +2 Flanking) 2d4 + 12 ⇒ (3, 3) + 12 = 18
Claw#2 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (14) + 12 = 26 (+1 Bless, -2 Power Attack) +2 Flanking) 2d4 + 12 ⇒ (2, 3) + 12 = 17

Cinderfang holds his ground, dismayed as the beast completely ignores his spell. As the beast closes with him, Sun-East cunningly circles around behind him and chomps at the beast's flank. Right as the demonic elephant closes with him Cinderfang rears up on his back legs savagely clawing and biting at its chest.

Round 2
Initiative 10

Nathaniel finishes casting and with a growl grows to twice his height, before flying towards the obsidian-skinned elephant.

Move to Q24

Round 2
Initiative 3+ Completion

Barek's massive blade goes through the elephant's hide like a hot knife through butter. His first swing catches its right foreleg and cuts to the bone, causing a gout of oily purple blood to splatter him. His backswing catches the left forelimb at behind the knee, at the same time he is crushed by the rear legs as the animal thunders over him. The elephant continues on oblivious to the pain, right into Rosa's field of attack. Her own massive blade comes down onto its right shoulder, not cutting as easily as Barek's sword, but leaving a gash from the sheer force of the blow. Continuing onward the beast runs right onto Torin's planted fauchard, which rides up the pachyderm's chest and neck, slicing one of it's sail-like ears clean off. The elephant however is unhindered and runs right over Torin, trampling him badly. It comes to a stop in front of Cinderfang, rearing up on its back legs and trumpeting loudly.

Sun-Eater moves to support his master, and the elephant lashes out at the dinosaur with its tusks as it runs past.

AOO on Sun Eater 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (12) + 14 = 26
Damage 2d8 + 14 ⇒ (6, 5) + 14 = 25

The double tusks tear two long furrows along Sun-Eater's left flank, but he presses on. Reaching the elephant's rear he bites at its legs, but his mind is clouded with pain and he misses. The attack does however provide a distraction for Cinderfang, who enraged at seeing his trusted companion so damaged, leaps upward and sinks both his scimitar like fangs firmly into the elephant's neck. He follows this by raking both claws down the elephant's chest as he drops back to the ground.

The elephant is now badly wounded and clearly terrified its eyes roll back as torrents of purple blood drip and pump from its multiple wounds.

End of Round 2
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Begin Round 3

Torin 22
Viorel 21
Barek 12
Nathaniel 10
Rosa 7-
Elephant 3
Cinderfang/Sun Eater 3-

Rosa and Nathaniel have already posted their round three actions. Still need Torin, Viorel and Barek's then I can update further. Although I highly doubt this thing will survive that long. Nicely played folks. Against an unintelligent foe who you caught unawares :P

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yes but them Tusks are going to be worth some thing and this Hide, f we make it back this that Ill be happy also we need to have a look around the trees see what this things been eating.

Round 2: Init 22

Torin will take a 5' step backwards to reposition himself and stab at the beast.
Attack: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 10 + 1 = 16 Miss?
Damage: 2d4 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (3, 1) + 13 + 2 = 19

I double-moved, have not posted round-3 actions.

Round 3 Init 21

Viorel called upon the arcane powers as he started the casting, his right arm becoming circled with flames which finally found their way to his fingertips and shooting as two searing beams of fire towards the beast.

Scroching Ray:
Ranged touch attack 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20
Caster level check 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16
Ray 1 4d6 + 8 ⇒ (6, 5, 4, 4) + 8 = 27
Ray 2 4d6 + 8 ⇒ (5, 3, 3, 1) + 8 = 20

The Varisian did not stay long to check upon his work as he retreated further back not wanting anything to do with the beast in close range after seeing the potential in it's attacks.

Move to S5

Round 3 Init 7 as stated Rosa Attacks GM Rosa's sword is both Adamantium and Cold Iron because of her Domain Cold Iron, chop chop

Round 3
Initiative 10

Nathaniel swings his blade through the air and charges at the elephant.

Full-round: Charge
Attack (Higher Ground, Power Attack, Charge) 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (13) + 13 = 26
Damage 2d6 + 15 ⇒ (5, 2) + 15 = 22
AC: 29

@ Rosa - I'm aware of the blade's properties. They weren't helpful in this instance.

@ Nathaniel - Yeah, finishing your spell and double moving is your round three action. Just because you labeled it round two doesn't change the fact that you already took your round two action when you moved and started casting the spell. Go back and look again carefully. It doesn't matter anyway, because...

Round 3
Initiative 22

Torin steps back and swings, but his attack narrowly misses the shifting elephant.

Initiative 21

Viorel's firey rays cut into the beast's chest, hitting the spot already shredded by Cinderfang's claws. The rays rip open the animal's thoracic cavity burning and boiling it's lungs and heart alive as they come streaming out onto Cinderfang in a great stinking purplish pile. The elephant collapses sideways, nearly crushing Torin in its fall.

Combat is over. You may act freely.

"Anyone have any idea what that thing was? A being from the another realm, or simply an unfortunate victim of the taint in this land?" Cinderfang asks as he tends to Sun-Eaters' wounds, healing him with his wand.

3 charges from Wand CLW
1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 61d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 51d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
12 healed total
One more
1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
Sun-Eater HP now is 26

"No, but does it really matters what it was? All it soon will be is some ash and bones picked clean by vultures." He seemed to be in slightly bad mood on the account of the plan failing. "Regardless that thing was resistant against magic, if it helps someone to recognize it. Also what should we take of it back to the knight for the bounty? And as a more pressing matter is anyone seriously hurt?"

Nice description- apologies, must have gotten confused.

As the elephant falls, Nathaniel cancels his growth spell with a hand gesture and a muttered curse, and he falls to the side of his companions.

"I missed, twice... I am sorry, comrades. Because of my ineptitude, our plan failed; even though our foe fell."

You need to grow stronger.
WE need to grow stronger.
We will.

No worries Nathaniel, happens. Everyone gets 800 XP before I forget.

Rosa walks around to the front of the thing, and with one thrust of her sword slams the blade into its brain, Then she pulls it out and looks at the tusks, with a number of well placed swings lops them off from the skill.

"Its a Fiendish Elephant seems to have some Demon in there as well. If you can not heal yourself let me know, I have some power to help with that. Nathaniel you did not run, you stood with us, that is all that one can ever do when fighting demon kind."

Rosa pats him on the back.

"Now once I am done lets have a look at what the trees over there and see if they hold thing of use. Also can any one skin this thing?, Its hide may be worth some thing just like the tusks, not not well we have the tusks."

She places the tusks in the ground to dry

"Barek, what they say about you is true, that was work you did there. Lets hope the next ones as easy"

Rosa go's over to detect magic around the trees.

Edit, Dos this mean rosa did not get a full attack just the AoO if so shes saved some magic, cool always helps.

Yeah, it was dead before you acted. So you only got the AOO.

DM Detected magic around the tress and persetion rolls etc.

Rosa moves around slowly to see what is in the trees.

"Some one keep a look out, the smell of that thing will bring the carrion feeders soon, we had best get what we can and be away."

"Not sure the hide is worth much anything in that condition skinning would take a while too with that thick hide I wager and time is somewhat of an issue. Nathaniel you mentioned bones earlier in the area where we spotted the beast?" He looks at Rosa starting to walk in to the woods but decides to not follow yet, but keeps his eyes in that direction in case they had missed some other threat.

"Cinderfang you might want to get that stuff off you unless we want predators on our tail. I have some magic to help with that if you prefer." Viorel gestures to the entrails covering the shape shifting shaman.

Inside the clearing Rosa finds enough bones to make up dozens of various creatures. Most are different animals but there are also several humanoid skeletons. Some of them have shattered bits of equipment. Doing a thorough search of all the bones turns up a suit of masterfully crafted Full Plate armor designed for a medium creature. It is etched with flower designs running up the breastplate, and whoever once wore it was slim and tall. Along with that she finds seven potions. Three of which are identical.

In the center of the grove is a wide shallow pool of water that has been befouled by the elephant. It is swarming with flies and mosquitoes.

"Let me take a look at those..."

Nathaniel leans over and waves his hand over the potions.

What do you think?

Detect Magic on potions
Spellcraft:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28

One of them is a Potion of Endure Elements. You'll need to give me six more checks for the others.

A potion of element endurance for one...
Spellcraft: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18
Spellcraft: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15
Spellcraft: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28
Spellcraft: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27
Spellcraft: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23
Spellcraft: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26

Detect magic on the pool GM but not going in
Rosa hands the postions to Nathaniel, then carrys the armor back to the others, dropping it down next to the tusks.

1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8 Knowledge (Religion)

"Who needs full plate, and any one know what this design is?"

Rosa looks around the horizon and then up into the air to see if any thing is coming.

She stretches her back and put her sword but on her shoulder hook.
She takes Puppy into the tress to see what he can sniff out.

After she takes some meat from her pack and feeds him.

How many day and night do we have GM before we loop back to the where we started over the river?

The other potions are Cure Light Wounds x3, Hide From Animals, Magic Weapon, and Mage Armor.

Potion of.. and... and...
Interesting. Thank you.

"We have here three potions of light healing, one aiding hiding from creatures, one of anointing ones weapon with magic, one of magical armor, and a potion to enable one to endure intemperate conditions."

Nathaniel turns to the tall tiefling.

"I am afraid that I do not need a set of full plate, Rosa the Magnificent- as for the design, I suggest we keep the armour and ask about it if we return to civilization- whoever died in it, they would likely come from a rich and possibly grateful family."

Current Time: 08/18/4712 11:10

It's gonna take you four days to explore this hex. So far it's been about four hours since you left the ferry. Let me know when everyone's ready to head out and I'll update the thread.

Torin indicates for his injured companions to gather round and, clutching his holy symbol, unleashes a burst of soothing energy.
Channel Energy: 3d6 ⇒ (6, 6, 4) = 16 Hp regained.

"The armour seems a touch fancy for me, but it might fetch a fine price."

Unless, the full plate is +2, mine's better. We can throw it in my haversack if we need to.

I think I'm ready to press on.

I can use more of my wand on anyone needing healing

@DM I'd like to investigate the body and determine if it is edible or not, if we could take some to extend our rations. Also determine if the pelt is worth taking.
Here's a roll for either Nature or Survival (I'm guessing it will be Survival)
1d20 + 12 ⇒ (13) + 12 = 25 (-2 from total if you deem it to be Nature).

Cinderfang shifts from his cat form, and wrinkles his nose at his own smell. He nods at Viorel's offer. "Yes, please."

"I would have use for that potion of armor, if it emulates the spell the Viorel cast on Sun-Eater and I. That endurance potion will be helpful if someone starts flagging in this hellish climate. If we came back to use this area as a base, I think I could reclaim that pool of water." (Thinking of repeated castings of Purify Food and Water)

Sun-Eater is back to full health.

Barek breathes deeply as the rage leaves him and leans on his blade for a few moments before sheathing it behind him. He then moves to pick up his bow before joining the group to receive the energy from Torin.

Current: 79 of 83 HP

"The armor holds no interest for me, but I agree it may bring a fair price. The tusks of the beast may also be worthwile if this abyssal creature if they are akin to those of their similar Golarion counterparts."

Ready to move on.

"Heh, let's first get to a place where we start to head back before thinking too much about what kind of price it will fetch. And just for the record no I have no need for armor it interferes with the gestures needed to control the arcane powers." Viorel then starts casting the spell and soon the shamans clothes start to become clean.

Prestidigitation

"Yes, that is the name of the spell in the common tongue. We should probably place the healing potions on either the front line people or to the people that can heal so in case they fall unconscious they can be revived even in the event that all healers are down."

Ready to leave