The Ataxic War (Epic Pathfinder/Homebrew) (Inactive)

Game Master Donald Robinson

Goro points at the magma dragon and mutters something to himself.
Perception: 1d20 + 29 ⇒ (6) + 29 = 35
Persistant flesh to stone. DC 30 fort twice or turn into a statue.
spell resistance: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (9) + 20 = 29

Current AC 41

Taisia saving throw: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (9) + 23 = 32

The Protective Aura effect acts as a double strength Prot. from Evil. So all effects are doubled. Granted I doubt that would effect her save much it would have been 29 instead of 27 so kind amoot :p

Taisia staggers and L'os looks concerned for her draconic ally as she looks at the passing dragon with a glare. She pulls out her holy bow and aims it at the retreating dragons form. She lines up her shot and miraculously her arrows starts to take on a divine glow, she finally lines up her shot and fires. Hoping to drill it in the back with her blessed arrows.

Move action to draw bow

"Go and summon the Titan, I will hold these here."

Holy Arrow Attack +haste: 1d20 + 29 ⇒ (6) + 29 = 35

Damage +Saint Holy Touch+Holy+4 enchant+Greater Vital strikes: 4d8 + 1d10 + 4 + 1d6 + 2d6 ⇒ (6, 8, 3, 7) + (6) + 4 + (3) + (1, 3) = 41

Taisia looked at L'os with a sad look moving as bidden back into the ally way to react the symbol.

1x Move back to ally, double if needed.

She reached one claw up and touched it too the symbol, hoping the they could get some extra aid...

I missed the double-strength on the protection from evil effect. That would have given Taisia enough to pass the save. I'll do a little DM fiat to negate the poison effect (so as not to change story-line in retrospect). Also, Loralai, I will need class level posted for stuff like caster level and such please. You also all may roll SR checks as all four enemies have SR. I will insert Loralai's action once the readied effect triggers (which will then move her into the Phase A group for acting just before the enemy).

Goro's Spell Resistance Check: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (3) + 20 = 23

Goro catches the magma dragon in his sight. Keeping a steady gaze, Goro completes the casting of his persistent flesh to stone spell. As the magic begins to surround the great red and black dragon, the spell fizzles upon contact with the dragon's scales.

The holy arrow strikes deep and true into the back of the gray wyrmm. The Radiant energies bestowed upon the arrow seem to have take full effect upon the beast.

As Taisia reaches the symbol, she sees that the symbol is still not fully charged; however, when she places her claw upon the symbol, golden light bathes her and she feels partially restored as the poison and its effects are removed from her body.

Sorta cheesy, I know. The 5 con drain, 45 damage resulting and the 15 acid damage are all cured. Only the 15 bite damage remains.

Though the magic cured her of her ailments, Taisia notices that very little of the energies stored in the symbol have been used. As the light fades back into the symbol, the black saliva can be seen taken within; the light seeming to almost feed off the foul ooze.

That will end phase C. Begin Phase A with Rorge (Loralai's action is still readied).

Rorge?

He was waiting on me. My apologies. To bring Rorge's question here for everyone (it is in the discussion), I haven't been able to make the map due to time constraints. The blue dragon and gray dragons are the only two pretty much on the ground or near it (since they have been in melee contact). I'll adapt the dragons' positions as needed, but just assume that all four are in range for most tactics. I'll move the other two into melee when one or both of the current are dead.

Now this is what he's made for.

Raging brutality power attack 1: 1d20 + 38 ⇒ (5) + 38 = 43Damage: 3d8 + 52 ⇒ (3, 3, 7) + 52 = 65
Raging brutality power attack 2: 1d20 + 33 ⇒ (20) + 33 = 53Damage: 3d8 + 52 ⇒ (1, 3, 4) + 52 = 60
Confirm: 1d20 + 33 ⇒ (3) + 33 = 36Crit damage: 3d8 + 52 ⇒ (7, 1, 7) + 52 = 67
Raging brutality power attack 3: 1d20 + 28 ⇒ (2) + 28 = 30Damage: 3d8 + 52 ⇒ (6, 4, 3) + 52 = 65
Raging brutality power attack 4: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (4) + 23 = 27Damage: 3d8 + 52 ⇒ (7, 6, 4) + 52 = 69
Raging brutality power attack 5: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (10) + 18 = 28Damage: 3d8 + 52 ⇒ (4, 5, 4) + 52 = 65
These are only rolled if the corresponding attack hits.
Intimidate: 1d20 + 50 ⇒ (3) + 50 = 53
Intimidate: 1d20 + 50 ⇒ (2) + 50 = 52
Intimidate: 1d20 + 50 ⇒ (16) + 50 = 66
Intimidate: 1d20 + 50 ⇒ (10) + 50 = 60
Intimidate: 1d20 + 50 ⇒ (20) + 50 = 70

Rorge's first three strikesflay large chunks of flesh off the beast almost slaying the creature. The beast recoils to evade the final two blows that would surely have killed it.

Despite the heavy damage, the beast seems unafraid and ready to continue the fight. The eel-dragon inhales sharply before quickly expelling a stream of icy fluid.

Rorge dodges passed the central, most dense portion of the blast, but is caught by the outer edge and partially frozen to the ground.

The magma dragon swoops down to attack the walls with its raw strength; large cracks form along the golden fortifications.

Loralai's SR Check: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (1) + 12 = 13 I am not sure what your caster level is. I assumed 12 as that is the minimum to cast 6th level sorcerer spells with 13 being your max I assume.
The spiny green dragon opens its gaping maw to eat more townsfolk when the disintegration ray catches the beast and fires straight down its throat. Just as quickly as the ray flies, it soon dissipates while inside the dragon's mouth.

Watching the brass dragon flee from its might, the gray dragon wheels around to attack the source of the painful holy arrows. Bearing its terrible fangs, the beast reaches lunges forward to strike the stationary archer.

The holy radiance surrounding L'os deflects the beast's onslaught protecting her from the vicious assualt.

5ft step back/ Holy Bow Attack 1+ Haste 1d20 + 29 ⇒ (19) + 29 = 48
Holy Bow Attack 2+Haste 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (3) + 24 = 27
Holy Bow Attack 3+Haste 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (17) + 19 = 36
Holy Bow Attack 4+Haste 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (20) + 14 = 34
Confirm Crit? Holy Bow Attack + Haste 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (18) + 14 = 32
Messed up my damage earlier, my bad and it is fixed on the following rolls~

Damage+Enchancement (+Str Bonus)+Saint Holy Touch+Holy: 1d8 + 10 + 1d6 + 2d6 ⇒ (3) + 10 + (1) + (6, 1) = 21
Damage+Enchancement (+Str Bonus)+Saint Holy Touch+Holy: 1d8 + 10 + 1d6 + 2d6 ⇒ (3) + 10 + (6) + (5, 2) = 26
Damage+Enchancement (+Str Bonus)+Saint Holy Touch+Holy: 1d8 + 10 + 1d6 + 2d6 ⇒ (5) + 10 + (6) + (1, 2) = 24
Damage+Enchancement (+Str Bonus)+Saint Holy Touch+Holy: 1d8 + 10 + 1d6 + 2d6 ⇒ (8) + 10 + (4) + (2, 1) = 25

She smiled softly as the protective light of Shelyn's grace gave her the strength to stand before this horror of the skies. As its bites and clw attacks slide off her protective barrier, leaving her unharmed she slide back and spun around. Snapping an arrow to her bowstring, which she promptly buried into the dragons left shoulder. Before following it with three more arrows that had a mixed effect on the dragon like creature.

"You'll pay for the innocent people you've harmed this day beast, especially Taisia!"

Taisia, feeling the healing power of the symbol flow through her, stood her ground and activated the ring that bound her and L'os together as she watched her rider face off with the beastly grey dragon that had injured her earlier. As L'os buried three more arrows into its hide she hung on to hope that her Rider may come out of this struggle uninjured...

Standard Action - Activate Ring of Friend Shield on herself, which means L'os will be receiving her future damage.

Lorelai is going to move to a new spot, then try it again.

atk,dmg pass, additional dmg fail, sr: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (5) + 16 = 215d6 ⇒ (5, 5, 4, 3, 4) = 218d6 ⇒ (3, 3, 1, 3, 2, 2, 5, 1) = 201d20 + 13 ⇒ (19) + 13 = 32

atk is vs touch. Cl 13, sorry i didnt realize I missed it on my sheet hmm Ill fix that.

L'os's second arrow glances off what remains of the beast's scales. Though striking weakened areas of hide, the arrows just miss any vital organs. The beast roars with anger as the holy arrows sink deep within its scales.

Green Dragon's Fortitude Save: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (20) + 20 = 40

The ray of disintegration hits its mark and pierces through the dragon's magical resistances; however, the dragon's innate physical resiliance lessens the extent of the damage it would otherwise have been dealt.

Goro will try flesh to stone again. DC 30 fort negates.
Spell Resistance: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (3) + 20 = 23
I haven't rolled anything higher than a 9 in days!

Sneaky Mini Dot

Perception: 1d20 + 35 ⇒ (19) + 35 = 54

Perception 1d20 + 28 ⇒ (8) + 28 = 36

Peerception: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (9) + 22 = 31

Perception: 1d20 + 37 ⇒ (14) + 37 = 51

Dotting ;)

perception, detect magic constant, scent, darkvision: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (18) + 23 = 41

Dotting! Oh wait nevermind, Im already spotted :)

O If we are spotting each other, arriving, you may see something like this, about 20' off the floor a large jade green rose made of light come into being, In it stands Jade, the Rose opens casting green light, she steps out, after which the Rose starts to fade, not something you can mess really, just saying.

That is neat, but it is unlikely that anyone sees me though :)

A figure in jet black armor with eyes of blackness appears in front of you all.. He wields a wicked looked curved blade and has a bow straped acorss his back.. He appears to talk to his weapon, but no words can be heard..

Perception, True Seeing: 1d20 + 35 ⇒ (12) + 35 = 47

A tall, lean elvish man stands nearby, brandishing a long, incredibly thin black blade of some sort. The sunlight glints off his chainmail, seemingly made of golden links, as the elf reaches up to adjust the longbow slung across his back. His eyes seem to meticulously scan the new sights before him, as though he were looking at them on more than just the surface level. A faint blue glow at the corner of his eyes betrays the use of magic.

A battle cry echoes across the rooftop's as a tall, lean serpent like figure throws its head back, roaring in ecstasy at the sight of the on-going battle in the streets and in the skies around it. As it reaches the height of its battle cry a p[air of dragon like wings snap out of its backside and spread wide revealing its wide wingspan. Her bronze colored skin glints brightly in the desert sun and the rolling heat that ran over its scales made it shudder in happiness.

How I miss Acheron! Unending war! This will be fun!

She stands with a pitch black scimitar in hand and glares down at those in the ensuing fight with a malicious smile on her serpent like face.

Above the battle there comes into being a large Jade Rose made of green light, Inside is a small demure woman about 5' shes stands arms interlinked, looking impassively down at the fighting below. The Rose drifts along with a link of breeze.

The Jade Rose looks down, an inscrutable festage on her face, all the wile studying.
The 1st thing she notes is that Black Blades of all kinds are this years must have fashion ecsesory for any large battle.

she in no way looks like a combatant, she has no weapons or armor other than magic, she not in any way acting hostile,

Malfurion notices the others around him and eyes them carefully.. "These guys must have been talked to by the blob too.. I guess that means their powerful as well.." He approaches the rest.. "I am Malfurion, The Crimson Lord! Some of you may have heard of me, i care not.. I assume that since yall are here you were propositioned by the blob to come here and put his group back on the path.. If so thats fine and ill give you all a heads up now.. Do not get in my way or interfere with anything i wish to do.. Disregard this and ill take your head! Now that's settled we can be friends.. " He pauses for a moment and then unsheathes a crimson color curved blade with the hit of a red dragon.. To say blade is exquisite would be an understatement. " This is Tyranus, the Furyborn! Forged by the high priest of Gorum for my hand only.. Careful not to get to close to him, for he has a nasty bite.." He laughs at the last statement and then you all here a very different voice.. One that sounds as if a dragon was speaking..

"Greetings fellow traveler's.. My lord is correct in that i was forged for his hand only.. However, he falls quite short explaning the rest.. I was made for one thing.. The claim souls in Gorum's name and to drink the blood of his enemies.. And im very thirsty.. Listen to my master and do not cross him.. It is not a pretty sight.. And may we spills the blood of a 1000 warrior's together!" And with that the blade goes quite..

From behind you Malfurion a voce say politely,
"Very impressive, and a fine sword, lord Malfurion,"

Behind you stands a small Asian looking woman in here late 20s, you could have sworn she was not there a moment ago. She is unarmed and with out armor. She looks at you with purple and jade eyes, relaxed and peaceful in composure she is most respectful in all ways.

Perception 1d20 + 28 ⇒ (5) + 28 = 33

Stealth: 1d20 + 35 ⇒ (11) + 35 = 46

An Angel of Death and War followed the arrival of several other powerful creatures.

Clothed with Tian-like attires she seems to have no armor. She land quietly without a sound, except for those with exceptional senses.

She's armed with a greatsword in his back and a beautiful longbow made in a strange wood she had in hand.

Two ioun stone resolve around her head.

She looked around her, trying to figure friends from foes.

I believe we are currently on Rorge's turn (phase A). We are using block initiative. Player phases are normally A (before NPCs) and C (after NPCs). During your assigned phase, you may act in any order (whoever posts first will have their action happen first should someone's action interfere with another). She-Who-Stands and Sar Xeng are both acting in Phase A as well now. Malfurion, Aviata, and Jade are added to phase C.

Approximately how far are we (the new players) from the dragon-beast? And just to clarify, I'm assuming we are inside the city, looking at it all around us?

Rorge runs at the closest dragon.

PA 1: 1d20 + 38 ⇒ (3) + 38 = 41Damage: 3d8 + 41 ⇒ (3, 7, 6) + 41 = 57
PA 2: 1d20 + 38 ⇒ (18) + 38 = 56Damage: 3d8 + 41 ⇒ (1, 5, 8) + 41 = 55
PA 3: 1d20 + 38 ⇒ (12) + 38 = 50Damage: 3d8 + 41 ⇒ (1, 7, 1) + 41 = 50
PA 4: 1d20 + 38 ⇒ (16) + 38 = 54Damage: 3d8 + 41 ⇒ (3, 3, 4) + 41 = 51
PA 5: 1d20 + 38 ⇒ (1) + 38 = 39Damage: 3d8 + 41 ⇒ (4, 5, 4) + 41 = 54

Intimidate: 1d20 + 50 ⇒ (17) + 50 = 67
Intimidate: 1d20 + 50 ⇒ (5) + 50 = 55
Intimidate: 1d20 + 50 ⇒ (9) + 50 = 59
Intimidate: 1d20 + 50 ⇒ (1) + 50 = 51
Intimidate: 1d20 + 50 ⇒ (10) + 50 = 60

She-Who-Stands jumped off the roof top and glided down to join the others standing around. Malfurion's warning elicited a wide grin from the serpentfolk magus, she bore her fangs as she spoke. "She-Who-Stands fights in Gorum's name as well! From the lands of Acheron I once hailed and now I long to return to that land of eternal war. Perhaps we will find that here? The robed one spoke of foes to fight and other immortals on this plane are any of you such as this?" She eyes everyone mischievously, her serpentine tongue flicking in and out as she tasted the dry desert air.

She was itching for a fight and was starting to look toward the red and black wingless dragon. She couldn't help but look for vital spots and shudder at the thought of making it bleed.

"Well met Sword Sister.. The Lord in Iron does not put give his blessing to just anyone.. It is good to know i can trust at least one of you.." Looking towards the battle.. "The man in robes spoke of this group getting off their mission and that he had sent powerful minions to remind them.. Could the dragons be these minions? If so perhaps we should ask before just entering the battle.. Not that i don't ache for battle.."

"Piss on that my lord.. Lets charge and kill something!"

Aviata roll twice for initiative ;)

Aviata teleport herself on top of the first team and cry to them

People, STOP fighting ! You're making mistakes attacking these creatures, they are the minions of the "man" who send you here ! Don't forget your primary mission : freeing his people.

The new players are outside the city. I think part of the messages might have got cut off where I noted to you via pm that you were about 200 feet away. @Aviata, I forgot to check you mysteries when I did you roll. Sorry about.

Aviata's Second Initiative Roll: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (1) + 13 = 14

I apologize that things got confusing. Please ignore the actions of new players related to being inside the city. To repost this for all to see: " By signing the scroll you will appear about 200 feet away from what remains of massive golden walls." and "Beyond the sights of one another you see a magnificent golden metropolis before you. You find yourselves in an otherwise seemingly, endless desert. The city seems to be deserted, however you do see the back-side of a four-armed, red and black, wingless, dragon-like creature."

Bathed in the blood of the eel-dragon, Rorge takes Shrieker and slices one final time through the dragon-like creature before the beast collapses. Upon collapsing, wispy strands rise up from the creatures body and latch onto Rorge.

Rorge's Will Save: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (5) + 15 = 20

The strands make their way to Rorge's throat and chest before melding into his flesh. Rorge does not feel any pain or notice anything different when the strands disappear.

[ooc]I believe Rorges save should be 3 higher because of greater rage.

As the eel-dragon dies and Rorge [beast man and co] are reviled The Jade beings up a level of her defenses now she can see combat, then she teleport's to height, appearing once again in her rose made of green light, She holds steady some 200' Above Aviata, who I think would above Rorge now they can been seen and/or others of the 1st group.

Malfurion will approach the gates and attempt to enter the city..

If im not mistaken we cannot see the players fighting the dragons, only the 1 dragon.. We have to enter the city to see them yes?

I think use at height should be able to see Rorge in front of the dragon, could be wrong

Jade looks on as Malfurion want toward the ruined gates and the now dead and collapsed dragon-like creature that had smashed them.

@the jade rose there are a number of us in the street. Rorge is farther ahead but we are maybe ~100 feet behind. L'os is on foot fighting a grey dragon like creature. Goro is maybe 30 feet closer to rorge then she is and so is lorali. There is also a large dragon in a side alley looking ready to charge into the fray once more as well. ;)

Yea the way i understood it was that it was an illusion and you literally couldn't see anything but a city and the dragon.. Again i may be wrong..

Cool got it thanks, I know where every ones is now

jade will tell the others in the group what she sees and that what she is being told by the other group and that there are other Dragons,

@Goro, thank you, I did forget the +3 will from rage, also the bonus from L'os. Sadly, same effect unless there is another bonus I forgot. It is a curse effect.

Let me try to rephrase things. The new players can see the outside of the city and the red and black dragon. Going up high will not give you any better advantage. The city has an effect that blocks all normal sight and divinations (among other effects the walls contain). Things will make more sense as you uncover them. For the moment, the new players cannot speak with the old players in character even through magical means. I think the reason why this issue arose is that the original party got a longer introduction with the guy that hired you all. He explained that no magic can affect the the city from the outside.

As Malfurion approaches the gates, and gets within 120 feet 9True Sight range) he can now see that the gates are badly damaged and on fire. The smoke coming form the gates is thick.

Right now we are in initiative. She-who-stands and Sar Xeng are the only ones left to act in phase A. Other players, please withhold actions until your phase C begins. Again, please everyone disregard anything related to new players in the city, being able to see inside, or contact between new and original party members. The time to meet one another will come soon enough. If you are uncertain of anything, please PM first or ask in the discussion thread before posting in gameplay. As Goro has shown, if I do make a mistake, feel free to notify me so I can correct it.

Ok retro-ing back all Jades action back to "Hello Big boy" to Malfurion, and his big sword :)

Forget what Aviata do and said later. Thanks for all the data DM

Sar Xeng, upon seeing the monstrous beast before him, casts greater magic weapon on Æther Shard, and begins heading toward the city walls.

While on his way, Sar takes notice of those new arrivals around him. Can any of you tell me where I am, exactly?