The 5th Mendevian Crusade (Inactive)

Game Master Brian Minhinnick

Torin casts endure elements on himself

"That went well enough. Shall we be off?

Everyone gets 1060 XP for dealing with the rival adventurers without getting killed or running away.

08/19/4712 13:30

After the other group rode away, everyone (who eats) quickly finished up their meal and retook the road. The party feels like it still has a few hours in it, so they press on, heading south again. Once more the heat blasted lands give way to the more grassy areas to the south. The terrain here is crisscrossed with dry old riverbeds.

15:45

After a few hours the party can see something up ahead in the riverbed they've been using as a trail. It appears to be a large critter of some sort laying dead.

Perception:1d20 + 12 ⇒ (2) + 12 = 14

Nathaniel stops and shades his eyes against the sunlight but manages to see nothing except a large dead creature ahead.

"There's something there... I cannot make it out... let us just hope that it is not another elephant..."

Scratching his head slightly, Nathaniel gazes off into the distance as he ponders something.

Well, what do you think if my idea?
Could work, could work... remember to keep your words hurried but clear, modulate into the bass range...

Moving to within 160ft of the critter, Nathaniel points his finger at it and casts a spell of messaging.

Into his hand he quietly shouts- "HAHAHAHAHAHA we have spotted you, feckless creature! Flee before the legions of the infernal abyss, feckless mortal! FLEE!"- his words carried swiftly across the plain towards the critter.

Bluff:1d20 + 23 ⇒ (3) + 23 = 26

Finished speaking, Nathaniel looks carefully for any reaction.

Perception:1d20 + 12 ⇒ (12) + 12 = 24

Perception 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17

Viorel looks at Nathaniel who speeds away and mumbles to himself. "Impatient elf." The sorcerer looks at the rest of the group. "Is this place so damn barren that only demons and bugs can survive here. Some bugs eating a corpse of some animal. Cant make out numbers but there are more than one, black I think."

1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5 Perception

"yep is a nice reminds me of home, as for the elf, lets see what he spots, may be some thing more that a dead critter"

Rosa looks on to see what happons, ready with Dark and her Puppy.

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23

Barak curses. "More bugs. Are we still in the lands affected by the Wound or are we in some new land of insects? So do we leave them to their meal or crush them under our boots, assuming Nathaniel's cry hasn't riled them up?"

"Lets see what he finds out, hes good at this kind of thing, if its a wast of out time we go around of it looks of interest then have a look see. next time out what do you say about going west and seeing where the four riders went, I have a feeling some thing is going on that way. We have a good party here, we could do well I feel."

Rose sees if Nat has found any thing.

When the sound from Nathaniel's spell reaches the corpse, there is skittering movement around it, and four large sized, jet-black scorpions with fiery red tails rise up from their meal.

Initiative:
Nathaniel 13
Barek 12+
Viorel 12-
Torin 11
Rosa 8
Cinderfang 7
Scorpions 6

Begin Round 1

Map

Nathaniel gives a toothy grin as the scorpions raise their stingers, descending to ground level and waving a hand through the air.

"Scorpions! Black, with red tails!" he yells back to his companions.

Begin casting Enlarge Person on self, descend to 5ft off ground.

"O ^%$$& &$&$*"$ ^£*&$%!! looks like we are fighting"

Round 1. Initiative 12+

Barek curses under his breath as he moves forwards while pulling out his bow. He then nocks an arrow and launches it at one of the scorpions.

Move action to move towards the scorpions to M49 and draw Bow. Free action ready arrow. Standard action attack #3.

Attack w/ -2 for range: 1d20 + 10 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 10 - 2 = 19, Damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

Bot me if necessary, in an hour or so I'll be AFK 'till probably Monday.

Edited due to distance

Round1:Init 11

"In the future, can we not taunt the local wildlife?"

Torin will double move towards the scorpions, it does't really matter where.

Round 1. Initiative 8

Rosa casts Shield of Faith AC +2 for 5 mins.

picks up her sword and move 20' for woulds.

Round 1 Init 12-

"Would have preferred a surprise attack but what are you going to do?" Viorel moves closer to the insects since he can't cast any spells from this range.

Move to L44.

Round 1 Initiative 7

Cinderfang casts Sleet storm so that it catches scorpion 1&2, but not 3&4. (long range spell, no spell resist allowed).
He and SunEater then advance to K45

I'm hoping this will pin those two down for a few rounds, and allow us to divide and conquer.

Also, note that I haven't wild shaped yet.

Initiative 13

Nathaniel lowers down to the ground and begins chanting a spell, his size increasing slowly as he does so.

Initiative 12+

Barek moves forward drawing his bow and firing an arrow. The shaft deflects harmlessly off one of the scorpion's hard exoskeletons.

Initiative 12-

Viorel moves.

Initiative 11

Torin also moves.

Initiative 8

Rosa invokes a brief prayer to her Dark God and an aura of fiery protection springs up around her. She draws her blade and moves forward.

Initiative 7

Cinderfang raises his arms and roaring with a voice like thunder brings down a column of driving wind and icy rain from the heavens onto the scorpions.

Initiative 6

The scorpions skitter forward angrily towards the source of their disturbance.

Acrobatics 1 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12
Acrobatics 2 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22

The two caught in Cinderfang's storm slip and slide but manage to skitter off the ice, swiftly following their companions.

End of Round 1
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Begin Round 2

Map

Initiative 13-

Nathaniel shoots up in height, growing to match Rosa. Shouldering his massive blade, he grins as he braces for the Scorpions' onslaught.

"I suggest we form a line! Split them up- choose a scorpion and bring it down. Do not let them group-attack one of us!"

Standard action: Total Defence

Initiative 8 Round 2

Stays put and calls out

"FORM LINE! FORM LINE! Here Beside me and Barek, let them come to us, use any thing with reach wile they come on"

Hearing Nat and the years of fighting in the Hells start to show as Rosa makes a Tactical analysis and acts.

She then casts on Barek
quicken stride

Barek +5' move 5 rounds

Round2:Init 11

Torin will advance to keep abreast of the others.(single or double move as appropriate)

I would like to change my action if possible, if not then just leave me where I am.

Hearing Rosa's cry, Nathaniel abandon's his defensive stance and flies over to stand beside his comrades, ready for the charging scorpions.

Action: Double move to I/K45

Note- I should have ended last round at K45 next to Rosa

Round 2 Initiative 7

Standard action wildshape, move to R51 (Sun-Eater to R49)

Cinderfang curses as his spell has no effect. He transforms into his cat form and runs wide to hedge in the flank of the scorpions. Sun-Eater follows behind.

Round 2 init 12-

Viorel hears Rosa's yelling and notices he is ahead of that line that they formed so he decides to first hit, he starts the arcane gestures and incarnations and shoots four magical darts made out of force towards the nearest of the scorpions before moving behind the line the others had formed.

Standard-> Magic missile to #3
Damage 4d4 + 4 ⇒ (3, 1, 2, 3) + 4 = 13
Move-> Move to I46

Round 2, Init 12+

Barak nocks and fires his bow twice more while standing alongside Rosa.

Full round action to full attack with bow vs #3. Hard to count exactly but I think it might be just at the 1st range increment (although I may have miscounted), take a -2 from the attack rolls if it's outside.
Attack: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26, Damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12
Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16, Damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

Question: Would it be a Knowledge (nature) or Knowledge (planes) roll to figure more out about these things?

Nathaniel 13
Barek 12+
Viorel 12-
Torin 11
Rosa 8
Cinderfang 7
Scorpions 6

Round 2
Initiative 13

Since you act before Rosa we're going with your original action.

Nathaniel finished his growth to large size and holds his falcion ready in a defensive posture.

Initiative 12+

Barek fires his bow twice at the oncoming arthropods. One arrow manages to pierce one of the scorpions multiple compound eyes, doing some damage.

They are giant scorpions but they, like everything else you've seen out here, appear to have been warped by the Wound.

Initiative 12-

Viorel caster level check 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

The magical missles punch small sizzling holes in the creature's carapace.

Initiative 11

Torin moves to join the line, and readies his Fauchard to attack a scorpion once it comes within reach.

Initiative 8

Rosa shouts tactical commands and casts a spell on Barek.

Initiative 7

Cinderfang shifts into his tiger form and takes up a position extending the line.

Initiative 6

The scorpions charge forward towards Nathaniel, three of them lashing out with their stingers.

Attack from #2 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26
Attack from #3 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11
Attack from #4 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16

He deflects their blows harmlessly.

End of Round 2
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Begin Round 3

Map

Initiative 8 round 3

"O ^$&$^$% Nathaniel! Form up as one we head to Nathaniel in Line, Engage as you see fit, flank if you can"

This mean every one holds move and gos to Nathaniel on Initiative 7 hast would be so much use about now

"I could use some help over here!" Nathaniel calls over his shoulder as he lunges at the nearest scorpion with sword and claw.

Barek tosses aside his bow and charges at the nearest scorpion, drawing his large blade and slashing it at the creature.

Free action to drop bow. Free action to Rage. Full round action to charge and draw sword.
Barek charges 55ft to attack #4. Poistion would be column 41. Don't know the row due to the way my comp is viewing the map, but it would be beside the creature (so directly to the right of the #4 on the counter, not at the corner but below that along the side).

Attack: 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 11 + 2 = 15, Damage: 2d8 + 16 ⇒ (3, 8) + 16 = 27
Yuk. If it's considered demonic, add +2 to hit and +2d6 ⇒ (2, 3) = 5 to damage.
For damage reduction purposes, the attack Cold Iron Slashing and is considered Good, Lawful, Chaotic, Evil, as required to beat DC.

AC: 16 (18 vs. Outsiders and Abberations)
Rage: 1 of 19 used
HP: 95/95

Round 2 init 12-

"There goes that plan to Abyss." Viorel curses. After seeing that this defensive line is pretty much useless and since Barek Charged no sense in standing here he moves closer to the scorpions. After he got in to range Viorel casted the familiar spell and shot two searing rays of fire towards the bugs. "Burn you @£%#¤/&* bugs!"

Move to N43, Cast scorching ray, targeted against two different scorpions if possible.
CL check 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12
Ray 1 ranged touch attack1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20
damage4d6 + 8 ⇒ (6, 1, 5, 4) + 8 = 24
Ray 2 ranged touch attack1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17
damage4d6 + 8 ⇒ (4, 6, 5, 3) + 8 = 26

Torin levels his ranseur(reach) and charges a scorpion (#1), hooting like a madman the whole way.

attack: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 10 + 2 = 28
Damage: 2d4 + 13 ⇒ (4, 2) + 13 = 19

On Init 8

Rosa will charge at any thing she can get to.

Cold Iron on her great sword, it cast True Strike + channel.

1d20 + 9 + 20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 9 + 20 + 2 = 36 TH
DMG 3d6 + 14 ⇒ (1, 2, 3) + 14 = 20 Sword
Channel DMG 3d6 ⇒ (2, 5, 4) = 11 DC12 will for 1/2

Round 2 Init 7

Sun-Eater double moves to take a long loop around to V37, no attack. I think this should flank

Cinderfang charges to T41, full attack via Pounce w/ Power Attack

If you judge this a legal flank, +2 to all attack rolls.
Claw #1 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26 2d4 + 12 ⇒ (3, 1) + 12 = 16 + grab 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 27
Claw #2 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14 2d4 + 12 ⇒ (4, 1) + 12 = 17 + grab 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23
Bite 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14 2d6 + 12 ⇒ (4, 3) + 12 = 19 + grab 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30

Like a well coordinated team, Sun-Eater and Cinderfang circle and pounce upon the bugs.

My turn was Round 3: Init 11, sorry for not including that in my original post.

Nathaniel 13
Barek 12+
Viorel 12-
Torin 11
Rosa 8
Cinderfang 7
Scorpions 6

Round 3
Initiative 13

Nathaniel strikes a might blow on one of the scorpions surrounding him with his falcion, cracking its shell. Then using his clawed feet, tears the rent open wide to reveal the insect's quivering innnards. The bug is still alive, but not for long.

Initiative 12+

Barek draws his blade and charges forward, but the scorpion evades his blow.

Initiative 12-

Viorel once again shoots firey rays from his hand.

We'll say you target 1 and 3 since they've been damaged the most. Also, you forgot the -4 for shooting into melee.

His first ray finishes off the scorpion that Nathaniel ravaged, and his second burns a furrow down the back of the one he hit with the magical missiles earlier.

Initiative 11

Torin charges forward at one of the scorpions, stabbing it with his ranseur.

Initiative 8

Rosa's devil-blade glows with vile power as she charges forward, bringing it down in an overhand chop.

Will Save 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18

She draws first blood on the fourth scorpion.

Initiative 7

Sun-Eater is flanking with Nathaniel where you put him, but +2 wouldn't change the outcome of your rolls anyway. So don't sweat it.

Cinderfang leaps onto the scorpion, grabbing it with one claw and beginning to wrestle with it.

Initiative 6

The scorpions attack the party.

#2 Grapple on Torin 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (15) + 14 = 29
Constrict Damage 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

#3 Grapple on Sun-Eater 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (2) + 14 = 16

#4 Claw 1 on Cinderfang 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
#4 Claw 2 on Cinderfang 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9
#4 Stinger on Cinderfang 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

WTF!?!? 'Random' dice roller my ass... ~_~*

End of Round 3
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Begin Round 4

Map

Nathaniel grins wildly as his blade cleaves into the scorpion and his comrades charge behind him to engage. Unseen by him his hat grows a dull gold as he concentrates on swinging his blade to the next enemy. Slowly, his grin grows distinctly more toothy as his face grows slightly more bestial... before returning to normal with a twitch of his head.

Round 4: Initiative 7

"some one help Torin with that one."

Rosa bringer her evil hell sword down again.

Attacking Scorpion 4[/dice]
1d20 + 8 + 20 ⇒ (3) + 8 + 20 = 31 [ooc]can not see map so if flanked +2 to that
3d6 + 15 ⇒ (4, 2, 5) + 15 = 26 DMG
3d6 ⇒ (2, 1, 3) = 6 DC12 will save

Thats a miss I would say

Round 4: Init 11

Torin will attempt to break the devil beast's hold on him.
CMBvsCMD: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26

Round 4 Init 7

Suneater chomps at the giant scorpion in front of him

Bite 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12 2d6 + 5 ⇒ (1, 1) + 5 = 7

Cinderfang wrestles savagely with his scorpion

Full Attack w/ Power Attack
Claws #1 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17 2d4 + 12 ⇒ (4, 2) + 12 = 18
Claws #2 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18 2d4 + 12 ⇒ (3, 4) + 12 = 19
Rake #2 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14 2d4 + 12 ⇒ (1, 1) + 12 = 14
Rake #3 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 21 2d4 + 12 ⇒ (4, 4) + 12 = 20
Bite 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30 2d6 + 12 ⇒ (3, 2) + 12 = 17
crit confirm 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15 extra damage 2d6 + 12 ⇒ (4, 2) + 12 = 18

(BTW- I added both Cinderfang's and Sun-Eater's CMB and CMD to my character sheet. I just realized they weren't there.

Round 4 init 12-. Oh and good catch DM toatally forgot that.

Viorel decides against using the same spell again fearing he might hit his companions so he opts to use the earlier spell again since it requires no aiming. After the gestures are made and the words spoken he unleashes the four magical darts. After he reaches in to his belt taking a flask of alchemist's fire in to his hand to help his aim if situation turns for the worse and he needs to risk it.

Standard to cast and move to retrieve the flask
Target #2 if it is killed before my initiative then at #4
CL check1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17
Damage4d4 + 4 ⇒ (3, 1, 2, 1) + 4 = 11

Round 4. Init 12+

Barek steps around the scorpion and swings his blade.

5-foot step (diagonal SW to col 40) under scorpion #4 to gain flanking between it and Nathaniel.
Full attack on #4 w/Power Attack & Rage.

Attack 1: 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 11 + 2 = 16, Damage: 2d8 + 16 ⇒ (6, 8) + 16 = 30
Attack 2: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 6 + 2 = 10

*sigh*. I believe it has the Grappled condition, so maybe the -4 to it's DEX will help the first attack to hit. Again, if it's a 'demon' then +2 to hit and +2d6 ⇒ (1, 2) = 3 damage, and for DR purposes it's Cold-Iron and all alignments.

Same here if its Demon Sub Type +2 TH DMG for Rosa as a demon Hunter, also rosa will 5' to get a hit

Round 4
Initiative 13

Damn you, you critty bastard.

Nathaniel crushes another scorpion effortlessly under his falcion.

Initiative 12+

Barek swings, but the wrestling forms of tiger and scorpion prove elusive to his blade.

Initiative 12-

Viorel sends more magical darts streaking into the fourth scorpion.

Initiative 11

Torin fails to break free of the scorpion's claws.

Initiative 8

That's definitely a hit unless you didn't intend to add in the True Strike bonus a second time. Sword has three per day, so I'll assume it cast it again.

Rosa brings her massive blade down again chopping the scorpion in half right out of Cinderfang's claws, narrowly missing him in the process. Again, as if on cue, Cinderfang is drenched in gooey ichor and guts.

Initiative 7

I'm just moving you to the only remaining scorpion, sun-eater tried to bite that one instead.

Sun-Eater and Cinderfang move in unison to attack the last remaining scorpion, but are unable to succeed just yet.

Initiative 6

The scorpion with Torin in its grasp tightens its grip and lashes out at him with its stinger.

Grapple 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (3) + 19 = 22
Constrict 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
Stinger 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8 and DC 19 Fort Save

End Round 4
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Begin Round 5

Nathaniel 13
Barek 12+
Viorel 12-
Torin 11
Rosa 8
Cinderfang 7
Scorpions 6

Map

Nathaniel winces in sympathy as the scorpion grabs and crushes Torin.

"Hold on, hold on..."

Round 5: Init 11

Torin struggles in the scorpions grasp (if not dead yet).

CMB: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23

Fort Save(DC19): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27

Round 5, Init 12+

Barek moves to flank the remaining scorpion, and swings his blade at it...

Move to beside Sun-eater to flank with Cinderfang.
Attack: 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 11 + 2 = 14

-.-

... missing it entirely.

AC: 18 (20 vs. Outsiders and Abberations)
Rage: 3 of 19 used
HP: 95/95

Round 5: Init 8

Rosa moves to touch Torin then casts
Cure moderate Wounds on him -
2d8 + 5 ⇒ (2, 3) + 5 = 10
HP back Torin the bug should be dead by the time she gets there knowing this team

"Torin, no dying today, there is still work to be done"

Round 5 Init 7

If the bug is still alive on his turn...

Sun-Eater Attacks (Flanking bonus included)
Bite 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15 2d6 + 5 ⇒ (4, 4) + 5 = 13

Cinderfang Attacks (Power Attack w/ Flanking)
Claws #1 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18 2d4 + 12 ⇒ (3, 1) + 12 = 16
Claws #2 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (15) + 12 = 27 2d4 + 12 ⇒ (2, 2) + 12 = 16
Bite 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (4) + 12 = 16 2d6 + 12 ⇒ (3, 6) + 12 = 21

Round 5 Init 12-

Viorel was about to start casting again, but as he notices that the others are really ganging up on the scorpion he decides to wait and see if they kill it so he can save his arcane power if it is not needed.

Delay action to after Cinderfang. So init 7- I guess.

Round 5
Initiative 13

Nathaniel delivers another series of vicious attacks to the last remaining scorpion.

Initiative 12+

Barek misses.

Initiative 11

Torin fails to break free

Initiative 8

Bug is not dead... Rosa cures Torin.

Initiative 7

Cinderfang finishes off the scorpion with his claws, flipping it onto it's back and tearing its tail off with a meaty crunch.

End Combat

Nathaniel straps his blade onto his back and helps Torin out of the dead scorpion's embrace.

"Are you alright?" he asks as he checks him over. [b]"Did that spell Rosa cast on you fix you up?"

If Torin is okay, he goes over to where the scorpions came from.

Rosa uses her sword to bake the dead scorpion grip on Torin and help him up.

"can you heal yourself from here, Torin?

When she sees that he can she looks over the rest of them,

"Some one have a look at what they where eating, wile we collect the stingers, they will bring us gold."

She then gos around lopping off the stingers with her sword that can cut just about any thing.